The Iphreaks Show

Panel: Erica Sadun Gui Rambo Special Guest: None In today’s episode, the iPhreaks panel, Erica and Gui talk about his app ChibiStudio, the challenges and lessons learned, and specifically about how it's like to have a freemium app in the App Store. The app allows people to create their own avatar, or Chibi, that they the can share through the iMessage app. This is a great episode to learn about the thought processes that go into creating a new iOS app. In particular, we dive pretty deep on:  Where did the idea for ChibiStudio come from?iMessage appsHow to improve the iMessage app successDiscoverabilityFree app with in-app purchases. Why?Different theme packs, especially during holidaysBalance between free content and paid optionsCorporate outreachDeveloping your own brandSmall and specialized audience2 pathways to monetary successUsing ads in appsKing GamesEthical appsLessons he’s learned from developingAnd much, much more! Links: LinodeChibiStudioMicrosoft App Center  Picks: Gui HomePod Erica Fa