Question 1

What exactly is Cross Mini App?

Accepted Answer

Cross Mini App is a decentralized mini-program distribution network. At its core is mini-program runtime container technology — breaking the paradigm where mini-programs can only live inside a few super-apps like WeChat or Alipay. Developers build mini-programs once using familiar JS/TS syntax and distribute them to every compatible app in the network. App owners integrate one lightweight component and gain access to 2,000+ ready-to-deploy mini-programs. Most importantly: no single platform controls the network — even the smallest app can join, and no single app can monopolize the ecosystem. Think of us as the infrastructure that connects builders with audiences — without a central gatekeeper.

Question 2

How is Cross Mini App different from WeChat Mini Programs or other super-app platforms?

Accepted Answer

The key difference is decentralization. Super-app platforms own the user relationship — developers are tenants on someone else's land, subject to their rules and their revenue cuts. Cross Mini App connects independent apps and developers directly using runtime container technology that lets mini-programs run securely inside any app. App owners keep their traffic. Developers keep their users. We provide the rails, not the walled garden. Plus, a mini-program built for one super-app only works there — a Cross Mini App mini-program runs in every compatible app in the network once built.

Question 3

How does the sandbox security work? Will mini-programs affect my app's performance?

Accepted Answer

Every mini-program runs in a fully isolated sandbox container — separate memory space, separate network context, separate storage. They cannot access your app's data, crash your UI, or degrade your app's performance. Our automated security scanner reviews every submission before it goes live. You can host 500 mini-programs and your app will perform exactly as it did with zero.

Question 4

How long does integration take?

Accepted Answer

Most teams complete integration in under 5 minutes. The Cross Mini App runtime is a lightweight component that runs in its own layer — no architecture changes, no refactoring, no risk to existing functionality. iOS and Android both supported. And after integration, all mini-program updates happen via hot deploy — you never need to release a new app version for any of them.

Question 5

How does the revenue sharing work?

Accepted Answer

App owners earn 85% of all revenue generated by mini-programs hosted in their app. Developers earn 85% of revenue their mini-programs generate across the network. Cross Mini App takes a flat 15% platform fee to cover infrastructure, payment processing, security, and support. No hidden fees, no minimum commitments.

Question 6

What types of mini-programs can I build or host?

Accepted Answer

Games, utilities, e-commerce experiences, financial tools, educational content, lifestyle services — if you can build it with JavaScript/TypeScript, it can run on Cross Mini App. Our runtime is compatible with mainstream mini-program development paradigms, providing access to native device capabilities (camera, location, payments, storage) through a secure bridge API.

Question 7

How do updates work? Do I need to release a new app version?

Accepted Answer

No. This is one of Cross Mini App's core advantages over traditional H5 embeds or native SDK integrations. Mini-programs support hot updates — developers push changes and they go live immediately across all apps simultaneously, without any host app involvement. The sandbox container handles versioning automatically. Traditional H5 embeds can't batch-update like this — every adjustment requires coordination with the host app.

Question 8

What regions and platforms do you support?

Accepted Answer

Cross Mini App supports iOS and Android apps across 15+ countries, with strong coverage in North America, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Our payment infrastructure supports 100+ local payment methods including Pix (Brazil), UPI (India), Alipay/WeChat Pay (China), and major credit cards globally.

Question 9

How does Cross Mini App compare to building my own mini-program platform in-house?

Accepted Answer

Building a mini-program platform in-house typically requires 12-18 months of engineering — runtime development, sandbox security, developer tooling, review systems, payment infrastructure. And a homegrown runtime can't replicate Cross Mini App's network effects — small program pool, small app pool. Cross Mini App gives you all of this through a single 5-minute integration, plus immediate access to 2,000+ existing mini-programs and a distribution network spanning 50+ apps. Building either of these assets independently would take years. More importantly, Cross Mini App's runtime container technology solves the fundamental tradeoff: H5 embeds aren't secure enough, and native integrations aren't flexible enough.

Question 10

What happens if a mini-program violates policies or performs poorly?

Accepted Answer

Every mini-program passes our automated security and quality review before going live. After launch, we continuously monitor performance and behavior. If a program violates guidelines, we can suspend it from your app instantly — without affecting your app or any other programs. You can also remove any program from your app at any time with one click.

Question 11

Can I control which mini-programs appear in my app?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. You have full curation control. You can filter programs by category, audience demographic, performance rating, and region. You can also set geographic or language restrictions. Cross Mini App never forces programs into your app — every program you host is one you explicitly selected.

Question 12

How does Cross Mini App handle data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, LGPD)?

Accepted Answer

Data privacy is built into our sandbox architecture. Each mini-program operates in an isolated container with its own data namespace. Programs cannot access the host app's user data without explicit, per-permission user consent. Our automated compliance scanner checks every program submission. We maintain Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) for GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, and other regional regulations.

Question 13

What kind of support do you provide?

Accepted Answer

All plans include email support with a 24-hour response time. Growth and Pro plans include Slack-based priority support and a dedicated account manager or support engineer. We also provide comprehensive documentation, API references, and a community forum for developers.

Question 14

Is there a minimum app size or user base to join Cross Mini App?

Accepted Answer

No. This is the essence of decentralization — our Free plan is open to apps of any size, from indie apps with a few hundred users to platforms with millions. Every app can find mini-programs that fit its unique user base. Developers on the Starter plan can begin distributing immediately regardless of their current user base.

Question 15

Can I use Cross Mini App alongside my existing monetization methods?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cross Mini App is designed to complement your existing revenue streams, not replace them. You can continue running ads, in-app purchases, subscriptions, or any other monetization method. Mini-program revenue is an additional stream that runs in parallel — and unlike ads, it doesn't harm user experience.

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