Eric Crowley

The 2023 CSS Report is live! We packed it full of insights on the CSS market, tips on activating re-subscribers and market maps. Enjoy and let us know what you think! Thanks to @RevenueCat @bcs1975 , @generalatlantic @AllenOvery and so many others gpbullhound.com/articles/consu…

The best time to join @RevenueCat was exactly 8 years ago. The second best time is TODAY. 🚀

@melissacash_ @ncsh @playpokpok @TIME @OpenAI @Nintendo @ouraring Awesome!

So this happened! 😱 @playpokpok is on @TIME's list of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025! I still can't comprehend that we're on a list alongside of icons like @OpenAI, Berkshire Hathaway, @Nintendo—and inspiring, life-changing start-ups like Bobbie, @ouraring and @function. Please pinch me! Our work that started as *literal scribbles* on paper has now made Pok Pok one of the most decorated digital children’s brands in the world. Over the last 5 years we worked like crazy to make impact and build the business and push the boundaries and, and, AND.... And then the day-to-day takes over. The long nights, the hard conversations, the expensive set-backs...and it can be so easy to lose the big picture. But, this week I looked back on everything we've done so far as a company—and only then did I *actually realize* everything we've done so far as a company. We’re not just making kids’ content—we’re reimagining it. Pok Pok is leading a movement toward smarter, calmer, more creative digital experiences. Content that kids genuinely love and learn from—and that parents finally feel REALLY good about. No buzzwords or nonsense. Just real play and learning like we had when we were kids. And in true start-up fashion, we're forever just getting started. First with our app, and now with our YouTube channel—and neither are anywhere near complete. We still have a lot of dreams to still bring to life, and we hope you’ll keep following our journey and keep trusting us to help you raise our next generation of creative thinkers. But first—to our fantastic team, beautiful community of Pok Pok families and everyone who's ever felt guilty or afraid of screens—THANK YOU. This one is for you. ❤️ Read the full piece: time.com/collections/ti… #TIME100Companies

@jeiting @RevenueCat Excited to see what you come up with. Seismic shifts in the css space!

We are working feverishly tonight to put together some small updates and technical guides @RevenueCat to illustrate how to take advantage of this new landscape using our Paywalls and Web Paywall Links. Will have something published tonight.

This is actually a big deal. YGR just eviscerated Apple's ability to force payments exclusively through the App Store in the US. She enforced the injunction against apple with a vengeance. Effective immediately. Here's what it means for app developers: theverge.com/news/659246/ap…

@jeiting America!!

visiting Indiana today as is tradition

@drbarnard You watching a launch?

Texas, y’all!

three takeaways from @Apple’s Q1: 1- hardware rev down, services up 14% 2- Services 40% of GM vs 35% last year 3- more than 1B paid subs, up 2x in 4 yrs apple.com/newsroom/2024/…

@elwatto Just saw the same thing!

@ShaanVP @thesamparr @sacca @Mazzeo @danawhite @danielgross @haralabob @MohnishPabrai @neilpatel - again!

My Dream Guests for the podcast this year (aside from the usual Elon, Zuck etc) People who play their own game + are a fun hang: ◻️ @sacca & @Mazzeo ◻️ @danawhite ◻️ @danielgross ◻️ @haralabob ◻️ @MohnishPabrai ✅ Tony Robbins ✅ Tim Ferriss (april) ✅ Chamath (april)

@RevenueCat @arielmichaeli @HannahParvaz @Jasonvdmerwe @jakemor @sylvainww Great report everyone!!

