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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Product Led Growth with OkCupid's Head of Product Marketing

Product Led Growth with OkCupid's Head of Product Marketing

Learn product led growth with Jane Reynolds, the Head of Product Marketing at OkCupid - the exclusively inclusive dating app that matches daters on what truly matters to them. You will discover... - How to leverage new features to drive growth - How to prioritize your product roadmap - How she continuously improves the app's matching algorithm via OkCupid's infamous matching questions During her six-year tenure at the company, Jane has championed OkCupid's mission to provide the best experience for ALL of its users, no matter who or what they're looking for. She not only continuously improves the app's matching algorithm via OkCupid's infamous matching questions and collaborates in localizing the app experience for markets around the world, but also leads efforts to rollout one-of-a-kind product features that speak to users' current needs. App Audits: ⁠https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.daaz.studio.all.language.translator⁠ ⁠https://apps.apple.com/hu/app/see-events-in-bali/id1599523560 You can also watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/HbB-u6VMmI8 Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ SPONSORS Growing your app beyond a certain point by yourself is almost impossible as the your beloved baby must mature and transform into a company. Bluethrone’s new partnership model is better than a VC Investment: It gives you cash in hand, your life back and the right to see your app adopted by millions, and making millions. Got an app idea that you think will be the next unicorn? But you don't know what to do next? With more than 15 years of experience creating software, B7dev.com can help you out. Schedule a free 1-hour call by going to B7Dev.com and let them know that Steve sent you.  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 ***************

8 Mai 202356min

How to Reduce Customer Churn

How to Reduce Customer Churn

How to recover your churned customers. In this video, you will discover the challenges of winning back customers who have cancelled their trial subscription for your app with Jeff Grang, who is the co-founder and CPO @ Purchasely. Losing customers can be frustrating, but there are steps you can take to bring them back and keep them engaged. We'll cover some proven strategies, such as sending personalized emails, offering exclusive promotions, and providing exceptional customer service. Whether you're a startup or an established business, these tips can help you recover lost revenue and build a loyal customer base. Don't miss out on the opportunity to win back your cancelled app trial customers - watch this video now! You can also watch the video: https://youtu.be/3cljHO7lDHA Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ SPONSORS Growing your app beyond a certain point by yourself is almost impossible as the your beloved baby must mature and transform into a company. Bluethrone’s new partnership model is better than a VC Investment: It gives you cash in hand, your life back and the right to see your app adopted by millions, and making millions. Got an app idea that you think will be the next unicorn? But you don't know what to do next? With more than 15 years of experience creating software, B7dev.com can help you out. Schedule a free 1-hour call by going to B7Dev.com and let them know that Steve sent you.  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 ***************

1 Mai 202310min

A/B Testing Experiments That Generate Big Results

A/B Testing Experiments That Generate Big Results

Discover the tiny A/B tests that you can experiment with that generate massive results. You will learn: - What is A/B Testing - The Do's and Don'ts of A/B Testing - How to optimize your activation funnel - The paywall tests that are generating more revenue Léa is a Product & Growth consultant for consumer apps. She has built digital products for over a decade with the likes of Uptime, the 5-min knowledge app that was nominated top Android Apps of 2021, and Bumble & Badoo dating apps used by over 500 million people. App Audits: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blizz.wtmp.snap.intruder.lockwatch https://apps.apple.com/us/app/waiter-pal-tip-tracker/id1619187216 You can also watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/Yl0OiRwRC90 Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ SPONSORS Growing your app beyond a certain point by yourself is almost impossible as the your beloved baby must mature and transform into a company. Bluethrone’s new partnership model is better than a VC Investment: It gives you cash in hand, your life back and the right to see your app adopted by millions, and making millions. Got an app idea that you think will be the next unicorn? But you don't know what to do next? With more than 15 years of experience creating software, B7dev.com can help you out. Schedule a free 1-hour call by going to B7Dev.com and let them know that Steve sent you.  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 ***************

1 Mai 20231h 13min

Copy This Email Marketing Sequence to Increase App Subscriptions

Copy This Email Marketing Sequence to Increase App Subscriptions

Discover the simplest email marketing strategy that you can use to increase your app’s monetization. Jake Mor, CEO and Co-Founder of Superwall, suggests sending one email a day for the first 30 days with a simple GIF and a call to action to subscribe. You will also discover how to use push notifications to re-engage your users. You can also watch the video: https://youtu.be/KSkTeoQIwik Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ SPONSORS Growing your app beyond a certain point by yourself is almost impossible as the your beloved baby must mature and transform into a company. Bluethrone’s new partnership model is better than a VC Investment: It gives you cash in hand, your life back and the right to see your app adopted by millions, and making millions. Got an app idea that you think will be the next unicorn? But you don't know what to do next? With more than 15 years of experience creating software, B7dev.com can help you out. Schedule a free 1-hour call by going to B7Dev.com and let them know that Steve sent you.  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 ***************

