•12 min read
Apple Banned My Developer Account After $90K Revenue
The story of how I built mobile apps that reached 100K downloads and $90K revenue, only to have Apple terminate my developer account without warning.
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thoughts on building apps, writing code, and shipping products.
•9 min read
Building Vocalio: An AI-Powered Voice Training App
How I built Vocalio, a voice training app with real-time pitch detection, vocal analysis, and 40+ professional exercises for singers and speakers.
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•8 min read
Building RYU: AI-Powered Comic Book Creator
The journey of creating RYU, an app that transforms photos into comic-style art across multiple styles including manga, manhwa, and western comics.
AIiOSImage GenerationMobile
•8 min read
Building a React Native Video Processor with FFmpeg
How I built an open-source React Native library for video processing using FFmpeg-kit, handling compression, trimming, and format conversion.
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•5 min read
Why I Built Tidey: A Mac Desktop Cleaner
The story behind Tidey, a minimal macOS app that automatically organizes your messy desktop into tidy folders.
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•10 min read
From 0 to 100K Downloads: Lessons from the App Store
What I learned from building mobile apps that reached 100,000 downloads and generated $90K in revenue.
App StoreMobileBusiness
•12 min read
React Native Performance: Practical Optimization Tips
Battle-tested techniques to make your React Native app faster, from reducing re-renders to optimizing images and lists.
React NativePerformanceMobile
•7 min read
The Science Behind BinBeats: How Binaural Beats Work
Exploring the neuroscience of binaural beats and how I built BinBeats to help with focus, sleep, and creativity.
AudioNeuroscienceProduct
•9 min read
Swift vs React Native: When to Use What
After building apps in both Swift and React Native, here's my practical guide on choosing the right tool for your project.
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•11 min read
Building macOS Menu Bar Apps: A Complete Guide
Everything you need to know to build a polished macOS menu bar application with SwiftUI, from setup to distribution.
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•8 min read
TypeScript Tips for React Native Developers
Practical TypeScript patterns that will make your React Native code safer and more maintainable.
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•10 min read
Debugging React Native Like a Pro
Advanced debugging techniques for React Native apps, from Flipper to native debugging and performance profiling.
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•6 min read
My Indie Developer Tech Stack for 2026
The tools, frameworks, and services I use to build and ship apps as a solo developer.
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