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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Try These A/B Tests to Increase Your Subscriptions (APS SF 2023)

Try These A/B Tests to Increase Your Subscriptions (APS SF 2023)

Discover 7 strategically designed A/B tests aimed at boosting app subscription rates. You will learn actionable insights and data-driven strategies for subscription growth. We made the mistakes so you don't have to. Thank you to @apppromotionsummit for letting us post this video. Check out their events: https://apppromotionsummit.com/ You can also watch the video: https://youtu.be/-rAIJrgLiWw 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 ***************

24 Loka 202323min

All Your App Marketing Questions Answered

All Your App Marketing Questions Answered

This week, Steve will answer all your app marketing questions. You can also watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/MeB4m2uWu34 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 ***************

23 Loka 20231h 17min

App Retention Strategies From The Miracle Morning App

App Retention Strategies From The Miracle Morning App

🌟 Unlocking the Miracle Morning Experience: Learn how the "Miracle Morning" app delivers an exceptional onboarding journey that captivates users right from the start. We'll dissect their approach, share best practices, and showcase real-life examples. 📢 Harnessing Push Notifications for Success: Dive into the world of push notifications and see how the "Miracle Morning" app keeps users engaged and informed without overwhelming them. We'll analyze their timing, personalization, and message crafting strategies. 🏡 Building the Miracle Morning Community: Discover the power of community building within the "Miracle Morning" app. We'll explore how user forums, feedback loops, and brand advocacy have played a pivotal role in their success. 🚀 Retention Metrics with Real-World Application: Gain insights into the retention metrics that matter most. We'll share how the "Miracle Morning" app interprets these metrics and uses them to make data-driven decisions for enhanced user retention. 📈 Case Studies and Actionable Insights: Explore practical case studies from the "Miracle Morning" app and other top performers. You'll walk away with actionable tips that you can apply immediately to your own app business. Ready to unveil the secrets of app retention and build a sustainable business, just like the "Miracle Morning" app? Join us on this exciting journey! 💪🌅📲 You can also watch the video: https://youtu.be/SRsf5qSOCTI 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 ***************

17 Loka 202311min

How to 10X Your Organic Social Media Growth with Influencer Marketing

How to 10X Your Organic Social Media Growth with Influencer Marketing

Cleary Chizmar is a marketing expert specializing in consumer psychology and influencer marketing. She currently leads the marketing team for Notability. Her background in business management and art, has led her to naturally utilize creative strategy to drive business growth. You will discover: - How to use influencers to 10X your organic social growth - Marketing to Gen-Z and using their language - How to actually get students to pay for your app Learn more: https://www.instagram.com/clearychiz/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cleary-chizmar https://notability.com/ App Audits: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blockwatch-app/id1578880253 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/quran-progress-learn-arabic/id1136011989 You can also watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/yBsdqKiXhx4 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 ***************

16 Loka 20231h 14min

Boost Your ASO with AI: ChatGPT, Reviews, and Revenue Tracking 🚀

Boost Your ASO with AI: ChatGPT, Reviews, and Revenue Tracking 🚀

In this video, we'll unlock the potential of AI in ASO and show you how to supercharge your app's visibility, improve reviews, and track revenue sources with the power of artificial intelligence. Here's what you'll learn: 🔍 AI-Powered Keyword Research: Discover how AI, including ChatGPT prompts, can revolutionize your keyword research. We'll share actionable tips on using AI to identify high-impact keywords that drive organic traffic. 📝 Automated Review Analysis: Learn how AI tools can automatically analyze app reviews, extracting valuable insights to improve user satisfaction and app performance. Say goodbye to manual review reading! 💰 Revenue Tracking Made Easy: Explore AI-driven revenue tracking solutions that help you monitor income sources, understand user behavior, and optimize monetization strategies for maximum profitability. 📊 Data-Driven Decision-Making: Understand how AI empowers you to make data-driven decisions in ASO. We'll discuss the importance of AI-driven analytics and its impact on your app's success. 🚀 Implementing AI Strategies: Get practical guidance on incorporating AI tools into your ASO workflow. We'll provide step-by-step instructions and highlight the benefits of seamless integration. 📈 Success Stories: Dive into real-world success stories where AI played a pivotal role in ASO achievements. See how leading apps have harnessed AI to achieve remarkable results. Don't forget to subscribe, hit the like button, and ring the notification bell to stay updated with our latest insights and strategies for app success. You can also watch the video: https://youtu.be/tuLo9JkkkE0 Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ SPONSORS 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. Looking for an MMP? We've got you covered with our partner, Airbridge. Experience an unparalleled, accurate, and unified view of your mobile marketing performance even in today's dynamic landscape shaped by privacy changes. What’s more, Airbridge has recently launched MMM Studio, setting a new standard as the only MMP offering a self-serve marketing mix modeling solution. Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to data insights. Learn more at airbridge.io. 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 ***************

