UMax Rating App Revenue

An AI-powered app called UMax that rates users' appearance and provides personalized improvement recommendations. The app has achieved $6M ARR by monetizing through weekly subscriptions and product recommendations.

Key Components:

  • Core Product Features:

    • Users submit photos (front and side profile)
    • AI scores various facial features (jawline, skin quality, masculinity)
    • Provides overall attractiveness score and potential score
    • Offers personalized improvement recommendations
  • Monetization Strategy:

    • $3.99/week subscription model
    • Product recommendations with Amazon affiliate links
    • Users often subscribe after initial score reveal
  • Growth & Distribution:

    • Found product-market fit in Reddit grooming communities
    • 3.5M downloads achieved
    • Targets appearance-conscious male demographic
    • Simple UX with one button per screen
  • Content Strategy:

    • AI-powered chat interface for advice
    • Daily progress tracking
    • Preset questions with automated responses
    • Personalized "glow up" routines
  • Market Opportunity:

    • Taps into growing male beauty/grooming market
    • Follows Korean beauty market trends
    • Capitalizes on shifting attitudes toward male appearance enhancement
    • Built by growth expert observing Reddit trends

The founder identified organic behavior in Reddit communities and productized it with AI technology, creating a simple but effective solution for appearance-conscious users.

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Shaan Puri

Host of MFM

Shaan Puri is the Chairman and Co-Founder of The Milk Road. He previously worked at Twitch as a Senior Director of Product, Mobile Gaming, and Emerging Markets. He also attended Duke University.

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