ARPU (Average Revenue Per User)

The average amount of revenue generated per user over a specific time period.

Definition

ARPU measures how much revenue each user generates on average. It's particularly useful for subscription businesses, mobile apps, and any business with a user-based revenue model.

How to Calculate

ARPU = Total Revenue / Number of Users

Real-World Example

Mobile App: $100,000 monthly revenue with 10,000 active users

ARPU = $100,000 / 10,000 = $10 per user per month

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