The App Growth Strategy Behind LightX’s 50M+ Installs

The App Growth Strategy Behind LightX’s 50M+ Installs

In this episode, we’re joined by Sharad Shankar, Founder of AndOr Communications Pvt Ltd, the team behind the viral AI photo editing app LightX, which has surpassed 50M installs on Android and 8M+ on iOS.

Originally launched as a paid app, LightX transitioned to a subscription model in 2019 and has since evolved into a powerful, AI-driven platform for image generation and editing.

An alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, Sharad’s career spans roles in mobile engineering and building high-impact, user-focused products. In this conversation, Sharad shares his full growth playbook — from ASO, paid ads, and SEO to Web2App conversion strategies and cracking the Google Play featured placement.

He also reveals how he led a team of 60+ to turn LightX into a breakout success. This episode is a must-watch for anyone building or scaling a mobile app in 2025 and beyond.

You will discover:

✅ How LightX went from a paid app to top-grossing AI subscription

✅ Mobile growth playbook: ASO, ads, SEO, Web2App & more

✅ The secret to getting featured on Google Play

✅ Building user-first products with a strong USP

✅ Managing & scaling a 60+ member team

Learn More:

Explore LightX:

Web Product: https://www.lightxeditor.com/

iOS App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lightx-photo-editor-retouch/id1400740705

Android App Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lightx&hl=en_IN

Connect with Sharad:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharad-shankar-796b773/

https://andor.in/

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Stop Burning Cash: Tips to Optimize Your Paid Marketing Budget

Stop Burning Cash: Tips to Optimize Your Paid Marketing Budget

David Vargas is an experienced UA & ASO expert having managed 85+ apps across all the categories, with more than $10M in ad spend. You will discover: - How to set-up campaigns to maximize your ROI - How to test out new ad channels - The 3 layers of testing new ad creatives - The disconnect between product and UA - And so much more! Learn More: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidvargasmontiel/ App Audits: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.video.downloader.hd.downloder.converter.music.backup&hl=fa&gl=GB https://apps.apple.com/bg/app/coffee-break-quotes-daily/id6449391056 You can also watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/LGpQi1AhrqI Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: ⁠http://www.appmasters.com/⁠ SPONSORS The world's best subscription apps use RevenueCat to power in-app purchases, manage customer data, and grow revenue on iOS, Android, and the web. With ⁠RevenueCat⁠, I can easily see the most important metrics - install to trial, trial to paid, and LTV. And now they have a new paywall feature that’s going to make it easy for you to build high-converting paywalls and A/B test without needing a new build. Learn more at ⁠Revenue Cat dot com⁠ ⁠NOTIX⁠ is an audience re-engagement service based on web and in-app push notifications that work for both desktop and mobile devices. With Notix, website/app owners and marketers can share their content and interact with their audiences in a highly engaging channel, while having the opportunity to monetize both mobile and web subscribers. Tired of overpaying for App Store Optimization? Get unlimited ASO and app marketing support to increase your keyword rankings, downloads, and revenue. Learn more at ⁠ASO Masters⁠. *************** Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Twitter: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ ***************

