Is the App Store the Biggest Profit Driver?

We’re at an interesting point in the evolution of the subscription app ecosystem. Mass adoption of smartphones, consumers’ increasing willingness to pay for digital services, and a better business model — Personal SaaS — are all coming together to create a huge opportunity for mobile-first subscription app developers. Just how big is this opportunity?

(Full disclosure: Nico is so bullish on the future of subscription apps, he recently invested in RevenueCat!)

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

(4:10) The formula for a breakout SaaS business: engaged users.

(5:00) Stickiness, engagement, and churn: B2B SaaS vs. consumer app businesses.

(6:56) Identifying nascent markets before they become mainstream; meditation apps (Headspace & Calm).

(14:00) The lines between consumer and business use cases are getting blurry.

(19:51) We’re in the early stages of figuring out subscription app pricing; Salesforce.

(24:46) Pricing your subscription app: balancing adoption, data collection, and user price sensitivity.

(39:55) Increased mobile spending and subscription fatigue.

(48:26) Sophistication of today’s apps and technology; Oura ring.

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