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:

https://growthwaves.substack.com/

https://daphnetideman.com/

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

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You will discover examples of multi-channel app marketing campaigns to better engage and retain your users. Watch Video on YouTube and Subscribe to our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgoltgipvis

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Want to know if you should be building new features or driving more growth for your app? In this video, we talk about the "staircase" approach to building a sustainable app business. Watch Video on YouTube and Subscribe to our Channel: https://youtu.be/sSnTSxLqKxE

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