App Marketing by App Masters
Discover app marketing growth hacks from the top app publishers. Learn the secrets of app store optimization, app store features, and online marketing to drive more downloads for your mobile app.
Episodes
The #1 Thing Preventing Your App From Scaling Faster
Most app founders think growth is limited by creatives, ASO, or ad performance.But there's another problem that quietly kills scale: cash flow.In this video, I break down the biggest bottleneck many indie app developers face when scaling with Apple Search Ads, Meta Ads, or any paid acquisition channel, and why waiting 45+ days for Apple and Google payouts can prevent you from growing faster.Yo
ASO-First Vibe Coding - Stop Building Apps Nobody Wants
Are you vibe-coding apps? Now that everybody is building apps with AI, there’s a huge problem that is occurring.The problem? A bigger wasteland of AI slop with no distribution.In this episode, Steve P. Young breaks down why most app founders are focused on the wrong thing, and why distribution, monetization, and finding what people are already searching for matter far more than shipping another fe
Copy Our $70,000/Month Apple Ads Strategy
Want better results and ROI from your Apple Search Ads?In this video, I break down the exact Apple Ads campaign structure we use to manage over $70,000 per month in ad spend across mobile apps.You'll learn the two core campaigns we recommend starting with, how to structure your account for scale, and the common mistakes that waste budget and limit growth.Whether you're launching your first
From $50 In The Bank To Multi-Million-Dollar Exit
What does it really take to raise money, find product-market fit, and build a startup worth acquiring in 2026?In this episode, we are joined by Susan Ho, an entrepreneur, startup advisor, and former founder who built and exited travel-tech startup Journy to Hopper. shares the lessons she learned building Journy from the ground up, raising capital, navigating the founder journey, and ultimately sel
The Untapped Ad Revenue Opportunity for Mobile Apps
Most app publishers are leaving ad revenue on the table, especially in under-monetized regions.In this episode, we are joined by Nana Landau, In-App Partnerships at Yango Ads, to discuss modern ad monetization strategies, how localized demand impacts publisher revenue, and why emerging markets represent one of the biggest untapped growth opportunities for mobile apps.We’ll explore real case studie
Hidden Revenue Levers for Higher ROAS & LTV
In this talk at AppsFler MAMA SF 2026, Steve P. Young breaks down the latest app monetization strategies that are actually working in 2026, including onboarding paywalls, paid intro offers, reverse trials, hard paywalls, discount pricing psychology, and subscription optimization.Drawing from real app case studies and experiments, Steve shares actionable tactics that have helped apps dramatically i
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): Grow Downloads With AI Search
Generative Engine Optimization, or more commonly known as AI search, is reshaping app discovery faster than most founders realize.In this episode, we are joined by David Andersen, Co-Founder & CTO of BrandViz.AI and former Google engineer, to explore how Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is reshaping app visibility across ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, and more.As more users ask AI to
How U-Haul Saved $3M By Adding This One Simple Feature
Recorded live at MAU Vegas 2026 in collaboration with AppsFlyer, Steve P. Young had a quick conversation with David LoPresti, Director of Consumer Apps at U-Haul, to break down the app strategies helping millions of customers during one of the most stressful moments in life: moving.David shares how a simple UX improvement inside the U-Haul app eliminated over 600,000 customer support phone calls a
7 Ad Monetization Hacks Top Apps Use in 2026
Are you leaving money on the table with your app monetization strategy?In this video, Steve P. Young breaks down the ad monetization hacks top gaming and non-gaming apps are using right now to increase revenue, retention, and even app downloads.Steve also shares real examples from successful apps like Spotify, Netflix, Fun Run, and Cleanup, plus insights from AppsFlyer’s latest subscription trends
MAU Vegas 2026 Debrief: AI, Growth & What Actually Worked
