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:

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Discover the app onboarding process that led to a 30% decrease in conversions and what they did wrong. 🚀 Whether you're a product manager, UX designer, or app publisher, understanding how to guide users seamlessly through the onboarding journey is crucial for long-term success. Join us as we explore proven techniques, share industry insights, and uncover the secrets behind some of the most successful onboarding experiences. 🔑 Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Personalization is Key: Learn how to tailor the onboarding experience to each user, making them feel valued and understood right from the start. 2️⃣ Interactive Onboarding Elements: Discover the power of interactive features that keep users engaged and excited about exploring your product or service. 3️⃣ Clear and Concise Communication: Uncover the magic of delivering information effectively – striking the perfect balance between clarity and brevity. You can also watch the video: https://youtu.be/pko0ZC4d19E Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: ⁠http://www.appmasters.com/⁠ SPONSORS The world's best subscription apps use RevenueCat to power in-app purchases, manage customer data, and grow revenue on iOS, Android, and the web. With ⁠RevenueCat⁠, I can easily see the most important metrics - install to trial, trial to paid, and LTV. And now they have a new paywall feature that’s going to make it easy for you to build high-converting paywalls and A/B test without needing a new build. Learn more at ⁠Revenue Cat dot com⁠ ⁠NOTIX⁠ is an audience re-engagement service based on web and in-app push notifications that work for both desktop and mobile devices. With Notix, website/app owners and marketers can share their content and interact with their audiences in a highly engaging channel, while having the opportunity to monetize both mobile and web subscribers. 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 ***************

9 Jan 202411min

All Your ASO Questions Answered

All Your ASO Questions Answered

Welcome, App Nation, to an exhilarating new year where we shed light on some of the most burning questions about ASO and explore strategies to rank your app in the app store in 2024. Key Takeaways: 1. Master the Review Game: Uncover proven tactics to get genuine reviews for your app, boosting your credibility and trustworthiness. 2. Budget-Friendly ASO Tools: Discover affordable yet powerful ASO tools that will give your app the competitive edge without breaking the bank. 3. Keyword Install vs Boost Campaigns: Decipher the battle between Keyword Install and Boost Campaigns to optimize your app's discoverability and downloads. 4. Unlock the Power of Localization: Explore the impact of localization on your app's global reach, ensuring it resonates with diverse audiences. 5. Top-notch Ranking Check Tools: Equip yourself with the latest tools to keep a close eye on your app's ranking and make data-driven decisions. 6. Navigate the Ad Network Maze: Get insights into choosing the right ad network for new apps, maximizing your app's exposure and user acquisition. You can also watch the video: https://youtu.be/VJWv1hdtgaQ Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: ⁠http://www.appmasters.com/⁠ SPONSORS The world's best subscription apps use RevenueCat to power in-app purchases, manage customer data, and grow revenue on iOS, Android, and the web. With ⁠RevenueCat⁠, I can easily see the most important metrics - install to trial, trial to paid, and LTV. And now they have a new paywall feature that’s going to make it easy for you to build high-converting paywalls and A/B test without needing a new build. Learn more at ⁠Revenue Cat dot com⁠ ⁠NOTIX⁠ is an audience re-engagement service based on web and in-app push notifications that work for both desktop and mobile devices. With Notix, website/app owners and marketers can share their content and interact with their audiences in a highly engaging channel, while having the opportunity to monetize both mobile and web subscribers. 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 ***************

3 Jan 202413min

Live Coaching Call for AI Anti-Bullying App

Live Coaching Call for AI Anti-Bullying App

Get all your app growth questions answered in this video. Today's guest is Paul Egan, an inner city math teacher for 9 years, who built an AI anti bullying app called Bully Buster. You will discover the strategies to grow downloads and subscriptions when you're just starting out. There's a saying that I love "zero to one is impossible, one to 10 is hard". Let's help those stuck in the impossible stage, because once we break through that then things start getting easier and we start building momentum. Learn more: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bully-buster/id6461522666 https://bullybuster.ai App Audits: https://www.gamefunnel.app https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dvlp/id1613916950 You can also watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/g2qKscOs9As Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: ⁠http://www.appmasters.com/⁠ SPONSORS The world's best subscription apps use RevenueCat to power in-app purchases, manage customer data, and grow revenue on iOS, Android, and the web. With ⁠RevenueCat⁠, I can easily see the most important metrics - install to trial, trial to paid, and LTV. And now they have a new paywall feature that’s going to make it easy for you to build high-converting paywalls and A/B test without needing a new build. Learn more at ⁠Revenue Cat dot com⁠ ⁠NOTIX⁠ is an audience re-engagement service based on web and in-app push notifications that work for both desktop and mobile devices. With Notix, website/app owners and marketers can share their content and interact with their audiences in a highly engaging channel, while having the opportunity to monetize both mobile and web subscribers. 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 Des 20231h 5min

