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Notes from the workshop

Lessons from shipping indie iOS apps, and the craft of selling them on the App Store.

April 12, 2026

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.

6 min read
May 9, 2026

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.

9 min read
May 12, 2026

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.

7 min read
May 12, 2026

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.

8 min read
May 12, 2026

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.

8 min read
May 9, 2026

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.

7 min read