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CodeWithChris I have a fitness program I’ve been giving to friends for free since 2006. One of my friends suggested I present it via UA-cam video series. I figure a next step up would be an app. If I can develop it myself, at least sell it to those who have promised to try it. Then it’ll be a marginal success. Whenever someone asks, how do I get and like that? I’ll point them to the app.
CodeWithChris It's the only chance an old man like me has of being employed at something I like, aside from developing my own web pages to promote my business.
I have a futuristic business plan that I believe will make trillions of dollars. I'd love to offer you a share of equity in exchange for your services of building and maintenance of my app. Interested in building a future trillion dollar app?
I want to build up or have an App that will have real good secondary school mathematics content. But am just a Teacher should I learn how to code or hire people to build it for me then I can add the content and publish it?
I've been a software engineer for 35 years, and own a development company. This guy, Chris, is exactly right. It's all about marketing. Products don't sell because they're good, they sell because they are skillfully marketed.
Marketing is literally everything Everyone knows McDonald's. Garbage product. But it doesn't matter because of mass sales I think itd be the same with an app. You dont need some sophisticated app. The more simple the better probably
Well done. I'm also 15 and hoping to start making apps. I've been wanting to do this for over a year now, but haven't gotten down to actually doing it with so much school work and distractions. How did you get started coding?
I just started in the school holidays and when I am free during school time, I just do a little bit of programming. It takes a while but it is very rewarding. If you want to check out my app that I made: itunes.apple.com/us/app/tap-wizard/id1222916169?mt=8
Luke Roberts nice apps. How did you learn to code with xcode. How did you start building your app. What did you have to learn? Is there something specific I should follow our learn before I start?
I bought a course on udemy but it was outdated! so I just thought of simple app ideas that were achievable and used a range of information from youtube and forums. If you make simple, easy apps, it will be rewarding and you will learn to make larger apps in the future. I wish you the best of luck
I'm working on my first app now. I would like to make some profit for the amount of time I put into, although I do enjoy coding as well. I know it isn't easy, but hey if the guy who made Flappy Bird can do it, why not me.
I'm building my first app and hoping that it will work out ok. It is not something for the general public, instead it is geared towards a specific niche market in which I used to work. If it doesn't sell it is not going to break the bank for me but of course it would be nice if it does well.
All successful apps are made out of a dream from the maker and answers a need or solve a problem for others! Good luck on the project! Even if you help 100 people, I think you can still call it a success! @AdrienVillez
I think firstly you have to figure out what you love doing. If you love making money the most then developing apps is not the (only) answer. If you love making awesome apps by yourself, you need to learn other skills like marketing to earn money from doing what you love. Or, you might cooperate with your friend who can do marketing. You can be an app millionaire or not but it doesn’t matter. You’ll able to earn enough for living in this industry if you’re really serious
Hi. I just confounded a game app company with my friend. He's an immense gaming enthusiast and wants to build great games. I've been wanting to do some business (to get off my day job) for a while and have education in Marketing. After watching this, it confirms my suspicion that marketing is the main force behind the app successes.
@@meno437 I sort of gave up because of my partner. He's wanting perfect games, I want to push them out to get sales. We're still great friends but we have different philosophies on basic things unfortunately. However I did start another business which is after two years beginning to bear fruits so I'm still on it, almost out of the matrix!
Making money with apps was definitely easier with iOS 2 when 100 apps where on the app store. Now its millions.... You just need to make something different! Now regarding salaries, this will all depends on where you live. -Adrien
I have an app in progress and your swift tutorials are helping me in every way. I feel your honesty and passion into this and I really appreciate them. You are purely into what you enjoy and passionate about. THANK YOU.
If you’re trying to make an extra 75 - 125 dollars daily this will do it for you: *4NetJobs. Com* You literally can’t fail with this. I’ve been having success from the same method for a while. Thanks. “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”?
I completely agree. It's not enough to code and design. It's not even enough to ship a great app. Don't fool yourself that if you build a great app, people will flock to it. You're not going to get some huge viral hit based on the intrinsic wonderfulness of your app and word-of-mouth sales. The app store doesn't work that way anymore. All those "indie hits" you hear about? They almost always have great marketing and/or social-media connections, usually through major influencers. So, you need MARKETING. If marketing isn't a CORE part of your app release strategy, then, frankly, you don't have a viable app strategy. p.s. I hate marketing, but I had to learn to get over myself, and treat app development as a business instead of a purely creative exercise.
Get good. Success is just waiting. The app will be there once you’ve become better in polishing your app. Which is why I’m restarting my coding practices.
My motivation for building an app is to fill a need for a mental health app (there are many, I know, but no one that does this). Money would be nice but isn’t the main goal.
I been writing code for 25+ years on my own. I specialized in market data servers using satellite feeds, Real-time day trading applications etc...I want to start writing android apps that make things easier for the user...I am over making monster size applications... Some I have spend 2 years coding! I see many apps that could have been better. I am researching the business end of things and trying to get a handle on marketing apps.Money is not my primary motivation.
Hey Chris, I've just started to learn swift and watched your Basic Tutorial series, helped a lot, thanks for that! My brother and I wanna start an app and business and we think we'd better have a routined programmer on the team and we take care about business, marketing and the vision of the app. Nevertheless it's essential to know as much of the coding as possible! Your videos are didactically excellent, thank you again!
I want to create an app that no one has made yet .i dont know how to make apps but i have ideas on how it should look and be set out .i got ways off marketing it aswell but my knowledge on apps is whats holding me back .by the way you the man .love your work
This is true for most people. It's worse with Apple because the fee is $99 *every year* and you need to buy a Mac which can be upwards $1500, so it's definitely loss-making for sure.