25 Apr 20234min

App Monetization & Growth Masterclass

App Monetization & Growth Masterclass

Improving your app monetization has 4X the impact on growth compared to acquisition. In this masterclass, Steve will break down the latest and greatest when it comes to app monetization. You will discover the tiny A/B tests and it's impact on conversions along with all the features that you should care about when trying to grow your app business. App Audits: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.codium.hydrocoach https://believeaffirmations.com/ You can also watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/COw4azJMAk4 Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ SPONSORS Growing your app beyond a certain point by yourself is almost impossible as the your beloved baby must mature and transform into a company. Bluethrone’s new partnership model is better than a VC Investment: It gives you cash in hand, your life back and the right to see your app adopted by millions, and making millions. Got an app idea that you think will be the next unicorn? But you don't know what to do next? With more than 15 years of experience creating software, B7dev.com can help you out. Schedule a free 1-hour call by going to B7Dev.com and let them know that Steve sent you.  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 Apr 20231h 8min

Leveraging paywall to maximize revenue from subscriptions

Leveraging paywall to maximize revenue from subscriptions

Check out this must-watch video on paywalls! Learn about the pros and cons of hard paywalls, "limited time offers," and more from Jake Mor, Co-Founder & CEO at Superwall. Find out how to optimize your paywall strategy to increase revenue, boost install-to-conversion rates, and improve user experience. You can watch this video: https://youtu.be/CDY2hkkWyXE Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ SPONSORS Growing your app beyond a certain point by yourself is almost impossible as the your beloved baby must mature and transform into a company. Bluethrone’s new partnership model is better than a VC Investment: It gives you cash in hand, your life back and the right to see your app adopted by millions, and making millions. Got an app idea that you think will be the next unicorn? But you don't know what to do next? With more than 15 years of experience creating software, B7dev.com can help you out. Schedule a free 1-hour call by going to B7Dev.com and let them know that Steve sent you.  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 Apr 202311min

7 Simple Strategies to Increase App Monetization

7 Simple Strategies to Increase App Monetization

In this video, we will discuss simple strategies that can be used to increase your subscription revenue. Featured in the video is Jake Mor, who is the Co-Founder & CEO at Superwall. Having built and scaled a paywall from scratch, Jake has studied several paywalls and is an expert in his field. In this video, he shares 7 critical insights on the best practice and usage of paywalls related to: 1. Showing a paywall on all APP installs 2. Nailing your messaging 3. Product features 4. Showing paywall during onboarding 5. His highest ranking onboarding flow 6. Paywall on every app open 7. Video before paywall Watch the full 1 hour long interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_9dyOe3ufA Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ SPONSORS Growing your app beyond a certain point by yourself is almost impossible as the your beloved baby must mature and transform into a company. Bluethrone’s new partnership model is better than a VC Investment: It gives you cash in hand, your life back and the right to see your app adopted by millions, and making millions. Got an app idea that you think will be the next unicorn? But you don't know what to do next? With more than 15 years of experience creating software, B7dev.com can help you out. Schedule a free 1-hour call by going to B7Dev.com and let them know that Steve sent you.  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 ***************

18 Apr 20237min

How to Sell Your Subscription App

How to Sell Your Subscription App

Today's guest is Eric Crowley who is a Partner at GP Bullhound where they support entrepreneurs of consumer subscription software companies as they look to raise capital or undergo M&A or an exit. You will discover: - The Entrepreneurial Clock Framework - what to focus on depending on what stage the company is in - The Upside Triangle and why the riches are in the niches - Is there really subscription fatigue? - And are upfront paid apps coming back? App Audits: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/litpro-mx-gps-lap-timer/id940870782 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gardenize-plant-care-journal/id1118448120 You can watch this video: https://youtube.com/live/0tNwnV6f_48https://youtube.com/live/0tNwnV6f_48 Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ SPONSORS Growing your app beyond a certain point by yourself is almost impossible as the your beloved baby must mature and transform into a company. Bluethrone’s new partnership model is better than a VC Investment: It gives you cash in hand, your life back and the right to see your app adopted by millions, and making millions. Got an app idea that you think will be the next unicorn? But you don't know what to do next? With more than 15 years of experience creating software, B7dev.com can help you out. Schedule a free 1-hour call by going to B7Dev.com and let them know that Steve sent you.  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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