KAYAC launch global hit and reach #1 with AppLovin partnership1

KAYAC leverage MAX and AppDiscovery to expand their business globally, resulting in Park Master’s meteoric rise to #1 in the App Store in 34 countries.1

20%

increase in ARPDAU through MAX A/B tests

45%

of installs in getting Park Master to #1 driven by AppDiscovery

Phone Intro
Phone Intro

Marketing Objective

Monetization, User Acquisition

VERTICAL

Gaming

PRODUCTS USED

MAXAppDiscovery

The Challenge

Expanding into new geos beyond Japan

With a small game development team of five, the team behind Park Master needed a set of integrated solutions that wouldn’t place a strain on the team’s resources. They wanted to expand profitably beyond the Japanese market by optimizing monetization and automating user acquisition.

KAYAC Inc. is devoted to the creation of games that provide completely new experiences to their players.

Location

Kamakura, Japan

Company Size

300+

Founded

2005

The Solution

KAYAC implemented AppLovin’s integrated solutions

KAYAC immediately saw an ARPDAU lift after integrating MAX, and continuous A/B testing improved LTV and generated even more revenue. On the user acquisition side, KAYAC is able to automate campaigns with AppDiscovery. With this powerful marketing strategy, Park Master achieved a new level of success and reached #1 in App Stores around the world.

The Results

KAYAC’s Park Master becomes a global hit and reaches #1 in 34 countries

Initially, KAYAC’s Park Master reached a strong chart position but quickly lost momentum. Looking for ways to resonate with new users, KAYAC began spending with AppDiscovery and saw their position rebound quickly and rise to the top of the charts.

20%

increase in ARPDAU through MAX A/B tests3

45%

of installs in getting Park Master to #1 driven by AppDiscovery3

Implementing MAX not only increased our product revenue, but it saved us a lot of operational costs, which allowed our team to refocus their energy on creating great games. Additionally, the AppLovin team has been an ideal partner by providing outstanding, timely support to our business.

Yudai Hatasa

Producer

In Summary

Increased LTV

KAYAC redefined their monetization strategy and boosted their LTV by using MAX. They grew their ARPDAU by 20% by integrating top in-app bidders and running incremental A/B tests.

Global expansion and scale

By automating user acquisition with AppDiscovery, KAYAC expanded to new markets and reached #1 in the App Store in 34 countries, racking up over 80 million installs.1, 2

1

App Annie: December 6, 2019 – March 5, 2020

2

Sensor Tower: December 6, 2020 – December 31, 2020

3

AppLovin platform: December 6, 2019 – March 5, 2020

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