User Acquisition

For years, mobile growth has been built around a simple equation: acquire users, convert them and keep the funnel moving. But as customer acquisition costs continue to put pressure on app businesses, there is a growing realisation that the most expensive user might not be the one you fail to acquire, it could be the one you acquire and then lose. When every install comes at a cost, churn has consequences far beyond a shrinking user count. Acquisition doesn't end at the instal

And just like that, Appsforum London 2026 has come to an end! Over two packed days, senior app growth and revenue leaders came together to tackle the challenges shaping one of the world’s most competitive mobile markets. With 500+ app developers, publishers, marketers and industry experts and 60+ leading speakers, there was plenty of opportunity to learn, connect and share what’s really working in the world of apps. Two days focused on sustainable growth This year’s conversat

The app industry is moving fast. User expectations are changing, acquisition is becoming increasingly competitive, and new technologies are creating opportunities while raising just as many questions. As the industry comes together at Appsforum London on 7–8 September, these are some of the conversations likely to be at the heart of the event. Where does sustainable app growth come from now? Growth has never been straightforward, but the traditional playbook is becoming harde

AI is everywhere and something that is becoming increasingly prominent within the apps industry. As the conversation develops, however, the questions facing leaders are becoming more difficult and more important. It is no longer enough to ask “How can we use AI?” The real questions are: Are we building what users actually need? Is AI creating genuine value? And what happens to the app itself when AI starts changing how people discover, choose and use products? At Appsforum Lo

It is safe to say that consumers are now feeling the weight of subscriptions. From streaming services and fitness apps to productivity tools and mobile games, default payments have become the standard business model for digital products. However, the cost of living is increasing and many people are watching their monthly spend. Consumers are becoming more selective about where they spend their money and as a result, subscription fatigue is becoming one of the biggest problem

Building products that people genuinely want to come back to is one of the biggest challenges facing app businesses today. Ahead of his session at Appsforum, we spoke with Dan Kessler, COO of The Mind Company about why sustainable engagement starts with product value, how gamification can encourage lasting behaviour change, and why the future of growth depends on creating experiences users choose to return to, not just clever acquisition strategies. Q: For those who may not

The app economy is growing year after year. The industry is being reshaped by rising acquisition costs, stricter privacy regulations, changing consumer expectations and the rapid adoption of AI and these factors are changing how apps grow. As we prepare for the next edition of Appsforum London, these are the five trends that are at the forefront of app development. Whether you're focused on user acquisition, retention, monetisation, or product strategy, our Appsforum agenda w

On the surface, retention seems like a simple game: users leave, so the goal is to bring them back. However, at scale, retention is a lot more complicated. Users disengage at different points and for a wide range of reasons. It is imperative that companies are solving the right problem and targeting these moments. At Sweatcoin, User Engagement Lead, Adele Marevery, has seen this challenge firsthand. With hundreds of millions of downloads and millions of daily active users, th

Growth leaders took the stage at Appsforum last year to discuss user journey, and more specifically Web2App. One thing was clear among the discussions: there was no single definition of success. While some teams were building long onboarding journeys designed to qualify users before they ever reached the App Store, others were removing every possible point of friction, believing the shortest path would always produce the best results. Some were monetising on the web before dr

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Ahead of her appearance at Appsforum Lisbon, Flo Health’s Senior Product Manager, Ekaterina Elkina, shares her perspective on how privacy, AI, and retention are reshaping modern app growth. What has fundamentally changed about app growth in the last two years that many teams are still underestimating? Privacy restrictions and AI integrations have significantly reshaped app growth over the last several years, with persistent impacts on attribution, monetization flexibility, an

The festive period is the mobile app industry’s golden quarter, and Moloco's latest analysis of mobile app performance across the 2024/2025 holiday season confirms this. The interactive report, drawing from insights from Moloco's internal database and Sensor Tower, reveals that between 23 December 2024 and 5 January 2025, UK gaming apps saw 37 million installs across iOS and Android combined. Non-gaming consumer apps – such as social, utility, and productivity – also surged,

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In this interview, Lucas breaks down the anatomy of a great app marketing dashboard, why “truth” in data matters more than ever, and how cross-channel signals can save you from burning ad dollars. From SKAdNetwork headaches to creative fatigue hacks, this chat is packed with sharp takes and practical tips.

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