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Mobile App DevelopmentConsumer Tech·20 weeks·3 engineers + 1 designer

0 to 50,000 Users in 90 Days — The Launchr Story

50,000 Users
User Growth
4.8★
App Store Rating
340%
Referral Rate
68% D30
Retention

Client Background

Launchr is a Y Combinator-backed startup building a platform for product launch communities and beta testing networks.

The Problem

"They had a validated concept but no product. With 6 months of runway and a public launch commitment, they needed a polished, scalable mobile app built fast — without cutting corners on quality."

Our Solution

We built a React Native cross-platform app with real-time community feeds, product launch voting, beta tester matching, and gamified referral mechanics that drove 340% organic growth through word-of-mouth.

Implementation

01

Built real-time community feed with WebSocket connections

02

Implemented product launch submission and voting system

03

Created beta tester matching algorithm based on skills and interests

04

Developed gamified referral system with streak mechanics

05

Integrated deep linking for viral sharing across platforms

Measurable Results

50,000 Users
User Growth
Achieved in 90 days post-launch
4.8★
App Store Rating
Across iOS and Android
340%
Referral Rate
Organic growth through referral mechanics
68% D30
Retention
Industry benchmark is 25%
We went from idea to 50k users in 90 days. The quality of code and product thinking Softzency brought was indistinguishable from top-tier Silicon Valley teams.
MC
Marcus Chen
Founder & CEO, Launchr