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Long-form research on app revenue, MRR sources, ASO, and how to evaluate competitors. Written by the founder, anchored to real data.
Five practical methods to estimate any iOS or Android app's monthly revenue — from public ratings to ML-calibrated forecasts. With real examples and accuracy comparisons.
ComparisonSensor Tower charges $99-499/month. Here are the legitimate free and freemium alternatives — data.ai, Appfigures, bumetric — compared on coverage, accuracy, and use cases.
LeaderboardsThe top 20 highest-grossing iOS apps in 2026, with monthly revenue estimates, growth trends, and what indie developers can learn from each.
EducationApp Store Optimization explained without the marketing fluff. Real ranking factors, keyword research methods, and a free audit workflow for indie devs.
ResearchFrom IndieHackers profiles to Twitter screenshots to acquired-deal data — every public source where indie founders share their app's monthly recurring revenue, and what each is worth.