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I copied an app from the App Store. Their business model was free desktop application but $20 for the iOS client and I really wanted it so I made a 'clean-room'
by adam_fallon_ 6y ago
I copied an app from the App Store. Their business model was free desktop application but $20 for the iOS client and I really wanted it so I made a 'clean-room' implementation with CloudKit and charged $0.99 for a one-off cross platform sale.
Bit brazen, but the idea isn't entirely unique.
Edit: P.s email me at adam@adamfallon.com if you would like a promo code to get the app for free :).
* https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nitronotes/id1502080216 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nitronotes/id1502080216
- omk 6y agoSimplicity. I love it when < 1MB apps provide utility.
- adam_fallon_ 6y agoUnfortunately can't take credit on iOS here - the same app is 1.4mb on iOS - I assume because it isn't statically linking some part of the CloudKit syncing framework on macOS whereas it does on iOS? Or maybe SwiftUI framework is dynamic on macOS due to Catalyst - not really sure.
- mrzool 6y agoThat's still way smaller than your average iOS app.
- novok 6y agoWhat kind of revenue did you get from it?
- adam_fallon_ 6y agoClose to $2k with very minimal self-promo across a few sites. I mostly made it for me.