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  • A sample review of an update that could be improved further

    A sample review of an update that could be improved further

    In the MX Player application, a new feature was introduced where, during music playback, the player switches to a new theme. The goal was to move away from the old, simple interface to a more user-friendly environment.

    However, what actually happens is that once you enter this new environment, the entire application changes—not just the appearance. For example, the way you access files and how they are categorized is also altered.

    Let’s say a song is playing—you can no longer figure out how to return to the folder where the song was originally played from. Also, the categorization of music by folders is completely different, and in most cases, you can’t find the song you’re looking for.

    In this case, it would have been better if only the music playback interface had changed, while the file directory environment remained the same. Alternatively, the app could have asked for user confirmation before applying such changes, so users wouldn’t get confused when trying to play their music.

    Most users organize their music files manually, so the file access section should have retained the previous design—or the changes could have been rolled out gradually over several updates, allowing users time to adjust.

  • Feature comparison of four applications: Soroush, WhatsApp, Telegram, and Viber

    Feature comparison of four applications: Soroush, WhatsApp, Telegram, and Viber

     

    سروش

    واتس اپ

    تلگرام

    وایبر

    رمزنگاری End-to-End

    ✖

    ✔

    ✖ فقط در سکرت چت

    ✔

    پیام زمان‌دار

    ✖

    ✔

    ✔

    ✔

    چت ناشناس

    ✖

    ✖

    ✔

    ✔

    ری‌اکت به پیام (با ایموجی)

    ✖

    ✔

    ✔

    ✔

    لایو لوکیشن

    ✖

    ✔

    ✔

    ✔

    ساخت بات و API

    ✖

    ✖

    ✔

    ✖محدود

    فضای ابری شخصی

    ✖

    ✖

    ✔

    ✖

    خدمات پرداخت درون‌برنامه‌ای

    فقط در ایران

    ✖

    ✖محدود

    ✔

    تبلیغات هدفمند

    ✖

    ✖

    ✔

    ✔

    اکانت بیزینسی رسمی

    محدود

    ✔

    ✔

    ✖محدود

    تعداد نصب (امار رسمی)

    35 میلیون

    5 میلیارد

    1 میلیارد

    1 میلیارد

    تعداد کاربر فعال

    10 میلیون

    3.2 میلیارد

    1 میلیارد

    800 میلیون

  • Market Size Analysis for an Iranian App Store (Cafe Bazaar)

    Market Size Analysis for an Iranian App Store (Cafe Bazaar)

    🔷 Model 1 Report: Revenue Analysis of Café Bazaar Based on Developers and App Income

    1. Introduction and Objective

    Café Bazaar, as the largest Android app marketplace in Iran, earns its revenue primarily through a share of app sales, in-app purchases, and advertisements.
    In this model, an attempt has been made to estimate Café Bazaar’s annual revenue using base data such as the number of active developers, the average monthly income of each revenue-generating app, and market growth rate.
    The purpose of this analysis is to better understand the market potential and Café Bazaar’s revenue growth trends in the coming years, so that product managers can make proper financial and strategic planning.


    2. Initial Assumptions and Input Data

    ParameterValue and Description
    Number of Active Developers (Base Year)30,000 people; developers who have published active apps
    Annual Growth Rate of Developers18%; meaning the number of developers increases by 18% annually on average
    Number of Revenue-Generating Apps (Base Year)7,200 apps; apps that generate revenue
    Average Monthly Revenue per Revenue-Generating App40 million tomans; average monthly income per revenue-generating app
    Annual Inflation Rate (Revenue Growth Assumption)50%; assumed that revenues grow 50% annually due to inflation
    Café Bazaar’s Share of Developer Income15%; commission taken by Bazaar from developers’ revenue
    Share of Advertising Revenue in Total Revenue20%; assumed that ads make up 20% of Bazaar’s total revenue

    3. Calculation Process

    3.1. Calculating Next Year’s Number of Active Developers

    Assuming an 18% annual growth:

    N1=30,000×(1+0.18)=35,400 developersN_1 = 30,000 \times (1 + 0.18) = 35,400 \text{ developers}

    This represents the estimated number of active developers for the next year who can produce revenue-generating apps.


