#Indie
11 articles
Subscription vs One-Time Purchase: Which Model for Your iOS App?
Subscription or one-time purchase for your iOS app? A guide to the App Store purchase types, when each monetization model fits, and how to combine them.
No-Code App Builder or SwiftUI Boilerplate: Which for a Paid iOS App?
No-code app builder or a SwiftUI boilerplate for a paid iOS app? An honest comparison of speed, native feel, App Store subscriptions, ownership, and cost.
iOS Boilerplate vs Building From Scratch: Which Should You Choose?
Should you use an iOS boilerplate or build from scratch? An honest look at what a paid subscription app really involves, and when each approach wins.
The Subscription Metrics That Matter for Indie iOS Apps
The subscription metrics indie iOS apps should track: MRR, trial conversion, churn, and LTV, measured in App Store proceeds rather than gross revenue.
MCP and iOS Boilerplates: Why the Starter Kit Belongs Inside Your Agent
MCP turns an iOS boilerplate from a zip you download into a tool your AI agent can call. What changes, what it fixes, and how the Spaceport MCP server works.
How to Avoid App Store Rejection: The Common Reasons and How to Pass Review
Common App Store rejection reasons and how to pass review the first time: crashes, privacy manifests, metadata, In-App Purchase, and Sign in with Apple.
Pre-Launch Tools: What to Set Up Before You Ship an App
The pre-launch tools worth setting up before you ship: waitlist and survey, a landing page, analytics, feedback. Why a survey beats collecting emails only.
The App Store Small Business Program: A Guide for Indie iOS Developers
The App Store Small Business Program cuts Apple's commission to 15%. Who qualifies, how to enroll, the associated-accounts rule, and whether it's worth it.
Vibe Coding a Paid iOS App: What the AI Agent Can and Can't Do
Vibe coding a paid iOS app with an AI agent works for the code and stops at the App Store. What it can build, what it can't, and the workflow that fits.
What's New in Swift at WWDC26 for Indie iOS Developers
Swift 6.3 and 6.4 shipped at WWDC26: bidirectional Swift Testing migration, ownership in ordinary code, gRPC Swift, and MLX Swift. See what matters first.
Xcode 27 Translation Agents: Localize iOS Apps for Growth
Xcode 27 translation agents localize your iOS app through String Catalogs. Ship localization in a weekend, plus where it still needs a native speaker.