Mobile User Acquisition

Let Growthcurve plan, run, and scale mobile user acquisition for your business

Acquire millions of app users
Run campaigns across channels
Scale MAUs in multiple markets

Acquire mobile users profitably

Growthcurve plans, runs, and scales mobile user acquisition for iOS and Android across Apple Search Ads, Google App Campaigns, Meta, TikTok, Snap, and leading mobile ad networks. We take ownership of strategy, creative, store assets, experimentation, and attribution. You get a fixed monthly plan, 0 percent commission on ad spend, and unlimited creative from our in‑house studio staffed by the top 1 percent of US and UK talent.

What this service is

Mobile user acquisition is a managed program that connects paid traffic, app store assets, and measurement so you can acquire high value users at a target CAC and payback. We structure and operate Apple Search Ads, Google App Campaigns, Meta and TikTok app promotion, and selected SDK networks for scale. On iOS, we configure SKAdNetwork and server side signals. On Android, we connect Play data and conversion events for accurate optimization. This is not a media buying only engagement or an advisory. We own the operating plan, the experimentation cadence, and weekly decisions that move budget to what works.

Why now

Privacy changes have removed easy targeting. Signal quality and creative now determine outcomes. SKAdNetwork on iOS and changes in how platforms optimize mean you need correct event mapping, clean postbacks, and a test plan that reaches statistical signal without wasting spend. If you keep running broad campaigns without structured measurement and store alignment, CAC will drift up and payback will lengthen. A disciplined program restores control by pairing reliable instrumentation with fast creative iteration and channel structures the ad systems can learn from.

How it works

We start with clear commercial goals and required inputs. We align on CAC, ROAS, and payback targets by geo and platform, confirm your MMP setup, get access to developer resources for SDKs or server events, and obtain permissions for App Store and Play Console. Then we build the plan: account structures by channel, creative requirements by placement, custom product pages and store listings, and an experiment backlog that prioritizes the biggest levers for your model.

Execution runs in weekly cycles. We launch baseline campaigns, push creative and copy variants, and set minimum readable spend for each test. Apple Search Ads includes brand, competitor, and discovery with negative controls and custom product pages. Google App Campaigns run with asset groups aligned to value events and, when available, tROAS. Meta and TikTok use event objectives and audiences that match your stage. We tune store assets in parallel so ads, listings, and deep links are congruent. Every week you receive a summary of results, the keep or kill decisions, the next tests, and the forecast if we scale winners.

The first 90 days

Days 0 to 30

 Instrumentation and baseline. We audit current accounts, event schema, deep links, SKAdNetwork mapping, and store assets. We implement or harden SDK and server events, set up Apple Search Ads structures, stand up Google App Campaigns, and bring Meta and TikTok online with the right event and optimization settings. First creative and store variants ship and we collect early signal.

Days 31 to 60

Acceleration. We expand winning geos and placements, introduce custom product pages on iOS and store listing experiments on Android, and widen creative angles to avoid fatigue. Apple Search Ads keyword and audience coverage increases with granular controls. Google shifts toward value based bidding where data volume allows. We remove underperforming spend and reallocate to units with improving CAC and payback.

Days 61 to 90

Scale and stabilization. We add additional networks where justified, refine value event weighting, and tighten refresh cadences for creative and store assets. SKAdNetwork and MMP postbacks are reconciled so we can make budget decisions with confidence. If subscription or purchase LTV depends on paywall or onboarding, we coordinate tests with your product team to improve downstream economics before pushing further spend.

What you receive each month

You receive a single plan that covers channels, creative, store assets, and measurement. Strategy sets targets and the learning agenda. Execution includes campaign builds and changes, creator and studio produced assets for each placement, and store listing updates with custom product page mapping. Distribution covers all active channels plus web to app flows and deep links from owned media. Analytics include creative diagnostics, channel reads, SKAdNetwork and MMP reconciliation, and modeled tROAS or payback where direct data is constrained. Compliance includes platform policies, ATT prompts, disclosures where required, and renewals for rights and assets. Enablement includes a shared dashboard, a test backlog with status, and a weekly executive memo that states decisions and next steps.

Measurement and attribution

We measure at two levels. At the creative and unit level we track view rate, hold, click through, install rate, cost per install, and early conversion proxies. At the business level we track CAC, ROAS, payback, and cohort contributions by geo and platform. On iOS we reconcile SKAdNetwork postbacks with modeled contributions to form a usable view of value by campaign and creative. On Android we rely on attributed event streams from your MMP and Play. We use event id deduplication for client and server events, and we monitor data loss and anomaly patterns so budget is not moved on bad data. Every week we publish keep, kill, or iterate calls, changes to the model assumptions, and the budget plan for the next sprint.

