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MOBILE USER ACQUISITION · PERFORMANCE MARKETING

MOBILE USER ACQUISITION · PERFORMANCE MARKETING

Pay for Real App Growth. Not Just Installs.

Pay for Real App Growth. Not Just Installs.

Happy Ads helps mobile apps acquire users on pay-for-performance models verified through leading MMPs. Run campaigns on CPI, CPA, Cost Per Registration, Cost Per Verified Registration, Cost Per PIN Creation, Cost Per First Ride, Cost Per Order, Purchase or ROAS — with every payable event tracked, validated and optimized.

Happy Ads helps mobile apps acquire users on pay-for-performance models verified through leading MMPs. Run campaigns on CPI, CPA, Cost Per Registration, Cost Per Verified Registration, Cost Per PIN Creation, Cost Per First Ride, Cost Per Order, Purchase or ROAS — with every payable event tracked, validated and optimized.

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2.5B

Monthly active users across iOS and Android ecosystems

Signals global mobile scale and cross-market reach.

1.5M+

New, unique account holders acquired for JazzCash

Proof of large-scale fintech account acquisition.

500K+

New verified accounts acquired for Easypaisa

Proof of verified account growth on a performance model.

15K+

New grocery orders per month for Airlift

Proof that campaigns can optimize to orders, not only installs.

PAY-FOR-PERFORMANCE

Only Pay for the Event Your Business Actually Values.

Only Pay for the Event Your Business Actually Values.

With Happy Ads, your mobile app campaign can be structured around the action that matters to your business. That could be an install, a verified registration, a completed PIN creation, a first ride, a first grocery order, a purchase or ROAS. We align the payable event before launch, track it through your MMP, and optimize partner sources based on verified postbacks — not inflated media reports.

With Happy Ads, your mobile app campaign can be structured around the action that matters to your business. That could be an install, a verified registration, a completed PIN creation, a first ride, a first grocery order, a purchase or ROAS. We align the payable event before launch, track it through your MMP, and optimize partner sources based on verified postbacks — not inflated media reports.

Premium cinematic mobile acquisition journey showing app activation, profile creation, identity verification, secure access, ride-hailing, delivery, and purchase stages, with only the final verified outcome glowing bright red to trigger payment.

CPI

A measured app install.

Best fit

App launches, early acquisition scale.

CPA

A completed in-app action.

Best fit

Apps with clear activation events.

Cost Per Registration

A completed sign-up or account creation event.

Best fit

Fintech, marketplaces, content apps.

Cost Per Verified Registration

A registration that passes the client’s verification rules.

Best fit

Financial apps, regulated categories, high-quality funnels.

Cost Per PIN Creation

A wallet/account user who completes PIN setup.

Best fit

Digital wallets and fintech apps.

Cost Per First Ride

A user who completes their first ride.

Best fit

Ride hailing and mobility apps.

Cost Per First Order

A user who places a first order.

Best fit

Grocery, delivery and ecommerce apps.

Purchase / ROAS

Revenue-generating users and value-based optimization.

Best fit

Commerce, fintech, subscription and high-LTV apps.

THE OPPORTUNITY

THE OPPORTUNITY

THE OPPORTUNITY

With Happy Ads, your mobile app campaign can be structured around the action that matters to your business. That could be an install, a verified registration, a completed PIN creation, a first ride, a first grocery order, a purchase or ROAS. We align the payable event before launch, track it through your MMP, and optimize partner sources based on verified postbacks — not inflated media reports.

With Happy Ads, your mobile app campaign can be structured around the action that matters to your business. That could be an install, a verified registration, a completed PIN creation, a first ride, a first grocery order, a purchase or ROAS. We align the payable event before launch, track it through your MMP, and optimize partner sources based on verified postbacks — not inflated media reports.

Old UA Thinking

Old UA Thinking

Happy Ads Performance Thinking

Happy Ads Performance Thinking

Buy installs and hope users convert.

Buy installs and hope users convert.

Buy toward verified events and business outcomes.

Buy toward verified events and business outcomes.

Optimize for the lowest CPI.

Optimize for the lowest CPI.

Optimize for cost per verified action, cohort quality and ROAS.

Optimize for cost per verified action, cohort quality and ROAS.

Trust network reports blindly.

Trust network reports blindly.

Use MMP postbacks, event mapping, rejection visibility and partner-level validation.

