The sale includes the transfer of an iOS app, along with an admin panel. Buyers will need to establish their own backend and should be enrolled in the Apple Small Business Program, which offers a 15% rate. The VPN app must be under a business or organization’s developer account. For those lacking such an account, communication with the seller is requested.
To maintain app functionality, it's important to monitor and potentially increase the number of VPN servers, especially as the user base grows. The admin panel facilitates this process, allowing for easy management of server resources.
The app is being sold not due to underperformance but because the current owners want to dedicate their efforts and resources to promoting and developing their primary app, which has become their main focus.
Revenue for the app is primarily generated through in-app purchases, offering weekly, monthly, and yearly subscription packages to users. Operational expenses are present, with the main cost being the VPN servers, which average around $50. As the server count increases, so will these expenses.
The app has previously been supported through search ads as part of its marketing strategy. For the future owner, potential improvements could include localization to cater to a broader audience. Additionally, managing an increased number of VPN servers will be essential as the user base increases, a task that can be effectively handled through the provided admin panel.
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