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FixSleepseen in 2 videos →

Why it worked

The video shares a relatable and honest journey of app development, including the struggles and small wins, which resonates with aspiring entrepreneurs and developers. The use of on-screen text and clear visuals makes the information easily digestible.

Summary

The creator details the launch of their app, FixSleep, and the challenges faced with Apple's review process for their subscription model. Despite initial rejections and technical issues, the app eventually launched, generating $5 in its first week from two subscribers.

Structure

1Introduction to the app and its goal
2Launch of premium plan and subscription options
3Challenges with app store approvals (Android vs. Apple)
4Technical issues post-launch
5Initial revenue and user acquisition
6Future plans to increase trial rate and perceived value

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The video shows the FixSleep app interface, including its subscription options and revenue tracking dashboard, to illustrate the app's performance and the creator's journey.

Original caption

I made my first dollars from my app! Not much, but it's a start. Also apple's review process is no joke. They're very strict with their guidelines. Got rejected twice because my paywall didn't meet their standards, so I had to adjust some details. Now focusing on increasing the trial rate and adding features that make people see the value in upgrading. Follow the journey to see what happens next! #buildinpublic #coding #appdevelopment #startup

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HERE IS HOW MUCH in the in the first week after launching subscriptions Building My App To 10K Users #5 episode 5 of building my app FixSleep to 10k users major update where I added a premium plan option for 40$ one for 3$ and honestly this launch didn't go as planned on android on the first with no issues while for apple two times my paywall Guideline 3.1.2 - Business - Payments - Subscriptions One or more auto-renewable subscriptions are marketed in the purchase flow in a way that may mislead or confuse users about the subscription terms or pricing. Specifically: - The auto-renewable subscription promotes the free trial, introductory pricing, or introductory period for the subscription more clearly and conspicuously than the billed amount. requirements finally nobody could actually subscribe this left me of days but eventually went live Rejected Approved a total of coming from two subscribers which is not bad since the premium features are not essentials I missed out users that didn't see the paywall Now the next step is trying the trial rate features make people in upgrading so follow along it goes

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HERE IS HOW MUCH in the in the first week after launching subscriptions Welcome to episode 5 of building my app FixSleep to 10k users I shipped a major update where I added a premium plan with an annual option for 40$ and a weekly one for 3$ And honestly this launch didn't go as planned On Android I got approved on the first try with no issues While for Apple I got rejected two times because my paywall didn't meet the requirements When I finally got approved nobody could actually subscribe This left me stuck for a couple of days but eventually everything went live After all that I made a total of 5$ coming from two subscribers which is not bad since the premium features are not essentials I missed out on many users that didn't see the paywall for the first days Now the next step is trying to increase the trial rate by adding features that make people see the value in upgrading So follow along to see how it goes

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my app just hit 10k downloads! should I switch to hard paywall or stay freemium?