Guides
Field guides for choosing and operating your app stack.
Practical articles for solo mobile developers: what to set up, what to skip, and what to revisit as your app grows.
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Best Crash Reporting Tools for Mobile Apps (2026): Free Tiers Compared
A ranked shortlist of the crash reporting tools in this directory, with free tiers checked Oct 20, 2026, plus a real Crashlytics setup from our iOS app.
Oct 20, 2026
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iOS 27 and your stack: what actually changed for a solo developer
iOS 27 shipped Sep 14, 2026. For a solo app already on the store, nothing has to ship this month. Answer Apple's social-media question only if you submit an update.
Sep 26, 2026
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What the September 2026 App Store business terms actually cost a solo developer
At $1,000, $5,000, and $10,000 a month, a Small Business Program developer on EU In-App Purchase pays Apple $150, $750, and $1,500. The initial acquisition fee and store services fee are eliminated.
Sep 24, 2026
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Keywords Everywhere for indie app developers: Google search data, not App Store ASO
Install Keywords Everywhere on a laptop browser, read Google volume while you draft a launch page, and keep App Store listing work in an ASO tool. Pricing, the API key, and the phone answer are on the tool page.
Sep 21, 2026
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Why Stripe is not a RevenueCat alternative on iOS
Can you use Stripe instead of RevenueCat on iOS? For in-app digital goods, no. Apple requires In-App Purchase; Stripe fits physical goods, web checkout, and Mac apps outside the store.
Aug 21, 2026
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Warp for indie mobile developers: do you actually need an AI terminal?
Warp is an AI terminal for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Here is an honest read on when it earns a place in a solo mobile developer's setup, when to skip it, and what it costs.
Jul 18, 2026
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Mobile app launch stack checklist
Plan the first public launch with a focused stack for product pages, email capture, screenshots, and follow-up.
Jul 10, 2026
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Subscription MVP stack for a solo iOS app
A practical stack map for solo iOS developers launching a subscription MVP with source-checked tool choices.
Jul 10, 2026
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Paywall apps for iOS
Dated prices for RevenueCat, Adapty, Superwall, and Qonversion, plus when a custom paywall is enough.
Jul 10, 2026
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Crash reporting setup for a solo app launch
Set up crash reporting before launch with a minimum metadata checklist, release monitoring flow, and Sentry vs Firebase Crashlytics decision path.
Jul 10, 2026
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Best monetization tools for solo mobile developers
A source-checked guide to choosing the smallest useful monetization stack for a solo mobile app.
Jul 10, 2026
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A privacy-friendly analytics starter stack
A lightweight analytics approach for mobile apps that need signal without invasive data collection.
Jul 10, 2026
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ASO starter checklist for indie mobile apps
Use this ASO checklist to tighten an app store listing before launch or the next metadata update.
Jul 10, 2026
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Best ASO Tools for Indie Developers (2026): Prices Compared
A dated price table for Astro, Appfigures, AppTweak, AppFollow, and AppScreens, plus the ASO tool we use on Mantis and MrGripper.
Jul 10, 2026
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Best landing page builders for mobile apps
Compare Framer, Webflow, and email-first options for mobile app landing pages.
Jul 10, 2026