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Ready-Made Flow for Quick Earnings

Ksusha — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:52:32 +0000

Plantify: Plant Identifier - Success Story

We have found an interesting app - Plantify, a plant care application that, since its release in February, has achieved 30,000 downloads and $20,000 in monthly revenue. The increasing interest in plant care applications indicates that it warrants closer examination. Let's explore how this app is generating such impressive earnings and traffic!

Analyzing Ad Creatives

Let's explore the creatives that the app uses to attract traffic, including video creatives, and review all active creatives on Meta.

Top Charts activities

Let's check which countries the app is directing traffic to, this information can be seen on the Top Charts map.

Internal Analysis

Now, let's see with FTUE video to see what's inside the app and how they use Paywalls to generate revenue

Recommendation: Competitive and Keywords Analysis

By exploring competitors in the chosen niche, we can understand which features generate revenue for different apps. Analyzing keywords will provide insights into the most effective keys for promoting the app in the store.

Using this Flow, you can quickly launch an app and start earning immediately.

Bonus: Market Share

The market distribution for plant care apps shows Plantln with 34%, PictureThis with 28%, Plant App and Blossom with smaller shares, and "Other" apps collectively holding 9%. This suggests a competitive market with a clear leader, yet still open to new entrants who can innovate or target specific niches.

Google Play Deletes 100,000 Apps Every Month – More Than It Adds

Ksusha — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:21:59 +0000

Hey there! It's Ksusha from AppstoreSpy, bringing you the real scoop on what's happening with apps. We've been watching Google Play get rid of a ton of apps, and things are getting pretty intense. This quick read is your guide to understanding why apps are disappearing.

How Many Apps Got Deleted?

We looked at the numbers from 2022 to 2033. Here's how many apps were born and how many got removed:

In the last half of the year, more apps were removed than new ones were added—over three times more.
Also, we compared releases in Google Play per month in 2022 and 2023:

In December 2023, the number of releases decreased by 2.5 times.
Additionally, we compared the number of released apps in the App Store and Google Play in 2023:

The average number of apps released on Google Play is 2.2 times greater than that on the App Store. In December, the App Store catches up with the number of released apps on Google Play due to mass removals of apps.

Why Does Google Play Remove Apps?

Last year, Google Play made some rules about how apps should be made, updated, and promoted. Here are the main points:
Breaking the Rules: If your app messes with the rules about content, security, or advertising, it might get removed.

Not Safe: If your app has problems with safety or behaves badly, Google Play will kick it out to protect users.
Bad Ads: If your ads lie or break the rules, your app might disappear.
Forbidden Stuff: If your app has things it shouldn't, it could vanish.
Privacy Issues: If your app doesn't respect user privacy, it might be shown the door.

Apps can get removed by fancy computer programs or because users or developers complain. If your app is in trouble, Google Play will tell you why and how to fix it.

Things are tough, but it also means there will be more good and quality apps that will help us, not just junk.

In short, keep your app safe by following Google Play's rules, making it secure, and being honest with ads and privacy. It's like survival of the fittest in the app world.

Launching Your First App: Key Steps to Success

Ksusha — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:19:27 +0000

We’re the AppstoreSpy team and we’ve put together a guide on what to do once your app is out in the world. Wondering whether to spend on ads or tackle those bugs? Let’s work through it together! Here are some essential steps to ensure your app’s success:

1.Set Up Your App’s Landing Page: Create a landing page for your app that showcases its features and benefits. This can help you attract potential users and generate buzz around your app.
Before designing your app landing page, explore how competitors approach it to incorporate market-specific features and make your page appealing and distinctive for your audience.

To do this, go to Market Explorer, find your market using keywords, quickly examine app previews, and navigate to individual app pages for a more in-depth analysis.

2.Invest in App Marketing & Analytics Software: The data insights and learnings from the first few weeks following your app’s launch are invaluable. They can help you understand how users are interacting with your app and identify areas for improvement.

3.Update Your App Description: When presenting an update, don’t forget to update your app description. It will provide important information about upcoming bug fixes.
Before updating the description, please review competitor descriptions.

To do this, navigate to Market Explorer, select your market using keywords, and select the Description+Short Description columns

4.Use Digital Marketing Strategies: Utilize digital marketing strategies such as social media, email marketing, and paid advertising to promote your app and reach your target audience.

5.Collect User Feedback: Consider the feedback of the app users as one of the most important steps to take after the application launch. You can directly ask the early adopters for their thoughts on the app and any improvements they would like to see in terms of specific functionality and the overall user interface.

6.Develop and update branded screenshots and visuals to highlight your app’s features and benefits for marketing purposes.

To explore competitors’ visuals, descriptions, keywords, and other crucial ASO parameters, navigate to Market Explorer — select your market using keywords — switch to Full view mode, and efficiently examine competitors’ visuals.

7.Consistently Monitor Competitors and Your Market: as staying informed about market updates and launching new features ahead of competitors is crucial for success and audience acquisition.

To examine competitor changes, go to App Timeline, upload your list of competitors, analyze their updates over the selected period, and assess their impact on installs and revenue.