Welcome to real life: Build an App with AI
So, you’ve heard the hype. AI can build an app for you, saving you countless hours of coding. It sounds tempting, right? But before you hand over your project to a large language model, let’s talk about the reality. Based on my experience, while AI…
The Real Cost of Android Updates: A Developer’s Journey Through 8 Apps
Google’s latest announcement hit my inbox like a familiar friend with unwelcome news about mandatory Android API level updates: “We’ve detected that your app is targeting an old version of Android. To provide users with a safe and secure experience, Google Play requires all apps…
Unlock Your App’s Potential: A Guide to App Store Optimization (ASO)
In today’s crowded app marketplace, simply having a great app isn’t enough. To truly succeed, your app needs to be discoverable. That’s where App Store Optimization (ASO) comes in. Think of ASO as SEO for your mobile app – it’s all about making your app…
Feed the stores quickly with screenshots from AppScreens
We release small mobile apps to keep up with App Store trends and evolution. Development on the one side, assets for distribution on the other. For generating and uploading metadata we use our very own App Store Manager, while creating app screenshots is still manual…
Unlock App Store Potential: A Comparative Guide to App Store Connect and Google Play Console
Apple App Store Connect and Google Play Console are the essential platforms for developers looking to publish and manage their apps on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, respectively. While they share the core function of facilitating app distribution, they differ in key…
Let’s create a new mobile app
The first step in creating an app is having a great idea. For this example, we’ll develop a small app featuring various animals, animal sounds, spoken voice names, and miniature games for children aged 1 to 3. There are special requirements for such apps, but…
The outstanding tools we use (update 2024)
We are excited to present our updated list of “Applications We Use – Our Favorite Tools” for 2023. This overview includes the tools we love and frequently utilize, revising our previous articles from 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. These tools are essential for…
Important update: Apple changed App Store Connect Screenshot Requirements
Apple recently changed the screenshot requirements for apps submitted to the App Store. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know and how to ensure your app listing stays up-to-date with minimal hassle. Goodbye 6.7-inch, Hello 6.9-inch! With the launch of the iPhone…
What are Custom Product Pages in the App Stores?
Custom Product Pages, a recent addition to Apple App Store Connect, and Custom Store Listings, available in Google Play Console, allow for more tailored app presentations. Apple has pioneered this feature, offering Custom Product Pages for some time. Google followed suit, introducing Custom Store Listings…
Upload metadata to multiple platforms in App Store Connect easily
Maximize Your App’s Reach with the Latest App Store Manager Release With the latest release of App Store Manager, developers, and marketers can now upload metadata for macOS, tvOS, and iOS directly to App Store Connect. Whether you’re updating app descriptions, keywords, screenshots, or app…