Release Notes

In this episode, we add our two cents to the ongoing conversation about app pricing. We start by asking if paid apps are really dead, or if there’s still a place for paid apps in the App Store. Next, we discuss the future of premium priced apps, and consider the uncomfortable question of whether these […]

Today we’re joined by Greg Pierce of Agile Tortoise who makes such fine apps as Drafts and Terminology. Greg shares with us his experience in the App Store, what he was thinking about as he updated Drafts for iOS 7, and some of the history behind the x-callback-url system of inter-app communication which he developed. […]

Today we chat about our experience at the recently held 360iDev conference, and some of the best presentations we saw while we were there. Then we dive into the topic of Joe’s 360iDev presentation: customer service. Joe makes the case that excellent customer service is the distinguishing factor that separates successful long-term software businesses from […]

Today we conclude our conversation about websites for products and businesses. We start with a discussion of features that every website should have, and which of those features are most often overlooked. Then we consider how prominently to feature your social media presence, the benefits and risks of promoting other products, and the dubious benefits […]

In this episode we begin a conversation about the websites that we use to promote our products. We discuss the role of the website when all purchases have to happen in the App Store and the all-important first impression that your website makes. We talk about the different pre- and post-sale roles that a product […]

Today we talk to Shane Crawford of Blue Lightning Labs about his experience as an indie in the App Store. We talk about the secret to his success, the first-mover advantage, the importance of creating a portfolio of apps, and building a brand for your company. Then Shane shares his thoughts on the new Kids […]

Today we take a look at design trends in iOS and how developers and designers should react to them. We consider trends in iOS 7 like flat design and deference to content, and discuss how they will affect our upcoming app re-designs. We also talk about where to draw design inspiration and showing restraint when […]

Lots of indie developers depend on revenue from multiple apps to keep their ship afloat. But when you have several apps, all in need of your attention, how do you decide what to do next? How do you keep all the balls in the air? In this episode we compare notes on preparing (or not) […]

This week we discuss accessible apps and technologies like VoiceOver. We start by first considering what exactly it means for an app to be “accessible” and why we as business owners should care about it. Then we dive into Apple’s VoiceOver technology, discussing what it is, how hard (or easy) it is to implement, and […]

Working from home is an experience that most indies have enjoyed… or suffered through. In this episode, we talk about the ups and downs of working from home and explore some of the workspace options that exist for independent developers. Along the way, we discuss time management, the importance of routine, keeping motivated, and strategies […]