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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From Bootstrapped to Millions with STRETCHIT Founder

From Bootstrapped to Millions with STRETCHIT Founder

Bootstrapped app? Small budget? Big dreams? Don't let limited resources hold you back! Today, we're thrilled to welcome Natasha Nikolaeva, the founder of the multi-million dollar stretching app, STRETCHIT, downloaded by millions. Natasha is a former M&A lawyer with experience at DLA Piper and Ernst & Young. After experiencing the transformative power of stretching, she left her legal career to launch STRETCHIT. Join us as this former lawyer turned app entrepreneur shares her inspiring journey, legal insights, and lessons learned on building a thriving fitness app. Get ready to explore: -The process of bootstrapping to growing the app: struggles, successes, and lessons learned. -Effective strategies to scale niche market apps -The initial journey & challenges of developing STRETCHIT App Audits: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xyz.rtrvr.pillo https://apps.apple.com/us/app/intelligent-cv-maker-cvpop/id1473493711 You can also watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/LvIHZr_DzyE Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ *************** SPONSORS Are you aiming to make your messaging more unique? Elevate your communication with Phoji custom emojis. Designed from authentic content, our custom emojis convey genuine emotions and meanings. Whether it's for individual chats or mass communication, Phoji SaaS seamlessly integrates across all platforms. *************** Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@App Masters Twitter: ⁠@App Masters TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ ***************

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7-Figure App Exit: 2 Secrets to Acquisition & Engagement (Part 1)

7-Figure App Exit: 2 Secrets to Acquisition & Engagement (Part 1)

Unlocked a 7-figure app exit!  Want to know the secrets to skyrocketing acquisition & engagement? Watch this video for the game-changing strategies. You can also watch the video: https://youtu.be/Q5XMMA92z4o Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ *************** SPONSORS Are you aiming to make your messaging more unique? Elevate your communication with Phoji custom emojis. Designed from authentic content, our custom emojis convey genuine emotions and meanings. Whether it's for individual chats or mass communication, Phoji SaaS seamlessly integrates across all platforms. *************** Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@App Masters Twitter: ⁠@App Masters TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ ***************

28 Maj 20247min

App Exit: How to Maximize Your Valuation

App Exit: How to Maximize Your Valuation

Is it time to exit your mobile app? Today, we are joined by Charlie Ryan, the founder of AppFlip, an M&A firm specializing exclusively in buying and selling mobile apps. Charlie isn't just an app enthusiast, he's an expert in helping app owners achieve successful exits. His experience stretches back to his days at Appic, where he witnessed firsthand the journeys of countless entrepreneurs building and selling thriving mobile app businesses. Charlie understands the unique challenges you face in navigating the world of buying and selling mobile apps. Get ready to unlock: - Biggest mistakes app owners make during the acquisition process - What do the most valuable apps have in common - When you should sell your app to maximize your exit Learn More: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-ryan-36229310a/ Website: https://www.appflip.co Valuation Calculator: www.appflip.co/free-app-valuation App Audits: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/word-buddy-learn-to-read/id6449136229 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/town-by-xity/id1582040816 You can also watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/v4OwPQcSoac Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ *************** SPONSORS Are you aiming to make your messaging more unique? Elevate your communication with Phoji custom emojis. Designed from authentic content, our custom emojis convey genuine emotions and meanings. Whether it's for individual chats or mass communication, Phoji SaaS seamlessly integrates across all platforms. *************** Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@App Masters Twitter: ⁠@App Masters TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ ***************

