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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712: Paul Haddad, Co-Founder, Tweetbot (Throwback)

712: Paul Haddad, Co-Founder, Tweetbot (Throwback)

Coming up is throwback episode with the creator one of the most popular and loved Twitter apps of all time. They are still crushing it in the Appstores and i still use today. His name is Paul Haddad and he is is the programmer behind Tapbots creator.

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711: Crossy Road Creator, Matthew Hall (Throwback)

711: Crossy Road Creator, Matthew Hall (Throwback)

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710: Advanced ASO Strategies for Google Play

710: Advanced ASO Strategies for Google Play

Coming up is a coaching call where you will discover advanced app store optimization (ASO) strategies for Google Play. You will hear how to respond to negative reviews, how to optimize your Google Play listing and a failed backlinking strategy that the developer tried. Varol Okan is the founder at Parallel Axiom.

20 Dec 201819min

Strategies for International Expansion for Mobile Apps

Strategies for International Expansion for Mobile Apps

Are you just focused on the western markets? Well in this video you're going to discover all about international expansion including a few simple things you can do to get started. Watch Video on YouTube and Subscribe to our Channel: https://youtu.be/z-10MxueYT4

19 Dec 20184min

709: Chris Barton, Co-Founder of Shazam (Throwback)

709: Chris Barton, Co-Founder of Shazam (Throwback)

We are going back in time to August 2013 when I got my first "big-time" guest on. He is none other than the Co-Founder of Shazam, Chris Barton. The podcast has allowed me to make so many great connections and Chris is definitely one of them. He has allowed me to interview him at a meetup along with speaking at my very first event that I hosted and someone I consider a friend. Here it with the old theme music. Enjoy! Chris Barton is the Co-Founder of Shazam.

17 Dec 201832min

708: Marketing to the Smallest Viable Market with Joey Prather

708: Marketing to the Smallest Viable Market with Joey Prather

Coming up is a coaching call with a 19-year-old founder of an idea sharing app. You will discover how to find the smallest viable market, what kind of keywords you should target and out of the box advertising channels. Joey Prather is the Co-Founder at ThinQbator.

13 Dec 201814min

How to Setup Apple Search Ads

How to Setup Apple Search Ads

Coming up, you're gonna discover how to set up Apple Search ads campaigns for optimal success. Watch Video on YouTube and Subscribe to our Channel: https://youtu.be/Qxd1u6S-DQ0

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707: How to Research Mobile Game Niches with Ryan Yada

707: How to Research Mobile Game Niches with Ryan Yada

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10 Dec 201828min

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