How Monkeytaps Built a $12M App Empire with Quotes & Words

Most founders chase the next viral app. Monkeytaps built a quiet $12M/year business around timeless content – words, quotes, and affirmations. With 3 apps pulling in over $300K/month and racking up more than 100K+ ratings each, they’ve cracked the App Store’s growth code. Here’s how. 3 Apps Drive 99% of Revenue Monkeytaps has 6 active […]
How Readdle Quietly Built a $25M App Empire from Ukraine

While most mobile founders chase viral apps, Readdle has been quietly building a suite of utility tools that print cash. With over $25M/year in revenue and 5 apps generating $200K+/month, this Ukrainian app studio has mastered sustainable App Store growth. Here’s how they did it. 2 Flagship Apps Drive 50%+ of Revenue Readdle has 8 […]
How AIBY Quietly Built a $100M App Empire

This Florida-based studio is quietly running one of the most effective non-gaming app operations in the world. With 11 apps generating $100K+/month each – and total revenue nearing $100M/year – AIBY has cracked the App Store growth formula through sheer repeatability. Here’s how they did it. 47 Apps. 2 Driving Half the Revenue AIBY currently […]
Inside Codeway: How a Turkish App Studio Built a $150M/Year Empire With 9 Silent Hits

Most people haven’t heard of Codeway. But this Istanbul-based studio is quietly running one of the most efficient mobile app machines in the world. With 9 apps generating over $200K/month each – and annual revenue approaching $150M – Codeway has cracked the App Store’s growth code. Here’s how they did it. 16 Apps and 1 […]
How Muscle Monster Scaled to $400K/Month in Just 1 Year

Most fitness apps try to feel like Nike. Muscle Monster? Feels like a sales machine. It doesn’t charm. It converts through sharp onboarding, aggressive paywalls, and post-subscription upsells. Let’s unpack how they did it – without fluff: Onboarding That’s Direct and Data-Driven Muscle Monster doesn’t warm you up. It cuts straight to business. 🎯 Starts […]
How Bend Quietly Scaled to $600K with Just 100K Downloads

Bend isn’t loud. It didn’t go viral. But with 100,000 downloads and $600,000 in revenue, it’s quietly becoming a top player in the wellness category. Its strategy? Nail the basics and execute with precision. Here’s how they’re scaling: Onboarding That Personalizes Every Step Bend’s onboarding is long – but it doesn’t feel that way. 📍 […]
How JustFit Scaled to $600K/Month With Only 50K Downloads

JustFit isn’t a viral sensation. It’s not trending. But it’s printing cash – pulling in $600,000 every month with just 50,000 downloads. Its secret? Ruthless focus on three things: → Qualify users→ Nudge conversions→ Buy growth at scale Here’s what that system looks like from the inside: An Onboarding That Filters, Not Flatters From the […]
How “Eato”, a 1-Year-Old App, Scaled to $400K/Month With Just 200K Downloads

Eato is quietly building a powerhouse in the calorie tracking niche. No virality. No gimmicks. Just a deeply optimized funnel – designed to convert, retain, and monetize at scale. Here’s how they’re pulling it off: A Long Onboarding That Builds Commitment Eato doesn’t rush the user. 📝 It starts with detailed lifestyle questions🍽️ Covers diet […]
How “Honestly”, a 10-Month-Old App, Scaled to $100K/Month With Just 40K Users

No virality. No influencer push. No trend jacking. And yet, this 10-month-old journaling app is quietly pulling in $100K per month from just 40,000 downloads. How? By doing 3 things incredibly well – and fast: ✅ Emotionally intelligent onboarding✅ A kind, friction-free paywall✅ Full-funnel performance marketing that fits the product’s tone Let’s break it down. […]
How Bitepal Scaled to $400K/Month in 12 Months

Bitepal isn’t the first AI calorie tracker on the App Store – and it won’t be the last. But in just 12 months, this fitness app grew to 100K+ downloads and $400K in monthly revenue. What’s behind the rapid growth? They wrapped traditional fitness onboarding inside a delightful emotional layer – and turned early friction […]