Great honest video, I published my first paid app just over a month ago. It took me 3 months to make and Ive spent around 80 nzd on marketing it. So far sitting at 55 downloads and $92 nzd revenue. I'm happy with that but for the time and money put in it's a massively low return :( I figure as long as I'm enjoying the development process, it's fine but for anyone thinking it's a get rich scheme it's definitely not.
So I made the math.... (well, thanks Google!). 80 nzd is $50US. Well, the most important part is that you made a return in investment but the biggest return is also what you have learned because this can be priceless to an employer in the future who needs help to build his dream! I know only less than 1% of apps make it to the front page (like Flappy Birds and such!). Still believe in what you do and code with passion! PS: I made $0 on my app! Oh wait.. free and no ads... that's maybe why! @AdrienVillez
Totally agree marketing plays a huge part in the app success, thanks for video. Now working on my first app project with a 3rd party developer, besides Marketing, i do find trying to understand on how best to design the app backend/data flow design for my app challenging..
You said exactly what I was thinking. I would like to make an app to help people; something I would use myself. It's not about the money at all. The reason I'm watching this video is because I don't know how to code, and you're right when you say the first few apps or more will most likely be crap, so I'm looking to pay a developer... would you be interested?
Hello, we don't provide app development services. CodeWithChris is an educational channel. We would recommend going to Upwork.com, Fiverr, or codementor.io where you can hire freelance iOS developers. Good luck! - Kat
there one thing i want to add to your explanation is if we could not sell app in appstore we can sell the sources for others like companies or people who maybe like our app and also have plan for sell it.. thank u for videos that you make perfectly like always ..
I think a good product will sell period if you can reach the audience. Most of the time when people say i cant make money and ive made many apps i only wonder what kind of apps they made and what thier skill level is.you gotta be able to make something good
Wow This ir really helpful I have question How can I connect my back account with my app ?? It's like how I install my bank account with my app that I have developed?? Bcoz in my country is a lack of using Master Card and VISA Card. I will apreciate your answer .
Multiple payment services have an API like Stripe, Square, etc.. I even read yesterday that Visa will offer developers a way to directly connect the card system to their app! You also have Paypal, Apple Pay, etc.... @AdrienVillez
I would say his right only if your working alone but with a team of individuals with specific required skills such as programming , marketing/business management and graphic designing etc you good to go and these individuals don't have to be established just determined. Teamwork baba
Very good, like a website/product, an App is not a business, it can be part of a business but it isn't a business itself, as others have mentioned marketing is key in areas like this.
I don't see too much overhead on having the marketing part down. You dont need to be a "marketing master", just segmentate your target correctly when paying for Google Ads: you don't need to be too clever either to know which is your target. If you dont get downloads is because Google Ads system is bad at its own job and not showing the add to the relevant target (or the content of the add is not engaging enough to trigger the download). Am I missing something?
Hi...you still did not answer the question... How does the money come? Is it by people downloading the app or does the App store pay you for your app? How does the money come?
hello, now that your video is 7 years of age let me ask you your updated opinion please: i got experience with desktop game dev. however i got an idea for a game app, i have access to a desktop engine that i could port. however im afraid that without a gigantic marketing budget i wont make a dime. what would be your take on that? should i go to any cutthroat publishser or try to market it myself. or give up the idea after all. if chances are too slim whats the point. some established studio would copy the concept anyways and earn my bucks. from what ive heard the phone environment has a coportate monopoly as of right now. quite demotivating-
Did you not make anything at all with magic hat? Have you since tried to market it better and see if that makes a difference?? Surely you should try it may make all the difference?
Hello, i believe marketing the app would generate users but it is not my priority at the moment. Don't worry though as even just simple apps can earn a lot its just a matter of finding your "niche", it doesn't even have to be in-app purchases as ads can be plenty if it gets popular enough. Hope you well in your endevours as an app developer :) - Francis
Thats some good info, If your app is good and your marketing strategy also is on point you defo make money I would say, just a matter of time and patience and depends what the app is about.
@@CodeWithChris You're welcome ,Im still on yours videos, the way you explain things it makes sense to me more, very good stuff and u are a very good teacher big time!
Chris created a list or tutorial request. People can also vote for a thread and those threads at the top will be taken care in priority: codecrew.codewithchris.com/c/requests/ @AdrienVillez
Great question! You're the only one who can best answer this. Best to make an app that's connected to your interests so that you will have fun building it. Have fun! :-) -Arthur
Hi Chris what are the ways one can make money from an App? Is getting their email critical to get higher revenue? what is a good Ads platform? My App is in education and thank you for answering my questions. Thank you for the video
I'm trying to build my first app on my own.. I'm downloading online books about android, java and Xcode...at the national library.. I understand them very well because I've a financial and scientific professional background... I'm not a software developer, and I don't have any clue about programming .. But as You said, it is really hard.. but I will try to keep going until I have it... I'm trying to settle a problem in the soccer sector in my country. I hope I can solve it with the app that I'm currently building. And yes, unfortunately I'm doing it for the money.... Thanks for the video 🙂
If making money is what you are after, app development isn't it unless you work for a company. The vast majority if apps will not make a dime. One big reason why is because people think apps are cheap to make, so they value them at $0. Honestly if I knew it was this hard to make money out of, I wouldn't learn it. Not worth it.