Applying The Blue Ocean Strategy to Apps

Applying The Blue Ocean Strategy to Apps

Blue Ocean Strategy is often cited as a highly effective approach for business scaling, emphasizing the identification of uncontested markets and unique value propositions. But how can it be applied to the app industry, specifically in finding a niche and developing a product? In this video, we converse with Muoyo Okome, an indie developer with 12 million downloads, who has successfully pioneered the Blue Ocean Strategy with a niche app. Watch the video to learn about: How to Come Up with Niche App Ideas: Insights into the creative process of identifying and developing niche app concepts. Locked Content: Explore the utilization of locked content to enhance user engagement and retention within your app. Better Performing Ways of Running Facebook Ads: Tips and tricks for running more effective Facebook ad campaigns to maximize your app's visibility. Revenue Split Between Ads: Gain insights into optimizing your app's revenue model, particularly focusing on the distribution and management of ad-generated income. Optimizing Subscription Options: Valuable insights into fine-tuning subscription models for optimal user acquisition and retention. You can also watch the video: https://youtu.be/6ITZ4A4HzZ0 Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: ⁠http://www.appmasters.com/⁠ SPONSORS The world's best subscription apps use RevenueCat to power in-app purchases, manage customer data, and grow revenue on iOS, Android, and the web. With ⁠RevenueCat⁠, I can easily see the most important metrics - install to trial, trial to paid, and LTV. And now they have a new paywall feature that’s going to make it easy for you to build high-converting paywalls and A/B test without needing a new build. Learn more at ⁠Revenue Cat dot com⁠ ⁠NOTIX⁠ is an audience re-engagement service based on web and in-app push notifications that work for both desktop and mobile devices. With Notix, website/app owners and marketers can share their content and interact with their audiences in a highly engaging channel, while having the opportunity to monetize both mobile and web subscribers. 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 Des 202310min

Indie App Mastery: From Side Project to Full-Time Freedom

Indie App Mastery: From Side Project to Full-Time Freedom

Today's guest shares his journey from side hustle to full-time freedom and how he's been able to generate over 5M downloads for his app. You will discover: - Why indie devs should NOT be afraid to ask for money! - His journey to profitability (from up-front paid app to fully subscription-based) - The monetization strategies that helped him 2X his conversions - Getting past the fear of asking for what you deserve John McEvoy started his career in the design world until 2012 when he needed to scratch his own itch: building an app to tell him when the next bus was due in his home city of Edinburgh, Scotland. Since then he's built Momego to cover 160 cities and three pivots: from up-front paid, to ad-supported and now fully subscription-based. Learn more: https://travelwhiz.app/ https://apps.apple.com/app/momego-bus-train-times/id1281251210 App Audits: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blood-pressure-tracker-pro/id1660777218 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bike-exchange-sprocket/id899907986 You can also watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/McaiQNkcB-U Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: ⁠http://www.appmasters.com/⁠ SPONSORS The world's best subscription apps use RevenueCat to power in-app purchases, manage customer data, and grow revenue on iOS, Android, and the web. With ⁠RevenueCat⁠, I can easily see the most important metrics - install to trial, trial to paid, and LTV. And now they have a new paywall feature that’s going to make it easy for you to build high-converting paywalls and A/B test without needing a new build. Learn more at ⁠Revenue Cat dot com⁠ ⁠NOTIX⁠ is an audience re-engagement service based on web and in-app push notifications that work for both desktop and mobile devices. With Notix, website/app owners and marketers can share their content and interact with their audiences in a highly engaging channel, while having the opportunity to monetize both mobile and web subscribers. 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 Des 20231h 33min

