Here are a few tips for quickly creating a profitable and popular SwiftUI app:
1. Start by identifying a problem or need that your app can solve
This will give your app a clear purpose and make it more likely to be successful. Start by thinking about your own experiences and the problems you have encountered in your daily life. Is there a particular issue that you wish you had an app to help you with? Talk to friends, family, and colleagues to see if they have any problems or needs that an app could address. Research online to see what problems or needs are commonly discussed in forums, blogs, and social media. Look for gaps in the existing app market. Is there a type of app that is lacking or an existing app that could be significantly improved upon? Consider current trends and changes in society. Are there any new problems or needs that have arisen as a result of these trends or changes?
2. Research your competition to see what other apps in your space are doing well and what could be improved upon
This will help you understand what features and functionality are most important to users. Look at the app reviews for competitor’s apps to determine which features people are looking for and how they can be improved.
3. Design a minimal viable product (MVP) that includes only the most essential features and functionality
Start by sketching out the main screens of the app on paper, to discover what kind of UI will work the best. Use standard Apple design patterns to ensure your app is easy to use. Once you are happy with the sketches, use a tool like Figma or Sketch to design the User Interface. These tools have built in user interface components which make the app quick and easy to design. Once you have a basic prototype, this will allow you to move to the next stage of coding the app, and allow you to get your app to market more quickly and test its reception with users.
4. Use Xcode and SwiftUI’s declarative syntax to create a clean, intuitive user interface that is easy to navigate
SwiftUI allows you to create code that is suitable for running on a variety of devices and screen sizes.
5. Test your app and use profiling to identify parts of your code that can be improved and made more efficient
Test your app thoroughly to ensure that it is stable and bug-free. This will help ensure that users have a positive experience with your app. Once you are happy with the app, launch a beta version of the app to gather user feedback. This will be invaluable in identifying bugs before the app is released on the App Store. Some bugs may only become apparent during the Beta Testing stage.
6. Create the screenshots for your app, and the description, then release your app on the App Store
Apple will review the app and may ask you to change the app or screenshots to comply with their requirements. The review process can take days to complete, and longer if changes are neeeded. You will need a paid Apple Developer account to release an app on the App Store.
7. Market your app through social media, app store optimisation, and partnerships with influencers or relevant businesses
This will help you reach a wider audience and increase the visibility of your app. Marketing is an essential part of a successful app.
8. Consider offering a free version of your app with optional in-app purchases or subscriptions
This can help you attract a larger user base and generate revenue through upsells. App Clips are an excellent way of providing a free version of your app with lesser features than the paid version. You may not have heard of app clips as they are still quite rare. Why not check out the free Train Beacon app clip to see an example? Simply click on the link on a recent Apple mobile device.
9. Continuously update and improve your app based on user feedback
Consider what users have said when they reviewed the app. This will help you keep your app relevant and improve its popularity over time. Remember, creating a profitable and popular app takes time and effort. It’s important to be patient and persistent, and to be open to learning and adapting as you go.