4 Maalis 20241h 6min

Product-Led Growth Strategies From 100M Users

Product-Led Growth Strategies From 100M Users

Any company that's sort of building a freemium type of product needs to figure out a monetization strategy sooner or later, whether it's going to be for advertising or subscriptions. Join us for an exclusive interview with Lomit Patel, Chief Growth Officer at Tynker, a leading code learning platform for kids boasting over 100 million users. In this engaging video, Patel shares his invaluable insights into the world of app growth, drawing from his wealth of experience. Topics Covered: Onboarding Strategies: Explore effective onboarding techniques that set the stage for a seamless user experience. Patel delves into the strategies that have proven successful in ensuring users navigate effortlessly through the initial stages of their interaction with the app. Product-Led Growth Strategies: Uncover the secrets behind Tynker's product-led growth journey. Product-Market Fit: Gain a deep understanding of the critical concept of product-market fit. Learn when the optimal time is to consider product-led growth and how achieving product-market fit can serve as a solid foundation for organic business growth. Retention Secrets: Patel shares valuable insights into retaining users, addressing common concerns during free trials, and how Tynker has successfully navigated challenges in ensuring user satisfaction and prolonged engagement. You can also watch the video: https://youtu.be/BAnRsnAxEmc Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: ⁠http://www.appmasters.com/⁠ SPONSORS The world's best subscription apps use RevenueCat to power in-app purchases, manage customer data, and grow revenue on iOS, Android, and the web. With ⁠RevenueCat⁠, I can easily see the most important metrics - install to trial, trial to paid, and LTV. And now they have a new paywall feature that’s going to make it easy for you to build high-converting paywalls and A/B test without needing a new build. Learn more at ⁠Revenue Cat dot com⁠ ⁠NOTIX⁠ is an audience re-engagement service based on web and in-app push notifications that work for both desktop and mobile devices. With Notix, website/app owners and marketers can share their content and interact with their audiences in a highly engaging channel, while having the opportunity to monetize both mobile and web subscribers. Tired of overpaying for App Store Optimization? Get unlimited ASO and app marketing support to increase your keyword rankings, downloads, and revenue. Learn more at ⁠ASO Masters⁠. *************** Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Twitter: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ ***************

27 Helmi 202410min

Ad Creatives That Convert: Lessons From Millions in Spend

Ad Creatives That Convert: Lessons From Millions in Spend

Whether you’re running paid ads on Meta or TikTok, the ad creative is the most important piece of your campaign. You will discover the essential ingredients for top performing ads including hooks, call-to-actions, types of footage, and more! Plus, you will discover how to maximized user generated content (UGC) to take your ads to the next level. Benoit St-Laurent is an ex-world traveler & digital nomad. He worked as a consultant and in an agency for years having worked with some of the biggest brands and managing millions of dollars in ad spend. Learn more: https://performancemarketing.academy/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/benoitst-laurent/ App Audits: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6446200267?pt=432960&ct=calcshare&mt=8 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chatbot.ai.assistant.aichat.bot You can also watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/T7IYERgO6Ts Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: ⁠http://www.appmasters.com/⁠ SPONSORS The world's best subscription apps use RevenueCat to power in-app purchases, manage customer data, and grow revenue on iOS, Android, and the web. With ⁠RevenueCat⁠, I can easily see the most important metrics - install to trial, trial to paid, and LTV. And now they have a new paywall feature that’s going to make it easy for you to build high-converting paywalls and A/B test without needing a new build. Learn more at ⁠Revenue Cat dot com⁠ ⁠NOTIX⁠ is an audience re-engagement service based on web and in-app push notifications that work for both desktop and mobile devices. With Notix, website/app owners and marketers can share their content and interact with their audiences in a highly engaging channel, while having the opportunity to monetize both mobile and web subscribers. Tired of overpaying for App Store Optimization? Get unlimited ASO and app marketing support to increase your keyword rankings, downloads, and revenue. Learn more at ⁠ASO Masters⁠. *************** Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Twitter: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ ***************

26 Helmi 20241h 13min

Facebook Ads Strategy on a Budget: How to Win Big with Limited Funds

Facebook Ads Strategy on a Budget: How to Win Big with Limited Funds

Do you want to know how to scale up with paid campaigns on a small budget? Join us in this enlightening conversation with Yuliya Lennox, ex-CMO of BetterMe, who has scaled multiple apps to $1M a month. In this session, we'll delve into strategies empowering businesses with modest budgets to scale up their Facebook ads. In this video: -Techniques for scaling ads with a lower budget -Minimum recommended ad spend for effective results -Insightful tips on identifying the right time to scale -Effective budget planning strategies -Optimal targeting options on Facebook -Proven campaign setup methods Don't miss out on these valuable insights that can elevate your advertising game on a budget You can also watch the video: https://youtu.be/mtBvqLBVsf0 Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: ⁠http://www.appmasters.com/⁠ SPONSORS The world's best subscription apps use RevenueCat to power in-app purchases, manage customer data, and grow revenue on iOS, Android, and the web. With ⁠RevenueCat⁠, I can easily see the most important metrics - install to trial, trial to paid, and LTV. And now they have a new paywall feature that’s going to make it easy for you to build high-converting paywalls and A/B test without needing a new build. Learn more at ⁠Revenue Cat dot com⁠ ⁠NOTIX⁠ is an audience re-engagement service based on web and in-app push notifications that work for both desktop and mobile devices. With Notix, website/app owners and marketers can share their content and interact with their audiences in a highly engaging channel, while having the opportunity to monetize both mobile and web subscribers. Tired of overpaying for App Store Optimization? Get unlimited ASO and app marketing support to increase your keyword rankings, downloads, and revenue. Learn more at ⁠ASO Masters⁠. *************** Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Twitter: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ ***************

