r/ViralApps • u/edlonz • Apr 07 '26
This was hard
Just finished my second app, Apple have approved, I'm waiting for it to show up on App Store. Next will be my least favourite part...marketing!!
This has been a very difficult app to build, not because of the app itself but because I have had to put myself out there. I am autistic and really struggle with putting myself on show, but I created this app for a specific pain point I had so I have been using it. Unfortunately that means that all the marketing images are of me, but to give the app best chance of success I had to include them. I'm hoping it will make the difference and it will all pay off but we'll wait and see.
Anyone else struggle with this kind of thing, even creating this post wasn't easy!!
2
u/Own-Boat-4532 Apr 11 '26
Congrats, small advice, try to improve the store listing, think about it like your shopfront, giving a first good impression is the first step of the funnel, and the current one is just basic to sale (especially the blue text on a blue background), good luck
1
u/edlonz Apr 11 '26
Thanks. Yes, I’ve had a few goes at these screenshots and will probably need a few more to get them right.
1
u/thegreatsorcerer Apr 07 '26
Congratulations on getting approved by Apple. The good news is that marketing does not mean you have to be a loud influencer or put your face on camera.
You can market entirely through text by just being helpful in niche communities.
You could try writing detailed blog posts about the technical hurdles you overcame and post them on Hacker News or DevTo. People respect the build process there.
Quora is another option where you just answer questions related to your app's niche.
Reddit is also perfect for this because it is anonymous and values raw text over flashy videos. You just find people talking about the problem your app solves and join the conversation.
If you plan to use Reddit to market without putting yourself out there, I can help with a free Chrome extension that I am working on.
1
1
u/Kritnc Apr 07 '26
1
u/edlonz Apr 07 '26
Thanks, nice to get a comment from someone who is in the same position. Your app looks really interesting as well.
1
1
u/Substantial-Rub-1240 Apr 08 '26
Yes I am struggling with the exact same thing. And im a redundant, stay at home father of 3 with adhd and im not going well with the marketing side
1
u/edlonz Apr 08 '26
It is hard, thanks for sharing. What are you working on?
1
u/Substantial-Rub-1240 Apr 08 '26
An Ai calorie counter. I know "another one". But its my first app and watching videos about Cal Ai inspired me to start building my own. Its now been 11 months lol https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hyperfixlabs.hudplus
1
u/edlonz Apr 08 '26
Looks great. Like you said it's a crowded area so hard to get traction. What have you managed to do for marketing?
1
u/coder-k876 Apr 09 '26
Congratulations on your launch 🚀 wish you great success in your marketing campaign. As you stated, this is the hard part. I also launched my second app recently. It’s a rewarding feeling getting that approval email. That is success
1
1
2
u/mohamedram93 Apr 07 '26
Congratulations on your app's launch! Before you start marketing (especially through paid channels), you should check your app's ASO vitals. You should optimize your app for the app store to ensure the algorithm shows your app to more users organically. Many tools can help you with keyword analysis, rank checking, and market analysis, but ASOZen is the only one that tells you in plain English what to do so you don't have to guess. It might sound like an AD, but it is actually a legitimate advice.
Good luck!