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I created an app from idea to production in less than half a day

April 8, 2024 · 45.5k views · 178 likes · 13 reposts · 15 replies

I created an app from idea to production in less than half a day using ChatGPT, and SwiftShip ... and already generated 3 sales in less than 48h hours.

Here's the full process synthesized👇

💡Ideation: When needed I'm always checking word pronunciation in Google Translate, so I've mainly a personal need for a minimal, and simple app that helps check accent/articulation in one click.

🔎Market Research: Starting from a personal need, I've done a quick market research using @TryAstroApp and AppFollow then I decided to build an app MVP that pronounces words and helps in checking articulations in multiple languages accents.

*With help from chatGPT and reusability from SwiftShip boilerplate I estimated the app MVP to be completely done in a few hours so I've bet more on validating with the MVP rather than a deep market research.

👨‍💻Development: - I used my swiftship boilerplate to get analytics, iAP monetization, notifications, and other common features in the app ready-made.

- I used chatGPT to generate the core functions/features of the app with a main prompt then I asked it for a few adaptations till I got a good MVP.

🎨Design/UI: - I found a good dribbble design that fits my simplicity/minimalism need, then created a view based on it and edited it to fit the requirements of the app.

✅Metadata & Distribution: - I got the app keywords and ASO stuff from Astro and AppFollow. - Created the screenshots with AppScreens - Generated the app description with chatGPT

... and Voila the app is currently live in the appstore. 💰 After less than 48 hours of distribution, the app already got 3 sales.

*I may record a video with more details for every step of the process if I have some time later and if it's needed by a few people.

Find the app link below.