20 Helmi 202411min

Using ChatGPT to Drive Data-Backed Marketing and Product Innovation

Using ChatGPT to Drive Data-Backed Marketing and Product Innovation

Discover how AI, particularly ChatGPT, can revolutionize your approach to marketing and product decision making. Lior Barak is a data leader with a proven track record of transforming organizations into data-driven powerhouses. As a consultant to startups and leading European companies such as Lovoo, Zalando, and idealo, he has orchestrated data strategy, governance, and infrastructure to achieve double-digit growth in user engagement and deliver measurable results. You will discover: - How ChatGPT drive better decision-making when it comes to product and marketing - Examples of how you can leverage AI to be your data scientist - How to use ChatGPT to simplify your product roadmap - And so much more! Learn more: https://cookingdata.substack.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/liorbarak/ App Audits: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wMyShoppingWalla_16849785 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blood-pressure-tracker-bp-pro/id1660777218 You can also watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/U1yxmGu0i4U Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: ⁠http://www.appmasters.com/⁠ SPONSORS The world's best subscription apps use RevenueCat to power in-app purchases, manage customer data, and grow revenue on iOS, Android, and the web. With ⁠RevenueCat⁠, I can easily see the most important metrics - install to trial, trial to paid, and LTV. And now they have a new paywall feature that’s going to make it easy for you to build high-converting paywalls and A/B test without needing a new build. Learn more at ⁠Revenue Cat dot com⁠ ⁠NOTIX⁠ is an audience re-engagement service based on web and in-app push notifications that work for both desktop and mobile devices. With Notix, website/app owners and marketers can share their content and interact with their audiences in a highly engaging channel, while having the opportunity to monetize both mobile and web subscribers. Tired of overpaying for App Store Optimization? Get unlimited ASO and app marketing support to increase your keyword rankings, downloads, and revenue. Learn more at ⁠ASO Masters⁠. *************** Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Twitter: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ ***************

19 Helmi 202458min

This Productivity App Makes $200K a Month

This Productivity App Makes $200K a Month

I recently came across an amazing productivity tracker app making over $200K/month and was impressed by its user experience. Although we are not affiliated with them, I thought it would be a great idea to share what we can learn from their onboarding flow and conversion strategies. Here are some points I will be discussing in this video: -Seamless Onboarding Mastery: Uncover the secrets behind its user-friendly onboarding process. -Enhanced User Experience: Explore the small touches that elevate user engagement. -Personalized Journey Creation: Learn the art of asking personalized questions for a unique user experience. -Optimal Plan Offerings: Discover the perfect number of plans to captivate your audience. -Discount Dilemma Decoded: Should you offer discounts? Gain insights into their effectiveness. -Email Capture Tactics: Snag user emails seamlessly with proven strategies. -Urgency Creation Techniques: Master the art of instilling urgency in your users. -Locked Content Magic: Utilize locked content to keep users engaged and hungry for more. You can also watch the video: https://youtu.be/rbfbO5M-cl0 Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: ⁠http://www.appmasters.com/⁠ SPONSORS The world's best subscription apps use RevenueCat to power in-app purchases, manage customer data, and grow revenue on iOS, Android, and the web. With ⁠RevenueCat⁠, I can easily see the most important metrics - install to trial, trial to paid, and LTV. And now they have a new paywall feature that’s going to make it easy for you to build high-converting paywalls and A/B test without needing a new build. Learn more at ⁠Revenue Cat dot com⁠ ⁠NOTIX⁠ is an audience re-engagement service based on web and in-app push notifications that work for both desktop and mobile devices. With Notix, website/app owners and marketers can share their content and interact with their audiences in a highly engaging channel, while having the opportunity to monetize both mobile and web subscribers. Tired of overpaying for App Store Optimization? Get unlimited ASO and app marketing support to increase your keyword rankings, downloads, and revenue. Learn more at ⁠ASO Masters⁠. *************** Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Twitter: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ ***************

