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AF ChatsWWDC 2024 Recap: The Business Edition, with Joe CieplinskiApple's World Wide Developer Conference just ended and it isn't hard to say this one of the most substantial updates we've seen to Apple's operating system in recent years. Apple intelligence along with a variety of additions could help developers make more money with their apps instantly (and also sherlock others).I've invited my friend and industry veteran Joe Ciplinski to our traditional WWDC review where we focus on nothing technical and only the business. Resources:► App Teardowns: https://appfigures.com/resources/app-teardowns► Start a FREE trial of Appfigures: https://appfigures.com/signu...
2024-09-1158 minAF ChatsMaking More Money with Your Subscription App w/ Dan from Subscription IndexSubscriptions are a great revenue model for many mobile apps and games, but there's a lot you can get wrong when structuring your offerings. This week, we're bringing on Dan Layfield to discuss key considerations when planning out subscription tiers, experimenting and best practices for tracking KPI's. Dan was previously at Uber and Codecademy, now consulting and running the Subscription Index newsletter. Resources:► App Teardowns: https://appfigures.com/resources/app-teardowns► Start a FREE trial of Appfigures: https://appfigures.com/signup► Get a demo of the platform: https://fg.rs/getdemo► Find Ariel...
2024-09-1157 minAF ChatsApple vs. the EU: What this means for Developers - with Jacob from RevenueCatThe EU forced Apple to change the rules and for the first time we're seeing things never imagined (like downloading apps from the web)! We've brought in app industry veteran and RevenueCat CEO and co-founder, Jacob Eiting to casually chat about how this impacts the market going forward and what this means for developers.► App Teardowns: https://appfigures.com/resources/app-teardowns► Start a FREE trial of Appfigures: https://appfigures.com/signup► Get a demo of the platform: https://fg.rs/getdemo► Find me on Twitter → https://twitter.com/arielmichaeli#Apple #appstore #D...
2024-09-111h 04AF ChatsDecoding Apple's New EU Business Terms for App Developers - Live with John KoetsierApple just changed the game for developers with a new set of business terms for developers living in the EU. With the promise of a reduced fee the terms look amazing for app makers but... they aren't.I spent hours digging into all the details and will share what I know, joined by tech veteran John Koetsier.► Find Ariel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/arielmichaeli► Find John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnkoetsier/More Resources:► App Teardowns: https://appfigures.com/resources/app-teardowns► Start a FREE trial of Ap...
2024-09-1155 minAF ChatsExpert Tactics for Stretching your ASA SpendApple Search Ads (ASA) are a great way to grow users, IF you maintain a solid ROI. Efficiency is the key as spending scales into the thousands and tens of thousands per month. Join Ariel and Thomas to learn which campaigns to run, how to structure them, and challenges and limitations to be aware of as you scale investments into user acquisition.► Get a demo of Appfigures: https://fg.rs/getdemo► ASO Tools: https://appfigures.com/aso-tools► App Intelligence: https://appfigures.com/app-intelligence► Find Ariel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/arielmichaeli► Find Thomas on...
2024-09-111h 19AF ChatsExpanding your Search Engine Optimization Strategy with ASOBuilding an ASO (app store optimization) plan into your organizations SEO strategy brings unique challenges. While different, the intent is the same - teaching the algorithm when to surface your content. On this live stream, we’ll aim to cover ASO and SEO at a high level across a few topics for people who are familiar with SEO to understand the basics of how ASO works, why it’s necessary, and how to communicate this across teams. ► Get a demo of Appfigures: https://fg.rs/getdemo► ASO Tools: https://appfigures.com/aso-tools► App Intelligence: https://appfigures...
2024-09-1158 minAF ChatsEverything New from WWDC 2023 to Grow Your App businessWWDC brought a lot of interesting new goodies. A big update to widgets, focus on games, a few sherlocked features, TipKit, and of course, visionOS (or xrOS depending on which sessions you saw).Those can all be used to grow your apps and games!In my annual tradition, I'm hosting industry veteran Joe Cieplinski to talk about everything WWDC from a business perspective.► Get a demo of Appfigures: https://fg.rs/getdemo► ASO Tools: https://appfigures.com/aso-tools► App Intelligence: https://appfigures.com/app-intelligence► Find Ariel on Twitter: https://twitter...
2024-09-111h 01AF ChatsTurning Future Revenue into Immediate Growth with Martin from PollenGrowing your app with ads costs money. There's no easy way around that. Many developers turn to investors and give up equity to get the money they need to grow. But what if I told you there was a better way that didn't require giving your company away?Martin from Pollen joins me to explains non-dilutive funding, who it's for, and what are the benefits so you can keep your company while growing it.Some resources mentioned during the video:► Martin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinmacmillan/► Pollen VC Ca...
2024-09-1159 minAF ChatsThe Future of App Subscriptions w/ David BarnardSubscriptions are a great way for mobile apps and games to lock in steady revenue streams. As developers become more sophisticated in their strategies, managing their offerings and navigating the market comes with its own set of challenges. In this chat, we sitting down with David from RevenueCat for an insightful discussion about the current state of subscription apps, trends that app owners need to be aware of to remain competitive, and what the future holds for subscription apps.► Get a demo of Appfigures: https://fg.rs/getdemo► ASO Tools: https://appfigures.com/aso-tools►...
2024-09-111h 06AF ChatsAre You Doing Subscriptions Right? App Paywall Optimization TipsSubscriptions are a powerful revenue model for mobile apps and even games. They're easy to get into, but if you really want to make money you need to do subscriptions right.To help me answer YOUR questions, I've invited industry veteran and co-founder of in-app payments platform Nami, Dan Burcaw to the show. For a whole hour the two of us will be answering your questions about subscriptions - both easy and advanced, so you can optimize your subscriptions and learn something new from how others do it.► Get a demo of Appfigures: htt...