Steve P. Young just got back from MAU Vegas 2026, slightly jet-lagged, heavily caffeinated, and loaded with fresh insights on app growth, AI, monetization, onboarding, and the strategies mobile leaders are quietly using right now.In this special debrief episode, Steve breaks down the biggest trends, smartest tactics, and most interesting conversations from MAU Vegas, including the app growth strat
This Fitness App Makes $200K a Month Using Only AI Video Ads
In this video, Steve P. Young breaks down how modern apps are scaling using AI video ads, Meta ads, and web-to-app monetization funnels, with real examples from top-performing apps like MadMuscles.We analyze how AI-generated creatives are outperforming traditional ads, why web-to-app checkout flows are becoming the dominant monetization strategy, and how leading apps are combining paid acquisition
The App Distribution & Monetization Trends in 2026
In this solo episode, Steve P. Young breaks down the latest trends in app monetization and distribution, sharing insights from recent industry discussions, including key takeaways from the Business of Apps event.Steve will also answer audience questions related to apps, business growth, monetization, and scaling strategies, and share practical insights you can apply immediately to increase downloa
Why Most Apps Are Failing in 2026: 7 Mistakes Killing Your App Success
Before you build your app in 2026, watch this. 🚨In this video, we break down 7 deadly app development mistakes that can destroy your app before it even gets traction, and how to avoid them.If you’re working on a startup, SaaS, or mobile app idea, these insights will save you time, money, and months of frustration.You’ll learn how to approach app development, UI/UX, marketing, and monetization the
How He 3X’d Install-to-Paid in a Niche Fitness App Category
In this episode, we break down a real app growth case study with Michael Durst, Founder of FaithFull AI Nutrition Tracker, focused on helping users improve their health through AI-powered tracking and smart insights.Michael will share the real strategies he used to increase his app’s install-to-paid conversion from 2.25% to 6.81% in just 6 months. This is a deep dive into the exact strategies, exp
3 Critical Mistakes Killing Your App Engagement
Struggling with low app engagement or high churn? In this video, we break down 3 critical deep linking mistakes that are silently killing your app growth, and exactly how to fix them. 🚀Learn how to improve user onboarding, retention, and activation using proven deep linking strategies backed by real data. From seamless onboarding flows to powerful re-engagement tactics, this is a must-watch for an
Live App Growth Coaching: Scaling Apps in 2026
Join us for a LIVE coaching call with Gary Levitt, co-founder of Future Moments, where we break down real strategies to grow apps in today’s competitive market.Gary Levitt is a musician, audio engineer, comedian, and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of Future Moments, a company behind 11+ apps designed to help creators improve audio and video production.Today, we’re diving deep into what actuall
Live App Store Optimization Tutorial (ASO)
Want to know how to actually grow your app with App Store Optimization (ASO)? In this video, you will see Steve do ASO live, so you can see our exact process for optimizing apps for more downloads and revenue.We collaborate with indie developer Flo to audit his app and reveal our full App Store Optimization process, from keyword research to monetization strategy.You’ll Learn:✅ The exact ASO framew
This Sleep Sounds App Makes $800K a Month (Copy Their Onboarding)
Want to know how a sleep sounds app is generating up to $800K/month?In this video, Steve P. Young breaks down the BetterSleep app and reveals the exact onboarding, paywall, and monetization strategies driving massive revenue.If you're building an app, this teardown will show you how to increase conversions, improve retention, and maximize monetization using proven techniques.You'll learn:✅
The Secret User Psychology Behind 100M Users’ App
What if the real reason your app isn’t growing… isn’t your ads, features, or budget, but your understanding of user psychology?In this special birthday episode, we are joined by Colin Hodge, startup founder and growth expert behind apps with 100M+ users, including the Top 10 dating app DOWN, to break down how the best apps in the world actually grow.From launch to retention to revenue, Colin share
