The app, which launched in 2013, has maintained a strong presence on the App Store without any paid advertising or external promotions. Its growth has been entirely organic, leading to high user retention and steady profitability for over a decade, despite minimal maintenance—less than an hour per week. This makes it an attractive prospect for first-time buyers, passive income investors, or those looking to expand their mobile app portfolios.
Unique features of the app include its decade-long brand trust within the sneaker niche, a fully organic user base, and user loyalty, as the app has become part of their daily routines. Operating costs are low, and there's significant potential for monetization improvements.
Potential growth avenues include developing custom monitors to target high-demand items and raffles, initiating basic advertising campaigns aimed at sneaker enthusiasts, introducing a referral program to encourage user-based promotion in exchange for subscription discounts, and starting cross-promotional activities with YouTube sneaker influencers.
The sale encompasses full source code and ownership rights, the App Store listing, the email list, brand assets including the logo, and social media accounts.
The current owner is selling after 12 years due to a desire to pursue other creative endeavors, seeking someone keen to actively develop the app further rather than maintain it in its current state.
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Before making an offer
1. Look for verified sellers. Sellers should verify their email, phone, and government ID. When a seller has completed all verifications, we identify them with a checkmark like this:
2. Review financials. Financials are seller-provided inputs. Always ask for verified financials. Ask for a tax return or request access to their dashboard. if it’s an ecommerce store get a transaction report.
3. Review traffic. Sellers can grant you access to Google Analytics. Ask for read-only access to verify site traffic.
4. Schedule a call. Communication is key. The best way to find out more is to speak directly with the seller. For your protection, keep all communication within Flippa.
5. Make the offer on Flippa. We’re here to help. Flippa does not charge buyers and by making an offer on Flippa you’ll get access to our post-sales support team.
1. Agreements & Contracts.
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2. Conduct Due Diligence.
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