FirstRevenue is a 5-month-old iOS education app generating $1,191/mo in revenue with an impressive 85% profit margin and a very attractive 1.65x annual profit multiple at the $20K ask. Platform-verified financials lend meaningful credibility to the reported numbers. The core risk is its youth — 5 months of operating history is a limited track record for an education/self-improvement app where user retention and sustained engagement are critical signals. That said, the financial profile at this price point is difficult to find in the market.
A solo founder with AI coding tools could replicate a personalized roadmap iOS app at MVP scope for roughly $2K–$6K in out-of-pocket costs (Apple developer account, AI subscription, backend hosting, and third-party APIs). The software is not deeply complex. However, the BUY case rests on $1,012/mo in verified profit available at only 1.65x — that traction, however early-stage, would take meaningful time to rebuild organically. The primary uncertainty is retention data: without confirmed churn figures, the durability of that $1K/mo is unclear. The valuation is low enough that buying edges out building, but only if the buyer confirms cohort retention before closing.
Cash estimate includes the AI tools, APIs and infrastructure needed for a solo founder to recreate the software. Build time is informational and lightly weighted. The verdict is driven mainly by customers, users, verified earnings, retention, distribution, brand, data and operating history.
Selling FirstRevenue, an IOS app that helps beginners start earning money online. Users get a personalised roadmap and daily action plans based on their goals, budget and experience. Growth is from mo
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