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:

Connect with Daphne:

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https://daphnetideman.com/

You can also watch this video here: https://www.youtube.com/live/0WESZA_fj_A

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Which Checkout Strategy Won 2 Taps vs 1 Tap?

Which Checkout Strategy Won 2 Taps vs 1 Tap?

We have a great case study of whether you should have a 2-tap checkout process vs a 1-tap checkout process. Discover the best strategies to increase your mobile app revenue. You can watch this video: https://youtu.be/SpkgTm53Lbo Get our greatest growth hacks to increase downloads & revenue: http://www.appmasters.com/training *************** Get your app audited: http://www.appmasters.com/audit *************** SPONSORS Scaling your Apple Search Ads campaigns can be challenging if you don’t have the right tool kit. From market insights to automation tools, SearchAds.com provides everything you need in a single intuitive dashboard, so you can easily adapt, optimize and grow your mobile business in the App Store. Do you want to create your very own app but do not have programming skills? Check out Bravo Studio, the fastest mobile app-building platform. Bravo converts your designs into fully native iOS and Android apps without coding. Learn more at bravostudio.app 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 Facebook: App Masters ***************

16 Mars 20228min

The Best Approach to Creator Marketing

The Best Approach to Creator Marketing

In part 2 of our live stream with Jiri Kupiainen, we discuss the best approach to creator marketing and why you should treat it like a Facebook Ads campaign. Also, we discuss if we can leverage the content to be used on other marketing channels. Plus, we audit a fitness and recycling app. SPONSORS Scaling your Apple Search Ads campaigns can be challenging if you don’t have the right tool kit. From market insights to automation tools, SearchAds.com provides everything you need in a single intuitive dashboard, so you can easily adapt, optimize and grow your mobile business in the App Store. Do you want to create your very own app but do not have programming skills? Check out Bravo Studio, the fastest mobile app-building platform. Bravo converts your designs into fully native iOS and Android apps without coding. Learn more at bravostudio.app 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 Facebook: App Masters ***************

15 Mars 202232min

Creator Marketing: The 3-Step Process to Acquire App Downloads

Creator Marketing: The 3-Step Process to Acquire App Downloads

Discover the 3-step process to experiment, validate. and scale your acquisition with creator marketing. Celeb-centric influencers are losing clout due to the eruption of mid-size creators who focus on authenticity and cultivating a genuine connection with their audiences. Brands are spreading their budget (and risk) by working with large numbers of these smaller-but-powerful creators. This is an incredibly effective user acquisition method that can even lead to more predictable results, but doing it efficiently is a whole other ball game. Connect with Jiri : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jirikupiainen/ Learn More about Matchmade : https://matchmade.tv/ Topics Covered: 00:47 - How to get started with a $500 campaign 09:23 - The benefits of working with multiple influencers 11:19 - What kind of content should you create? 15:54 - How to properly track your campaigns 18:33 - When you should use creator marketing 26:04 - Evergreen content 30:40 - Any red flags before choosing a creator SPONSORS Scaling your Apple Search Ads campaigns can be challenging if you don’t have the right tool kit. From market insights to automation tools, SearchAds.com provides everything you need in a single intuitive dashboard, so you can easily adapt, optimize and grow your mobile business in the App Store. Do you want to create your very own app but do not have programming skills? Check out Bravo Studio, the fastest mobile app-building platform. Bravo converts your designs into fully native iOS and Android apps without coding. Learn more at bravostudio.app 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 Facebook: App Masters ***************

14 Mars 202235min

How to Sell Your App (Flippa vs Bluethrone)

How to Sell Your App (Flippa vs Bluethrone)

Are you interested in selling your app? You will get firsthand experience from two developers who sold their apps on each platform. We break down the key differences between selling your app on Flippa or Bluethrone. You will discover what types of apps are meant for both platforms, what's the process, and how much can you expect the sale price to be. For Flippa, I will share my experience from selling my apps and a website. For Bluethrone, we have a developer that sold his app to the company. You can watch this video: https://youtu.be/l2NdcSdknc4 Learn more: https://www.bluethrone.io/ Get our greatest growth hacks to increase downloads & revenue: http://www.appmasters.com/training *************** Get your app audited: http://www.appmasters.com/audit *************** SPONSORS Scaling your Apple Search Ads campaigns can be challenging if you don’t have the right tool kit. From market insights to automation tools, SearchAds.com provides everything you need in a single intuitive dashboard, so you can easily adapt, optimize and grow your mobile business in the App Store. Do you want to create your very own app but do not have programming skills? Check out Bravo Studio, the fastest mobile app-building platform. Bravo converts your designs into fully native iOS and Android apps without coding. Learn more at bravostudio.app 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 Facebook: App Masters ***************

