Do iPhone Apps Make Money?
Well, I’m about to find out if a good idea and great partners is enough of a foundation in the iPhone Application development world to make for a good investment.
This week, I’ve funded the development of an exciting new iPhone app. The app is a productivity tool for moms and dads, and is “top secret”! 
I admit, I know little to nothing about iPhone applications, but when a good idea rips you out of bed at 4:00 in the morning, the entrepreneur in me has to pay attention. I’m truly excited to keep you all informed, and to consistently blog about the progress and performance of developing and marketing a new idea for the iPhone App Store…and please don’t hesitate to pipe in if you have some insight or perspective!
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March 8th, 2010 at 9:17 pm
Please do keep us updated! I’m interested in seeing this new “top secret” application! Maybe we could even be your lab rats… Haha
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March 9th, 2010 at 9:31 am
Make sure you have a lite version of the app for free.
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March 9th, 2010 at 11:57 am
iPhone is one of the best smart phones as compare to other smart phoes like black berry and the iphone applications is now also getting popular amongst iphone users and all developers are getting busy to build iPhone Apps and Games.
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March 9th, 2010 at 11:58 am
Apple surely providing a great source to iPhone Developers through App Store. Developers can get many benefits through it. I am also iPhone Application Developers and already earn many benefits from App Store.
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March 9th, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Play with ‘em in my graphic arts class. I just don’t get the craze. You pay so much more with a MAC for so much less space/computing power than a windoze based machine. Drop the ‘doze add some Linux, now you have a machine!
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March 12th, 2010 at 9:52 am
Oo this is really interesting – keep us informed
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March 12th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Good luck with your idea. I saw a show on cable about Apple and they talked about apps. Most don’t make any money to speak of, but I figure it all adds up, even the small amounts. And you will never hit the home runs unless you try.
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March 15th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
I am hoping to grab one “for my girlfriend”, once they get released. Of course, I’ll probably need a good month or 2 of playing with it before she gets to “own” it. Hehehehe.
Till then,
Jean
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March 21st, 2010 at 5:47 pm
I must admit that this is not an area I have considered before of where to make money!
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March 24th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
If a good idea drags you out of bed at 4am, then you got to go with the flow! I wish you all the best with your iPhone App. How much did development cost you? Do keep us posted, please.
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April 1st, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Great article information on the iphone. Putting your hub link on my website to help others in developing applications. Looking forward to reading your other articles. Best Longfield
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April 5th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
I’m not making much money on my two paid apps, and they need a marketing effort that I haven’t found time for. I’ve spent my time on the programming (and the limited artwork I use) – that’s not enough to insure success.
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April 6th, 2010 at 9:20 am
Yeah, the marketing aspect is of the utmost importance if you’re looking to make an impression. The best programming will be of little value if people don’t find out about your wonderful offering. Here social media is very effective at getting the attention you need.
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April 5th, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Well I’m working on an app with a bud. Will let y’all know how it makes out financially soon.
Till then,
Jean
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April 12th, 2010 at 5:21 am
COMING SOON – If your an MMA Fan and loves MMA models, we have the apps for you.
Its coming on the 04/15/2010. Its called MMA Models. Check it out when its out.
Thanks
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April 13th, 2010 at 12:26 am
Well, I have heard that some people are making money with it. But I do not know how much. Keep us posted about your “secret”.
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April 14th, 2010 at 12:03 am
I hope it works out for you. I once tried to make one, with the help of a friend but I didn’t finish it. It was just for fun though, not for money. I wonder if you can get rich off of apps… It would be a nice thing to try out at the very least.
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April 16th, 2010 at 7:24 pm
As the saying goes “You’ll never know, unless you try”. The iphone is huge now, so with the right app and good marketing you certainly have a good chance.
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April 19th, 2010 at 6:54 pm
I left a job to get started with a company who has an application on all smart phone platforms. I sent you a link on my first post about SMS marketing. Oh man can an application make you an overnight gillionaire.
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June 28th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
ive also considered doing this. I think the iphone app market is pretty saturated right now, but the android app market is picking up steam, so that might be something you would want to check out.
I think ive got a pretty great idea, but i would need a ton of capital to develop it
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July 11th, 2010 at 9:32 am
Personally I have been hearing some good things about decent amounts of money being made by creating iPhone apps. It seems too that the free ones can make as much money as the paid apps because they will be downloaded more and can then be monetized with advertising. I am currently working on my first app myself so can’t wait to get it into the app store!
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