Top 5 App Monetization Trends You Can’t Ignore for 2026

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 in 2026, from premium pricing and smarter packaging to hybrid monetization models and beyond.

If you’re stuck or searching for new ways to monetize your app, this is a must-watch episode that shows exactly what’s working right now.

You will discover:

✅ The 5 biggest monetization trends shaping the app industry in 2026

✅ Why premium pricing is the new normal (and users are okay with it)

✅ How smart pricing & packaging boost conversions and ARPU

✅ Why app-to-web checkout is becoming a growth weapon

Learn More:

Connect with Daphne:

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https://daphnetideman.com/

You can also watch this video here: https://www.youtube.com/live/0WESZA_fj_A

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722: How to Build a Successful Portfolio of Apps with Laura Tallardy

722: How to Build a Successful Portfolio of Apps with Laura Tallardy

How do you build a successful portfolio of apps on multiple platforms including Steam? Well today's guests breaks down her process for coming up with game ideas, her revenue for her paid vs free apps and a great tip for you if you're just getting started in the app business. Laura Tallardy is an Independent Game & App Developer.

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App Store Optimization (ASO) for a Dating or Social Media App

App Store Optimization (ASO) for a Dating or Social Media App

Are you launching a new social media, dating or local app? You are going to discover how to target any geographic region in the world through keyword research and app store optimization. Watch Video on YouTube and Subscribe to our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEvT1H2RdeI

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App Store Optimization With No Budget

App Store Optimization With No Budget

Don't have money to pay for an app store optimization tool? In this video, we show you how to perform keyword research and what signals to look for to figure out the competitiveness of a keyword. Watch Video on YouTube and Subscribe to our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agONMCh-3T0

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721: Mobile Growth Through Partnerships with Suze Schwartz

721: Mobile Growth Through Partnerships with Suze Schwartz

Today's guest has built partnerships with the Oprah Cruise line and Ritz Carlton. You will discover how she's built so many great partnerships, how she used "appbassadors" to grow her downloads and how you can describe your app in a catchy and memorable way. Suze Yalof Schwartz is the CEO/ Founder of

5 Maalis 201930min

2 Psychological Triggers to Increase Mobile Ad Revenue

2 Psychological Triggers to Increase Mobile Ad Revenue

How can you increase mobile ad revenue using psychology? Well in this video, you will discover two psychological triggers that you can use to increase video ad revenue in your mobile game. The two triggers are greed and impatience. These two triggers are commonly used in any lottery system. We want money and we want money fast! I'll show you two mobile games that are using these psychological triggers to increase their ad revenue. Watch Video on YouTube and Subscribe to our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFHewxni2nI

1 Maalis 20194min

Reddit Marketing for Mobile App Downloads

Reddit Marketing for Mobile App Downloads

Want to know how to market your apps on Reddit? You will discover how to use Reddit to drive mobile app downloads. Watch Video on YouTube and Subscribe to our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT7V7O5cEj8

27 Helmi 20195min

720: Pricing Tests to Increase App Subscriptions with Chetna Chandra

720: Pricing Tests to Increase App Subscriptions with Chetna Chandra

Coming up -- today's guest shares the pricing tests that she's ran for her clients to increase mobile app subscriptions. Also, you will discover how she balances running an agency and making her own apps; and the key decisions that have helped her company develop better products. Chetna Chandra is the Co-Founder & COO at Studio Mosaic

26 Helmi 201929min

3 Key Factors in Deciding Keywords for App Store Optimization (ASO)

3 Key Factors in Deciding Keywords for App Store Optimization (ASO)

What factors should you use to decide where to put your keywords? Should you put the keywords in your app title, subtitle or keyword field? In this video, you will discover 3 key factors to help you determine where to actually put your keywords. Watch Video on YouTube and Subscribe to our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skKpzo2CjFM

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