27 Maj 202459min

Subscription Secrets: Trial Cancellations & Localized Pricing

Subscription Secrets: Trial Cancellations & Localized Pricing

Today, we're diving deep into the world of subscriptions and unlocking the secrets to global growth with localized pricing strategies and insights on reducing trial cancellations. Joining us is a retention rockstar, Jacob Rushfinn! He's been the driving force behind lifecycle marketing, product marketing, retention, and monetization for startups and established players like Elevate Labs, Automattic/WordPress.com, Amwell, and LevelUp/Grubhub. He's also the brains behind Balance, the 2021 Google Play Award winner for Best App in Meditation. In addition to his impressive track record, Jacob shares his expertise through his weekly newsletter, Retention.blog, focused on real, actionable insights for mobile app retention and monetization. You will discover: Proven tactics to supercharge your subscription retention Expert guidance on crafting localized pricing models to win international markets Insights to reduce trial cancellations Learn more: https://www.retention.blog/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-rushfinn/ App Audits: www.parentsense.app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nikhil.widi You can also watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/oe_lA1V6XHo Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ *************** SPONSORS Are you aiming to make your messaging more unique? Elevate your communication with Phoji custom emojis. Designed from authentic content, our custom emojis convey genuine emotions and meanings. Whether it's for individual chats or mass communication, Phoji SaaS seamlessly integrates across all platforms. *************** Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@App Masters Twitter: ⁠@App Masters TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ ***************

20 Maj 20241h 20min

Strategies to sell your cash-generating app

Strategies to sell your cash-generating app

Struggling to decide what to do with your profitable app? This video unveils proven strategies to help you sell it for the maximum value. Unlock the full potential of your app's success! 🚀📈 You can also watch the video: https://youtu.be/xWcaAk5oaBc Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/ *************** SPONSORS Are you aiming to make your messaging more unique? Elevate your communication with Phoji custom emojis. Designed from authentic content, our custom emojis convey genuine emotions and meanings. Whether it's for individual chats or mass communication, Phoji SaaS seamlessly integrates across all platforms. *************** Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@App Masters Twitter: ⁠@App Masters TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ ***************

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How to Track Website Events with Google Tag Manager

How to Track Website Events with Google Tag Manager

In this video, we will delve into the basic principles of Google Tag Manager and how to track website events without any coding. Google Tag Manager is a tool that enables you to easily update and manage tracking codes on your website or mobile app. While this tool allows you to track various conversion actions such as video views, file downloads, bounce rate, and page scroll length, today we will focus on setting up event tracking for Google Analytics and AdWords. You will learn: The Basics: Container, Tag, Trigger, and Variable concepts You can also watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/OQL0E0m9Fwg Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: *************** SPONSORS Are you aiming to make your messaging more unique? Elevate your communication with Phoji custom emojis. Designed from authentic content, our custom emojis convey genuine emotions and meanings. Whether it's for individual chats or mass communication, Phoji SaaS seamlessly integrates across all platforms. *************** Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@App Masters Twitter: ⁠@App Masters TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ ***************

13 Maj 202447min

The 10-Step Guide to Meta Ads Creative Testing

The 10-Step Guide to Meta Ads Creative Testing

Struggling to get results with Meta Ads? We've got your back! This 10-step guide provides a winning formula for success. Watch now and unleash your ad potential! 🚀 Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: ⁠http://www.appmasters.com/⁠ SPONSORS Are you aiming to make your messaging more unique? Elevate your communication with Phoji custom emojis. Designed from authentic content, our custom emojis convey genuine emotions and meanings. Whether it's for individual chats or mass communication, Phoji SaaS seamlessly integrates across all platforms. *************** Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@App Masters Twitter: ⁠@App Masters TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ ***************

7 Maj 202410min

How to Run TikTok Ads With a Small Budget

How to Run TikTok Ads With a Small Budget

Don’t have a big budget but want to get TikTok ads to work for you? You will discover how our guest managed to get his first 500 users profitably with TikTok and NO ASO! In addition, you will discover how you can create TikTok organic videos and ads by yourself without needing an agency. Our guest is Scott Flear, the Founder of ParrotPal, an app that uses AI to help users track their calorie and protein intake with voice notes & text messages. The AI has a weekly review function that adjusts its targets based on changes in their metabolic rate. Learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottflear/ https://parrotpal.com App Audits: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/authenticator-app/id6446651396 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/visoir-photo-video-editor/id1619517603 You can also watch the video: https://youtube.com/live/uPvd91LCXzw Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: ⁠http://www.appmasters.com/⁠ *************** Follow us: YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠ Instagram: ⁠@App Masters Twitter: ⁠@App Masters TikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠ Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠ ***************

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