How to Create High-Converting AI UGC Ads in Minutes (No Creators Needed)
Most apps don’t fail because of bad ads…They fail because they don’t produce enough winning creatives.In this video, I’ll show you how to create high-converting UGC-style ads using AI, without hiring creators, managing influencers, or wasting weeks on production.This tool lets you generate dozens of ad creatives in minutes, so you can test faster, scale faster, and finally crack paid acquisition.Y
How to Build an App Studio by Buying Apps [The Wall Street Playbook]
In this episode, we are joined by Josh Peleg, who has deployed over $23M into mobile apps and games, to break down how top app studios are using a Wall Street-style playbook to acquire, grow, and scale apps faster than ever.We go deep into the buy vs build decision, how to spot undervalued apps, and the exact frameworks used to turn small apps into massive revenue drivers.Josh will also share real
The Productivity App That Actually Stops Procrastination (Wisey App Review)
Looking for a productivity app that actually helps you stop procrastinating and get things done?In this video, we break down the Wisey app, a powerful productivity tool that combines focus sessions, habit tracking, and bite-sized lessons to improve retention and drive real results.But more importantly, we’ll show you the one feature you should copy if you're building an app to boost engagement
AI Apps & $6B Trends: What’s REALLY Working in 2026
In this episode, we’re joined by Summer Liu, CMO of SocialPeta, one of the leading ad intelligence platforms used by top app developers and marketers worldwide.Summer will break down the latest data from 90K+ advertisers and 1.7B+ ad creatives, revealing what’s actually driving installs, revenue, and scale in 2026. She’ll also share the trends from AI apps and short drama apps to the top-performin
This Self-Improvement App Might Kill MasterClass: RiseGuide Review (2026)
Looking for a self-improvement app that actually helps you improve your memory, focus, and communication skills?In this video, we break down RiseGuide, a powerful personal development app designed to help you train your brain, build better habits, and become a more confident communicator.You’ll discover:✅ How RiseGuide uses personalized onboarding to tailor your learning experience✅ Why long-form
Build Better Paywalls with AI
This week, we’re joined by Trent Hommeyer, Founding Growth Product Manager at Helium, a powerful platform helping app founders build, test, and optimize high-converting paywalls faster than ever.In this episode, we’ll build paywalls live using crazy, unconventional ideas, break down the best-performing vs worst-performing paywalls, and reveal proven strategies to test and iterate faster inside you
App Monetization Tactics No One Is Talking About
Want to convert more free users into paying customers?In this video, Steve P. Young shares little-known app monetization strategies used by top subscription apps to increase conversions, improve paywalls, and grow revenue.If you’re building a mobile app, SaaS product, or subscription app, these monetization tactics can dramatically improve your trial conversions, paid subscribers, and overall reve
How One Validated App Idea Turned Into a $70K/Month App
Most founders quit after their first failed product. Vadim failed three apps before finally building one that worked.Vadim is the founder of KBMH, a kettlebell workouts app that grew from a simple MVP built for himself into a fast-growing fitness app generating $80K+ per month.After years of failed ideas, bad product decisions, and zero traction, everything changed when Vadim focused on validating
The Simplified App Analytics Tool Every Indie Dev Needs
App Store Connect shows a lot of data, but it’s not always easy to understand.In this video, Steve P. Young demos AppSignals, a new app analytics dashboard built specifically for indie app developers and small app teams.AppSignals simplifies your App Store analytics and shows the most important app growth metrics in one clear dashboard.Instead of digging through complicated reports, you can instan
Subscription App Growth Is Getting Brutal (RevenueCat Data Explained)
