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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A Clever Way to Incorporate Ads

A Clever Way to Incorporate Ads

Are you looking to make more ad money from your apps? Well in this video, I'll show you a simple, clever and more importantly clean way to incorporate ads into whatever app you may have. Watch Video on YouTube and Subscribe to our Channel: https://youtu.be/Mo1qneMp7e4

28 Mars 201811min

635: Viber Head of UA, Moshi Blum

635: Viber Head of UA, Moshi Blum

What more do I have to say than I have the Head of User Acquisition at Viber, Moshi Blum. Viber has more than 1B registered users and you will discover how to not cannibalize your organic traffic, the importance of fraud in paid acquisition campaigns and how to launch and dominate a brand new country. Moshi Blum is the Head of User Acquisition at Viber.

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How to Launch a Really Big App Idea

How to Launch a Really Big App Idea

Coming up,How do you launch an app with a huge idea behind it like a social networking app, a new spin on an existing technology or a new directory? My recommendation is to always start small and hustle your butt off. Sometimes, we forget the early struggles of big brands such as Uber, Air BnB and just see their massive success. Watch Video on YouTube and Subscribe to our Channel: https://youtu.be/wZrOu9LXPCU

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634: How to Capitalize on Alternative App Stores with Simon Gannon

634: How to Capitalize on Alternative App Stores with Simon Gannon

Did you know that there are other App Stores than just Google and Apple? Well today's guest is from a company that makes it so stinky easy for you to distribute on these app stores by just providing a link to your app. Also, you will discover what the biggest alternative App Store is, how to get discovered on these other platforms and how to make some money on them as well. Simon Gannon is the Marketing Director at appScatter.

22 Mars 201834min

633: Making a Native vs Hybrid App – How to Decide with Jeremy Callahan

633: Making a Native vs Hybrid App – How to Decide with Jeremy Callahan

Coming up, you are going to learn from the app guy himself, Jeremy Callahan. You will discover how to quickly prototype your app, how to decide building a native or hybrid app and most importantly why you need to build your online presence because "if they don't know you, they can't flow you". Jeremy Callahan is the CTO and Founder of Callahan & Associates.

20 Mars 201833min

How to Expand to Global Markets (China, India & Southeast Asia)

How to Expand to Global Markets (China, India & Southeast Asia)

Coming up, you know how the western markets are maturing and most of the growth is now coming from markets like India, China and Southeast Asia? Well, you're about to discover the step-by-step process for expanding to these markets in a cost effective way Watch Video on YouTube and Subscribe to our Channel: https://youtu.be/5IkXurOD5Dg

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632: 7 Expert Tips From The Top Game Publishers

632: 7 Expert Tips From The Top Game Publishers

Coming up is something a little different. I've done over 600 plus episodes on the podcast and this one is a compilation of some of the best expert tips from all the top game publishers. I went in and listened to them again to pick out the best nuggets for you. So here it is expert tips from the guys from Rovio, Glu, Ketchapp and so much more.

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631: The Supercell of India with Amit Hardi

631: The Supercell of India with Amit Hardi

Coming today's guest is quickly becoming the Supercell of India generating 5M downloads in 100 days and $1M in revenue in less than 90 days. You will discover how he successfully transition from developing games for others to creating their own, how they use a data driven approach to product development and finally how one change in the user flow lead to a dramatic increase in user retention. Amit Hardi is the CEO of Nukebox Studios.

13 Mars 201833min

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