9 Mars 202221min

How to Come Up With Strong Brand Names

How to Come Up With Strong Brand Names

In part 2 of our live stream with Rich Wagstaff, you look at two apps with whacky app names and how you can come up with a name that is app store optimized! Also, can Rich defeat Steve in our dad jokes rounds and can you guess how much Steve weighs? App Audits: https://apps.apple.com/cz/app/rsltn-resolutions-planner/id1575230351 https://apps.apple.com/au/app/10w2s/id1535607096 Get our greatest growth hacks to increase downloads & revenue: http://www.appmasters.com/training *************** Get your app audited: http://www.appmasters.com/audit *************** SPONSORS Scaling your Apple Search Ads campaigns can be challenging if you don’t have the right tool kit. From market insights to automation tools, SearchAds.com provides everything you need in a single intuitive dashboard, so you can easily adapt, optimize and grow your mobile business in the App Store. Do you want to create your very own app but do not have programming skills? Check out Bravo Studio, the fastest mobile app-building platform. Bravo converts your designs into fully native iOS and Android apps without coding. Learn more at bravostudio.app 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 Facebook: App Masters ***************

8 Mars 202238min

How to Optimize In-App Events & In-App Purchases

How to Optimize In-App Events & In-App Purchases

In this video, we will discuss advanced app store optimization (ASO) strategies to help you maximize your app store listing, increase conversions, and improve retention. Connect with Rich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-wagstaff-406306199/ Check out Rich's apps: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/crossword/id1330947092 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/3-minute-mindfulness/id982502810 Get our greatest growth hacks to increase downloads & revenue: http://www.appmasters.com/training *************** Get your app audited: http://www.appmasters.com/audit *************** SPONSORS Scaling your Apple Search Ads campaigns can be challenging if you don’t have the right tool kit. From market insights to automation tools, SearchAds.com provides everything you need in a single intuitive dashboard, so you can easily adapt, optimize and grow your mobile business in the App Store. Do you want to create your very own app but do not have programming skills? Check out Bravo Studio, the fastest mobile app-building platform. Bravo converts your designs into fully native iOS and Android apps without coding. Learn more at bravostudio.app 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 Facebook: App Masters ***************

7 Mars 202238min

Copy This App Paywall to Increase Your Revenue

Copy This App Paywall to Increase Your Revenue

You will discover high-converting mobile app paywalls to increase your revenue. You can watch this video: https://youtu.be/-yKfKzlFkEI Get our greatest growth hacks to increase downloads & revenue: http://www.appmasters.com/training *************** Get your app audited: http://www.appmasters.com/audit *************** SPONSORS Scaling your Apple Search Ads campaigns can be challenging if you don’t have the right tool kit. From market insights to automation tools, SearchAds.com provides everything you need in a single intuitive dashboard, so you can easily adapt, optimize and grow your mobile business in the App Store. Do you want to create your very own app but do not have programming skills? Check out Bravo Studio, the fastest mobile app-building platform. Bravo converts your designs into fully native iOS and Android apps without coding. Learn more at bravostudio.app 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 Facebook: App Masters ***************

2 Mars 20227min

ASO with data.ai (formerly AppAnnie)

ASO with data.ai (formerly AppAnnie)

In part two with Gabrielle Bikker, we break down ASO strategies for a text scheduler app and a mobile game with over 1M downloads. Also, you will discover if having keywords to the left of your brand name make a difference? Gabrielle Bikker is the Market Insights Manager at data.ai. App Audits: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fext-future-texting/id1518706313 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.JamieParish.TheWanderer Get our greatest growth hacks to increase downloads & revenue: http://www.appmasters.com/training *************** Get your app audited: http://www.appmasters.com/audit *************** SPONSORS Scaling your Apple Search Ads campaigns can be challenging if you don’t have the right tool kit. From market insights to automation tools, SearchAds.com provides everything you need in a single intuitive dashboard, so you can easily adapt, optimize and grow your mobile business in the App Store. App acquisition startup Bluethrone has bought mobile apps from more than 100 developers- from US, Italy, and Russia to Pakistan, Vietnam and India. These developers made an exit, left financial stress in the past, and moved on to their next big project. Go to Bluethrone.io to apply for an exit! 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 Facebook: App Masters ***************

1 Mars 202234min

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