LiLi†h LaVey hey Chris have some tutorial videos of how to create an app. But is better if you take his courses because he will teach you the rite way.. I learned a lot from his tutorial videos but I don’t know how to put it out there.
hi! do you have a video or could you please tell me if you want to build an app just by paying an app development company to make it, how much would it cost to make it. (good apps such as pokemon go, clash of clans, candy crash etc. how much would it cost ?)
I am trying to make an app because I have an idea that is'nt out their and I would really like to use the idea. Don't really care about the money but it would be cool if I could eventually make some. Who knows
Hello Chris I don't know anything about about I was searching how i can make money on apps online before I saw your video and I was really motivated so my question is how do I start to make money from apps
I'm very familiar with software development, just not phone apps and need to learn another programming language. Not a big deal. I have a need for an app myself, so thats motivation enough. I will probably spend a lot of time tweaking it and adding features till is is perfect for me. At that point some folks around me should be using it too. Then it could go to the apps store. Any money it makes would be nice, but not required. I'd be sad if it makes less than the costs of setting it up.
Initial investment, without counting your own time and work would be $99/year. I still believe that the self reward, that feeling of successfully publish an app you wrote by yourself is definitely worth the $99/y. @AdrienVillez
Hi Chris, what learning path would you recommend to someone without coding experience to be able to make and app? ( purely for learning experience only besides earning money)
Hello! We make videos for people like you who have never coded before. If you have a Mac and Xcode installed, I would recommend starting with our brand new series: ua-cam.com/video/HJDCXdhQaP0/v-deo.html&ab_channel=CodeWithChris (No worries, if you don't have Xcode installed. We cover this in Lesson 1) @AdrienVillez
Yes, depending on where you come from, you can make some pretty good money working from home building apps as a freelancer. If your skills are good, you can definitely do it! @AdrienVillez
Hi, I am from India there is not much use of iphone in india so marketing must be done on high level which will require much investment (after app is made), and I am beginner in ios app development so what should I do.
Hi! Best if you post this question in our CodeCrew forum so that our tech support staff can assist you. Go here: codecrew.codewithchris.com. Thank you! :) -Arthur
I'm a ux designer and im thinking of starting to make apps that will help solve daily challenges of the people in the society but my biggest challenge is finding a software developer to partner with in other to achieve this. Do you have one or to things u can share about that?
You can ask around on the CodeCrew Forum to see if anyone would be interesting in getting a little gig for the summer (codecrew.codewithchris.com/) or use Freelancer website like Fiverr to hire one dev. @AdrienVillez
Hi, Chris, thank you very much for this video, I also watched your video on making an app icon, they are all very good. I started learning programming and making mobile App as a complete beginner (My official education is finance and accounting), and currently I am trying to make my first app, I don't expect it to make money because I know the reality, but I sometimes question my career path as a beginner app developer. If making App is hard to make money, then I will have to look for a job, and it's hard to find first job without official education and related working experience too. Do you have any suggestions for someone as a beginner, without CS or engineer degree, only learning online? Thank you!
Hello! Best to just practice and practice and build a portfolio that you can showcase your programming skills to potential employers. What you can produce/create is more important than the degree (or lack thereof) that you earned. So go ahead and finish that app... it will show future employers that you are serious and determined enough to make a career out of programming. All the best! :-) -Arthur
Thanks for your videos. I just started learning and even though It has been slow, I am still motivated. I would like to build a game app, do you have any advice?
Slow is still faster than not doing anything! Regarding games, it will come with time. You won't be able to build game if you did not grasp the essential. Get the basics strong, know how to use iOS and UIKit then you can start to see the math and logic behind 2D and 3D games. -Adrien
@@CodeWithChris Hey this was so helpful, man! Got a question... Does this mean that one needs to make the app creation a sort of continuous thing (to master the essentials)? I'm thinking of finding a neat developer and partnering with them as I fund. Kindly advise on this it will make my day.
Can I build a app with google and give it to someone but they will be the one getting pay for the app I make? It would be given to them and not be on my Dev plateform?
Hello Chris, i want to create my first app( for money) but i dont know how to do it. I am passionate about games, an app line watsapp or instagram and others. Can you please give me some ideas ? Thank you
Do go in app development for money (first). If you want money, become a developer and find a job, let the client pay you! Now if you have a passion about something and want to transfer that passion into an app that could help you and others, please make it!!!! In the future add paid features or add ads. Money will come if the app get traction! -Adrien
We don't have a ringtone app tutorial but if you're a beginner, you can start from here codewithchris.com/ios-app-development/ and then build out the features of your app from the basics. - Kat
nice vid, thanks for no BS approach. I'm not really interested in coding, but knowing enough about coding to not get taken advantage off while trying to build my idea. How is your management experience with "coders?" and coding companies? How would you suggest a business manager go about hiring a developer, or even just an IT guy as an example. Thanks
Maybe you should consider a web app or website. Building a macOS app for something a website (and is online) can do, is a waste of resources and time. Check out the python programming language and even Flutter maybe. @AdrienVillez
Nice... I have an app in progress and like u I have high expectations for this app. So I'm really scared to deploy the app to app stores. And probably because I'm broke and can't afford a developer account fee
I have made to Two Apps with the intention of earning money of I have failed to launch them in any app store due to lack of .so how else can earn money with them spending money on them?
