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App Monetization Strategy

Turn users into revenue. Master In-App Purchases (IAP), Subscriptions, and Ad networks. Implement RevenueCat for simplified billing infrastructure.

Building an app is hard; making money from it is harder. This course covers the technical and strategic sides of mobile monetization. You will learn to implement In-App Purchases (Consumables, Non-consumables) and Auto-Renewable Subscriptions using StoreKit and RevenueCat. We explore Ad monetization (AdMob, Mediation), paywalls design psychology, and analyzing metrics like ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) and LTV (Lifetime Value). Essential for turning a project into a business.

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🚀 21-Lesson Path (Independent modules)
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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    Business Models
    Freemium vs Paid vs Ads vs Subscription strategies.
  • 2
    Technical Setup
    Configuring products in App Store Connect and Play Console.
  • 3
    RevenueCat Integration
    Simplifying cross-platform billing code and entitlements.
  • 4
    Paywalls
    Designing screens that convert users to subscribers.
  • 5
    Metrics & Growth
    Tracking Churn, LTV, and optimizing pricing.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
N/A

Career Paths

Monetization Manager $100k-$140k
App Business Lead $110k-$160k
Indie App Developer Variable

What You Will Learn

Implement In-App Purchases and Subscriptions using RevenueCat
Design high-converting Paywalls and trial flows
Integrate Ad networks like AdMob for hybrid monetization
Analyze financial metrics like MRR, LTV, and Churn
Manage receipt validation and cross-platform entitlements

Skills You Will Gain

App Monetization RevenueCat StoreKit/Play Billing Subscription Modeling Ad Mediation

Who Is This For

Indie Developers
Product Owners
Startup Founders

Prerequisites

Mobile Development
App Store Account

App Monetization Strategy FAQs

Coding?

Yes, implementing the purchase logic in the app.

RevenueCat cost?

Free until $2.5k/mo revenue; highly recommended.

Ads vs IAP?

We cover both, plus hybrid models.

Tax handling?

Stores handle most taxes; we explain the payouts.

Need more info?
All Reork courses are 100% free, self-paced, and fully accessible on mobile devices. No prior experience is required. Read our full Platform FAQ.

Tech Stack & Tools

RevenueCat
StoreKit
Google Play Billing
AdMob
Superwall

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