In this episode, we break down the 2026 State of Subscription Apps report from RevenueCat, one of the largest analyses of subscription app performance ever conducted.We’re joined by David Barnard, Growth Advocate at RevenueCat, to unpack the key insights from the report.The study analyzes 75,000+ apps and more than $11B in revenue across over a billion transactions, revealing what’s actually worki
Web-to-App Strategy: How Brands Lose Millions Without Deep Linking (Fix Your App Conversions)
Most brands are quietly losing revenue because their web-to-app journey is broken.In this video, Steve P. Young (Founder of App Masters) breaks down:✅ Why ecommerce apps convert 3X higher than mobile web✅ How poor deep linking kills installs and revenue✅ Smart banner mistakes even big brands make✅ How Nike and Sephora handle web-to-app differently✅ How to fix your mobile growth funnel todayIf you&
How I Built Multiple $1M+ ARR Product
In this episode, we are joined by Zakhar Azatian, a bootstrapped technical solo founder based in San Francisco and the creator of BeHard, a gamified accountability app built around lifestyle challenges.He’s a two-time founder with one successful exit and has grown B2C mobile products to over 1 million users, without a big team or massive funding.In this session, Zakhar breaks down how he generates
How to Sell Your App or SaaS Business: Exits, Acquisitions & App Marketing Secrets
How do you successfully sell your app, prepare for a business exit, or structure a SaaS acquisition deal? In this episode, Steve P. Young, Founder of App Masters, on Exit Podcast by Flippa, shares real-world lessons from building, selling, and nearly exiting multiple app businesses, plus what founders must know before attempting a 7-figure exit.You'll learn:✅ How to sell apps on Flippa✅ Common
App Monetization: Paywalls, Pricing & Revenue Growth Strategies
In this solo episode, Steve P. Young, Founder of App Masters, breaks down the newest and most effective app monetization strategies working right now and some key insights he presented at AppsFlyer’s MAMA San Francisco 2026.With competition increasing across the App Store and Google Play, monetization is no longer just about adding a paywall; it’s about designing the right pricing strategy, struct
App Marketing 101: How to Grow in a Crowded App Market
With AI tools making it easier than ever to launch new apps, competition is exploding. The real competitive advantage today isn’t product — it’s distribution.In this video, I break down the single most important factor in app marketing: channel market fit and the 5 distribution channels you should consider to grow your app faster.If you’re struggling to get downloads, this is the uncomfortable tru
Lifecycle Experiments That Drive Revenue
In this episode, we are again joined by Michael Gants, founder and CEO of Encore, a new SDK helping subscription app developers turn churned users into paying subscribers.Michael is a Stanford grad, a Time Magazine “Leader of Tomorrow”, and a seasoned founder with a passion for building sustainable consumer businesses. Michael breaks down how leading apps use lifecycle experimentation, not just ac
App Store Optimization: The Proven ASO Framework for 2026
Want to increase your organic downloads without spending money on ads? In this video, I break down our proven app store optimization (ASO) framework for 2026. Whether you are an indie developer or managing a big brand, these strategies will help you rank higher on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.We cover the exact steps we use at App Masters to help clients find success, from keywor
How to Build Profitable Apps With AI
AI has fundamentally changed app development. With vibe coding, agentic workflows, and modern AI development tools, what used to take 6 months to build can now be shipped in weeks. Costs are lower than ever. Speed is no longer the bottleneck.But here’s the problem: faster development hasn’t led to better products or stronger app businesses.In this livestream, we’re joined by Chaim Sajnovsky, Found
This AI Photo Editing App Makes $500K a Month
Most AI photo apps try to do everything, and end up blending in.In this video, Steve P. Young breaks down how Photo Revive AI scaled to over $500K/month by doing the opposite: niching down first, then expanding later.Instead of launching as “another AI image generator,” this app positioned itself around photo restoration and revival and used smart ASO, onboarding, and paywall strategies to win in
