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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Make Your App a Success With These Two Tools

Make Your App a Success With These Two Tools

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The Product Strategy That Led to $1.2M in Revenue

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Admob Mediation

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Did you know that an increase of only 5% in customer retention may raise profitability by 95%?* Figuring out your customers' lifetime value (LTV) is a vital step to increasing your profitability. You will discover: - What is the lifetime value of a customer - How to calculate lifetime value of a customer the easy way - Can LTV predictions be made with machine learning? - How to forecast cashflow What is LTV? Lifetime Value or LTV is an estimate of the average revenue that a customer will generate throughout their lifespan as a customer. This ‘worth’ of a customer can help determine many economic decisions for a company including marketing budget, resources, profitability and forecasting. It is a key metric in subscription based business models, along with MRR (Monthly Recurring Revenue). Martin Macmillan is the Founder and CEO of Pollen VC, the leading provider of non-bank debt financing to the digital economy. Learn more: https://pollen.vc/ https://pollen.vc/calculators/roas-ltv-and-cash-flow/ App Audits: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mid-ages-rpg-adventure/id1599055907 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.glitchedlab.driftup2.carxdriftracing.driftinggame.cargames.highway.max.pro.tokyo.hypermaxpro.thumb.racing.driftstunts SPONSORS B7DEV.com is the app development firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs go from app idea to success because they understand startups and don't charge you huge fees just to get your app off the ground. Learn more at B7Dev.com. Get Started for FREE: https://www.helpshift.com/appmasters/ 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 Facebook: App Masters ***************

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This A/B Test Led to a 269% Increase in App Revenue

This A/B Test Led to a 269% Increase in App Revenue

We all know that having a trial on your onboarding paywall increases conversions and revenue. However, do you need to offer a trial once someone is in your app and using it? Joining me is an App Masters Elite member who recently ran an AB test regarding disabling free trials after onboarding and so some amazing results. A/B Test: Segment A: Free trial was offered during onboarding and after onboarding if user didn't subscribe Segment B: Free trial was offered during onboarding, but afterwards if the user want to try Premium, they had to pay (no free trial) Read full write up on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wsidell/status/1517416801373630465 Get our greatest growth hacks to increase downloads & revenue: http://www.appmasters.com/training\ SPONSORS Helpshift offers the easiest way to collect user feedback, report bugs, and more without users ever having to leave your app. You can even have a customizable Help Center and unlimited FAQs. Get Started for FREE: https://www.helpshift.com/appmasters/ 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 Facebook: App Masters ***************

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