2024-09-1158 minAF ChatsGetting More App Downloads with ASO by Getting More RatingsThere's one number that the App Store really cares about when it comes to optimization and that's ratings. The obvious questions is how to get more. To help you with that, Ariel will be chatting with Antoine van der Lee, an iOS developer at WeTransfer and SwiftLee newsletter creator. The two will be talking about how ratings are used on the App Store, how apps and games can get more ratings quickly, and share tips for optimizing overall.0:00:00 Intro0:02:21 - Getting Started0:09:58 - Welcome0:13:47 - Why do ratings REALLY matter?
2024-09-1154 minAF ChatsEverything New in iOS 16 for Your App Business. WWDC 2022 Review with Joe CieplinskiApple's World Wide Developer Conference is undoubtedly THE most influential event for developers and what developers and marketers NEED to pay attention to in order to be more competitive.In this live stream, the 5th annual WWDC recap I do with Joe, we'll talk about what we think are the most important changes coming that developers and marketers MUST be aware of.0:00:00 - Getting ready0:00:36 - Intro0:04:11 - Getting started0:07:07 - Overall thoughts on WWDC0:12:05 - Transferring iCloud apps0:14:57 - Apple Pay Later0:21:58 - App Clips0:25:15 - Game...
2024-09-1159 minAF ChatsWhy I FINALLY Got into #ASO as an Indie w/ Ryan McLeod from BlackboxWhat's it like for an indie game developer to get into App Store Optimization? Ryan McLeod, the mastermind behind hit game Blackbox, is joining me to talk about why he finally took the plunge and started optimizing keywords and how he's tackling that while continuing to focus on development. Join us to learn from Ryan's journey.► Download Blackbox: https://www.blackboxpuzzles.com/► Ryan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/warpling► Get a free ASO checkup for your app or game: https://fg.rs/aso-checkup?utm_source=livestream&utm_campaign=9► My ASO Tools...
2024-09-1154 minAF ChatsThis is Why People Aren't Buying Your Subscription App w/ Jake from SuperwallYou've worked hard to craft the best features an app can offer. You mastered #ASO so it can gain visibility, and you even offer a trial. But not enough of your downloads are ending up as paying subscribers.Sounds familiar?In this AF Chat, guest Jake Mor, a successful developer turned tool maker, joined me to talk about the one thing that is, but shouldn't be, an afterthought for many subscription apps.FYI - Upgrade your paywall with Superwall, FREE for 30 days + they'll build your paywall for you! https://superwall.com► Ge...
2024-07-1054 min
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2023-11-141h 44
App Marketing by App MastersThe Comprehensive App Store Optimization Guide for 2023In this comprehensive video, we delve into the latest App Store Optimization (ASO) strategies that are sure to skyrocket your app's visibility and downloads in 2023 and beyond.
Ariel Michaeli is the Founder and CEO at Appfigures - the app analytics, optimization, and intelligence choice for top developers, publishers, marketers, and analysts.
🔎 No Downloads? No Problem!
We kick things off by addressing a common concern: what to do when your app has little to no downloads. We share actionable tips and tricks to effectively optimize your app's visibility, compelling potential users to hit that dow...
2023-07-101h 18
Sub Club by RevenueCatMaximizing Organic Growth with App Store Optimization — Ariel Michaeli, AppfiguresOn the podcast, Ariel dives into the fundamentals of ASO and how to research and optimize keywords. He also explains why ratings matter much more than reviews, and why you should never, ever duplicate keywords.Top Takeaways:🔍 It’s not that it’s hard to get discovered with ASO — it’s that it’s hard to get discovered without doing enough ASO. Expect to spend more time exploring on the front-end, but this isn’t a “set it and forget it” strategy. ⭐ Make sure that you're optimizing for ratings: they are more impactful for discoverability th...
2023-04-1957 min
Slices: The Deep Dish Swift PodcastAriel MichaeliSlices: The Deep Dish Swift Podcast
In this episode of Slices: The Deep Dish Swift Podcast, Kai and Malin chat with Ariel Michaeli, the founder and CEO of Appfigures, speaker at the Deep Dish Swift Conference, and an overall terrific person.
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2023-02-1839 min
Sub Club by RevenueCatBuilding a Community that Demands an App — Mark Kennedy & Jeff Bailey, None to RunOn the podcast we talk with Mark and Jeff about community led growth, how they improved trial starts by 25%, and why running ads for a blog post might actually perform better than sending people directly to the App Store.Mark is an RRCA Certified Distance Running Coach and created None to Run as a blog and personal outlet to stay in touch with his passion for exercise science and healthy living. Jeff has been developing iOS apps since 2009 and teamed up with Mark to build an app as the None to Run community started to take off...
2022-06-1555 min
This Week in AppsFun and games
This Week in #Apps we've got the most downloaded apps and 🕹 games, how to save money on gas, the numbers behind Diablo Immortal, and a an app that's making a surprising amount of money by taking pictures.
► Get App Intelligence → https://appfigures.com/app-intelligence
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#news #apps #mobile #insights #intelligence
2022-06-1208 min
Empower AppsWWDC 2022 - Platforms State of the Union with Peter WithamGuestPeter Witham - Compileswift.com - TwitterCrossover EpisodeCompileSwift - Episode - Keynote ReviewYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/eKe4XpPadhoRelated EpisodesEpisode 24 - Continuous Integration with Kyle NewsomeEpisode 81 - Awaiting for Async with Vincent PradeillesEpisode 91 - Fastlane with Josh HoltzEpisode 111 - 2021 - Year in Review with Peter WithamEpisode 98 - Async, Await, and Combine with Marin TodorovSponsorsAppFiguresThe tools you need to monitor, optimize, and get more downloads.There's a lot of d...
2022-06-081h 09This Week in AppsWhere are they going???
This Week in Apps I looked at Coinbase's not-so-great 2022, the numbers behind Apex Legends Mobile, Twitter's mobile revenue, Peloton's milestone, and a BIG win for Paramount+.
► Monetizing on Google Play is Hard! Here's What it Looks Like → https://appfigures.com/resources/insights/20220318/2-monetizing-on-google-play-is-hard
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2022-06-0407 min
Empower AppsServer-Driven UI with Mohammad AzamGuestMohammad Azam (Website)Twitter (@azamsharp)YouTube Channel - azamsharpYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/z5JTfzBX4WMRelated EpisodesCross Platform Comparison with Rob KerrSwift Package Manager Super Powers with Marco EidingerScaling and Security with Jeroen LeenartsMulti-Platform SwiftUI with Malin SundbergUI Design for Developers with Heidi Helen PilypasRelated LinksServer Driven UI Crash Course - iOS, Swift, SwiftUI and NodeJS/ExpressIntroduction to Server Driven UI in iOS, Swift & SwiftUI - Udemy CourseA Deep Dive into Airbnb’s Server-Driven UI System by Ryan Brooks
2022-05-0142 min
App Growth ShowEpisode 12: Retention Optimization & The key To Increasing RevenueHey, App Growth Community! Welcome back to the App Growth Show, where we host mobile experts to provide valuable and actionable insights on how you can grow your app. No matter where you are in your app growth journey, we are able to help you achieve your mobile growth goals.
Today, we are so excited to be joined by Ariel Michaeli, Founder & CEO at Appfigures. From an early stage, Ariel developed a passion for data and analytics and through Appfigures, He has found a way to take this complex data and simplify it, making it useful for...
2022-02-1524 min
Empower AppsIndie Dev #3 - Focused Work with Michael TigasGuestMichael Tigas (@michael_tigas)Hey I Make AppsLaunching an Indie App SeriesFocused Work AppOchi AppYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/HwC2_dETDFsRelated EpisodesE111 - Indie Dev #1 - Dark Noise by Charlie ChapmanE112 - Indie Dev #2 - Tasks by Mustafa YusufE106 - Mac Dev in 2021 with Daniel JalkutE94 - iPad Development with Adam ShawE71 - App Dev Stack with Jordan MorganRelated LinksPre-Order Ochi Today!Suggested People to Follow by Michael:Jordi Bruin (@jordibruin): Soosee, NaviEmmanuel Crouvisier (@emcro): CardPointersAaron Pearce (@aaron_pearce): H...
2022-01-301h 09
Empower AppsIndie Dev #2 - Tasks by Mustafa YusufGuestMustafa Yusuf (@mufasaYC)Tasks AppYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/u_7Ow5dN0lcRelated EpisodesE111 - Indie Dev #1 - Dark Noise by Charlie ChapmanE27 - Media Outreach with Jeff GametE26 - App Store Optimization with Ariel MichaeliSponsorsRevenueCatUsing RevenueCat to power your in-app purchase infrastructure solves:For edge cases you don’t even know you haveProtects from outages your team hasn’t seen yetSaves you time on future maintenance As well as new features released by the ap...
2022-01-1737 minThis Week in AppsBig money trendsThis Week in Apps - The Trends edition
❤️ Dating apps and freeloaders...
📺 Rise of the streamers
🎥 Creator platforms FTW!
🎧 Paying for music
🕹️ Hyper casual games could die in 2022
▶ Live ASO Q&A with Ariel Michaeli (Jan. 12th): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBAn1-XWr9w
▶ Get App Intelligence: https://appfigures.com/app-intelligence
▶ Get ASO Tools: https://appfigures.com/aso-tools
► Twitter: @arielmichaeli
2022-01-0914 min
This Week in AppsBig money trendsThis Week in Apps - The Trends edition
❤️ Dating apps and freeloaders...
📺 Rise of the streamers
🎥 Creator platforms FTW!
🎧 Paying for music
🕹️ Hyper casual games could die in 2022
▶ Live ASO Q&A with Ariel Michaeli (Jan. 12th): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBAn1-XWr9w
▶ Get App Intelligence: https://appfigures.com/app-intelligence
▶ Get ASO Tools: https://appfigures.com/aso-tools
► Twitter: @arielmichaeli
2022-01-0914 min
This Week in AppsApple Won Christmas!This Week in Apps - The Christmas edition
🥇 The highest earning apps this Christmas? It wasn't TikTok...
🍎 Apple tops Google
🗨️ The end of Alexa and Google Home
🚗 How many cars did Tesla sell in 2021?
👓 Oculus sales doubled this Christmas
▶ The highest earning apps this Christmas: https://appfigures.com/resources/this-week-in-apps/20211231?f=1
▶ Live ASO Q&A with Ariel Michaeli (Jan. 12th): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBAn1-XWr9w
▶ Get App Intelligence: https://appfigures.com/app-intelligence
▶ Get ASO Tools: https://appfigures.com/aso-tools
► Twitter: @arielmichaeli
2022-01-0110 minThis Week in AppsApple Won Christmas!This Week in Apps - The Christmas edition
🥇 The highest earning apps this Christmas? It wasn't TikTok...
🍎 Apple tops Google
🗨️ The end of Alexa and Google Home
🚗 How many cars did Tesla sell in 2021?
👓 Oculus sales doubled this Christmas
▶ The highest earning apps this Christmas: https://appfigures.com/resources/this-week-in-apps/20211231?f=1
▶ Live ASO Q&A with Ariel Michaeli (Jan. 12th): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBAn1-XWr9w
▶ Get App Intelligence: https://appfigures.com/app-intelligence
▶ Get ASO Tools: https://appfigures.com/aso-tools
► Twitter: @arielmichaeli
2022-01-0110 min
Empower AppsLearning From Your App Store Competitors with Ariel MitcheliGuest Ariel Michaeli - Twitter @arielmichaeliAppFigures - Twitter @appfiguresNewsletterPodcastYouTube Channel 360idev 2019 - App Store Optimization for the Rest of UsAppFigures GuidesAF Chats ASO & App Promotion GuidesApp & Keyword TeardownsThis Week in AppsAppFigures App Store Optimization ChecklistHow to Optimize Your Keywords List in App Store ConnectOptimizing Your App’s Name to Get More DownloadsHow to Choose the Right Keywords for App Store OptimizationYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/JHmn2y--wy0Related EpisodesEpisode 26 - App Store Optimization with Ariel MichaeliEpisode 71 - App Dev Stack with Jordan MorganEpisode 97 - Day One App Ideas w...
2021-09-1341 min
Empower AppsSwift Playgrounds with Steve LiptonGuestSteve Lipton- Twitter @Steve_LiptonLinkedInMakeAppPieiOS Development Tips WeeklyLinkedIn Learning CoursesPodcast Survey - https://brightdigit.typeform.com/to/yVZN2gITYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/l5A8FHfvqIcRelated EpisodesEpisode 94 - iPad Development with Adam ShawEpisode 92 - WWDC 2021 - Platforms State of the Union with Peter WithamEpisode 63 - Apple Watch 2020 with Steve LiptonEpisode 36 - Upgrading Your Skills in 2020 with Paul HudsonRelated LinksApple HI Guidelines - AccessiblyWWDC 2021 - Create accessible experiences for watchOSWWDC 2021 - SwiftUI Accessibility: Beyond the basicsApple previews powerful software updates de...
2021-06-2444 min
Empower AppsiPad Development with Adam ShawGuestAdam Shaw (Twitter @kabukivision)kabukivision.comWe Like Games PodcastDeveloper Commentary YouTube ChannelMoleskine StudioBonobo LabsPodcast Survey - https://brightdigit.typeform.com/to/yVZN2gITYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/WHzAdaMHWgERelated EpisodesEpisode 92 - WWDC 2021 - Platforms State of the Union with Peter WithamEpisode 73 - Multi-Platform SwiftUI with Malin SundbergEpisode 10 - Business and IT ApplicationsEpisode 9 - iPad Apps for Businesses and ProsWWDC SessionsTake your iPad apps to the next levelFocus on iPad keyboard navigationSupport Full Keyboard Access in your iOS appSwiftUI on the Ma...
2021-06-1945 min
This Week in AppsSpecial Episode - WWDC 2021 Recap with Joe CieplinskiApple's second virtual World Wide Developer Conference was one of the most interesting events so far! There's a lot of new things to help app businesses grow their downloads, from improvements to subscriptions in StoreKit to A/B tests in App Store Connect and much more.
Join returning guest Joe Cieplinski and me for a casual chat about everything that's new.
Related:
Guide: What's New in iOS 15 for App Store Optimization
Guide: 16 A/B Tests You Must Try If You Want More Downloads
Joe on Twitter: @jcieplinski
Ariel on Twitter: @arielmichaeli
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2021-06-171h 00
Empower AppsWWDC 2021 - Platforms State of the Union with Peter WithamGuestPeter Witham - Compileswift.com - TwitterCrossover EpisodeCompileSwift - Episode - Keynote ReviewPodcast Survey - https://brightdigit.typeform.com/to/yVZN2gITYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/6IEvRlyu904Related EpisodesEpisode 24 - Continuous Integration with Kyle NewsomeEpisode 81 - Awaiting for Async with Vincent PradeillesEpisode 84 - Automation Fun with Jared SorgeEpisode 91 - Fastlane with Josh HoltzRelated LinksXcode Cloud Beta SignupTest-Driven Development in Swift by Gio LodiJosh Shaffer's Clarification on Async/Await and CombineSp...
2021-06-081h 25
Business of Apps Podcast#69: App Stores Trends in 2021 with Ariel Michaeli, CEO at AppFiguresMost of us wake up in the morning, check the weather, then the traffic on the way to work, unless your office isn’t your desk, sitting next to your bed, and of course, catch up on social media. Throughout your day, you spend time launching apps on your smartphone, smartwatch, or tablet.
Today’s guest is Ariel Michaeli from Appfigures, which takes a holistic view on the app industry as a whole and provides insights on app trends. Appfigures offers ASO tools, analytics, and intelligence to optimize for more organic downloads.
Today’s Topics Include:
✔️ Appfi...
2021-05-3129 min
Empower AppsFastlane with Josh HoltzGuestJosh Holtz (website)Twitter @joshdholtzYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/YgEXQ1k6eRIRelated EpisodesEpisode 84 - Automation Fun with Jared SorgeEpisode 24 - Continuous Integration with Kyle NewsomeRelated Linksfastlane.toolsShibapmfastlane screencastsSponsorsAppFiguresThe tools you need to monitor, optimize, and get more downloads.There's a lot of demand for apps right now, so it's a really great time to give it a try. It's easier than you think.The guys who run it a...
2021-05-2443 min
Empower AppsAWS and SOTO with Adam FowlerGuestAdam Fowler (website)@o_aberation (Twitter)@adamfowlerphoto (Instagram)Youtube Video - https://youtu.be/X5XOnyysMWoRelated EpisodesEpisode 85 - AWS Amplify with Kilo LocoEpisode 75 -Year of the Server with Tim Condon - Part 2Episode 49 - Vapor 4 with Tibor BödecsRelated LinksSoto - Swift SDK for Amazon Web ServicesHummingbird - Lightweight, flexible server framework written in SwiftSponsorsAppFiguresThe tools you need to monitor, optimize, and get more downloads.There's a lot of demand for...
2021-05-1429 min
Empower AppsCryptography with Marcin KrzyżanowskiGuestMarcin Krzyżanowski Twitter @krzyzanowskimSwift.bestYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/eigMjltZlP8Related EpisodesEpisode 88 - Conferences with John WilkerEpisode 84 - Automation Fun with Jared SorgeEpisode 77 - Swift Package Index with Sven A. SchmidtEpisode 55 - WWDC 2020 and Xcode 12 with Vadim Shpakovski - Part 2Episode 33 - 2020 Developer Wish List with Alex BushRelated LinksWWDC 2021 AnnouncedCryptoSwiftOnlineSwiftPlayground.runSwiftStudio.appApple Security FrameworkSerious CryptographySponsorsAppFiguresThe tools you need to monitor, optimize, and get more downloads.There's a lot of...