How BeReal Built 41M Users by Breaking Every Social Media Rule
In this episode, we’re joined by Ben Moore, U.S. Managing Director of BeReal, one of the most culturally relevant social apps of the past decade.With 41M+ monthly active users worldwide, BeReal became App of the Year 2022 by doing what most social platforms wouldn’t: going against algorithms, filters, and AI-driven content.With a background leading growth and monetization at TikTok, Walmart Connec
AppAdvice Shuts Down and The Future of Apps Gone Free Campaigns
AppAdvice has officially shut down — so what does that mean for Apps Gone Free campaigns and lifetime free promos?In this video, Steve breaks down what really happened, why Apple is paying closer attention to these campaigns, and whether Apps Gone Free strategies still work in 2026.He'll share real data, real case studies, and hard-earned lessons from running these campaigns for years, includi
The Experiments That Made Hily a 40M+ User App
In this episode, we’re joined by Liubomyr Pivtorak, Chief Product Officer at Hily, one of the world’s fastest-growing dating apps with over 40 million users worldwide.Liubomyr has spent the last 10 years in B2C mobile, including 8 years in the hyper-competitive dating industry, leading products that scaled to 10M+ and 30M+ users globally.He’ll take us behind the scenes of how Hily grew in a red oc
This Simple Note-Taking App Makes $20K / Month (and How You Can Build Your Own)
Most app founders overcomplicate things. This Notepad app? It makes $20,000/month with a design straight out of 2013. 😳In this video, Steve P. Young breaks down why simple apps still win — and how distribution, not design, is the ultimate growth engine.Steve will also show you how he vibe-coded his note-taking app. 💡 You’ll discover:✅ How this 10-year-old Notes app ranks #2 for “notes” organically
How a Solo Founder Built a $30K/Month App with 5.2M Installs
In this episode, we’re joined by one of our community members, John McEvoy, founder of Momego, the worldwide transit tracking app with over 5.2 million installs and 400,000 daily active users, built entirely by one person.John started as a graphic designer and taught himself to code. Today, his app generates $30K in monthly recurring revenue, powered by localized ASO, clever ASA, and great feature
Watch This Before Building Your App (Build a Profitable MVP)
If you’re building your first app — watch this before you write another line of code.In this video, Steve P. Young reveals:✅ The #1 mistake app founders make when building their first app✅ The simplest MVP formula that actually drives revenue — not downloads✅ Why distribution matters more than features✅ How to build your Minimum Viable Revenue (MVR), not just an MVP✅ Real-world examples of indie a
App Growth Secrets for 2026 “They” Don’t Want You to Know
Discover the app marketing strategies that actually work in 2026, from ASO and paid acquisition to creative testing and retention hacks that are driving real ROI today.In this session, Steve P. Young, Founder of App Masters, shares what’s working right now across hundreds of apps — including:✅ 2026’s best-performing ad channels (Meta, TikTok, CTV & more)✅ How to combine ASO + paid for explosiv
The Businesses I Started Before App Masters
Before App Masters became a leading app marketing agency, I built a LOT of businesses that went absolutely nowhere. 😅In this video, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing all the failed businesses, side projects, and lessons that paved the way for App Masters. If you’re struggling with your app, startup, or any business, this is for you. You’ll see how:✅ Every “failure” teaches you the next step
How LingQ Scaled to Millions with Zero Ad Spend
In this episode, discover the app marketing strategies that helped LingQ scale to millions of users with zero ad spend. We are joined by Mark Kaufmann, Co-Founder and CEO of LingQ, to reveal exactly how they built a product people love.A former pro hockey player turned tech founder, Mark brings a unique perspective on performance, resilience, and building products that scale. Together with his fat
How Building a Community Took Me from Side Hustles to 7 Figures
