We seem to be on a roll again about this whole “indie is not viable” discussion. Next up, Allen Pike on Supply-Side Blues. If you haven’t read them yet, I posted a couple other articles on this topic [see indie]. Allen’s post is spot-on with my assessment – the AppStore is becoming much like the music …
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The AppStore Ice Cream Truck
Charles Perry (no relation), wrote this follow-up to Brent Simmons’ Love post (app store, indies, etc). Here’s the question I posted to Charles – Does it change if the ice cream truck is the only one you’re allowed to sell on, yet the entire menu is only the top-sellers? @mistercameron The App Store only features …
Indie Love
Is going indie on iOS viable? Nope. Don’t bother. First, by Brent Simmons: http://inessential.com/2015/06/30/love Then, Gruber follows: http://daringfireball.net/linked/2015/06/30/the-love-era Hit the nail on the head. I have an app currently in development that might have a reasonable chance of doing OK, but I can’t see making my entire living off of it. Sounds great, huh? Here’s the thing – …
Why I’m Excited about watch OS 2
For those who don’t already know, I have Repetition Workout Counter in the AppStore for iPhone and iPad. The most recent release – version 2.0 – added support for Apple Watch from day one. I didn’t quite know what to expect out of the Apple Watch. It’s quite an elegant piece of hard ware and software …
New iTunes Connect “Processing” Purgatory and Usability Issues
I believe these issues are easily addressed, however they sure demonstrate how usability/experience is affected when a few pieces of key information is missing.
Case in Point: Orbital iPhone App
Check out this article in TUAW about how an iPhone app, Orbital, isn’t really making it for the developer after less than (nearly?) 100,000 units sold. The article suggests it’s just a case of bad luck. True? I’m not so sure. Here’s why. Saturation It seems to me that the App Store is pretty saturated. …
Thoughts for the App Store
With regards to last night’s post on App Store pricing itself into an unprofitable wasteland, I thought of something. What if there were two versions of the App Store? One for inexpensive, useless, or just plain bad apps, and another for apps that met certain price, quality, or other criteria? For those wishing to make …
Race to the Bottom: iPhone App Store Pricing
I’ve had a notion for some time that the price wars on the app store may be detrimental to the community. I know I’m not alone in this feeling, and have found others online who would agree. Finding like-minded developers isn’t my goal. I’m wondering when, or if, the App Store will begin to resemble …
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