🔥 We just launched a new State of Subscription Apps report, featuring: ✅ 140+ charts, ✅ 120 pages of unique insights, ✅ Contributions from numerous industry experts, including @arielmichaeli, Reid DeRamus, @HannahParvaz, Daniel Layfield, @Jasonvdmerwe, @jakemor, @sylvainww, Rosie Hoggmascall, @andy_carvell, Seth Miller, @CrowXU, @Thomasbcn, @philgcarter, @stevepyoung, Jacob Rushfinn, and @jennykaypollock Access the main report, ungated, at rev.cat/report, or download the full document for additional content including full category breakdowns for: 🏋‍ Health & Fitness 📸 Photo & Video 📺 Media & Entertainment 🛠 Utilities 💘 Social & Lifestyle 🎓 Education Find links to the report, a special report Sub Club episode featuring Jacob Eiting and David Barnard, AND a deep dive webinar in the thread 👇 🧵

2024... Is this the year that apps failing to adapt to AI become obsolete? When we shift our focus from acquisition to retention? Or see the app store rules rewritten? 🤔 We asked 14 industry experts for their predictions. A thread 🧵👇

" 14 experts predict what’s going to happen with subscription apps in 2024" revenuecat.com/blog/growth/su… in @RevenueCat Ft. @philgcarter, @HannahParvaz @jennykaypollock (AI) @CrowXU & @andy_carvell (personalization) @sethmills21 (shorter cheaper plans) @sylvainww (post trial re-onboarding & no-trials) @arielmichaeli (gaming subs) @jakemor & @stevepyoung (high quality, niche, viral) @JacobRushfinn: (unbundling, long paywalls) @Rhoggmascall (frugality & optimization) & myself (inflation & hybrid models)

@drbarnard @SubClubHQ @CustomGPT @WriteSonic @circleapp Super cool

The new @SubClubHQ GPT is 🔥. I got fed up with the limitations of @CustomGPT and switched to @WriteSonic’s Botsonic product. Still need to figure out how to get the Sub Club community (hosted on @circleapp) in there as well as some RSS feeds, but it’s already quite useful.

@ncsh @PointNineCap @benchmark @adjacent Love it - write cool things and people will follow

hahaha

I just published The Mobile-First Prosumer Playbook with learnings from @Speechify_audio, @photoroom_app and @Polycam3D! Check it out and follow @adjacent for more: @ncsh/the-mobile-first-prosumer-playbook-cdb02d1c2868" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@ncsh/the-mobi…

@Petertaughtme App Store

List of High $$$, Low Download iPhone apps! These apps make over $100k+ a month with less than <10k downloads (last month!) Want me to DM it to you for free? • Like this post • Comment "app store" And I'll send it to you. (Must be following me) RT if you want ;)

Recently, @drbarnard & @jeiting dove into this topic with @CrowXU on the @SubClubHQ podcast, discussing @GPBullhound's Consumer Subscription Software 2023 report. Going into 2024, we've identified five key trends that every subscription app business needs to watch.

The way of the subs

@itmebenjamin Thanks for sharing and on to the next thing!

I learned these lessons the hard way so you don’t have to. As for the future of Disco, it’s unclear what the debt provider will do the business. On the bright side, these learnings have catalyzed significant change in my life as I’ve reflected on this experience. I will soon be ready to lace up and try my luck at the entrepreneurial game once again. In the meantime, I want to take this important moment to thank everyone who supported me on this rollercoaster of an adventure with Disco: Investors, advisors, friends, customers, and of course, the Disco team. I apologize for letting you down with this outcome. #letsdisco

Disco (@letsdiscoskin), the skincare brand I’ve worked on for 4+ years, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on November 16th. This unfortunate outcome left shareholders with nothing, disbanded our great team, thousands of subscribers were left out to dry, and countless vendors were not paid. Shutting Disco down resulted in the loss of millions of investor capital from friends, family, close connections, and funds I respect and trust. A few key decisions led to our downfall. Below are some reflections on what went wrong at Disco, with the intention of helping other founders avoid the same mistakes.

If you’re in the Bay Area and just starting a company and want to hang with some like minded people Cohosting a dinner with First Round @BigMekaStyle for early founders to share and learn together: airtable.com/appLhGwDnOit05…