How do you go from endless side projects to building a 7-figure business you love?The answer isn’t a marketing hack, or even an app idea — it’s community.In this video, Steve P. Young takes you behind the scenes of his entrepreneurial journey — from launching his first app while working full-time, to quitting his corporate job, to scaling App Masters into a global business.You’ll discover how join
How Newsjacking Exploded App Downloads
What if one tiny visual tweak could send your app viral? 👀In this episode, we dive into newsjacking — also known as situational marketing — with a real case study from the crypto world. When CoinStats swapped its Bitcoin logo with the SEC Chairman’s face during the Bitcoin ETF approval hype, things blew up.💡 You’ll learn:✅ How to use newsjacking to ride trending moments✅ Why timing and humor drive
Copy Headway’s $100M+ Web2App Funnel Strategy (That Converts Like Crazy)
Headway is one of the biggest spenders in mobile marketing, generating hundreds of millions in revenue through its insanely effective Web2App funnel.In this breakdown, Steve P. Young and Igor Lyubimov, CEO, web2wave, reveal the exact flow Headway uses to turn cold traffic into paying users — and how you can model it for your app.You’ll discover:✅ The psychology behind high-converting Web2App funne
Live App Store Optimization (ASO) Audit & Optimization
In this live session, Steve P. Young will perform a real-time ASO audit using ASOMobile.net, the powerful all-in-one tool for keyword research, competitor analysis, and app visibility tracking.He’ll analyze 3 different apps of our App Founders Community members, each with unique ASO challenges — and show how to find keyword opportunities, optimize metadata, and boost organic downloads:🔥 Piko AI: M
If You’re Running Paid App Ads, You NEED to Watch This
If you’re spending money on paid app marketing, Meta Ads, ASA, CTV, or influencer campaigns, you need to understand what’s really working behind the scenes.AppsFlyer just rolled out its biggest product release yet, launching 8 new tools for app marketers. In this video, Steve P. Young breaks down the 2 most game-changing tools for UA managers and how they’re transforming the way we measure perform
App Growth Roadmap: Which Marketing Channels Work at Each Stage
In this episode, we’re sharing a recording of a live coaching call with one of our clients, Ben, CTO & Co-Founder at Ertigo, a company behind a portfolio of yoga and flexibility apps.Ben’s already nailed the basics of ASO and early user acquisition, but now he’s ready to take things to the next level, scaling efficiently, building a long-term growth roadmap, and choosing the right tools for su
5 Proven Frameworks to Create Viral Ads with AI
AI tools like Sora, InVideo, and Arcads.ai make it easier than ever to create stunning videos — but what really matters is your strategy.In this episode, we break down five proven content frameworks that help app founders and marketers create videos that actually convert:💡 You’ll learn:✅ The Fame Frame strategy: use recognizable people or brands to build instant trust✅ How to turn your product int
New Monetization Model That Turns Churned Users into Revenue
In this episode, we are joined by Michael Gants, founder and CEO of Encore, a new SDK helping subscription app developers turn churned users into paying subscribers.Michael is a Stanford grad, a Time Magazine “Leader of Tomorrow”, and a seasoned founder with a passion for building sustainable consumer businesses.He will also share what he’s learned about monetizing consumer apps, understanding use
Grow Your App Revenue with This Proven Subscription Framework
The secret sauce behind profitable consumer subscriptions?Meet the Subscription Value Loop — a framework so good, it’s basically the “Conjoined Triangles of Success”… but it actually works. 😄In this episode, Phil – the founder of this viral framework and ex-Quizlet growth lead – breaks down how to:✅ Craft a unique & enduring core value promise✅ Align product, marketing & monetization teams
The Most Important Element of App Store Optimization (ASO Keyword Research)
ASO is getting harder, with more AI-generated apps, more competition, and more developers fighting for the same high-volume keywords. But there’s one core ASO principle that still moves the needle… and most beginners miss it completely.In this video, Steve P. Young breaks down the single most important element of ASO you MUST nail if you want real organic downloads:👉 Finding the right, low-competi
How Localization Scaled This App to 6-Figures (By Not Focusing on the US Market)
