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App Store Arbitrage: Buying & Monetizing Abandoned Apps
Resurrect dead apps with active user bases and monetize via AdMob or subscriptions.
Resurrect dead apps with active user bases and monetize via AdMob or subscriptions.
The Business Model:
Indie developers code an app, get 5,000 organic downloads, get tired of updating it for iOS version changes, and abandon it. The app still sits in the App Store generating passive downloads. You buy it for pennies and monetize it.
The Arsenal (Tools Needed):
- Flippa / Acquire.com
- Xcode / Flutter basic templates
- Google AdMob & RevenueCat
The Execution & Monetization Secret: