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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App Suspension: 10 Tips to NOT Get Your App Suspended

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Best Free ASO Tool: App Radar Overview

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If you are on a budget and you are looking for an ASO tool which can help you find new keywords, seamlessly integrate with your ASO workflow, and help you track keyword rankings -- my recommended go-to tool is App Radar. Watch Video on YouTube and Subscribe to our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqiumZ7bVEU

12 Jun 201911min

735: Bring Value Before Building More Features with Chris Noto

735: Bring Value Before Building More Features with Chris Noto

Today's guest built a sports mindset coaching app. You will discover how he used sports meme accounts to drive targeted low-cost downloads, what works better Instagram stories or posts and how he decided to bring value first within his app instead of focusing on building more and more features. Chris Noto is the Founder at HeadSharp Performance Corp

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734: How to 10X Downloads with Localization with Reza Abdolahi

734: How to 10X Downloads with Localization with Reza Abdolahi

Want to know simple strategies that you can use to grow your downloads? Well today's guest talks about what he did to 10X his downloads by localizing his app. Also, you will discover what strategies did not work for him and his paid apps and how having an app video increased his sales. Reza Abdolahi is the Founder, iOS Developer and Project Manager at Eccentric Team.

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