Thank you Guys!! I know how to use Photoshop and Using Adobe xD is Easy now to design my social networking app! I'm 16 yo going senior high to learn how to code. :)
I am a beginner so l say that apps that is really interactive fun education etc, which is for adults or kids and any I am a beginner so l say that apps that is really interactive fun education etc, which is for adults or kids genre for them that the app developers have made it or improving it, l dont think people get financial support (£ which l am talking about people who makes apps) dont think they might get financial support from the people who trying it out and seeing what genre it is what is it like (talking about the app) So they might think is it made for children or adults, and is the kid-friendly for children🌐👦👧And so on so, l say it motivates for people if they is it hard or not are they able to get it straight-forward or not(Dont worry Kat about my explanation about the motivational explanation) 👍So thats it l hope you understand it, Yours Sincerely Shafim Rahman 💻
Hey man , thanks for ur video , great subject ! I am trying to creat a app but I am not sure how can i do the marketing plan for app ? Can u talk more about how to get app marketing plan and how to get more download from ur experience ? I would love to see ur video from ur experience :)
I am learning from your youtube vidios. I need some online coaching from a teacher. I suggest to anyone trying to learn from Chris' vidios to sign up with him for classes with an online teacher.
You dont even have to be a developer to get into the app business. Youre better off paying someone else to create your app and learn the marketing yourself.
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QOTD ⚡What's your motivation for learning how to make apps? Let me know!👇 Our "Launch Your First App" program will help you build up your iOS skills to publish your very own feature rich app even if you’re a beginner starting from scratch. codewithchris.com/plus
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I have a fitness program I’ve been giving to friends for free since 2006. One of my friends suggested I present it via UA-cam video series. I figure a next step up would be an app. If I can develop it myself, at least sell it to those who have promised to try it. Then it’ll be a marginal success. Whenever someone asks, how do I get and like that? I’ll point them to the app.
CodeWithChris It's the only chance an old man like me has of being employed at something I like, aside from developing my own web pages to promote my business.
I have a futuristic business plan that I believe will make trillions of dollars. I'd love to offer you a share of equity in exchange for your services of building and maintenance of my app. Interested in building a future trillion dollar app?
I want to build up or have an App that will have real good secondary school mathematics content. But am just a Teacher should I learn how to code or hire people to build it for me then I can add the content and publish it?
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I've been a software engineer for 35 years, and own a development company. This guy, Chris, is exactly right. It's all about marketing. Products don't sell because they're good, they sell because they are skillfully marketed.
Yeah.. big budgets are dominating but every now and then there's an indie hit
@@CodeWithChris can you give some indie hit examples?
@@amplifiedbible07 flappy bird
Tim Gerard, do you sell App codes or just Just the full function of an App?
Marketing is literally everything
Everyone knows McDonald's. Garbage product. But it doesn't matter because of mass sales
I think itd be the same with an app.
You dont need some sophisticated app. The more simple the better probably
I'm 15 and I made £12 with my app. 500 downloads. I'm pretty happy with that. I don't do it for the money, just because I like the challenge
Well done. I'm also 15 and hoping to start making apps. I've been wanting to do this for over a year now, but haven't gotten down to actually doing it with so much school work and distractions. How did you get started coding?
Luke Roberts good job!
I just started in the school holidays and when I am free during school time, I just do a little bit of programming. It takes a while but it is very rewarding. If you want to check out my app that I made: itunes.apple.com/us/app/tap-wizard/id1222916169?mt=8
Luke Roberts nice apps. How did you learn to code with xcode. How did you start building your app. What did you have to learn? Is there something specific I should follow our learn before I start?
I bought a course on udemy but it was outdated! so I just thought of simple app ideas that were achievable and used a range of information from youtube and forums. If you make simple, easy apps, it will be rewarding and you will learn to make larger apps in the future. I wish you the best of luck
Thank you so much for being honest, ur super cool you saved me ten years.
Thanks for the kind words! 😊
-Kat
lol
I'm working on my first app now. I would like to make some profit for the amount of time I put into, although I do enjoy coding as well. I know it isn't easy, but hey if the guy who made Flappy Bird can do it, why not me.
What is it called? And is it on Android?
i know coding so please say me the way to build a app
reno reno can you make an app for me?
God bless you !!
I have an app idea can you make it
I'm building my first app and hoping that it will work out ok. It is not something for the general public, instead it is geared towards a specific niche market in which I used to work. If it doesn't sell it is not going to break the bank for me but of course it would be nice if it does well.
All successful apps are made out of a dream from the maker and answers a need or solve a problem for others!
Good luck on the project! Even if you help 100 people, I think you can still call it a success!
@AdrienVillez
I'm here because of the same reason hope it did well
Any updates?
I think firstly you have to figure out what you love doing. If you love making money the most then developing apps is not the (only) answer. If you love making awesome apps by yourself, you need to learn other skills like marketing to earn money from doing what you love. Or, you might cooperate with your friend who can do marketing.
You can be an app millionaire or not but it doesn’t matter. You’ll able to earn enough for living in this industry if you’re really serious
Exactly right!
- Kat
Hi. I just confounded a game app company with my friend. He's an immense gaming enthusiast and wants to build great games. I've been wanting to do some business (to get off my day job) for a while and have education in Marketing. After watching this, it confirms my suspicion that marketing is the main force behind the app successes.
Can't get users or sales if we aren't known!
@AdrienVillez
How is it going man? Are we out of the matrix yet? Did you give up?
@@meno437 I sort of gave up because of my partner. He's wanting perfect games, I want to push them out to get sales. We're still great friends but we have different philosophies on basic things unfortunately. However I did start another business which is after two years beginning to bear fruits so I'm still on it, almost out of the matrix!
I like his honesty, it would be nice if everyone was as honest. Iwill subscribe to his channel
Making money with apps was definitely easier with iOS 2 when 100 apps where on the app store. Now its millions.... You just need to make something different!
Now regarding salaries, this will all depends on where you live.
-Adrien
I have an app in progress and your swift tutorials are helping me in every way. I feel your honesty and passion into this and I really appreciate them. You are purely into what you enjoy and passionate about. THANK YOU.
If you’re trying to make an extra 75 - 125 dollars daily this will do it for you: *4NetJobs. Com* You literally can’t fail with this. I’ve been having success from the same method for a while. Thanks. “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”?
I completely agree.
It's not enough to code and design. It's not even enough to ship a great app.
Don't fool yourself that if you build a great app, people will flock to it.
You're not going to get some huge viral hit based on the intrinsic wonderfulness of your app and word-of-mouth sales. The app store doesn't work that way anymore.
All those "indie hits" you hear about? They almost always have great marketing and/or social-media connections, usually through major influencers.
So, you need MARKETING.
If marketing isn't a CORE part of your app release strategy, then, frankly, you don't have a viable app strategy.
p.s. I hate marketing, but I had to learn to get over myself, and treat app development as a business instead of a purely creative exercise.
Appreciate you for sharing your insights on here! :) -Arthur
Get good. Success is just waiting. The app will be there once you’ve become better in polishing your app. Which is why I’m restarting my coding practices.
I believe if you want something done right, do it yourself, so by learning Swift I will be able to create apps that meet my own specifications exactly
Totally! And even if you do get some help, you'll be knowledgeable enough to know what they're doing.
My motivation for building an app is to fill a need for a mental health app (there are many, I know, but no one that does this). Money would be nice but isn’t the main goal.
Then you have a higher chance of success! Make a good product that helps people and then money will come!
@AdrienVillez
I been writing code for 25+ years on my own. I specialized in market data servers using satellite feeds, Real-time day trading applications etc...I want to start writing android apps that make things easier for the user...I am over making monster size applications... Some I have spend 2 years coding!
I see many apps that could have been better.
I am researching the business end of things and trying to get a handle on marketing apps.Money is not my primary motivation.
Cool! Thanks for watching.
-Kat
Hey Chris, I've just started to learn swift and watched your Basic Tutorial series, helped a lot, thanks for that! My brother and I wanna start an app and business and we think we'd better have a routined programmer on the team and we take care about business, marketing and the vision of the app. Nevertheless it's essential to know as much of the coding as possible! Your videos are didactically excellent, thank you again!
I think a big thing too is listening to reviews and fixing bugs so people know you're a reliable developer!
I want to create an app that no one has made yet .i dont know how to make apps but i have ideas on how it should look and be set out .i got ways off marketing it aswell but my knowledge on apps is whats holding me back .by the way you the man .love your work
Doesn't matter how slow, just get started coding: bit.ly/iOS28Days
@AdrienVillez
Am a software developer . I can help you
So far, I have earned less money than I spent on registering as an Android developer, which costs $25.
Oh same for me, but the thrill of having an app on the App Store is rewarding!
-Adrien
ive got 7 dollar for 4 years. lol
This is true for most people. It's worse with Apple because the fee is $99 *every year* and you need to buy a Mac which can be upwards $1500, so it's definitely loss-making for sure.
This is everyone's story.
Great honest video, I published my first paid app just over a month ago. It took me 3 months to make and Ive spent around 80 nzd on marketing it. So far sitting at 55 downloads and $92 nzd revenue. I'm happy with that but for the time and money put in it's a massively low return :( I figure as long as I'm enjoying the development process, it's fine but for anyone thinking it's a get rich scheme it's definitely not.
So I made the math.... (well, thanks Google!). 80 nzd is $50US.
Well, the most important part is that you made a return in investment but the biggest return is also what you have learned because this can be priceless to an employer in the future who needs help to build his dream!
I know only less than 1% of apps make it to the front page (like Flappy Birds and such!).
Still believe in what you do and code with passion!
PS: I made $0 on my app! Oh wait.. free and no ads... that's maybe why!
@AdrienVillez
@@CodeWithChris Haha thanks! It's atleast a start I've learned a lot an as you say that's what counts! You've earned another subscriber 👍
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@AdrienVillez
Totally agree marketing plays a huge part in the app success, thanks for video. Now working on my first app project with a 3rd party developer, besides Marketing, i do find trying to understand on how best to design the app backend/data flow design for my app challenging..
You said exactly what I was thinking.
I would like to make an app to help people; something I would use myself. It's not about the money at all. The reason I'm watching this video is because I don't know how to code, and you're right when you say the first few apps or more will most likely be crap, so I'm looking to pay a developer... would you be interested?
Hello, we don't provide app development services. CodeWithChris is an educational channel. We would recommend going to Upwork.com, Fiverr, or codementor.io where you can hire freelance iOS developers. Good luck!
- Kat
@@CodeWithChris Thank you!
My 2021 favorite teacher, Chris 💪😁
And you might just be one of your favorite students! :-) -Arthur
there one thing i want to add to your explanation is if we could not sell app in appstore we can sell the sources for others like companies or people who maybe like our app and also have plan for sell it.. thank u for videos that you make perfectly like always ..
its at least motivation for building an app
Yes, that's also an option. Thanks for mentioning it!
- Kat
Please tell us more about how to market or maybe some recommendations on some channels about the subject
Building an app for personal learning curve! My app includes Practicality, organization, budget
That's awesome! Good luck with your app! - Pat
I think a good product will sell period if you can reach the audience. Most of the time when people say i cant make money and ive made many apps i only wonder what kind of apps they made and what thier skill level is.you gotta be able to make something good
Yes!!!! If an app serves a purpose, it will be used!
@AdrienVillez
I am a member of a community and I think an app to share information and business among the community members is a good idea
Wow
This ir really helpful
I have question
How can I connect my back account with my app ??