2021-05-0440 min
Empower AppsConferences with John WilkerGuestJohn Wilker (johnwilker.com)360|iDev - August 22 - 25, 2021Use the promo code EmpowerApps to get 25% off registration.Twitter (jwilker)Instagram (johntwilker)360ConferencesYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/XXQB24mqQp4Related EpisodesEpisode 36 - Upgrading Your Skills in 2020 with Paul HudsonEpisode 9 - iPad Apps for Businesses and ProsRelated LinksWWDC 2021 AnnouncedGoodNotesScrivener360|iDev 2021 Call For Papers will close May 7, 2021!Plex now works with the Apple TV app, but not all content is available - iMoreJohn on using his iPadWriting wherever you are - johnwilker.comI m...
2021-04-2434 min
Empower AppsCore Data Fun with Tim MitraGuestTim Mitra (website)Twitter @TimMitraMore Than Just Code Podcast Spockcast PodcastPragmatic Hero's JourneyRoundaboutFMYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/SwVF-wihDvERelated EpisodesEpisode 47 - Practical Combine with Donny WalsEpisode 62 - Local Database Storage on iOS with Aaron DouglasOk Productive - 030. Neuroplasticity with Tim MitraRelated LinksWWDC 2021 AnnouncedSwift TOMistKit - Swift Package for Server-Side and Command-Line Access to CloudKit Web ServicesNSPersistentCloudKitContainerSetting Up Core Data with CloudKit - Apple DocsCoreStore by John Estropia - real power of Core Data with the elegance and safety of Swi...
2021-04-1438 min
Empower AppsThird-Party APIs with Christian SeligGuestChristian Selig (website)Twitter @ChristianSeligReddit /u/iamthatisYouTube CLeeSeligApolloAppYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/rhVazmvPTYoRelated EpisodesEpisode 73 - Multi-Platform SwiftUI with Malin SundbergEpisode 66 - UI Design for Developers with Heidi Helen PilypasEpisode 38 - Accessibility with Kim ArnettEpisode 31 - Future Proofing Your Apps with Gui RamboSponsorsAppFiguresThe tools you need to monitor, optimize, and get more downloads.There's a lot of demand for apps right now, so it's a really great time to give it a try. It's easier...
2021-04-0443 min
Empower AppsAWS Amplify with Kilo LocoGuestKilo LocoTwitterYoutubeLinkedInYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/kQP7dCaKdEcRelated EpisodesEpisode 83 - Interviewing Tips with Kim ArnettEpisode 75 - Year of the Server with Tim Condon - Part 2Episode 10 - Cloud and Backend Services For Apps with Erik GillespieRelated LinksGetting Started with AWS AmplifyAWS Free TierAPNs Push Notifications for iOS Using AWS Lambda in Swift - Kilo LocoAWS Amplify Playlist - Kilo LocoAWS Amplify RepoAmazon DynamoDBAmazon CognitoAmazon SNSAmazon Pinpoint How Do I Write If Case Let in Swift?GoshDarnSwiftUISwiftUIPropertyWrappersSponsors
2021-03-2832 min
Empower AppsInterviewing Tips with Kim ArnettGuestKim Arnett (kimarnett.com)Twitter @kaydacodeDEV.TO @kaydacodeYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/UpUQY7sD9g4Related EpisodesEpisode 38 - Accessibility with Kim ArnettEpisode 25 - Hiring an iOS Developer with John KnoxEpisode 12 - iOS Developer Interviews with Alex BushRelated LinksJob Posting TweetSponsorsHeartwitch 1.4.1 released!Live stream your health stats while you play the latest video games or exercise online. Show your heart rate as you live stream with this watch app!Heartwitch is a c...
2021-03-1434 min
Empower AppsGame Development with Tammy CoronGuestTammy CoronJust Write CodeTwitter (@Paradox927)LinkedInYouTubeGloop Drop game Youtube Video - https://youtu.be/cqhSz3-fZtIRelated EpisodesEpisode 64 - A Very Remote Year with Jacob GorbanRelated LinksApple Game Frameworks and Technologies by Tammy CoronTrelloRoyalty Free AssetsOpen Game ArtItchResources for Free/Royalty-Free Assets for Game Dev from /r/gamedevManaging Multiple Projects Without Losing Your Mind (Probably) by Tammy Coron - 360iDev 2019Working Remotely: Best Practices for Distributed iOS development by Leo DionGames Tammy is Playing NowAll of YouIn MostSponsors
2021-03-0737 min
Empower AppsAwaiting for Async with Vincent PradeillesGuestVincent Pradeilles Twitter @v_pradeillesYouTube Channel (vincentpradeilles)GitHubLinkedInAlso iOS Memes 😆 ... Youtube Video - https://youtu.be/hcVJSu7we5wRelated EpisodesEpisode 75 - Year of the Server with Tim Condon - Part 2Episode 72 - Functional Programming with Daniel SteinbergEpisode 47 - Practical Combine with Donny WalsRelated LinksSwift Evolution ProposalAsynchronous Multi-Threaded Parallel World of Swift by Leo Experimenting with async & await in Swift by VincentRunning tasks in parallel using async/await 🚀 by VincentPromiseKit by Max HowellEventLoopFuture in Vapor (and SwiftNIO)Leo's Async Await Test CodeChris Lattner's Asy...
2021-02-2644 min
Empower AppsA Tour of Software Testing with Christina MoultonGuestChristina Moulton - @ChristinaMltnGrokSwift.comYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/5LShKIwHEsARelated EpisodesEpisode 77 - Swift Package Index with Sven A. SchmidtEpisode 24 - Continuous Integration with Kyle NewsomeEpisode 15 - Test-Driven Development with Joshua Greene and Michael Katz Related LinksTesting Your Apps in Xcode from Apple DocsSnapshotTesting by PointFreeCoPointFreeCo Episode 41 - A Tour of Snapshot TestingKIF CucumberSponsorsAppFiguresThe tools you need to monitor, optimize, and get more downloads.There's a lot of demand for ap...