Copy The Paywall Strategy of This $7M Intermittent Fasting App

Copy The Paywall Strategy of This $7M Intermittent Fasting App

In this video, I'll be dissecting the most interesting paywall strategy I've ever come across in any app - the Zero app for intermittent fasting. I've been fascinated by how this app manages to generate $600 a month with one of the most effective and innovative hard paywalls I've ever seen. Watch the video to discover their: Intricate details of their Onboarding process, shedding light on how they seamlessly introduce users to their unique features and value proposition. Push notification strategy, uncovering how they keep users engaged and committed over time. Role of social proof in Zero app's success, examining how they leverage user testimonials and community engagement to build trust and credibility. You can also watch the video: https://youtu.be/su3oUiZuPiU Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: ⁠http://www.appmasters.com/⁠ SPONSORS The world's best subscription apps use RevenueCat to power in-app purchases, manage customer data, and grow revenue on iOS, Android, and the web. With ⁠RevenueCat⁠, I can easily see the most important metrics - install to trial, trial to paid, and LTV. And now they have a new paywall feature that’s going to make it easy for you to build high-converting paywalls and A/B test without needing a new build. Learn more at ⁠Revenue Cat dot com⁠ ⁠NOTIX⁠ is an audience re-engagement service based on web and in-app push notifications that work for both desktop and mobile devices. With Notix, website/app owners and marketers can share their content and interact with their audiences in a highly engaging channel, while having the opportunity to monetize both mobile and web subscribers. 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 ***************

12 Des 20237min

How to Get Higher Retention Than TikTok

How to Get Higher Retention Than TikTok

Today's guest is Brandon Kleinman, who is a successful serial founder who has raised almost $100M. He reveals powerful psychological strategies to not only surpass TikTok's retention rates but also grow your user base through engaging quizzes. He also shares how to get more from your current userbase over getting a larger userbase. Learn more: https://birthday.app/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonkleinman/ App Audits: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1060647377 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bucket-a-bucket-list-app/id1509377504 You can also watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/56jFfA0zLRY Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: ⁠http://www.appmasters.com/⁠ SPONSORS The world's best subscription apps use RevenueCat to power in-app purchases, manage customer data, and grow revenue on iOS, Android, and the web. With ⁠RevenueCat⁠, I can easily see the most important metrics - install to trial, trial to paid, and LTV. And now they have a new paywall feature that’s going to make it easy for you to build high-converting paywalls and A/B test without needing a new build. Learn more at ⁠Revenue Cat dot com⁠ ⁠NOTIX⁠ is an audience re-engagement service based on web and in-app push notifications that work for both desktop and mobile devices. With Notix, website/app owners and marketers can share their content and interact with their audiences in a highly engaging channel, while having the opportunity to monetize both mobile and web subscribers. 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 ***************

11 Des 20231h

Monetization strategies to increase revenue

Monetization strategies to increase revenue

Looking to boost your revenue through in-app monetization? Join us as we unpack the success story of Headway and glean insights that can transform your app's monetization game with Yeva Koldovska, Headway's Product Manager. Watch the video to discover: 1. Pricing Strategies: Discover the art of pricing your app effectively to maximize revenue and enhance user engagement. 2. Working with Discounts: Uncover the power of strategic discounting and how it can impact user acquisition and overall monetization. 3. Importance of Long Onboarding: Explore the significance of a comprehensive onboarding process in retaining users and boosting revenue. 4. Managing Subscriptions on Google Play: Navigate the intricacies of subscription management on Google Play to optimize your app's monetization potential. 5. How to Stand Out from the Competition: Learn actionable strategies to set your app apart from the competition and capture a larger market share. Watch full video: https://youtube.com/live/MLUECsQdjDQ You can also watch the video: https://youtu.be/YWFyNli2oPA Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: ⁠http://www.appmasters.com/⁠ SPONSORS The world's best subscription apps use RevenueCat to power in-app purchases, manage customer data, and grow revenue on iOS, Android, and the web. With ⁠RevenueCat⁠, I can easily see the most important metrics - install to trial, trial to paid, and LTV. And now they have a new paywall feature that’s going to make it easy for you to build high-converting paywalls and A/B test without needing a new build. Learn more at ⁠Revenue Cat dot com⁠ ⁠NOTIX⁠ is an audience re-engagement service based on web and in-app push notifications that work for both desktop and mobile devices. With Notix, website/app owners and marketers can share their content and interact with their audiences in a highly engaging channel, while having the opportunity to monetize both mobile and web subscribers. 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 ***************

5 Des 202311min

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