Most founders focus only on the US market, but what if the fastest path to scaling your app is right in your own country?In this episode, we’re joined by Suphasit Thongniam, CEO of NubCal, an AI-powered calorie tracking app that helps users calculate calories by simply snapping a photo of their meal.NubCal has seen exceptional growth in Thailand thanks to strong localization, deep cultural underst
This Simple App Makes $300K a Month (And You Can Do It Too)
A simple universal TV remote app is making over $300,000/month — with almost no features and a basic paywall 😱In this breakdown, we reveal why distribution beats design and how the simplest apps — when built smartly and marketed right — dominate the App Store.You’ll learn:✅ The ASO strategy behind this app’s insane growth (700K+ downloads/month)✅ How AppFigures & Sensor Tower reveal hidden key
App Marketing Trends for 2026
We’ve got another round of the popular ‘Ask Me Anything’ session with me - STEVE P. YOUNG!In this session, Steve will break down the app marketing trends happening in 2026 to help simplify your path to a breakthrough.This is your chance to have your questions answered — whether it’s about monetization, paid ads, or scaling your app business. No topic is off-limits!Learn More:Join the App Founder’s
This App Makes $2M Using AI Ads (Learna App Review)
🚀 Discover how a language learning app is making over $2 million per month using AI-generated ads — and no, it’s not Duolingo!In this video, Steve P. Young, breaks down how the Learna app is scaling globally with smart ad strategies, high-converting onboarding, and powerful AI-driven creatives.You’ll see:✅ How Learna creates multilingual AI-generated video ads✅ Real app revenue data and country br
App Marketing Beyond ASO (Live Coaching Call)
What happens when your app already converts well, but you’ve hit the ceiling with ASO and ASA?In this live coaching session, Steve P. Young coaches the founder of Scribbe AI, an AI-powered note-taking app, to uncover the next steps for scaling growth beyond traditional app marketing tactics.We’ll dive deep into how to find new, scalable channels for user acquisition systematically, explore what se
Black Hat App Growth Strategies You Don’t Know (But Your Competitors Might Be Using)
Ever wondered how some apps skyrocket up the charts while you’re still stuck optimizing screenshots? 🤔In this talk from RevenueCat’s App Growth Annual 2025, Steve P. Young reveals the most controversial app growth hacks, ASO tricks, and questionable strategies dominating the App Store today.You’ll learn:✅ Real-world growth hacks that boosted one app from a few hundred to $90,000 ARR✅ What “keyword
Top 5 App Monetization Trends You Can’t Ignore for 2026
Struggling to grow your app’s revenue in 2025? In this episode, we break down the Top 5 App Monetization Trends you can’t afford to ignore this year, backed by real data and growth insights.We’re joined by Daphne Tideman, Growth Consultant, author, and former Head of Growth at Heights, where she helped 10x their subscriber base in just 18 months. Daphne reveals what'll really drive app growth
The Shortcut to Scale: The Distribution First Mindset
We’ve all been told the same story: build a great product, and success will follow. But history tells a different tale. The truth is, most great products never make it—not because they weren’t good enough, but because they never found their way to the people who needed them.In this talk at App Growth Summit, Steve shared why distribution is the real engine of growth—and how focusing on your channe
From The Big Bang Theory to App Founder
What happens when Raj trades cosmic conversations for app ideas and startups? In this episode, we’re joined by Kunal Nayyar, best known for his role as Raj in The Big Bang Theory. Today, he’s here not as an actor, but as an app founder.When Kunal found himself scrambling to help his parents travel from India to the U.S. during COVID-19, sifting through endless emails, files, and forms—he realized
The Apple Controversy: Apps Gone Free & Indie App Santa Removal Explained
In this emergency video, Steve shared his take on the Apple controversy surrounding Apps Gone Free campaigns. Indie developers are struggling to grow apps while Apple cracks down, but Steve explains how free campaigns can still generate massive results – like $90K in revenue – and why Apple might be restricting them.In this video, you’ll learn:✅ Why our Indie App Santa app was removed from the App