It's like how I install my bank account with my app that I have developed??
Bcoz in my country is a lack of using Master Card and VISA Card.
I will apreciate your answer .
Multiple payment services have an API like Stripe, Square, etc.. I even read yesterday that Visa will offer developers a way to directly connect the card system to their app! You also have Paypal, Apple Pay, etc....
@AdrienVillez
I would say his right only if your working alone but with a team of individuals with specific required skills such as programming , marketing/business management and graphic designing etc you good to go and these individuals don't have to be established just determined. Teamwork baba
but conventional work is trash. Make money by yourself is the best if it works
Very good, like a website/product, an App is not a business, it can be part of a business but it isn't a business itself, as others have mentioned marketing is key in areas like this.
You got that right! Thanks for watching! - Pat
I don't see too much overhead on having the marketing part down. You dont need to be a "marketing master", just segmentate your target correctly when paying for Google Ads: you don't need to be too clever either to know which is your target. If you dont get downloads is because Google Ads system is bad at its own job and not showing the add to the relevant target (or the content of the add is not engaging enough to trigger the download). Am I missing something?
Thanks for sharing! - Pat
Hi...you still did not answer the question... How does the money come? Is it by people downloading the app or does the App store pay you for your app? How does the money come?
hello, now that your video is 7 years of age let me ask you your updated opinion please: i got experience with desktop game dev. however i got an idea for a game app, i have access to a desktop engine that i could port. however im afraid that without a gigantic marketing budget i wont make a dime.
what would be your take on that? should i go to any cutthroat publishser or try to market it myself. or give up the idea after all. if chances are too slim whats the point. some established studio would copy the concept anyways and earn my bucks. from what ive heard the phone environment has a coportate monopoly as of right now. quite demotivating-
Hey, I was wondering what software you used to make that magic hat app
Did you not make anything at all with magic hat? Have you since tried to market it better and see if that makes a difference?? Surely you should try it may make all the difference?
Hello, i believe marketing the app would generate users but it is not my priority at the moment. Don't worry though as even just simple apps can earn a lot its just a matter of finding your "niche", it doesn't even have to be in-app purchases as ads can be plenty if it gets popular enough. Hope you well in your endevours as an app developer :)
- Francis
Thats some good info, If your app is good and your marketing strategy also is on point you defo make money I would say, just a matter of time and patience and depends what the app is about.
True! 👍 Thanks for watching!
-Kat
@@CodeWithChris You're welcome ,Im still on yours videos, the way you explain things it makes sense to me more, very good stuff and u are a very good teacher big time!
Chris, did you code your own website?
Chris, is there any chance that you could do a video on how to code a basic Blackjack App? :)
Chris created a list or tutorial request. People can also vote for a thread and those threads at the top will be taken care in priority: codecrew.codewithchris.com/c/requests/
@AdrienVillez
What kind of app should we build at this time?
Great question! You're the only one who can best answer this. Best to make an app that's connected to your interests so that you will have fun building it. Have fun! :-) -Arthur
Sometimes you need to fail 1000 times to make one dream come true! good luck in the future =)!!
Couldn't agree more! The breakthrough will come! :-) -Arthur
Hi Chris what are the ways one can make money from an App? Is getting their email critical to get higher revenue? what is a good Ads platform? My App is in education and thank you for answering my questions. Thank you for the video
Here are some of the ways you can make money from your app: www.spaceotechnologies.com/how-do-free-apps-make-money/
Kat
I'm trying to build my first app on my own.. I'm downloading online books about android, java and Xcode...at the national library.. I understand them very well because I've a financial and scientific professional background... I'm not a software developer, and I don't have any clue about programming .. But as You said, it is really hard.. but I will try to keep going until I have it... I'm trying to settle a problem in the soccer sector in my country. I hope I can solve it with the app that I'm currently building. And yes, unfortunately I'm doing it for the money.... Thanks for the video 🙂
We believe you can do it! :) - Pat
Thanks for this.I think you just saved me a lot of grief.
Glad we can help!
@AdrienVillez
If making money is what you are after, app development isn't it unless you work for a company. The vast majority if apps will not make a dime. One big reason why is because people think apps are cheap to make, so they value them at $0. Honestly if I knew it was this hard to make money out of, I wouldn't learn it. Not worth it.
Chris i wanna build apps to make money. But I need to take your course, and I need to also know how to get it out there.
Here's a guide on how to submit your app to the App Store and show it to the world! codewithchris.com/submit-your-app-to-the-app-store/
-Kat
Hello!! P G from where ill start making an apps please can u suggest.. Chris if u read this comment please suggest me too..
CodeWithChris thank you I’m saving up the money to take your courses
LiLi†h LaVey hey Chris have some tutorial videos of how to create an app. But is better if you take his courses because he will teach you the rite way.. I learned a lot from his tutorial videos but I don’t know how to put it out there.
hi! do you have a video or could you please tell me if you want to build an app just by paying an app development company to make it, how much would it cost to make it. (good apps such as pokemon go, clash of clans, candy crash etc. how much would it cost ?)
I am trying to make an app because I have an idea that is'nt out their and I would really like to use the idea. Don't really care about the money but it would be cool if I could eventually make some. Who knows
"Don't really care about the money", all is said! Go for it!
Put your heart into and you'll succeed.
@AdrienVillez
Hey Chris, you should learn how to do a Christopher Walken impression. You're already close. You could probably go viral. Yay
Where do u suggest i should share my app idea? Anywhere in so cal u might know?