Technical implementation

Event schema covers install, registration, trial start, purchase, subscription start, subscription renewal, and refund or cancel events with value fields where relevant. On iOS we set SKAdNetwork conversion value mapping with fine and coarse values aligned to early predictors of LTV, define lock window and update rules, and verify postback ingestion. On Android we connect Play data and ensure purchase and subscription events are validated and attributed.

Apple Search Ads includes account structure by campaign type, negative keyword management, match type isolation, creative sets, and custom product page routing from ad group to the correct listing variant. Google App Campaigns use asset groups with text, image, and video assets tied to the right value event and bid strategy. Meta and TikTok use SDK or server event objectives, verified deep links, and creative naming and taxonomy that allow fast rollups by hook, angle, and offer. Deep links are implemented with universal links or Android App Links plus deferred deep linking, with domain association and fallbacks verified. Data pipeline QA includes event parity checks, timestamp sanity, and reconciliation of totals across platform and MMP.

Compliance and brand safety

We implement ATT prompts and consent flows correctly. We follow App Store and Play policies, platform ad policies, and local advertising standards. For apps with youth audiences we apply additional checks and category rules. We license music and assets used in ads and store listings. We maintain audit logs for rights, approvals, and expirations so assets do not lapse.

Why Growthcurve

You get a single accountable team that runs your mobile acquisition program end to end on a fixed monthly subscription. There is no percentage fee on media. Our in-house studio ships unlimited creative, so testing does not stall. Our staff work on site in our offices and we hire only senior US and UK practitioners. We pair AI enabled analysis for hook and angle discovery with human judgment on budget moves. We also keep the messaging and structure clear by using a single capability anchor and old versus new framing so decision makers can evaluate the offer quickly. Advertising is dead, we are what comes next.

Who this is for

This is built for founders, CMOs, CPOs, COOs, and CEOs at venture backed startups, fast growth companies, and scale ups with an iOS or Android app that needs predictable growth. It fits subscription apps, marketplaces, commerce, fintech, health, productivity, and gaming. It is not a fit if you lack product market fit, cannot implement the required events, or need a one time audit rather than an owned program.

Pricing and what is included

Engagements run as a fixed monthly subscription. Included in your fee are strategy and research, channel builds and management, unlimited creative production, custom product pages and store listing experiments, analytics and experimentation, SKAdNetwork and MMP reconciliation, compliance and approvals, dashboards, and weekly debriefs. Not included are media spend, third party platform or licensing fees, and costs for external data tools or creator payouts. Scope can expand to additional geos, products, or networks without changing the commercial model.

Do you manage Apple Search Ads and custom product pages end to end?
Yes. We build brand, competitor, and discovery structures, maintain negatives, map ad groups to custom product pages, and report at keyword and page level.
How do you handle attribution on iOS with SKAdNetwork?
We set conversion value mapping to early value events, define update and lock rules, and ingest postbacks. We combine SKAdNetwork reads with modeled contribution so budget can be moved with confidence.
Do you support Google App Campaigns for installs and for actions?
Yes. We run install and action objectives, use asset groups aligned to value events, and shift toward value based bidding once data volume allows.
Can you work with our MMP?
Yes. We work with Adjust, AppsFlyer, Singular, and Branch for deep linking. We align event names, parameters, and deduplication rules, and we reconcile platform and MMP numbers each week.
How fast will we see results?
Early signal on creative, keywords, and audiences typically arrives in 2 to 4 weeks. Durable performance normally comes from a few concepts refined across several variant cycles.
Do you produce creative for all placements?
Yes. Our studio provides video and static assets sized for TikTok, Meta, Snap, Google, and Apple placements, with naming that supports fast analysis and rotation.
Do you run retargeting?
On Android we run retargeting where it makes sense. On iOS we prioritize owned media and on site to app flows due to ATT limits, with selective paid re engagement when policy and data permit.
Can you manage subscription analytics and paywall tests?
Yes. We connect subscription events, work with your product team and tools such as your paywall platform, and use payback and LTV to inform bidding and budget.
What do you need from us to start?
Access to App Store Connect and Play Console, ad accounts, your MMP, developer time to implement or adjust events, and brand guidelines. We also need the current offers and any compliance constraints.
Is there a minimum spend?
We recommend a baseline that allows readable tests across channels. We will propose the amount during planning based on your targets and markets.
How do you prevent wasted spend?
We use minimum readable spend per test, strict stop rules, negative controls in Apple Search Ads, naming and tagging for fast reads, and weekly budget reallocation based on CAC and payback.
Do you charge a percentage of media?
No. We charge a fixed monthly fee and 0 percent commission on ad spend.
Can you localize for new markets?
Yes. We localize creative, store listings, and events, then validate economics in a pilot before scaling.
What happens if a channel underperforms?
We reduce or pause spend and shift the budget to higher confidence units. We add or remove channels based on your targets, not on our revenue.