The text outlines a detailed listing for the sale of a business associated with a mobile application called CATE, which stands for Call And Text Eraser. This app, known colloquially as the 'Cheaters App', conceals communications from certain contacts on a user's smartphone, offering features like 'Stealth Mode' to intercept and hide calls and texts from designated individuals on a 'blacklist'. The app is not just theoretically profitable; it achieved profitability within weeks of launch and boasts over 16,000 downloads in just three months with minimal marketing effort, primarily relying on media coverage and has received a 4.5-star rating on the Android Market.
Being sold as a turnkey business, the listing includes the full ownership of the app, its dedicated website with licensing and direct-download features, the YouTube channel dedicated to the app, and associated accounts. The current owner, who has no technical background and has outsourced development and maintenance, emphasizes the simplicity of managing day-to-day responsibilities, which involve minimal customer service efforts predominantly handled by email.
CATE generates revenue from sales on the Android Market and direct downloads via its website, benefiting from reduced transaction fees compared to the market placements. The app is also built with piracy prevention measures through custom licensing. The listing cites significant growth potential and the lack of a need for technical skills for management, alongside options for revenue sharing or outright purchase.
The owner is selling due to time constraints and prioritization of other business ventures, despite acknowledging CATE's considerable growth potential. The business is presented as highly scalable, with monetization strategies and marketing plans detailed for prospective buyers. The summary also highlights the app’s impressive performance metrics, such as customer satisfaction and profitability, emphasizing the opportunity for substantial financial returns with strategic marketing efforts.
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