Reddit roundup: why apps struggle on Kickstarter
Campaign Discussion · PledgeRadar Editorial ·
u/ChemicalPut1138, running a first campaign for an app, asked why apps are such a hard sell on Kickstarter and why the first 24–48 hours matter so much.
What Reddit users said
Most people don't want to pay for apps now, with countless free alternatives in the app stores.
Original commentMany apps are free or under $10, so with a backer discount pledges are tiny, and few people will pledge for a subscription to an app they can't try.
Original commentWhy give a stranger money for an app that may never exist when something similar is available today?
Original commentEarly momentum from followers determines how much attention Kickstarter keeps giving you, and unfunded projects make visitors wonder what's wrong.
Original commentThe first 48 hours get the most attention because the project is new; then it's old news until FOMO kicks in at the end.
Original commentKickstarter promotes what brings it revenue, so marketing that drives real traffic tends to earn platform support.
Original commentSource: Why do apps struggle on Kickstarter, and what makes the first 48 hours so important? (r/kickstarter)
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