How I Built an iOS App That Made $1,400 in 90 Days (Lessons Learned)

I started with zero downloads, no marketing, and no clue if my iOS app would make money.

📊 Fast forward 90 days:
💰 $1,400 revenue
📆 $347 in the last 30 days
📈 $2,850 total since launch

Not life-changing, but proof that even a small app can generate real income.

The process wasn’t smooth. I made mistakes, wasted time, and almost gave up. But after testing and refining, I found what actually works when it comes to making money with iOS apps.

🚀 6 Key Lessons I Learned
💡 1. Build What You Love, But Validate Demand
Most devs start with an idea they love, but that’s not enough. There has to be demand.
✅ Check Google Trends, Reddit, Twitter.
✅ Look at App Store reviews to see common complaints.
✅ If nobody is looking for it, don’t build it.

💡 2. Marketing is More Important Than Coding
Most devs think "build it and they will come." Nope. Without marketing, your app is invisible.
✅ ASO (App Store Optimization) matters.
✅ Running Apple Search Ads, even with a small budget, can make a huge difference.
✅ Leverage social media (Twitter, Reddit) to drive early traction.

💡 3. Monetization Matters From Day One
✅ Don’t just launch a free app and hope for ad revenue.
✅ Subscriptions are better for long-term revenue.
✅ In-App Purchases (IAPs) work well if you offer real value.

🎯 I go into full detail in this breakdown video:

💡 Thinking about launching an iOS app? Watch this before you start!