Use MMP postbacks, event mapping, rejection visibility and partner-level validation.

Treat every app funnel the same.

Treat every app funnel the same.

Build separate acquisition logic for fintech, grocery, ecommerce, ride hailing, crypto, subscriptions and marketplaces.

Build separate acquisition logic for fintech, grocery, ecommerce, ride hailing, crypto, subscriptions and marketplaces.

RADICAL TRANSPARENCY

Every Payable Event Tracked Through Your MMP.

Every Payable Event Tracked Through Your MMP.

A performance campaign only works when the measurement is trusted. Happy Ads supports campaigns measured through leading mobile measurement partners, with event names, postbacks, partner permissions, fraud rules and attribution windows aligned before launch.

MMP

MMP

How we use it

How we use it

Before launch we confirm

Before launch we confirm

AppsFlyer

AppsFlyer

Attribution, install and event postbacks, partner reporting and fraud visibility.

Attribution, install and event postbacks, partner reporting and fraud visibility.

App links, event names, Protect360 / validation rules where applicable, partner access and reporting fields.

App links, event names, Protect360 / validation rules where applicable, partner access and reporting fields.

Adjust

Adjust

Attribution, event validation, cohort reporting and partner measurement.

Attribution, event validation, cohort reporting and partner measurement.

Attribution windows, event mapping, rejected-event visibility and partner permissions.

Attribution windows, event mapping, rejected-event visibility and partner permissions.

Kochava

Kochava

Attribution, postback routing and campaign measurement.

Attribution, postback routing and campaign measurement.

Event schema, partner setup and validation logic.

Event schema, partner setup and validation logic.

Tune / Branch

Tune / Branch

Attribution and performance tracking where the client stack uses it.

Attribution and performance tracking where the client stack uses it.

Campaign links, partner access and payable-event mapping.

Campaign links, partner access and payable-event mapping.

GLOBAL SCALE · LOCAL MASTERY

Acquisition and Retention Partners That Help Us Scale.

Acquisition and Retention Partners That Help Us Scale.

Happy Ads combines Pakistan market understanding with global performance partners. We test multiple routes to quality users, compare partner-level event quality, and scale the sources that produce verified business outcomes.

Acquisition / Performance Partners

Affle

Role: Mobile performance and user acquisition partner.

How it supports app growth: CPA and app growth campaigns across mobile-first markets.

SyncApi

Role: Performance network partner.

How it supports app growth: Event-led acquisition, partner testing and scaling.

ClearPier

Role: Performance and mobile acquisition partner.

How it supports app growth: Additional acquisition reach and source diversification.

Strong Metrics

Role: Performance network partner.

How it supports app growth: Mobile acquisition and event optimization.

Adeo

Role: Growth / performance partner.

How it supports app growth: Supplementary market testing and scale.

THE PERFORMANCE LOOP

From Payable Event to Profitable Scale.

From Payable Event to Profitable Scale.

01 · Define the payable event.

We agree whether the campaign pays on install, registration, verified registration, PIN creation, first ride, first order, purchase or ROAS.

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01 · Define the payable event.

We agree whether the campaign pays on install, registration, verified registration, PIN creation, first ride, first order, purchase or ROAS.

Campaign links, partner access and payable-event mapping.

02 · Audit the MMP setup.

We confirm attribution links, event names, postbacks, fraud rules, validation logic, rejected-event visibility and partner permissions.

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02 · Audit the MMP setup.

We confirm attribution links, event names, postbacks, fraud rules, validation logic, rejected-event visibility and partner permissions.

03 · Launch controlled tests.

We test partners, creatives, geographies and audience pockets before committing scale.

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03 · Launch controlled tests.

We test partners, creatives, geographies and audience pockets before committing scale.

04 · Optimize by verified quality.

Spend moves toward sources producing approved postbacks, better downstream conversion and lower rejection rates.

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04 · Optimize by verified quality.

Spend moves toward sources producing approved postbacks, better downstream conversion and lower rejection rates.

05 · Scale what performs.

Budgets are increased only after the cost model, event quality and source stability are proven.

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05 · Scale what performs.

Budgets are increased only after the cost model, event quality and source stability are proven.

06 · Report what matters.

Reporting focuses on verified events, partner-level quality, rejected conversions, cost per outcome and next optimization actions.

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06 · Report what matters.

