Notes from the workshop
Lessons from shipping indie iOS apps, and the craft of selling them on the App Store.
What I learned about App Store screenshots after shipping 3 apps
Three launches in, the screenshot week is still the worst week. Here's what actually moves the needle.
App Store Screenshot Tools Compared: AppScreens vs Screenshots.pro vs Shottr vs FrameStudio
We tested every major App Store screenshot tool in 2026. Here's the honest breakdown — pricing, quality, workflow, and who each one is actually built for.
App Store Screenshot Sizes (2026): Every Dimension for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Apple updated required screenshot sizes with the iPhone 16 line. Here's every dimension you need for App Store Connect in 2026 — and which ones you can safely skip.
The Best AppLaunchpad Alternative for Mac Developers (2026)
AppLaunchpad is free, which is hard to argue with. But free comes with trade-offs that start to matter once you care about conversion rates. Here's an honest look at when to use it — and when not to.
The Best AppScreens Alternative for Indie Developers (2026)
AppScreens is polished and well-known. It's also $19/month, browser-only, and built for teams. If you're a solo developer, here's what the math actually looks like — and what to use instead.
App Store screenshots and ASO: the most underrated lever for more downloads
Most developers obsess over keywords and ratings, then wonder why downloads stay flat. Here's why screenshots are your highest-leverage ASO move — and how to get them right.