How He Scaled His App Portfolio to $868K ARR (as a Solo Founder)
In this episode, we’re joined once again by Alim Charaniya — 4x founder, former Head of Mobile at PrizePicks, and now the brains behind Ambitious Labs.Last time, Alim shared how he builds and validates profitable indie apps. This time, he’s back with something even bigger — how he scaled his app portfolio to $868K without a big team or massive funding.We’ll dive into how he’s mastered the art of i
App Growth Benchmarks 2025: Trends & Data Every UA Manager Must Know
The new Appsflyer 2025 App Marketing Benchmarks report is out — and it’s packed with insights every UA manager needs.In this video, Steve P. Young breaks down the key data so you can see exactly how your app compares across CPI, retention, ad-spend trends, and more.You’ll learn 👇✅ CPI, retention, and ad spend benchmarks across iOS & Android✅ The biggest shifts in app marketing performance for
The Growth Formula Nobody Talks About: Retention + ARPU Beats Acquisition
In this episode, we’re joined by Michael Rotella, a product leader who’s helped brands like Weight Watchers, Verizon, and top startups build high-retention, high-ARPU apps that turn downloads into lifelong subscribers.Mike’s obsessed with one thing — making apps people keep using.He breaks down why retention and ARPU growth aren’t outcomes of acquisition — they’re the growth strategy.He’ll share h
Copy This Meta Ads Strategy to Scale Your Web2App Campaigns (Part 2/2)
In part 2 of this Meta Ads for Web2App campaigns series, Steve P. Young and Igor Lyubimov, CEO at web2wave, share how to optimize and scale Web2App campaigns without wasting money.You’ll discover:✅ The 2 Meta Ads strategies (Purchase vs. Proxy Events)✅ How to test creatives the smart way (and avoid rookie mistakes)✅ Scaling tactics: budgets, duplicating campaigns & targeting geos✅ Why ROAS is
This Founder Bootstrapped to $200K/month in a Competitive Market
Discover how to grow an app from zero to $200K/month without outside funding. Today’s guest is Desmond Ho, founder of LifeReset.com. He bootstrapped his app from $0 to $200K/month by mastering marketing strategies, Meta ads, and high-converting creatives — all while competing in a crowded market.He’ll also share how to learn marketing strategies by analyzing competitors, run profitable Meta ads, a
Top 5 App Monetization Trends You Can’t Ignore for 2026
Struggling to grow your app’s revenue in 2025? In this episode, we break down the Top 5 App Monetization Trends you can’t afford to ignore this year, backed by real data and growth insights.We’re joined by Daphne Tideman, Growth Consultant, author, and former Head of Growth at Heights, where she helped 10x their subscriber base in just 18 months. Daphne reveals what'll really drive app growth
The Beginner's Guide to Meta Ads for Web2App Campaigns (Part 1/2)
Struggling to make Meta Ads work for your app? 🤔In this beginner-friendly breakdown, Steve P. Young and Igor Lyubimov, CEO at web2wave, reveal how to set up your first Web2App campaigns the right way.You’ll learn:✅ The future of Web2App funnels (why top apps are using them)✅ Campaign structure & tracking setup that actually works✅ Key funnel benchmarks & conversion math you must know✅ How
This Guy Generated $450M in Mobile Ad Revenue
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This Guy Made $1M ARR Using No-Code Tools
In this episode, we’re joined by Offer Yehudai, CEO at Arya - a subscription platform helping couples around the world reignite passion and intimacy through curated products, educational videos, and expert guidance.With 15+ years of experience building marketplaces and keeping apps free, Offer co-founded Inneractive, scaled it to an acquisition, then led at Fyber and Digital Turbine before switchi
How to 3X Your App Store Ratings
Struggling to get app store reviews? Or maybe you’ve hit a wall with your average rating stuck at 4.2 or 4.3? 🤔In this video, I’ll show you how we took one client from 50 reviews a month with a 4.3 rating → to nearly 400 reviews a month and a 4.5 rating, all by changing when and how we asked for reviews.You’ll learn:✅ Why timing is everything when asking for app reviews✅ The psychology of “win mom
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