Sustainable App Growth and AMA with Steve P. Young

Apple’s payment policy just took a major turn—and it could unlock huge revenue potential for app developers. A federal judge has ruled that Apple must now allow developers to offer alternative payment methods outside the App Store.In this session, Steve P. Young joins Andrew Davies, CMO at Paddle, to break down what this means for your app business, including:✅ New monetization opportunities are now available✅ How Paddle manages payments, refunds, taxes, and fraud compliance✅ Key considerations before moving away from Apple’s in-app purchase system✅ How this shift could impact LTV, attribution, and growth strategies💡 Whether you’re a solo developer or running a growing SaaS business, this change is too big to ignore. Learn how to take advantage of the new policy, boost your profit margins, and regain control over your business model.🔗 Learn more: www.paddle.comBook a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/*********************************************SPONSORSIf you’re running paid campaigns without a measurement partner, you’re basically flying blind. It’s not just about installs—it’s about understanding what’s working, where your users are coming from, how they perform in your app, and how to grow efficiently.AppsFlyer gives you clarity across platforms, channels, and devices while staying privacy-first. If you're serious about scaling your app, check out AppsFlyer dot com or book a demo by clicking this https://tinyurl.com/AppsFlyerAM*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

This “Pain-killer” app is quietly making $50,000/month with just 500 downloads a day — and it’s doing it all purely using ASO. This is the ultimate passive income app, and in this video, I broke down exactly how it works, why it’s CRUSHING it, and how you can apply the same principles to your own app.You'll learn:📌 What are painkiller apps, and how do they differ from vitamin apps📌 How to build apps that solve real problems and convert HIGH📌 Real App Store Optimization strategies that drive passive revenue📌 How to validate painkiller ideas and find underserved niches Whether you're just getting started or looking for new ways to grow your indie app business, this breakdown is your blueprint for finding real opportunities in the App Store.Shout-out to AppFigures for helping me uncover these numbers! 🙌👇 Drop a comment and let me know — are you building a vitamin or a painkiller?Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/*********************************************SPONSORSIf you’re running paid campaigns without a measurement partner, you’re basically flying blind. It’s not just about installs—it’s about understanding what’s working, where your users are coming from, how they perform in your app, and how to grow efficiently.AppsFlyer gives you clarity across platforms, channels, and devices while staying privacy-first. If you're serious about scaling your app, check out AppsFlyer dot com or book a demo by clicking this https://tinyurl.com/AppsFlyerAM*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

In this Podcast, Steve P. Young will break down the latest app monetization trends and what they mean for your growth in 2025.Steve will dive into three of the most talked-about reports in mobile: RevenueCat’s State of Subscription Apps, AppsFlyer’s Creative Optimization Report, and the App Valuation Benchmark Report. You’ll get the must-know data points, actionable strategies, and real-world takeaways to help you increase revenue and stay ahead of the curve.Whether you’re running subscriptions, in-app purchases, or ad monetization, this episode will help you optimize every part of your funnel.You’ll learn:✅ How subscription apps are evolving in 2025✅ Key monetization trends from the RevenueCat report✅ What makes creatives actually convert (from AppsFlyer data)✅ Real examples of winning monetization strategiesLearn More:AppsFlyer’s The State of Creative Optimization - 2025 Edition:https://shorturl.at/qlEfhRevenueCat’s State of Subscription Apps 2025:https://www.revenuecat.com/state-of-subscription-apps-2025/ App Peak Valuation Report:https://my.apppeak.com/valuation-report-page Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/*********************************************SPONSORSLooking for the best alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links?The Airbridge DeepLink Plan is a smart, straightforward alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links.With ready-to-use expertise and no-code migration in just three steps, switching to Airbridge DeepLinks is simple and easy.Keep your customer journeys intact with essential deep linking and analytics. Make the switch before the deadline.Go to appmasters.com/airbridge.*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