Reporting focuses on verified events, partner-level quality, rejected conversions, cost per outcome and next optimization actions.

PROOF OF PAYABLE EVENTS

Performance Case Studies Built Around Real Business Outcomes.

Performance Case Studies Built Around Real Business Outcomes.

Use compact cards on the live page. Each card should show the category, payable event / campaign model and the outcome. Avoid unsupported “ROAS” claims unless approved.

Brand

Brand

Category

Category

Model / Payable Event

Model / Payable Event

Outcome to Highlight

Outcome to Highlight

JazzCash

JazzCash

Fintech

Fintech

Account acquisition

Account acquisition

1.5M+ new, unique account holders acquired.

1.5M+ new, unique account holders acquired.

Easypaisa

Easypaisa

Fintech

Fintech

Cost Per PIN Creation

Cost Per PIN Creation

500K+ new verified accounts acquired.

500K+ new verified accounts acquired.

Zindigi App

Zindigi App

Fintech

Fintech

Cost Per PIN Creation

Cost Per PIN Creation

50K+ new verified accounts acquired.

50K+ new verified accounts acquired.

Fasset

Fasset

Fintech / Crypto

Fintech / Crypto

Regional user acquisition

Regional user acquisition

Scaled user acquisition across UAE, Indonesia and Pakistan.

Scaled user acquisition across UAE, Indonesia and Pakistan.

Airlift Grocery

Airlift Grocery

Grocery

Grocery

Cost Per Order / order acquisition

Cost Per Order / order acquisition

15K+ new grocery orders per month.

15K+ new grocery orders per month.

Cheetay

Cheetay

Grocery

Grocery

Purchase campaign

Purchase campaign

5,000+ orders per month on average across Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar.

5,000+ orders per month on average across Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Daraz

Daraz

E-commerce

E-commerce

Regional orders

Regional orders

5,000+ orders per month on average across Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar.

5,000+ orders per month on average across Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar.

Jeeny

Jeeny

Ride hailing

Ride hailing

Cost Per First Ride

Cost Per First Ride

New user acquisition and first-time rides in KSA / MENA.

New user acquisition and first-time rides in KSA / MENA.

Careem

Careem

Ride hailing

Ride hailing

Cost Per First Ride

Cost Per First Ride

Growth support in the competitive Egypt market.

Growth support in the competitive Egypt market.

Bykea

Bykea

Ride hailing

Ride hailing

Cost Per First Ride

Cost Per First Ride

3,500 first-time rides in Karachi.

3,500 first-time rides in Karachi.

BUILT FOR APP CATEGORIES

Different Apps Need Different Pay-for-Performance Models.

Different Apps Need Different Pay-for-Performance Models.

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E-commerce and marketplaces

Events We Can Optimize Toward: Registration, KYC, PIN creation, funded account, first transaction.

Relevant Proof: JazzCash, Easypaisa, Zindigi, Fasset.

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Ride hailing and mobility

Events We Can Optimize Toward: Install, registration, first ride, repeat ride, city-level expansion.

Relevant Proof: Jeeny, Careem, Bykea.

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Grocery and delivery

Events We Can Optimize Toward: Install, first order, repeat order, basket value and purchase cohorts.

Relevant Proof: Airlift, Cheetay.

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E-commerce and marketplaces

Events We Can Optimize Toward: First purchase, monthly orders, regional scale and ROAS.

Relevant Proof: Daraz

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Subscription and content apps

Events We Can Optimize Toward: Trial start, paid subscription, renewal and retention events.

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Gaming and revenue apps

Events We Can Optimize Toward: Install quality, tutorial completion, in-app purchase, ad revenue and ROAS.

WHY US

Pay-for-Performance Growth With Accountability.

Pay-for-Performance Growth With Accountability.

Payable event first

The campaign is designed around the action your business values, not generic traffic.

MMP-first setup

Installs, registrations, PIN creation, first rides, first orders, purchases and revenue events are tracked through client-approved attribution environments.

Partner diversification

Multiple acquisition partners can be tested against the same event, then scaled based on quality.

Fraud-aware optimization

Rejected events, invalid conversions and low-quality sources are reviewed before scaling.

Category-specific playbooks

Fintech, grocery, ecommerce and ride hailing campaigns use different funnel logic and cost models.

Retention-aware growth

Acquisition can connect into MoEngage-led lifecycle engagement and automation when the client wants to improve repeat actions and retention.