I suggest looking for iOS developers in Upwork.com, Fiverr, or codementor.io. Good luck!
- Kat
@@CodeWithChris thanks bro. Appreciate it👌👍
Hello Chris I don't know anything about about I was searching how i can make money on apps online before I saw your video and I was really motivated so my question is how do I start to make money from apps
I love how everyone is saying "I don't do it for money", don't waste your time making apps.
Thanks for sharing! -Arthur
I'm very familiar with software development, just not phone apps and need to learn another programming language. Not a big deal.
I have a need for an app myself, so thats motivation enough. I will probably spend a lot of time tweaking it and adding features till is is perfect for me. At that point some folks around me should be using it too. Then it could go to the apps store. Any money it makes would be nice, but not required. I'd be sad if it makes less than the costs of setting it up.
Initial investment, without counting your own time and work would be $99/year.
I still believe that the self reward, that feeling of successfully publish an app you wrote by yourself is definitely worth the $99/y.
@AdrienVillez
Hi Chris, what learning path would you recommend to someone without coding experience to be able to make and app? ( purely for learning experience only besides earning money)
Hello! We make videos for people like you who have never coded before. If you have a Mac and Xcode installed, I would recommend starting with our brand new series: ua-cam.com/video/HJDCXdhQaP0/v-deo.html&ab_channel=CodeWithChris
(No worries, if you don't have Xcode installed. We cover this in Lesson 1)
@AdrienVillez
@@CodeWithChris Can I still learn it even if I only have a Windows computer?
Can someone answer this coded apps vs free apps which is better if u can build an app for free is learning coding then worth it
Great question, Michael! It's always more advantageous to know how to build apps yourself. Have fun learning! -Arthur
Subbed for honesty.
Haha, love it! Honesty is the best policy. Thanks for learning with us! -Arthur
What if you pay a developer to build an app, what's the pros and cons?
Hello, best if you consult our tech support for better guidance on this question. Go here: codecrew.codewithchris.com. Thank you! -Arthur
I want to just make an app as a side thing. Just to make a little bit money and to do it for fun.
Cool! Do you already have an app idea?
- Kat
CodeWithChris I’m debating between a game and a socializing app. Not so sure yet. Do you have any tips??
Can I make iOS app on Windows and without an iPhone? Like Visual Studio?
You can't use visual studio but some options i've listed here: codewithchris.com/xcode-for-windows/
Don't listen to A Estrada He is stupid, Xamarin won't work.
You should update this video. At least it gets a lot of views
I liked your answer very much. Thank you.
Thank you for passing by!
-Adrien
i wil be more than happy to only make at least 500/1000 x month
Yes, depending on where you come from, you can make some pretty good money working from home building apps as a freelancer. If your skills are good, you can definitely do it!
@AdrienVillez
Like all businesses wanting to cut the mustard, find a niche!
SIMPLE. I WANNA BUILD TO MAKE WHILE I ORGANIZE UH SITUATION IN LIVES.
Hi, I am from India there is not much use of iphone in india so marketing must be done on high level which will require much investment (after app is made), and I am beginner in ios app development so what should I do.
Freelance? Get all that money from those who don't want to code their idea!
@AdrienVillez
Hi, I'm in a process of completing my app now, but I'd like to know where to upload it after so everytime it downloaded I will make some money
Hi! Best if you post this question in our CodeCrew forum so that our tech support staff can assist you. Go here: codecrew.codewithchris.com. Thank you! :) -Arthur
I'm a ux designer and im thinking of starting to make apps that will help solve daily challenges of the people in the society but my biggest challenge is finding a software developer to partner with in other to achieve this.
Do you have one or to things u can share about that?
You can ask around on the CodeCrew Forum to see if anyone would be interesting in getting a little gig for the summer (codecrew.codewithchris.com/) or use Freelancer website like Fiverr to hire one dev.
@AdrienVillez
Hi, Chris, thank you very much for this video, I also watched your video on making an app icon, they are all very good. I started learning programming and making mobile App as a complete beginner (My official education is finance and accounting), and currently I am trying to make my first app, I don't expect it to make money because I know the reality, but I sometimes question my career path as a beginner app developer. If making App is hard to make money, then I will have to look for a job, and it's hard to find first job without official education and related working experience too. Do you have any suggestions for someone as a beginner, without CS or engineer degree, only learning online? Thank you!
Hello! Best to just practice and practice and build a portfolio that you can showcase your programming skills to potential employers. What you can produce/create is more important than the degree (or lack thereof) that you earned. So go ahead and finish that app... it will show future employers that you are serious and determined enough to make a career out of programming. All the best! :-) -Arthur
How can I have my own app
Thanks for your videos. I just started learning and even though It has been slow, I am still motivated. I would like to build a game app, do you have any advice?
Slow is still faster than not doing anything! Regarding games, it will come with time. You won't be able to build game if you did not grasp the essential. Get the basics strong, know how to use iOS and UIKit then you can start to see the math and logic behind 2D and 3D games.
-Adrien
@@CodeWithChris Hey this was so helpful, man! Got a question... Does this mean that one needs to make the app creation a sort of continuous thing (to master the essentials)? I'm thinking of finding a neat developer and partnering with them as I fund. Kindly advise on this it will make my day.
Can I build a app with google and give it to someone but they will be the one getting pay for the app I make? It would be given to them and not be on my Dev plateform?
Hello, we are only focused on iOS app development, not Google apps. -Arthur
Am i too late to start programming with the age of 19?
There is no too soon and too late!
There are some people starting at 50! Just do it! Oh God, I wish I had interest in programming at 19!
