A solo app maker got users but no clear way to make money
A solo maker with no programming has become exhausted after spending about six months building several apps. In January, they started a large app for motorcyclists and finished it in March. Within two months, it passed 7,000 users. Even after active work stopped about a month ago, it still has more than 1,500 .
The biggest mistake was not planning from the start. Adding or paid features now feels risky because many existing users may leave. Attempts to sell advertising to businesses have received almost no response. The pressure has become heavy enough that shutting down and deleting the app is being considered.
The app was , but until a month ago it still took more than 8 hours a day to improve. A second app for photographers was also built, with the belief that it could be useful to many photographers, though the details were not shared.
Key points
- The motorcyclist app passed 7,000 users within two months.
- It still has more than 1,500 after active work slowed down.
- There was no plan at launch.
- or paid features now feel risky because users may leave.
- Business advertising outreach has brought almost no response.