07. Tell us your app, market and growth target.

We identify the ideal payable event and campaign model.

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07. Tell us your app, market and growth target.

We identify the ideal payable event and campaign model.

08. We review your MMP and event setup.

Attribution windows, event names, fraud rules and partner access are checked before launch.

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08. We review your MMP and event setup.

Attribution windows, event names, fraud rules and partner access are checked before launch.

09. We build the acquisition plan.

Partners, geographies, budgets, creatives, daily caps and validation rules are agreed upfront.

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09. We build the acquisition plan.

Partners, geographies, budgets, creatives, daily caps and validation rules are agreed upfront.

10. We launch and optimize by quality.

Sources are judged by verified postbacks, downstream conversion and cost per approved event.

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10. We launch and optimize by quality.

Sources are judged by verified postbacks, downstream conversion and cost per approved event.

11. We scale what works.

Winning partner routes are increased while poor-quality sources are reduced or paused.

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11. We scale what works.

Winning partner routes are increased while poor-quality sources are reduced or paused.

12. You get clear reporting.

Every report focuses on payable events, rejected conversions, cost per outcome and next steps.

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12. You get clear reporting.

Every report focuses on payable events, rejected conversions, cost per outcome and next steps.

THE PROCESS

Brief to Verified Growth.

Brief to Verified Growth.

FAQ

Common Questions

Common Questions

What is mobile user acquisition?

Mobile user acquisition is the process of acquiring new users for a mobile app through paid and performance-led channels. Happy Ads focuses on users who complete valuable actions such as installs, registrations, verified accounts, first rides, first orders, purchases or revenue events.

What does pay-for-performance mobile user acquisition mean?

Pay-for-performance mobile user acquisition means the campaign is structured around a defined outcome instead of only media delivery. Depending on the app, the payable event can be an install, registration, verified registration, PIN creation, first ride, first order, purchase or ROAS-driven value event.

Does Happy Ads offer pay only for performance campaigns?

Yes. Happy Ads can run pay-for-performance mobile app campaigns where the payable event is agreed before launch and tracked through the client’s MMP. Supported models include CPI, CPA, Cost Per Registration, Cost Per Verified Registration, Cost Per PIN Creation, Cost Per First Ride, Cost Per First Order, Purchase and ROAS optimization.

What does MMP verified user acquisition mean?

MMP verified user acquisition means installs and in-app events are measured through a mobile measurement partner such as AppsFlyer, Adjust, Kochava or Tune / Branch. This gives the client clearer attribution, event validation, partner-level reporting and fraud visibility.

Which MMPs does Happy Ads support?

Happy Ads supports campaigns measured through AppsFlyer, Adjust, Kochava and Tune / Branch. The exact setup depends on the client’s attribution stack, event mapping and partner permissions.

Can Happy Ads optimize toward ROAS?

Yes. For apps with revenue events and sufficient data, Happy Ads can optimize campaigns toward purchases, value events and ROAS. For early-stage apps, we may first optimize toward verified activation events before moving closer to revenue optimization.

Which app categories does Happy Ads work with?

Happy Ads has performance experience across fintech, digital wallets, ride hailing, grocery, ecommerce, digital assets and regional mobile apps. Case studies include JazzCash, Easypaisa, Zindigi, Fasset, Airlift, Cheetay, Daraz, Jeeny, Careem and Bykea.

How does Happy Ads protect campaign quality?

Happy Ads aligns event definitions before launch, checks MMP postbacks, reviews partner-level quality, monitors rejected events and shifts budget toward sources that produce approved actions and stronger downstream performance.

Can Happy Ads support retention after acquisition?

Yes. Happy Ads works across acquisition, retention and automation. Through partners such as MoEngage, acquisition campaigns can connect into lifecycle journeys that improve repeat actions, engagement and retention.

Ready to Pay for Real App Growth? 

Ready to Pay for Real App Growth? 

Ready to Pay for Real App Growth? 

Share your app, market and target event. We will recommend the right pay-for-performance model, MMP setup, partner mix and optimization plan before you spend.

Share your app, market and target event. We will recommend the right pay-for-performance model, MMP setup, partner mix and optimization plan before you spend.

Share your app, market and target event. We will recommend the right pay-for-performance model, MMP setup, partner mix and optimization plan before you spend.