@AdrienVillez
@@CodeWithChris How would I start learning or begin my journey of programming
What about GTA6 wanting to get paid per hour.
Thanks for being honest
No worries! :-) -Arthur
very informative video thank you Chris by the way is it possible to make money free app downloads I mean in iOS
Hi sir. How to make an application?
Hey there. Start with this 29 Day Beginner Challenge! codewithchris.com/ios-app-development/
- Kat
Thanks Chris...
Is it away to apply for commercials for apps
We suggest posting on our CodeCrew forum and have our tech support staff assist you. Here's the link codecrew.codewithchris.com - Pat
I REALLY LIKE APPLE AND PROGRAMMING WHICH MOTIVATES ME 💻👍😀😀
Awesome! Why Apple? :)
- Kat
Because it is the best software ever and famous and does not cause virus on iphones and ipads and macbooks. 👍
You earned yourself a subsriber m8
+Jesan awesome Jesan :) welcome!
Anyone has any recommendations on any gaming app building course? Thanks in advance!
Finance is all about money and
Currency that they receive from the people if its highly rated quality good or become famous it could be that🤔💻👍
True! 👍
- Kat
Would you be interested in reviewing another new money-making app?
Thanks for reaching out, Renie! But for now we are not available to do reviews. -Arthur
Hello Chris, i want to create my first app( for money) but i dont know how to do it. I am passionate about games, an app line watsapp or instagram and others.
Can you please give me some ideas ? Thank you
Do go in app development for money (first). If you want money, become a developer and find a job, let the client pay you!
Now if you have a passion about something and want to transfer that passion into an app that could help you and others, please make it!!!! In the future add paid features or add ads.
Money will come if the app get traction!
-Adrien
Hey Chris do you do ringtone app?
We don't have a ringtone app tutorial but if you're a beginner, you can start from here codewithchris.com/ios-app-development/ and then build out the features of your app from the basics.
- Kat
I am learning to sell apps as part of my marketing agency to clients.
This is nice! Do you have a team of developer or do you sell someone else app for him/her?
-Adrien
How to start in learning programming of apps
This way! bit.ly/iOS28Days
@AdrienVillez
nice vid, thanks for no BS approach. I'm not really interested in coding, but knowing enough about coding to not get taken advantage off while trying to build my idea. How is your management experience with "coders?" and coding companies? How would you suggest a business manager go about hiring a developer, or even just an IT guy as an example. Thanks
Glad to help!
-Kat
It is a valuable skill one should have besides other skills. Designing new products is the real thing. Why should one only focus on Apps ?
Great insight. You are definitely the captain of what you want to learn to better yourself. You do you! -Arthur
Hi, can I ask you, how can a desktop app make money for the developer?
You can try putting in-app purchases or even ads. :) -Arthur
@@CodeWithChris ok thanks, one last question my app will need a user to be connected to the internet to use it, won't that make me profits?
Maybe you should consider a web app or website. Building a macOS app for something a website (and is online) can do, is a waste of resources and time.
Check out the python programming language and even Flutter maybe.
@AdrienVillez
Nice... I have an app in progress and like u I have high expectations for this app. So I'm really scared to deploy the app to app stores. And probably because I'm broke and can't afford a developer account fee
You can do it! :) - Pat
Thank You Chris!
Very real. Very helpful.
I have made to Two Apps with the intention of earning money of I have failed to launch them in any app store due to lack of .so how else can earn money with them spending money on them?
"Hello, did you mean a developer account? because yes it is required in order to put your app in the AppStore
- Francis"
I have this great ideas that can compete against facebook or other social media account, i just need uo learn how to code so i can make it :D
Good luck! With hard work you can achieve anything. Keep us posted!
SaTuRn Gamer do it bro, you can get rich
Thank you Guys!!
I know how to use Photoshop and Using Adobe xD is Easy now to design my social networking app!
I'm 16 yo going senior high to learn how to code. :)
It sure is alot of work though couse i'm working alone.
I'm planning to finish it in 2 years :)
SaTuRn Gamer nice! Your determination inspires me to keep learning code!
I am a beginner so l say that apps that is really interactive fun education etc, which is for adults or kids and any I am a beginner so l say that apps that is really interactive fun education etc, which is for adults or kids genre for them that the app developers have made it or improving it, l dont think people get financial support (£ which l am talking about people who makes apps) dont think they might get financial support from the people who trying it out and seeing what genre it is what is it like (talking about the app) So they might think is it made for children or adults, and is the kid-friendly for children🌐👦👧And so on so, l say it motivates for people if they is it hard or not are they able to get it straight-forward or not(Dont worry Kat about my explanation about the motivational explanation) 👍So thats it l hope you understand it, Yours Sincerely
Shafim Rahman 💻
Thanks for sharing, Shafim!
- Kat
Welcome Kat anytime
Hey man , thanks for ur video , great subject !
I am trying to creat a app but I am not sure how can i do the marketing plan for app ? Can u talk more about how to get app marketing plan and how to get more download from ur experience ?
I would love to see ur video from ur experience :)
Everything become marketing. Web sites, apps, games and all
It's essential if you want to make a business out of it.
- Kat
How to start building apps?
Funny you ask, we have a couple of videos about this: bit.ly/BeginnersPlaylist
@AdrienVillez
I am learning from your youtube vidios. I need some online coaching from a teacher. I suggest to anyone trying to learn from Chris' vidios to sign up with him for classes with an online teacher.
Thanks!
To promote your paid app. Just create more than one app and make free and paid apps
You dont even have to be a developer to get into the app business. Youre better off paying someone else to create your app and learn the marketing yourself.