Igniter
For YouTube educators

How to convert your YouTube channel into an app

Keep free content on YouTube for reach. Sell structured paid courses in your own branded app. One-day migration.

The strategy

What stays on YouTube, what moves to your app

  • Stay on YouTube: free lectures, intro videos, Shorts, discovery content.
  • Move to your app: paid structured courses, live classes, mock tests, community access.
  • End every YouTube video with "Full course in app" CTA → your app's Play Store link.
  • Pin comments with app link + discount code for new subscribers.
  • Route superfans from YouTube to a ₹499–₹4,999 paid product.

Pricing

₹0 to launch. 5% only when a YouTube viewer buys.

Branded mobile app

₹0

Native Android app with your name, logo, and colors. Published to Play Store.

Custom website

₹0

academy.com–style site with course catalog, checkout, blog. SSL & hosting included.

Per sale only

5%

Charged only when a student pays for a course. Excludes payment gateway. No sale = no fee. Ever.

Real example · ₹1,000 course sold

You keep

₹930

Igniter fee

₹50

Razorpay / UPI

₹20

Turn your YouTube reach into a paying audience.

Your own app. Your own payments. Zero platform cost until a sale happens.

Free · No credit card · Live in minutes · Or book a 20-min guided demo

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Will this hurt my YouTube channel?

No. Free content stays on YouTube (better for algorithm + reach). Paid tier is in your app — two-funnel strategy.

What conversion rate from YouTube to paid app should I expect?

1–3% of active viewers typically convert to paid buyers within 6 months. For a 100K-subscriber channel, that's ~1000–3000 paying students.

Can I embed my YouTube videos in my app?

Yes — for free content. For paid content, re-upload to Igniter (auto-DRM) so it can't be ripped.

Do I need a Razorpay account?

Yes — free to set up. Igniter connects with one-click OAuth.

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