    3.2. Calculating Average Monthly Revenue per App with Inflation

    R1=40,000,000×(1+0.5)=60,000,000 tomansR_1 = 40,000,000 \times (1 + 0.5) = 60,000,000 \text{ tomans}


    3.3. Calculating the Number of Revenue-Generating Apps Next Year

    Revenue-Generating Apps=7,200×(1+0.18)=8,496 apps\text{Revenue-Generating Apps} = 7,200 \times (1 + 0.18) = 8,496 \text{ apps}


    3.4. Calculating Total Annual Revenue of All Apps

    Total Revenue=8,496×60,000,000×12=6,117,120,000,000 tomans\text{Total Revenue} = 8,496 \times 60,000,000 \times 12 = 6,117,120,000,000 \text{ tomans}


    3.5. Calculating Café Bazaar’s Share from Developer Revenue

    Café Bazaar usually deducts a percentage of developer revenue as commission:

    Bazaar’s Share=6,117,120,000,000×0.15=917,568,000,000 tomans\text{Bazaar’s Share} = 6,117,120,000,000 \times 0.15 = 917,568,000,000 \text{ tomans}


    3.6. Calculating Café Bazaar’s Advertising Revenue

    It is assumed that 20% of Bazaar’s total income comes from ads:

    Ad Revenue=917,568,000,000×0.20=183,513,600,000 tomans\text{Ad Revenue} = 917,568,000,000 \times 0.20 = 183,513,600,000 \text{ tomans}


    3.7. Calculating Total Annual Revenue of Café Bazaar

    Total Revenue=917,568,000,000+183,513,600,000=1,101,081,600,000 tomans\text{Total Revenue} = 917,568,000,000 + 183,513,600,000 = 1,101,081,600,000 \text{ tomans}


    4. Final Result and Analysis

    Based on the above assumptions, it is expected that Café Bazaar will earn close to 1.1 trillion tomans in the coming year. This figure includes direct revenue from app sales and in-app purchases, as well as advertising income.

    This model shows that growth in the number of developers and significant inflation in the market can lead to substantial revenue growth. However, for more accurate forecasting, other factors such as market competition, policy changes, and user behavior shifts should also be considered.


    🔷 Model 2 Report: Revenue Analysis of Café Bazaar Based on Transaction Volume and Paying Users

    1. Introduction and Objective

    This model focuses on Café Bazaar’s income through the number of financial transactions (e.g., app purchases, in-app payments, etc.) and the average income from each transaction. The goal is to forecast annual revenue considering inflation, transaction growth, and growth in paying users.


    2. Initial Assumptions and Input Data

    ParameterValue and Description
    Number of Transactions (Base Year)46 million transactions; total transactions over the past year
    Annual Growth Rate of Transactions18%; annual increase in transactions
    Average Revenue per Transaction (Base Year)43,000 tomans; average income for Café Bazaar per transaction
    Annual Inflation Rate50%; expected rise in revenue per transaction next year
    Café Bazaar’s Share of Transaction Income15%; share of Bazaar from total transaction income
    Advertising Revenue Share in Total Revenue20%; ads as a share of total Bazaar revenue

    3. Calculation Process

    3.1. Calculating the Number of Transactions Next Year

    T1=46,000,000×(1+0.18)=54,280,000 transactionsT_1 = 46,000,000 \times (1 + 0.18) = 54,280,000 \text{ transactions}


    3.2. Calculating Average Revenue per Transaction with Inflation

    R1=43,000×(1+0.5)=64,500 tomansR_1 = 43,000 \times (1 + 0.5) = 64,500 \text{ tomans}


    3.3. Calculating Total Transaction Revenue for Next Year

    Total Revenue=54,280,000×64,500=3,501,060,000,000 tomans\text{Total Revenue} = 54,280,000 \times 64,500 = 3,501,060,000,000 \text{ tomans}


    3.4. Calculating Café Bazaar’s Share of Transaction Revenue

    Bazaar’s Share=3,501,060,000,000×0.15=525,159,000,000 tomans\text{Bazaar’s Share} = 3,501,060,000,000 \times 0.15 = 525,159,000,000 \text{ tomans}


    3.5. Calculating Advertising Revenue of Café Bazaar

    Ad Revenue=525,159,000,000×0.20=105,031,800,000 tomans\text{Ad Revenue} = 525,159,000,000 \times 0.20 = 105,031,800,000 \text{ tomans}


    3.6. Calculating Total Annual Revenue of Café Bazaar

    Total Revenue=525,159,000,000+105,031,800,000=630,190,800,000 tomans\text{Total Revenue} = 525,159,000,000 + 105,031,800,000 = 630,190,800,000 \text{ tomans}


    4. Final Result and Analysis

    According to this model, Café Bazaar is projected to earn around 630 billion tomans in the next year from the sum of transaction revenue and advertising revenue.

    This model is based on transaction volume and paying user behavior, reflecting the financial dynamics and transaction activity in the market.


    🔷 Overall Summary

    • Model 1 focuses more on the number of developers and the average income per app, and it estimates revenue around 1.1 trillion tomans.

    • Model 2 is based on transaction volume and income per transaction, estimating revenue around 630 billion tomans.

    The difference between the two estimates arises from different assumptions and perspectives toward the market.
    Combining and comparing these two models can provide a more realistic picture of Café Bazaar’s revenue outlook.