2021-02-1930 min
Empower AppsLarge Scale Teams with Joe FabisevichGuestJoe Fabisevich - WebsiteTwitter - @mergesortGitHub - @mergesortLinkedInYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/Mgg9D4JggQIRelated EpisodesEpisode 76 - Scaling and Security with Jeroen LeenartsEpisode 64 - A Very Remote Year with Jacob GorbanRelated LinksHow Complex Systems Fail by Richard I. Cook, MDMy New 1st Principle of Programming – “Good Code Is Easy to Change” by Aaron KingConway's law from WikipediaWrite code. Not too much. Mostly functions. by Brandon SmithSponsorsAppFiguresThe tools you need to monitor...
2021-02-1237 min
Empower AppsApple Silicon Review with Gui RamboGuestGui Rambo - Twitter @_insideBlogGithubStacktrace Podcast9to5MacYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/L-lOLeuGrnMRelated EpisodesStacktrace Podcast 113: “The hype is real!”Episode 31 - Future Proofing Your Apps with Gui RamboEpisode 77 - Swift Package Index with Sven A. SchmidtRelated LinksAirBuddy 2FusionCastChibi StudioDistributing Mac apps outside the App Store, a quick start guide by GuiRun x86 Apps (including homebrew) in the Terminal on Apple SiliconHomebrew on Apple SiliconSponsorsAppFiguresThe tools you need to monitor, optimize, and...
2021-01-2457 min
Empower AppsScaling and Security with Jeroen LeenartsGuestJeroen Leenarts - AppForce1.NetTwitter @AppForce1Podcast LinkedInYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/iDP9wdtQ6swRelated EpisodesAppForce1 - Special: Leo DionEpisode 70 - Maintaining & Migrating with Antoine van der Lee - Part 2Episode 65 - Understanding Git with Ben ChatelainEpisode 47 - Practical Combine with Donny WalsEpisode 42 - Patterns and Practices for Scalable AppsEpisode 12 - iOS Developer Interviews with Alex BushRelated LinksiOS Developer Happy Hour by Allen WAppForce1 PodcastThe Manager's Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change by Camille FournierBazelTuistXcodeGenSwift P...
2021-01-0850 min
Liftoff by Bottle RocketHow Analytics Are More Powerful Than Ever (w/ Ariel Michaeli)Ariel Michaeli is the founder and CEO of appFigures. appFigures is the app analytics, optimization, and intelligence choice for top developers, publishers, marketers, and analysts.On this week’s episode we discuss:-How Analytics Are More Powerful Than Ever-Parlor-Quibi-Growth and Growth HackingDiscover appFigures: https://appfigures.com/Ariel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielmichaeli/-Find out more about Liftoff: Here.Until next time, friends...stay curious.
2021-01-0525 min
Empower AppsYear of the Server with Tim Condon - Part 2GuestTim CondonTwitter @0xTimYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/VMNvZtw9OyURelated EpisodesEpisode 74 - Year of the Server with Tim Condon - Part 1Episode 72 - Functional Programming with Daniel SteinbergEpisode 49 - Vapor 4 with Tibor BödecsEpisode 34 - Server-Side Swift with Tim CondonEpisode 8 - Choosing the Right Backend with Erik GillespieRelated LinksThe Future of Swift on the Server by TimBuilding the next version of the Smoke Framework by Simon PilkingtonSwift Server Work GroupUse Swift on AWS Lambda with Xcode - WWDC 2020Getting started w...
2020-12-2935 min
Empower AppsYear of the Server with Tim Condon - Part 1GuestTim CondonTwitter @0xTimYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/7pNF4em4pyURelated EpisodesEpisode 34 - Server-Side Swift with Tim CondonEpisode 49 - Vapor 4 with Tibor BödecsEpisode 74 - Year of the Server with Tim Condon - Part 2Related LinksThe Future of Swift on the Server by TimBuilding the next version of the Smoke Framework by Simon PilkingtonSwift Server Work GroupUse Swift on AWS Lambda with Xcode - WWDC 2020Platforms State of the Union - WWDC 2020 (Vapor at 30:30)Virtualization FrameworkRunning Docker on Apple Silicon M1 b...
2020-12-2424 min
Empower AppsMulti-Platform SwiftUI with Malin SundbergGuestMalin Sundberg - @malinsundbergOrbit - https://timeinorbit.com - A nicely designed time tracking and invoicing appCup of Tech - http://cupof.tech - Podcast with Malin, Kai and ZachOrder Speculid Today!Youtube Video - https://youtu.be/uFdLYrze0ucRelated EpisodesEpisode 25 - Developing for Multiple Platforms with Manton Reece Episode 35 - SwiftUI - The Good, the Bad, and the BenefitsEpisode 57 - SwiftUI with Majid Jabrayilov - Part 2Episode 60 - The Future of Mac Development with Lucas Derraugh - Part 2Related LinksBack...
2020-12-1646 min
Empower AppsFunctional Programming with Daniel SteinbergGuestDaniel Steinberg - dimsumthinking.comTwitter @dimsumthinkingNewsletterYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/YWZt2vq3Y_URelated EpisodesEpisode 36 - Upgrading Your Skills in 2020 with Paul HudsonEpisode 47 - Practical Combine with Donny WalsEpisode 19 - WWDC 2019 - Swift UI with Jason AndersonEpisode 57 - SwiftUI with Majid Jabrayilov - Part 2Related LinksA Combine Kickstart by Daniel Steinberg A Functional Programming Kickstart by Daniel SteinbergiOSDevCampDC 2020 - Keynote: Mise en Place - Daniel SteinbergJFS by Amy HoyRefactoring to Patterns by Joshua KerievskyflatMap, Double Optionals, and Functional Programming by Leo...