13 Helmi 202414min

The Features That Bring Users Back Everyday

The Features That Bring Users Back Everyday

Today’s guest is the Co-Founder of Cupla, the app helping busy couples to manage their lives together. She previously founded stage phenomenon; Synthony, a proprietory concept of Dj's and Orchestra playing electronic dance tracks of all time. Synthony has been seen by hundreds of thousands of fans with sell-out stadium shows across Australasia. Exited 2020. You will discover: - How she comes up with features that are used everyday - Why higher prices actually increase conversion rates - How paid acquisition plays a key role in creating a network effect - And so much more! She is motivated by human connection and passionate about business that focuses on bringing people together and adding value to personal experiences. Learn more: https://cupla.app/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-palmer-b709a836/ App Audits: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lockscreen.smartclockapp&hl=en_US&gl=US stashpad.com You can also watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/1BX9vrdWhnA Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: ⁠http://www.appmasters.com/⁠ SPONSORS The world's best subscription apps use RevenueCat to power in-app purchases, manage customer data, and grow revenue on iOS, Android, and the web. With ⁠RevenueCat⁠, I can easily see the most important metrics - install to trial, trial to paid, and LTV. And now they have a new paywall feature that’s going to make it easy for you to build high-converting paywalls and A/B test without needing a new build. Learn more at ⁠Revenue Cat dot com⁠ ⁠NOTIX⁠ is an audience re-engagement service based on web and in-app push notifications that work for both desktop and mobile devices. With Notix, website/app owners and marketers can share their content and interact with their audiences in a highly engaging channel, while having the opportunity to monetize both mobile and web subscribers. Tired of overpaying for App Store Optimization? Get unlimited ASO and app marketing support to increase your keyword rankings, downloads, and revenue. Learn more at ⁠ASO Masters⁠. *************** Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Twitter: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ ***************

12 Helmi 20241h 5min

This Growth Hack Generates 100's of REAL App Store Ratings for FREE

This Growth Hack Generates 100's of REAL App Store Ratings for FREE

When launching a new app, positive reviews can significantly boost your app's credibility and user trust. In this video, we explore both aggressive and soft approaches to encourage user feedback and share some valuable tips on leveraging "app gone free" campaigns to boost your app's ratings. Additionally, we'll guide you on how to showcase those precious reviews directly under your app's store listing. 🚀 Aggressive and Soft Ways of Getting Reviews: Discover the dynamic strategies that range from assertive approaches to more subtle methods for gathering reviews. We'll discuss the dos and don'ts of soliciting feedback, ensuring a positive user experience while maximizing your chances of garnering those coveted five-star ratings. 📊 Using AppAdvice Campaigns for Ratings: Learn how to harness the power of AppAdvice campaigns to effectively increase your app's visibility and gather quality reviews. We'll share examples of campaigns we ran, the results we achieved, and how you can use the same strategies to boost your app's overall rating. 🌐 How to Show App Store Reviews Under Store Listing: Ever wondered how to feature certain reviews? Unlock the secrets of displaying your app store reviews directly under your listing. By showcasing positive feedback prominently, you'll enhance your app's appeal and attract a wider audience. You can also watch the video: https://youtu.be/zQaAlI3CxWg Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: ⁠http://www.appmasters.com/⁠ SPONSORS The world's best subscription apps use RevenueCat to power in-app purchases, manage customer data, and grow revenue on iOS, Android, and the web. With ⁠RevenueCat⁠, I can easily see the most important metrics - install to trial, trial to paid, and LTV. And now they have a new paywall feature that’s going to make it easy for you to build high-converting paywalls and A/B test without needing a new build. Learn more at ⁠Revenue Cat dot com⁠ ⁠NOTIX⁠ is an audience re-engagement service based on web and in-app push notifications that work for both desktop and mobile devices. With Notix, website/app owners and marketers can share their content and interact with their audiences in a highly engaging channel, while having the opportunity to monetize both mobile and web subscribers. Tired of overpaying for App Store Optimization? Get unlimited ASO and app marketing support to increase your keyword rankings, downloads, and revenue. Learn more at ⁠ASO Masters⁠. *************** Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Twitter: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ ***************

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