178k views, 1,010 upvotes, 350+ DMs, and 3,000% App Store growth - all with $0 spent on ads
3,000% App Store growth
Reddit post impressions
Across all 10 posts
Direct messages received
Proof
Numbers don't lie. Here's the proof from RevenueCat and App Store Connect showing the exact impact of the campaign.
October 27 - November 2
October 20-26 baseline
October 27 - November 3
Got 3-day ban for responding to too many!
Qrosh AI had tried Reddit marketing before and it didn't work. The founder had almost given up on the platform, believing it wasn't a viable channel for their AI expense tracking app. They needed rapid user acquisition but were skeptical that Reddit could deliver results without feeling spammy or getting banned.
Previous Reddit attempts failed to gain traction
Skeptical about Reddit as a viable growth channel
Needed rapid user acquisition to prove product-market fit
Worried about being flagged as spam or getting banned
Limited budget - couldn't afford expensive paid advertising
We developed a value-first Reddit strategy focused on authentic engagement, strategic subreddit selection, and proof-driven content. Here's exactly what we did:
Found where the target audience actually hangs out. Mapped 5-7 high-quality subreddits that fit Qrosh AI's ideal users.
Led with genuine value and actionable insights. Made the tiny product mention feel natural, not salesy.
Shared real numbers, screenshots, and metrics. Transparency builds trust faster than any pitch.
Avoided direct links in posts to drive App Store searches organically. This boosted SEO and reduced spam flags.
Left helpful comments daily across relevant threads. Built trust and authority before posting.
Read rules carefully and matched each subreddit's tone. What works in r/SideProject won't work in r/Entrepreneur.
Execution
Here's exactly what we did, step by step
Not just any subreddit - we targeted communities where Qrosh AI's ideal customers were actively seeking solutions
Every community has its own culture. We studied what worked and adapted our messaging accordingly
Analyzed top-performing posts in target subreddits and planned our content strategy based on proven patterns
Responded to every comment within minutes. Even critical feedback became an opportunity to build trust
Testing & Learning
Not everything worked. Here's what we tested and the honest results:
Sharing the founder's journey building the app resonated strongly
Data-driven posts with specific metrics got great engagement
Humble intros as a new developer building something useful performed well
Had to fine-tune the approach, but eventually drove massive engagement
Too sales-y for most communities. Mods removed several of these
Direct product pitches felt spammy and got poor engagement or removed
Let's be honest - not everything went perfectly:
Reddit Proof
Here are the actual Reddit posts that drove these incredible results
Campaign Timeline
Here's how we executed the campaign day by day
Fixed the funnel, gathered proof screenshots, researched target subreddits, and planned content strategy
Started posting across carefully selected subreddits. Engaged actively with every comment to build trust and credibility
Two posts exploded with 330+ upvotes and 50k+ views each. Several others crossed 10k+ views. Community response was overwhelming
1,083 new users, 178k+ views, 3,000% App Store growth, and 350+ inbound DMs in just 7 days
"I almost lost faith in it tbh. I had tried Reddit before and it didn't work at all. But this time the results were incredible, we saw more growth in one week than in the previous three months combined."
Here's exactly what you can do to replicate these results for your product:
Write your ICP (Ideal Customer Profile) and their main pain points
List 5-7 subreddits where your ICP hangs out, note their key rules
Draft 2 main posts with proof images (before/after, metrics, screenshots)
Check Reddit daily and leave 5-10 helpful replies in relevant threads
Every week, note what worked, what failed, and brainstorm 2-3 new angles to test
I'll handle everything from research, posting, replying to DMs and comments. You just focus on building your product.
✓ 50K+ views guaranteed
✓ Setup takes 15 minutes
✓ Results in 7 days
✓ Full refund if we don't hit 50k views
50k+ views guaranteed or full refund. Setup takes 15 minutes. Results in 7 days.