Vaisti - AI-Powered News from the Balkans - Sell Project
Listed November 19, 2025
About Vaisti - AI-Powered News from the Balkans
Complete AI news platform: iOS + backend + 4 AI providers + monetization
Project details
Built with: iOS,Swift,Xcode,Docker,SwiftUI,MySQL,Redis,Ngnix,Git,AI
Website: https://vaisti.com/
Next step: <p>π IMMEDIATE ACTIONS (Week 1-4):</p><p><br></p><p>Marketing Launch (Already on App Store!):</p><p>β’ App Store Optimization (ASO) - currently no optimization</p><p>β’ Run Apple Search Ads ($500-1,000/month budget)</p><p>β’ Facebook/Instagram ads targeting news readers</p><p>β’ Submit to app review sites (Product Hunt, Hacker News)</p><p>β’ Create social media presence (Twitter, TikTok, Instagram)</p><p>β’ Reddit marketing in relevant communities</p><p>β’ Press release announcing AI news app</p><p><br></p><p>Content Marketing:</p><p>β’ Start blog about AI and news quality</p><p>β’ YouTube videos about the app features</p><p>β’ TikTok short-form content</p><p>β’ Newsletter with curated news highlights</p><p><br></p><p>Quick Product Wins:</p><p>β’ Optimize push notification strategy (already working!)</p><p>β’ Add social sharing features</p><p>β’ Implement referral program</p><p>β’ A/B test app screenshots and description</p><p>β’ Localize App Store listing for more countries</p><p><br></p><p>π SHORT-TERM GROWTH (3-6 Months):</p><p><br></p><p>User Acquisition:</p><p>β’ Influencer partnerships (tech, news, productivity)</p><p>β’ Paid user acquisition campaigns</p><p>β’ PR outreach to tech publications</p><p>β’ App Store featuring (apply for editorial picks)</p><p>β’ Partnership with news organizations</p><p>β’ Community building (Discord, Subreddit)</p><p><br></p><p>Product Enhancements:</p><p>β’ Add more news categories/sources</p><p>β’ Personalized news feeds based on reading habits</p><p>β’ Commenting/community features</p><p>β’ Podcast integration</p><p>β’ Video news summaries</p><p>β’ Enhanced notification customization</p><p><br></p><p>Geographic Expansion:</p><p>β’ Already supports multiple languages (AI translation ready)</p><p>β’ Can target ANY market globally:</p><p> - English-speaking markets (US, UK, Australia)</p><p> - European markets (Germany, France, Spain)</p><p> - Asian markets (add relevant sources)</p><p> - Latin American markets</p><p> - ANY region with news demand</p><p><br></p><p>Monetization Optimization:</p><p>β’ A/B test subscription pricing</p><p>β’ Test different ad placements</p><p>β’ Annual subscription promotions</p><p>β’ Bundle offers</p><p>β’ Lifetime deals for early adopters</p><p><br></p><p>Target: 10,000-25,000 users, $5,000-15,000/month revenue</p><p><br></p><p>π MEDIUM-TERM EXPANSION (6-12 Months):</p><p><br></p><p>Platform Expansion:</p><p>β’ Android app (doubles addressable market)</p><p>β’ Web app for desktop users</p><p>β’ Browser extension</p><p>β’ WhatsApp/Telegram bot</p><p>β’ Apple Watch app</p><p><br></p><p>Content & Features:</p><p>β’ Add video news</p><p>β’ AI-generated podcast briefings</p><p>β’ Multiple news categories/verticals</p><p>β’ Topic-specific channels (tech, business, sports)</p><p>β’ Breaking news alerts (push already works!)</p><p>β’ Saved searches and custom feeds</p><p><br></p><p>Market Positioning:</p><p>β’ Position as "AI-curated news without clickbait" globally</p><p>β’ Target specific demographics (busy professionals, students, etc.)</p><p>β’ Niche down OR go broad - architecture supports both</p><p>β’ Multi-region strategy</p><p><br></p><p>B2B Opportunities:</p><p>β’ API licensing to other apps/websites</p><p>β’ White-label for news organizations</p><p>β’ Enterprise subscriptions</p><p>β’ Corporate news briefings</p><p><br></p><p>Target: 50,000-100,000 users, $25,000-50,000/month revenue</p><p><br></p><p>π― LONG-TERM VISION (12+ Months):</p><p><br></p><p>Scale & Leadership:</p><p>β’ Become leading AI-curated news platform</p><p>β’ Multi-language, multi-region coverage</p><p>β’ Category-specific apps (sports news, tech news, etc.)</p><p>β’ Franchise white-label model to other regions</p><p><br></p><p>Revenue Diversification:</p><ol><p>β’ Premium tiers with advanced features</p><p>β’ API products for developers</p><p>β’ Data/insights for media companies</p><p>β’ Sponsored content (disclosed, quality)</p><p>β’ Events and webinars</p><p><br></p><p>Technology Evolution:</p><p>β’ Real-time news (beyond RSS)</p><p>β’ AI-generated video summaries</p><p>β’ Voice briefings (Siri, Alexa integration)</p><p>β’ AR news experiences</p><p>β’ Advanced personalization with ML</p><p><br></p><p>Strategic Exits:</p><p>β’ Acquisition by major news organization</p><p>β’ Media tech company acquisition</p><p>β’ Roll-up into larger app portfolio</p><p>β’ Licensing technology to major platforms</p><p><br></p><p>π° REVENUE PROJECTIONS:</p><p><br></p><p>Conservative (with basic marketing):</p><p>β’ Year 1: 15,000 users β $75,000-150,000 annual revenue</p><p>β’ Year 2: 40,000 users β $200,000-400,000 annual revenue</p><p>β’ Year 3: 100,000 users β $500,000-1,000,000 annual revenue</p><p><br></p><p>Aggressive (with Android + strong marketing):</p><p>β’ Year 1: 50,000 