2020-12-1139 min
Empower AppsMaintaining & Migrating with Antoine van der Lee - Part 2GuestAntoine van der LeeTwitter - @twannlLinkedinGitHubRocketSimYouTube Video - https://youtu.be/AedW0Da37KQRelated EpisodesEpisode 69 - Maintaining & Migrating with Antoine van der Lee - Part 1Episode 14 - iOS App Architecture with René Cacheaux and Josh BerlinEpisode 15 - Test-Driven Development with Joshua Greene and Michael KatzEpisode 39 - Managing Code Quality with Anne CahalanEpisode 62 - Local Database Storage on iOS with Aaron DouglasRelated Links4 Tips to make it easier to fix crashes and bugsOSLog and Unified logging as recommended by AppleAdopting SwiftUI at W...
2020-11-1930 min
Empower AppsMaintaining & Migrating with Antoine van der Lee - Part 1GuestAntoine van der LeeTwitter - @twannlLinkedinGitHubRocketSimYouTube Video - https://youtu.be/bnAzZo3-N4gRelated EpisodesEpisode 70 - Maintaining & Migrating with Antoine van der Lee - Part 2Episode 14 - iOS App Architecture with René Cacheaux and Josh BerlinEpisode 15 - Test-Driven Development with Joshua Greene and Michael KatzEpisode 39 - Managing Code Quality with Anne CahalanRelated Links4 Tips to make it easier to fix crashes and bugsOSLog and Unified logging as recommended by AppleAdopting SwiftUI at WeTransferCode Guidelines at WeTransfer Sponsors...
2020-11-1431 min
Empower AppsApp Store Review Guidelines with Paweł MadejGuestPaweł Madej Twitter @PawelMadejCKGitHub @nysanderCodeConf AppTwitter Text LibraryYouTube Video - https://youtu.be/NmFHkLlxhL8Related EpisodesEpisode 67 - Documenting Your Code with Bas BroekEpisode 62 - Local Database Storage on iOS with Aaron DouglasUnder the Radar - Store WarsRelated LinksObjective-C For Swift Developers by Paul HudsonFour Reasons Why We Won’t See Third-Party Apple Watch Faces (And What Apple Is Doing Instead) by David ShayerSponsorsAppFiguresThe tools you need to monitor, optimize, and get more down...
2020-11-0750 min
Empower AppsDocumenting Your Code with Bas BroekGuestBas BroekGitHub @BasThomas Twitter @basthomasContravariance - a Podcast by Bas Broek and Benedikt TerhechteGoodbye Swift Weekly by Bas BroekSwift Weekly maintained by Kristaps GrinbergsYouTube Video - https://youtu.be/4T25oqyXBLwRelated EpisodesEpisode 48 - Alternative Backends with Kristaps GrinbergsContravariance Episode 313 - Bas leaves XINGContravariance Episode 314 - iPhone 12 & Apple SiliconRelated LinksWriting better APIs - Bas Broek - Do iOS 2018Leo's AWESOME AWESOME README GuideJazzy by RealmSourceDocs by Eneko AlonsoDash by KapeliMade to Stick by Chip Heath and Dan HeathSponsors
2020-10-2442 min
Empower AppsA Very Remote Year with Jacob GorbanGuestJacob Gorban - Twitter @jacobgorbanApparent SoftwareYoutube Video - https://youtu.be/wKGEc-9YFGsRelated EpisodesEpisode 29 - Managing iOS Development with Peter WithamRelated LinksTupleSponsorsAppFiguresThe tools you need to monitor, optimize, and get more downloads.If you want your app to succeed, there's never been a better time to read up on App Store Optimization and Appfigures provides that for you. Check out their great articles and guides on app store op...
2020-10-0338 min
Empower AppsLocal Database Storage on iOS with Aaron DouglasBonus! We talked about Automattic and Apple here...GuestAaron Douglas (@astralbodies)The Dangling Pointer (homepage)Core Data by TutorialsRelated EpisodesEpisode 61 - Machine Learning and Core ML with Jameson TooleEpisode 57 - SwiftUI with Majid Jabrayilov - Part 2Episode 49 - Vapor 4 with Tibor BödecsRelated LinksFetching objects from Core Data in a SwiftUI project by Donny WalsWhy NetNewsWire Is Fast by Brent SimmonsHibernateLibrariesstephencelis/SQLite.swiftccgus/fmdbGRDB.swift ToolsChristianKienle/Core-Data-EditorSimPholdersAlternativesRealm ParseSponsorsAppFiguresThe tools you need to mon...
2020-09-0555 min
Empower AppsMachine Learning and Core ML with Jameson TooleGuestJameson Toole (@jamesonthecrow)Fritz AI - Twitter (@fritzlabs)Heartbeat - Fritz AI Development Blog and TutorialsRelated EpisodesEpisode 37 - Machine Learning with Kevin ScottWWDC Videos - We LovedBuild an Action Classifier with Create MLDetect Body and Hand Pose with VisionMake apps smarter with Natural LanguageControl training in Create ML with SwiftGet models on device using Core ML ConvertersSponsorsAppFiguresThe tools you need to monitor, optimize, and get more downloads.If you want your app to succeed...
2020-08-2244 min
Empower AppsBig Bad Bluetooth with Leah VogelGuestLeah Vogel - Twitter: @leah_m_vogelLinkedInMediumUIKonf 2020 - Leah Vogel - Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad BLERelated EpisodesEpisode 40 - Handling Errors Correctly with Jeff KelleyEpisode 53 - WWDC 2020 - Quick ThoughtsRelated LinksWWDC 2020 - Meet Nearby InteractionBlueSee BLE DebuggerWWDC Videos - We LovedBuild complications in SwiftUICreate complications for Apple WatchApp essentials in SwiftUIBuild document-based apps in SwiftUISponsorsAppFiguresThe tools you need to monitor, optimize, and get more downloads.If yo...
