LangLearn AI English Tutor has the internet buzzing: you can scale without Meta ads. The app reportedly hits about $300k/month in six months, with no Meta ads or TikTok/reels involved [1]. This isn’t a gimmick—it's organic growth showing what focused product value can do.
One-year indie milestone playbook: • Boxy — Smart box/container organizer with voice input, originally $4.99 now on sale to $2.99. After 2,500 users and features mentions on MacStories and iPhoneBlog.de, Boxy is part of a tiny-but-mighty cohort proving one-time pricing can attract advocates [2]. • Undolly — Photo cleaner that shows small groups instead of thousands, priced $14.99 → $6.99 during the milestone week [2]. • FoodLabel — Voice-powered food container tracker that uses iOS 26's Foundation Models to understand food types, also $14.99 → $6.99, with broad QR/barcode support [2].
All three apps are one-time purchases for lifetime access—no subscriptions needed for core features [2]. After 2,500 users and featured mentions on MacStories and iPhoneBlog.de, the creator says they’re still learning what makes apps successful. “This sale is honestly about getting more people using them and sharing feedback” [2].
Takeaway: indie Mac/iOS growth is happening via organic discovery, clear value, and pricing that lowers friction—without leaning on paid ads. Watch for how LangLearn’s six-month burst contrasts with the long-game momentum of Boxy, Undolly, and FoodLabel.
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How this 6 months old app got to $300k/month considering no meta ad spend, no tiktok, no reels
iOS app growth case study: six months to $300k/month without paid ads; mentions LangLearn AI English Tutor on App Store.
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Indie iOS apps Boxy, Undolly, FoodLabel on sale; 1-year milestone; one-time purchases; seeking feedback after MacStories and iPhoneBlog.de spotlight online
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