Kolen Pham

Indie hacker & mobile app builder
building AI apps, mobile games & productivity tools
5.7k+ downloads on my latest app

[Kolen Pham @learncodeapplo]

Consistency pays off. Weekly renewals keep growing. 📈

[Kolen Pham @learncodeapplo]

@averycode tiktok ads?

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[Adrian Solarz @adriansolarzz]

https://t.co/ZO8zpTXSOW

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The goal is simple: $1,000/month MRR.
Keep shipping. Keep testing. Keep improving. 📈

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method!

[Frederick James @_frederickjames]

https://t.co/hFyfKwVG4Q

[Kolen Pham @learncodeapplo]

32$ -> 1 trial =))) with google ads

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@zuess05 7 to customer forget trial and.... bumppp :)))

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so good

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it's not viral

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🚀 3 Months Since Launch — ASO Only

After 3 months of relying solely on ASO, the app has reached:

⭐ 4.4 Rating
📝 139 Ratings

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@danielhangan_ wtf??? so crazy

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@KCodes7777 apple ads?

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Option 1 (Knowledge Sharing 📈)

📊 Same niche. Same strategy. Different results.

3 TikTok accounts tested over 7 days:
• Account A: 273 viewers
• Account B: 4,314 viewers
• Account C: 5,356 viewers

The lesson? Success isn’t just about posting more content. Small differences in execution, audience targeting, and content quality can create massive gaps in performance. 🚀

[Kolen Pham @learncodeapplo]

🚀 RevenueCat Insight

If your app is already generating a steady stream of downloads, introducing a free trial can be one of the most effective ways to boost subscription conversions.

📈 Why it works:
• Reduces friction before purchase
• Lets users experience the product’s value firsthand
• Increases trust and lowers commitment anxiety
• Often leads to higher paid conversion rates compared to direct paywalls

⚠️ However, downloads alone aren’t enough. The key is ensuring users reach the “aha moment” during the trial period. If they quickly understand the value of your app, the chance of converting to a paid subscription increases significantly.

💡 In many cases, optimizing the trial experience can have a bigger impact on revenue than simply increasing traffic.

[Kolen Pham @learncodeapplo]

@upbeat_dev what your campain?

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Revenue over the last 28 days ($103) exceeds the current MRR ($78), indicating recent subscriber growth or possible one-time purchases.

[Kolen Pham @learncodeapplo]

@eliana_jordan how to marketing ?

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🚀 Day X of Building in Public

📊 Current SaaS Snapshot:

🔥 16 Active Trials
💳 14 Active Subscriptions
💰 $109 Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)
📈 $129 Revenue in the Last 28 Days

[Kolen Pham @learncodeapplo]

@averycode 🚀 Day X of Building in Public

📊 Current SaaS Snapshot:

🔥 16 Active Trials
💳 14 Active Subscriptions
💰 $109 Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)
📈 $129 Revenue in the Last 28 Days