Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Picking the right indie app idea can save you a lot of wasted time and frustration. In this video I’m sharing lessons I’ve learned from years of trial and error so you don’t have to repeat the same mistakes. We’ll talk about why keeping things simple matters, how to make sure your app actually fits into your lifestyle, and why solving your own problems usually leads to the best results.
I’ll also cover the part most developers underestimate: marketing. Building the app is the easy part, but getting people to care about it is extremely difficult. You’ll hear how to approach projects with a small bets mindset, why it’s smart to lean into your strengths, and what role validation plays when choosing your next project.
Try WishKit - wishkit.io
My Source Code:
seanallen.teachable.com/p/source-code-youtube-videos?video=7EcWzb_Xa10
My Swift & SwiftUI Courses:
seanallen.teachable.com/?video=7EcWzb_Xa10
X (Twitter):
Sean Allen - twitter.com/seanallen_dev
My Formula 1 App:
apps.apple.com/app/formula-widgets-push-push/id6744127751
My Roast App:
apps.apple.com/app/roast-app-roast-your-friends/id6743675883
My iOS Dev Product Recommendations (Affiliate Links):
Easy App Store Screenshots:
appscreens.com/?via=8d5841
Mark Moeyken’s SwiftUI Books:
bigmountainstudio.com/a/fzc51
Antoine Van Der Lee - Going Indie Course:
courses.avanderlee.com/p/from-side-project-to-going-indie?affcode=2082304_o9res6rn
Paul Hudson's Hacking With Swift:
gumroad.com/a/762098803
RocketSim - Enhance Your Xcode Simulator:
gumroad.com/a/51797971/ftvbh
Timestamps:
0:00 - Minimize Complexity
1:39 - Lifestyle Fit
2:31 - Building is the easy part
3:09 - Solve your own problem
5:24 - Play to your strengths
5:56 - ASO validation (maybe)
#swift #swiftui #iosdevelopment
Picking the right indie app idea can save you a lot of wasted time and frustration. In this video I’m sharing lessons I’ve learned from years of trial and error so you don’t have to repeat the same mistakes. We’ll talk about why keeping things simple matters, how to make sure your app actually fits into your lifestyle, and why solving your own problems usually leads to the best results.
I’ll also cover the part most developers underestimate: marketing. Building the app is the easy part, but getting people to care about it is extremely difficult. You’ll hear how to approach projects with a small bets mindset, why it’s smart to lean into your strengths, and what role validation plays when choosing your next project.
Try WishKit - wishkit.io
My Source Code:
seanallen.teachable.com/p/source-code-youtube-videos?video=7EcWzb_Xa10
My Swift & SwiftUI Courses:
seanallen.teachable.com/?video=7EcWzb_Xa10
X (Twitter):
Sean Allen - twitter.com/seanallen_dev
My Formula 1 App:
apps.apple.com/app/formula-widgets-push-push/id6744127751
My Roast App:
apps.apple.com/app/roast-app-roast-your-friends/id6743675883
My iOS Dev Product Recommendations (Affiliate Links):
Easy App Store Screenshots:
appscreens.com/?via=8d5841
Mark Moeyken’s SwiftUI Books:
bigmountainstudio.com/a/fzc51
Antoine Van Der Lee - Going Indie Course:
courses.avanderlee.com/p/from-side-project-to-going-indie?affcode=2082304_o9res6rn
Paul Hudson's Hacking With Swift:
gumroad.com/a/762098803
RocketSim - Enhance Your Xcode Simulator:
gumroad.com/a/51797971/ftvbh
Timestamps:
0:00 - Minimize Complexity
1:39 - Lifestyle Fit
2:31 - Building is the easy part
3:09 - Solve your own problem
5:24 - Play to your strengths
5:56 - ASO validation (maybe)
#swift #swiftui #iosdevelopment
