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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778: All About Mobile App Acquisitions with Steve Wade

778: All About Mobile App Acquisitions with Steve Wade

Coming up, we are going to talk all about acquisitions. You are going to discover, what acquirers look for in gaming acquisitions, how to prepare your company for the buyer and what factors cause a deal to get derailed. Steve Wade is the Managing Director, Media & Entertainment at Atlas Technology Group LLC.

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How Do You Know If You Are Doing App Store Optimization (ASO) Right?

How Do You Know If You Are Doing App Store Optimization (ASO) Right?

Here's how you can tell if your ASO strategy is a good one. Below is a snippet of a webinar that we did with AppFollow where we brought experts from all the top ASO tools to share knowledge and answer all your burning app store optimization questions. In this video, you will discover... - How do you know if you are doing ASO right or wrong? - Does Google "read" the text of icons or screenshots?

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App Preview Videos: Do They Lead to More Downloads?

App Preview Videos: Do They Lead to More Downloads?

Are App Preview Videos effective? Below is a snippet of a webinar that we did with AppFollow where we brought experts from all the top ASO tools to share knowledge and answer all your burning app store optimization questions. In this video, you will discover... - How Apple Search Ads affect ASO? - Do App Preview Videos lead to more app downloads?

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The Most Important App Store Optimization Factors in 2020

The Most Important App Store Optimization Factors in 2020

Discover the most important factors in getting high keyword rankings. Below is a snippet of a webinar that we did with AppFollow where we brought experts from all the top ASO tools to share knowledge and answer all your burning app store optimization questions. In this video, you will discover... - What is the ASO ranking criteria? - What is the impact of keyword optimization? - The most important factors for ASO - How important is keyword density?

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777: What Games Have The Most Potential with Joel Julkunen

777: What Games Have The Most Potential with Joel Julkunen

Coming up today's guest is the Co-Founder and Head of Game Analysis at GameRefinery, a company specialized in predictive and prescriptive analytics in the mobile game industry. This episode is all about mobile games where you will discover which games have the most potential, what are the hottest monetization trends (spoiler alert it's Battle Pass) and what features bring your games' most value in different markets. Joel Julkunen is the Head of Game Analysis, Co-Founder at GameRefinery.

31 Mar 202051min

Chad Mureta’s App Marketing Strategy

Chad Mureta’s App Marketing Strategy

Discover how Chad's "front-loading" strategy helps him better monetize his apps. Chad Mureta is a best-selling author, full time appreneur, advisor and investor. He has built and sold five different app start ups and made millions of dollars in four different industries — mobile apps, print media, real estate, and internet marketing. He is best known for spearheading the creation and marketing of over 200 apps with over 150+ million downloads. He is the author and founder of App Empire, which has enabled tens of thousands of people to exit the rat race and live life on their terms.

30 Mar 202034min

App Engagement: 5 Surefire Ways to Increase Your Retention

App Engagement: 5 Surefire Ways to Increase Your Retention

If they stay, they will pay. When anyone talks about growth, all you think about is downloads – the top of the funnel. However, the bottom of the funnel metrics such as app engagement (or retention rate) is one of the most important growth metrics that you should pay close attention to because without it all you have is a leaky bucket and sustained growth will be nearly impossible. With CPIs constantly increasing, app publishers have to ensure a high-quality product with high app engagement to ensure that they can continue to spend on marketing. In this post, you will discover surefire ways to improve your mobile app engagement.

25 Mar 20209min

776: M&A Trends in the Mobile Gaming Space with Diwakar Rao

776: M&A Trends in the Mobile Gaming Space with Diwakar Rao

Coming up is a fireside chat with Zynga's VP of Corporate Development & Strategy, Diwakar Rao recorded from an event that I helped organize with Pollen VC and Silicon Valley Bank. You are about to discover what Zynga looks for in their acquisitions, if Zynga has plans to go outside of mobile, trends in M&A and how 5G and Stadia affect the mobile landscape. Diwakar Rao is the VP of Corporate Development & Strategy at Zynga.

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