2020-07-3144 min
Empower AppsSwiftUI with Majid Jabrayilov - Part 1GuestMajid JabrayilovSwiftWithMajid.comTwitter @mecidRelated EpisodesEpisode 55 - WWDC 2020 and Xcode 12 with Vadim Shpakovski - Part 2Episode 54 - WWDC 2020 and Xcode 12 with Vadim Shpakovski - Part 1Episode 53 - WWDC 2020 - Quick ThoughtsEpisode 47 - Practical Combine with Donny WalsEpisode 35 - SwiftUI - The Good, the Bad, and the BenefitsEpisode 30 - Quickie: Swift UI and 2020 TrendsEpisode 19 - WWDC 2019 - Swift UI with Jason AndersonRelated LinksSwift with Majid - What's new in SwiftUISwift with Majid - Mastering grids in SwiftUIWWDC Videos - We LovedBuild co...
2020-07-1229 min
Empower AppsWWDC 2020 and Xcode 12 with Vadim Shpakovski - Part 1Interested in 360iDev Tickets? Let us know what you think of WWDC 2020 by replying to this tweet.GuestVadim Shpakovski - @VadimShpakovskiNativeConnect RaycastRelated EpisodesEpisode 44 - WWDC Spectacular (Part 2) with Peter WithamEpisode 43 - WWDC Spectacular (Part 1) with Peter WithamEpisode 33 - 2020 Developer Wish List with Alex BushRelated LinksJoe Cieplinski - WWDC 2020Helge Heß on Widgets WWDC Videos - We LovedBuild complications in SwiftUIDistribute binary frameworks as Swift packagesCreate app clips for other businessesCreate complications for Apple WatchSupport hardware keyboards in your app...
2020-07-0126 min
Empower AppsVapor 4 with Tibor BödecsGuestTibor Bödecs (website)The Swift Dev Blog - theswiftdev.comTwitter @tiborbodecsPractical Server-Side SwiftTake The Survey! 🙏https://brightdigit.typeform.com/to/FwbXt450th Episode - Q&A - submit your questions to me @leogdion with hashtag #empowerappsRelated EpisodesEpisode 8: Cloud and Backend Services For AppsEpisode 34: Server-Side Swift with Tim CondonEpisode 48: Alternative Backends with Kristaps GrinbergsRelated LinksVapor.CodesVapor 4 DocsVapor DiscordHeartwitch - Uses Vapor WebSockets WWDC 2020 is happening!Swift ArgumentParserTibor Bödecs - What's New in Vapor 4?Tibor B...
2020-05-2049 min
Empower AppsAlternative Backends with Kristaps GrinbergsGuestKristaps Grinbergs (website)Twitter @fassko Swift WebSocketsSwift Weekly BriefTake The Survey! 🙏https://brightdigit.typeform.com/to/FwbXt4Related EpisodesEpisode 8: Cloud and Backend Services For AppsEpisode 34: Server-Side Swift with Tim CondonEpisode 47: Practical Combine with Donny WalsRelated LinksUIKonf - 18-19 MAY 2020 · ONLINEThe Multi-Threaded Asynchronous Parallel World of Swift - Leo DionWe need to talk about Websockets - Kristaps Grinbergs Heartwitch - Uses Vapor WebSocketsApollo Data Graph PlatformServer-Side FrameworksGraphiti - Swift GraphQL Schema/Type framework Other Server LibrariesClient-Side FrameworksIntroduction to Apollo i...
2020-05-0849 min
Empower AppsApp Store Optimization with Ariel MichaeliGuest Ariel Michaeli - Twitter @arielmichaeliAppFigures - Twitter @appfigures360idev 2019 - App Store Optimization for the Rest of UsAppFigures GuidesAppFigures App Store Optimization ChecklistHow to Optimize Your Keywords List in App Store ConnectOptimizing Your App’s Name to Get More DownloadsHow to Choose the Right Keywords for App Store OptimizationSponsorsBrightDigitSpecialize in helping businesses build apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch10 years of experience developing for a variety of Apple platformHelping dev shops which lack experience with Apple platforms and SwiftContact me if you need...
2019-10-2746 min
Release Notes#284: Ariel Michaeli (part 2)Joe is joined again today by Ariel Michaeli of Appfigures. They talk about making it easy to consume complex data, tracking the financial performance of subscription-based apps, and Appfigures’ soft-launch strategy for their new product Explorer. Mailing List Every month there are more great articles and content about the business of Mac and iOS development […]
2018-10-2231 minRelease Notes#283: Ariel Michaeli (part 1)Charles is out sick today, so Joe is joined by Ariel Michaeli of Appfigures. Joe and Ariel talk about how Appfigures got started in the mobile developer financial data space, how Appfigures addresses its customers’ privacy concerns, and Appfigures’ new product “Explorer” which lets Appfigures customers make informed decisions when exploring new markets and new […]
2018-10-1535 minRelease Notes#168: Ariel Michaeli (part 2)We’re joined again today by Ariel Michaeli, co-founder of AppFigures and speaker at Release Notes 2016. Today Ariel shares how he has gained needed expertise, his experience in hiring his first employee, advertising, and more. Release Notes 2016 If you’re serious about your business, Release Notes 2016 is the one conference you want to go […]
2016-08-0129 minRelease Notes#167: Ariel Michaeli (part 1)We’re joined today by Ariel Michaeli, co-founder of AppFigures and speaker at Release Notes 2016. Ariel shares the story of how AppFigures started, his earlier history launching iOS games and other businesses, and lessons learned from watching his clients. Release Notes 2016 If you’re serious about your business, Release Notes 2016 is the one conference […]
2016-07-2531 min
NSBrief#130: Ariel MichaeliArial Michaeli (@arialmichaeli) is the co-founder and CEO of AppFigures.com, a mobile app store data aggregation service. Live from 360idev 2014, we chat about trends in the iOS, Google and other app stores!
Recorded LIVE at 360idev Denver, 2014
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2014-09-0852 min
The CloudcastThe Cloudcast #154 - AppStore APIs and Data to Help Build Better AppsBrian talks with Ariel Michaeli (@arielmichaeli, Founder/CEO at appFigures) about how appFigures was born out of FileItUp Media’s necessity, API access to all AppStore data, how mobile AppStores have evolved, how they help developers better monetize apps, and the trends that are emerging across multiple App stores. Music Credit: Nine Inch Nails (www.nin.com)
2014-07-1622 min