Anyone tried app-to-web flows for monetization?

Been exploring different monetization strategies lately. Curious about app-to-web flows.

Wondering if they’re effective for increasing conversions or if they just complicate the user journey.

Has anyone here implemented this? What were your results?

Yeah, I’ve played around with app-to-web flows for a couple of apps. Mixed results honestly.

For a productivity app, we saw a 23% bump in subscription conversions by sending users to a web page for the upgrade process. The extra space let us showcase features better than in-app.

But for a casual game, it tanked. Users dropped off when we kicked them to a browser. Conversion rate fell almost 40%.

Key lesson: know your audience. For power users or B2B stuff, web can work great. For quick, impulsive purchases, keep it in-app.

Also, make sure your web experience is mobile-optimized. Nothing kills conversions faster than a clunky site on a small screen.

Test it thoroughly before going all in. The impact can be huge - good or bad.

Tried it once. Worked for our B2B app. Users liked seeing more details on web.

App-to-web can work, but it’s not for everyone. I’ve seen it boost conversions for B2B and productivity apps where users need more info. For a finance app, we increased premium subs by 18% with a detailed web page.

But it flopped for casual games and quick-use apps. Users hate leaving the app for something they expect to do quickly.

My advice? Only use it if your product needs explaining. Keep the flow smooth - lose people in the transition and you’ve wasted money. And make sure your site loads fast on mobile.

Always A/B test before rolling it out. The impact on revenue can be significant either way.

We tried it. Worked okay for our productivity app. Subscriptions went up a bit. But it’s not a silver bullet. Might not fit every app type.

I’ve seen it work for apps with complex features or pricing. The web gives more space to explain stuff.

But it can backfire if your app is simple or users expect quick actions. You lose some people in the switch to a browser.

Test it with a small group first. Track how many actually complete the flow.