In this Podcast, Steve P. Young will break down the latest app monetization trends and what they mean for your growth in 2025.Steve will dive into three of the most talked-about reports in mobile: RevenueCat’s State of Subscription Apps, AppsFlyer’s Creative Optimization Report, and the App Valuation Benchmark Report. You’ll get the must-know data points, actionable strategies, and real-world takeaways to help you increase revenue and stay ahead of the curve.Whether you’re running subscriptions, in-app purchases, or ad monetization, this episode will help you optimize every part of your funnel.You’ll learn:✅ How subscription apps are evolving in 2025✅ Key monetization trends from the RevenueCat report✅ What makes creatives actually convert (from AppsFlyer data)✅ Real examples of winning monetization strategiesLearn More:AppsFlyer’s The State of Creative Optimization - 2025 Edition:https://shorturl.at/qlEfhRevenueCat’s State of Subscription Apps 2025:https://www.revenuecat.com/state-of-subscription-apps-2025/ App Peak Valuation Report:https://my.apppeak.com/valuation-report-page Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/*********************************************SPONSORSLooking for the best alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links?The Airbridge DeepLink Plan is a smart, straightforward alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links.With ready-to-use expertise and no-code migration in just three steps, switching to Airbridge DeepLinks is simple and easy.Keep your customer journeys intact with essential deep linking and analytics. Make the switch before the deadline.Go to appmasters.com/airbridge.*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

Doing ASO the way everyone else does it? That might be exactly what’s holding your app back.In this video, we break down the biggest App Store Optimization mistakes most people make—and what to do instead to actually grow your downloads, boost your reviews, and build a sustainable app business.Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ The truth about high-traffic keywords and why they won’t help you early on✅ Is AppAdvice bad for your app? Nope—and we’ll show you the numbers to prove it✅ Why ASO is just one part of a much bigger growth strategyIf you're serious about growth, this video will save you time, money, and a whole lot of trial and error. It's not about hacks—it’s about building smart.Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/*********************************************SPONSORSLooking for the best alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links?The Airbridge DeepLink Plan is a smart, straightforward alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links.With ready-to-use expertise and no-code migration in just three steps, switching to Airbridge DeepLinks is simple and easy.Keep your customer journeys intact with essential deep linking and analytics. Make the switch before the deadline.Go to appmasters.com/airbridge.*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

In celebration of Earth Day, we’re going green—and by that, we mean growing your app in sustainable, scalable ways. 🌱Join Steve P. Young LIVE as he shares his best user acquisition, growth, retention, and engagement strategies—built to last, not just burn.Whether you’re looking to boost downloads or keep users coming back, you’ll walk away with practical tactics that make an impact without wasting your budget.💬 PLUS: It’s an AMA, so drop your questions in the chat and Steve will answer them live!You’ll learn:✅ Sustainable user acquisition strategies that scale✅ Proven retention & engagement tactics that keep users coming back✅ Live answers to your questions on retention, app growth & moreBook a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/*********************************************SPONSORSLooking for the best alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links?The Airbridge DeepLink Plan is a smart, straightforward alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links.With ready-to-use expertise and no-code migration in just three steps, switching to Airbridge DeepLinks is simple and easy.Keep your customer journeys intact with essential deep linking and analytics. Make the switch before the deadline.Go to appmasters.com/airbridge.*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

In celebration of Earth Day, we’re going green—and by that, we mean growing your app in sustainable, scalable ways. 🌱Join Steve P. Young LIVE as he shares his best user acquisition, growth, retention, and engagement strategies—built to last, not just burn.Whether you’re looking to boost downloads or keep users coming back, you’ll walk away with practical tactics that make an impact without wasting your budget.💬 PLUS: It’s an AMA, so drop your questions in the chat and Steve will answer them live!You’ll learn:✅ Sustainable user acquisition strategies that scale✅ Proven retention & engagement tactics that keep users coming back✅ Live answers to your questions on retention, app growth & moreBook a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/*********************************************SPONSORSLooking for the best alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links?The Airbridge DeepLink Plan is a smart, straightforward alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links.With ready-to-use expertise and no-code migration in just three steps, switching to Airbridge DeepLinks is simple and easy.Keep your customer journeys intact with essential deep linking and analytics. Make the switch before the deadline.Go to appmasters.com/airbridge.*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

