#51 - That's a Total Takeover!
The two things you need to do right to get more downloads with ASO
This App is About to Give the Top Banks a Run for their Money!
Lots of things are done by app these days, and one that isn't as attractive but is very important is banking. Capital ...
HBO Max Continues its Global Expansion
HBO Max continues to expand outside of the US. Earlier this month, HBO started streaming in 15 countries in Europe, wh...
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How Much Did the Superbowl Earn Peacock?
The Superbowl was a great opportunity for Peacock, NBC's streaming app, to get new users. And it did, which isn't surp...
Demand for LinkedIn is Up 60% in 2022
An app I use often but don't really think of when it comes to growth is LinkedIn. Why? I'm not really sure... One th...
Vrbo Takes a Commanding Lead, Leaving Airbnb Far Behind
Spring is officially, here and with it, the hope that things will be going back to normal soon. Judging by the downloa...
This Week in Apps #106 - Playing with the Big Boys
Traditonal banking is facing competition, Airbnb's competition is getting stronger, the boring platform that continues to grow, and much more.
#50 - Ratings Run the Show
To see results from App Store Optimization you need to make sure you're concentrating on these two core activities.
This Week in Apps #105 - Where's the Money?
How much revenue can you expect from Apple vs. Google? Starlink, the highest-earning apps, and more!
The Highest-Earning Games in the US
I crunched the number this week to rank the highest-earning games in the US in February. I ranked apps last week, in c...
Monetizing on Google Play is Hard! Here's What it Looks Like
How much money is there on the App Store vs. Google Play? That's a question I hear often, and this week I found a very...
Private Messaging App Signal Grows 782% in Russia
I've worked with a few journalists this week to help them with content for their stories, which meant keeping my mind ...
Starlink is the Most Downloaded App in Ukraine Right now
I've been looking at apps in Russia a lot lately, but this week I want to bring your attention back to Ukraine, where ...
March Madness Hits the App Store
How's your bracket looking? March Madness tipped off this week, pushing a trio of apps to the top of the App Store. !...
#49 - A Clever Approach to ASO
One of the worst things you can do to your app is target the wrong keywords. Here's what you should do instead.
This Week in Apps #104 - This One's Going to Hurt!
Russia's war continues to make its impact on apps while Apple and Google break up with Russia subtly.
Google Halts Payments in Russia
Google announced early Thursday that effective immediately, [Google Play's billing system is on pause in Russia](https...
Did Someone Forget To Turn Off Ads for Talking Ben the Dog?
I've been analyzing the top charts for Russia and the surrounding countries a lot this week, for obvious reasons, and ...
Rising Gas Prices Grow Demand for GasBuddy By 1,200%
Gas prices have been on the rise in recent months, and the situation in Russia has pushed prices even higher. The hi...
Bleacher Report's PPV Event Scored BIG
Over the weekend, I spotted an app I don't normally see in the top-grossing list, or really, much at all. That's Bleac...
The Highest Earning Apps in February
This week I crunched the numbers to rank the highest-earning apps in the US. I'll be looking at games next week. ![]...
ASO Keyword Research - How to Choose Keywords that Get the Most Downloads
Get hathe most out of your ASO by optimizing for the right keywords. Here's how.
Are You Hurting Your Organic Success Without Knowing? Here's How to Check
Here are all the checks I run on apps and games to make sure they're ready for ASO.
VPN Apps Save Millions from Censorship in Russia
Demand for VPN apps is skyrocketing in Russia right now as the government tightens censorship
This Week in Apps #103 - The Downloads Don't Stop
Apps take a stand, demand for news apps quadruples, TikTok continues to lead, and more.
Reface Takes a Stand and Gets a Standing Ovation
This week Reface, an app that shapeshifts faces using AI to look like celebrities, went viral after [taking a stand](h...
