Tell HN: I made $1000 with my app and now making $500/mo

Article summary

The author of a weightlifting app shares their experience of reaching $1000 in total proceeds and now making $500/month by selling premium features. The app was built using Flutter and has a web calculator version built with ReactJS. The author found the process of creating and marketing the app to be gratifying and learned a lot from it. The app's success was achieved through a combination of social media marketing, search engine optimization, and in-app purchases.

Main themes

• app development
• marketing and user acquisition
• in-app purchases and revenue
• platform design and development
• social media advertising
• developer community and knowledge sharing

What commenters say

• Creating an app that solves a personal problem can be a motivating factor for development and lead to a loyal user base.
• Marketing and user acquisition are crucial for an app's success, and using multiple channels such as social media and search engine optimization can be effective.
• The decision to make an app free with optional in-app purchases can be a good strategy to attract users and generate revenue.
• Shipping an app quickly and being available on multiple platforms can be more important than perfecting the app's design and features for each platform.
• Using Instagram for advertising may not be the most effective approach, and using the Facebook ad platform instead could be more beneficial.
• Having a clear and concise app store page and marketing materials can help attract users and increase downloads.
• Building an app can be a valuable learning experience, and sharing knowledge and experiences with others can be helpful for the developer community.