Want to build an app people love? This product-led growth strategy is the key.In this video, we dive into real-world user testing tactics that helped a Rubik’s Cube app go viral—all without a single dollar spent on paid downloads. Nico shares how a relentless focus on user experience, a laser-sharp 5-minute onboarding goal, and ASO (App Store Optimization) led to over 50,000+ glowing App Store reviews.You'll learn:✅ Why the first 5 minutes of user experience can make or break your app✅ Creative ways to collect real user feedback—without breaking the bank✅ How small onboarding tweaks doubled camera opt-ins✅ The exact moment to ask for reviews to maximize App Store impact✅ Proven ASO techniques that drove 53,000+ reviews organicallyWhether you're launching your first app or scaling a startup, these insights are pure gold. Watch the full session here:https://youtube.com/live/QKnRO_A_tkU?feature=shareBook a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/*********************************************SPONSORSLooking for the best alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links?The Airbridge DeepLink Plan is a smart, straightforward alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links.With ready-to-use expertise and no-code migration in just three steps, switching to Airbridge DeepLinks is simple and easy.Keep your customer journeys intact with essential deep linking and analytics. Make the switch before the deadline.Go to appmasters.com/airbridge.*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

In this episode, we’re sharing the latest App Store Optimization (ASO) strategies you need to know for 2025. Joining us is Anton Tatarynovich, the Senior Growth Marketing Manager at Freeletics and a freelance ASO consultant.Anton has worked with a wide range of apps—from early-stage startups to S&P 500 giants—helping them scale through smart, data-driven ASO. Today, he’ll share 7 fresh tactics to stay ahead in 2025, going beyond the usual keyword optimization and A/B testing.Whether you're a solo indie dev or scaling a 9-figure app, this episode is packed with actionable ASO insights to help you grow.You will discover:✅ 7 new ASO tactics you need to test in 2025✅ How to adapt your strategy across different growth stages✅ What’s working now in ASO for both indie and enterprise appsLearn More:Connect with Anton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anton-tatarynovich-43aa8712a/ Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/*********************************************SPONSORSLooking for the best alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links?The Airbridge DeepLink Plan is a smart, straightforward alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links.With ready-to-use expertise and no-code migration in just three steps, switching to Airbridge DeepLinks is simple and easy.Keep your customer journeys intact with essential deep linking and analytics. Make the switch before the deadline.Go to appmasters.com/airbridge.*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************

In this episode, we’re sharing the latest App Store Optimization (ASO) strategies you need to know for 2025. Joining us is Anton Tatarynovich, the Senior Growth Marketing Manager at Freeletics and a freelance ASO consultant.Anton has worked with a wide range of apps—from early-stage startups to S&P 500 giants—helping them scale through smart, data-driven ASO. Today, he’ll share 7 fresh tactics to stay ahead in 2025, going beyond the usual keyword optimization and A/B testing.Whether you're a solo indie dev or scaling a 9-figure app, this episode is packed with actionable ASO insights to help you grow.You will discover:✅ 7 new ASO tactics you need to test in 2025✅ How to adapt your strategy across different growth stages✅ What’s working now in ASO for both indie and enterprise appsLearn More:Connect with Anton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anton-tatarynovich-43aa8712a/ Book a consultation call: https://calendly.com/appmasters-alok/30min Work with us to grow your apps faster & cheaper: http://www.appmasters.com/Get training, coaching, and community: ⁠https://appmastersacademy.com/*********************************************SPONSORSLooking for the best alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links?The Airbridge DeepLink Plan is a smart, straightforward alternative to Firebase Dynamic Links.With ready-to-use expertise and no-code migration in just three steps, switching to Airbridge DeepLinks is simple and easy.Keep your customer journeys intact with essential deep linking and analytics. Make the switch before the deadline.Go to appmasters.com/airbridge.*********************************************Follow us:YouTube: ⁠AppMasters.com/YouTube⁠Instagram: ⁠@App MastersTwitter: ⁠@App MastersTikTok: ⁠@stevepyoung⁠Facebook: ⁠App Masters⁠*********************************************