users β $250,000-500,000 annual revenue</p><p>β’ Year 2: 150,000 users β $750,000-1,500,000 annual revenue</p><p>β’ Year 3: 400,000 users β $2M-4M annual revenue</p><p><br></p><p>π PERFECT BUYER:</p><p><br></p><p>1. **Growth Marketer**: Skip building, focus on scaling proven product</p><p>2. **App Portfolio Owner**: Add to existing app business</p><p>3. **News Tech Company**: Acquire AI-powered news technology</p><p>4. **Media Entrepreneur**: Launch global news platform immediately</p><p>5. **Marketing Agency**: White-label for clients</p><p><br></p><p>Success Requirements:</p><p>β’ Marketing budget ($2,000-10,000/month initially)</p><p>β’ App Store optimization expertise</p><p>β’ User acquisition skills</p><p>β’ Willingness to iterate on messaging/positioning</p><p><br></p><p>π KEY ADVANTAGES:</p><p><br></p><p>β Already on App Store (skip 6+ months development + approval)</p><p>β Push notifications working (major technical hurdle complete)</p><p>β All features operational and tested</p><p>β Can target ANY market globally (not region-locked)</p><p>β AI translation enables any language</p><p>β Clean slate for marketing (zero baggage)</p><p>β Proven backend infrastructure</p><p>β Multiple revenue streams ready</p><p><br></p><p>NOT Balkan-only: Platform architecture supports global expansion. Current sources happen to be Balkan, but adding ANY region's news sources takes <1 day.</p><p><br></p><p>The hardest parts are DONE:</p><p>β Development (1,000+ hours)</p><p>β App Store approval (can take months)</p><p>β Infrastructure setup</p><p>β AI integration</p><p>β Push notification implementation</p><p><br></p><p>Just add marketing budget and growth expertise β start generating revenue immediately.</p></ol><p><br></p>
For sale
Asking price: $65,000 USD
What's included
Domain name, Source code, All related design work, Twitter account, All related data
COMPLETE PACKAGE INCLUDES: β Full Source Code β’ Complete GitHub repository with all 46,939 lines of code β’ API backend (157 Swift files) β’ iOS app (161 Swift files) β’ All configuration files β’ Docker setup and deployment scripts β Domain & Infrastructure β’ vaisti.com domain transfer β’ Live production server (can transfer or help migrate) β’ SSL certificates configured β’ Docker containers and configuration β’ nginx setup β’ Database with existing content β All Credentials & Access β’ Fresh API keys for all AI services (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Deepseek) β’ AWS/S3 storage access (or help setup new) β’ Database credentials β’ Server access β’ Apple Developer account transfer assistance β’ Google AdMob account setup guidance β Documentation β’ Complete development guide (CLAUDE.md) β’ Deployment documentation β’ Security implementation guide β’ API documentation β’ Job configuration guide β’ Database schema documentation β App Store Assets β’ App icons (all sizes) β’ Screenshots for all device sizes β’ Marketing copy and descriptions β’ Privacy policy (published on domain) β’ Terms of service (published on domain) β’ App Store listing prepared in 6 languages β Brand Assets β’ Logo files (if created) β’ Color schemes and design system β’ Icon set β’ Marketing materials β Transition Support β’ 30 days email support included β’ Setup assistance for deployment β’ Knowledge transfer session (1-2 hours video call) β’ Answer technical questions during transition β’ Help with App Store submission if needed β Intellectual Property β’ Full ownership of all code β’ All custom AI prompts and algorithms β’ Content processing pipeline β’ Translation workflow β’ Image generation templates β Optional Migration Services β’ Help migrate to buyer's infrastructure β’ Assist with new server setup β’ Database migration support β’ DNS transfer guidance Everything needed to own and operate the platform immediately. Nothing held back.
Reason for selling
Moving on to other projects and want this to reach users who will benefit from it. I built this as a technical challenge to create a production-quality AI news platform. The engineering is complete and proven - the system processes news successfully every day. However, my strengths are in building products, not marketing them. This deserves an owner who will: β’ Actively market to the Balkan diaspora β’ Build the user base it's designed for β’ Generate the revenue the monetization is ready for β’ Take it to the next level with Android expansion The platform works beautifully - it just needs someone focused on growth rather than engineering. I'd rather sell it to someone who will launch it properly than let it sit under-utilized. This is a strategic decision, not a distressed sale. The code is solid, the infrastructure is stable, and everything works. I'm selling because the right owner will create more value than I will continuing to tinker with the technical side. Perfect for: Someone who sees the market opportunity in Balkan news and wants to skip 6+ months of development to start marketing immediately.
Project metrics
Average Monthly Visitors: Under 1K/mo
Average Monthly Revenue: Under $1K/mo
Average Monthly Downloads: Under 1K/mo