Apps Is it still worth it?

[RazzleFnDazzle]

So I don't know about other developers, but I'm starting to think that making apps just isn't worth it. I have a free app out on the market now with a total of 150-200 hours worth of work put into it. All of that work for 259 downloads. I don't think it is a bad app, but how much do you guys normally work on your app? Also how do you get over the hump of actually getting people to download it? I should probably note this app is free so it's not like people have to pay for it. I'm starting to think it might be too hard to create a popular app and I shouldn't even bother.

 

[pietjuhhh1990]

So I don't know about other developers, but I'm starting to think that making apps just isn't worth it. I have a free app out on the market now with a total of 150-200 hours worth of work put into it. All of that work for 259 downloads. I don't think it is a bad app, but how much do you guys normally work on your app? Also how do you get over the hump of actually getting people to download it? I should probably note this app is free so it's not like people have to pay for it. I'm starting to think it might be too hard to create a popular app and I shouldn't even bother.

what is the app?

 

[Rodtheplod]

what is the app?

Great question! When you launch an app you've got to undertake a sustained marketing effort in order to get the word out about your achievements.

You need to take every opportunity to make people be aware of your app. You need to create a website for your app (it's not that difficult), blog about it, do a press release (there are free services available), add links to it, etc.

The OP didn't even include the app name or a link in his signature which indicates that marketing may have taken a 'back seat'.

Try to be a bit more proactive - you may be surprised at the results

RTP.