10 Loka 20239min

How to Use AI Marketing to Increase App Retention

How to Use AI Marketing to Increase App Retention

Ian Mendiola is the CEO and Co-Founder of Gem - an AI-powered news aggregator. His previous start-up, Umano, was acquired by Dropbox in May 2015. You will discover: - How he’s using AI to 2X his push notification CTR - How his approach to building a startup has changed after an acquisition - His #1 startup advice to founders building an AI product LinkedIn Post: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7100570476837498880/ Learn more: https://meetgem.ai/ https://twitter.com/ianmendiola https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianmendiola/ App Audits: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/allmybatteries/id1621263412 https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/tarot-simple-cards-readings/id1546692464 You can also watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/SuAJDLikz3g Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ SPONSORS 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. Looking for an MMP? We've got you covered with our partner, Airbridge. Experience an unparalleled, accurate, and unified view of your mobile marketing performance even in today's dynamic landscape shaped by privacy changes. What’s more, Airbridge has recently launched MMM Studio, setting a new standard as the only MMP offering a self-serve marketing mix modeling solution. Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to data insights. Learn more at airbridge.io. 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 ***************

9 Loka 20231h 2min

Web2App Strategies to Boost App Downloads

Web2App Strategies to Boost App Downloads

In this video, we're diving deep into the world of Web-to-App campaigns, shedding light on their pros and cons, web onboarding strategies, and the various types you can deploy to boost your app's success. Here's what you'll learn: 💡 Why You Need Web-to-App Campaigns: Explore the pivotal role Web-to-App campaigns play in expanding your app's user base and driving engagement. We'll discuss how they bridge the gap between your web presence and mobile app, making it easier to connect with your audience where they prefer. 🌐 The Transition Process: Discover how to smoothly guide your web users into your app's ecosystem. We'll share best practices for promoting app downloads without disrupting the user experience. ✅ Pros and Cons: We'll explore the advantages and disadvantages of Web-to-App campaigns. Discover how they can drive app downloads and user engagement while navigating potential challenges. Don't forget to subscribe, hit the like button, and ring the notification bell to stay updated with our latest digital marketing strategies and tips. You can also watch the video: https://youtu.be/o6_ntaz7n9Y Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ SPONSORS 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. Looking for an MMP? We've got you covered with our partner, Airbridge. Experience an unparalleled, accurate, and unified view of your mobile marketing performance even in today's dynamic landscape shaped by privacy changes. What’s more, Airbridge has recently launched MMM Studio, setting a new standard as the only MMP offering a self-serve marketing mix modeling solution. Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to data insights. Learn more at airbridge.io. 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 ***************

3 Loka 20238min

Lessons From 100M Downloads

Lessons From 100M Downloads

Martin is an Argentine tech entrepreneur with mobile apps exceeding 100M downloads. His Podcast App, stands as the App Store's premier podcast player, introducing a subscription model with 100k+ subscribers. You will discover: - Bootstrapped vs. YC/Venture experience (first company vs. second) - Building w/ AI and GPT-4 the past four months - How founders should approach self-care, mental, and physical health and wellness Learn more: https://podcast.app https://getrest.app https://www.linkedin.com/in/msinia/ App Audits: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/relaxyfyapp/id1573210878 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cloverfi.windowgarden You can also watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/6J053PQ_jsY Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ SPONSORS 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. Looking for an MMP? We've got you covered with our partner, Airbridge. Experience an unparalleled, accurate, and unified view of your mobile marketing performance even in today's dynamic landscape shaped by privacy changes. What’s more, Airbridge has recently launched MMM Studio, setting a new standard as the only MMP offering a self-serve marketing mix modeling solution. Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to data insights. Learn more at airbridge.io. 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 ***************

2 Loka 20231h 12min

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