Indie App Devs #13
Weekly tips for indie app developers.
Hello! 👋
Last week, one of the subscribers reached out to say “thank you” for the valuable content we share here and asked where he could find more interesting information for early stage indie developer. I told him there are plenty of newsletters, YouTube channels, and of course - social media.
In my opinion, X (ex-Twitter) is one of the best places to find useful insights, tips, and to be part of the indie dev community.
So this week, I decided to put together a small list of creators I really enjoy following.
They share tips, valuable information, blog posts, or simply their own journey toward becoming full-time indie devs.
I hope you will enjoy my list! 🤞
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Just a quick disclaimer before we dive in 🙋♂️
This is a list of people I personally follow and whose content I enjoy. I like learning from them and even chatting with them from time to time.
If I’m missing someone you like, feel free to leave a comment - other readers might find it useful too. 👇
There are many great and well-known creators out there, but they might not be included here.
Some of us like Coca-Cola, others prefer Pepsi.
I’m just sharing this to avoid messages like “Why isn’t X included?” or “You missed Y.”
Teodora Dobre
Teodora is a mobile growth expert and ASO agency owner who primarily shares razor-sharp screenshot critiques, before/after redesigns, and practical App Store Optimization tips that help apps convert better and make more money.
Monika Mateska
Monika is a senior iOS Developer with interests in AR/VR, co-building the ConnectionsApp, and organizing the annual iOSKonf conference in North Macedonia. Her content blends professional tips with fun, relatable personal moments, such as Halloween-themed coding deploys or Danish autumn rituals.
Wilmer Terrero
Wilmer is a indie iOS developer who has grown over 10 apps using App Store Optimization (ASO), sharing proven tactics to boost organic downloads and revenue without heavy ad spend. He mostly posts quick ASO hacks—like keyword research, full localization of metadata and screenshots, and strategic review prompts—alongside real-talk updates on app launches.
Grant Oganyan
Grant is an iOS enthusiast who builds tools like Pressdeck.io for app press kits and ASO optimization, alongside past projects such as the no-spacebar Finale keyboard and the open-world RPG Myths of Gallantium. He mostly shares actionable guides on iOS app marketing strategies, quick tools for crafting App Store descriptions, and tips for indie devs to boost visibility and revenue post-launch.
Anum Mian
Anum is an iOS developer focused on creating indie apps, with a background at Guardian, Chase UK, and Sky UK, and a strong voice for #womenintech. She mostly shares quick, encouraging replies to fellow devs on topics like app launches, UI tweaks and fun elements like AI-generated mascots.
Damjan Dabo
Damjan is an iOS indie developer based in Croatia, who creates utility apps like QRGenie for QR code generation, Itemlist for inventory management, and BarcodeCraft, while blogging about scaling his app business. He mostly shares tips on indie dev challenges like marketing, SEO, and tools like RevenueCat or Claude AI.
Avery Gan
Avery is a psychology graduate turned software engineer, with past roles at Apple and HubSpot, now indie building Caspy—a mental wellness app centered on a virtual cat companion for self-care tracking and mood boosts. She mostly shares daily progress logs from her 100-day build challenge, like TestFlight approvals, waitlist milestones, and beta tester invites.
Adam Lyttle
Adam doesn’t need a huge introduction. Australian indie iOS developer and serial app builder with eight successful exits, now focusing on his viral cat game “Swipe the Cat”. He mostly shares real-time updates on apps he builds, alongside marketing experiments like TikTok keyword optimization and X ad campaigns.
Mohammad Azam
Mohammad is an iOS instructor, author, and founder of AzamSharp School, where he empowers developers through practical courses, workshops, and real-world app-building projects. He mostly shares tutorial videos and step-by-step guides on SwiftUI development. His content blends educational value with community engagement, including replies on AI’s pitfalls in coding or app review hurdles.
Aivars Meijers
Aivars Meijers is a Latvian (or how we say in Lithuania “Broliukas”. Which means brother) indie iOS developer who builds apps in public. He mostly shares concise dev tips—like leveraging SwiftData + CloudKit for backends, StoreKit for in-app payments, and navigating entitlements. He blends practical indie building advice with personal updates and YouTube interest recaps.
Xu Yang
Xu mostly known as Fatbobman is a dedicated Swift and SwiftUI enthusiast, tech blogger, and curator of the popular Fatbobman’s Swift Weekly newsletter, sharing insights in both English and Chinese from his base in the Apple developer ecosystem. He mostly posts curated weekly roundups of cutting-edge iOS tips—like SwiftUI rich text layouts, watchOS pitfalls, and Measurement API for unit conversions.
Natascha Fadeeva
Natascha is a senior freelance iOS developer, book author and shares detailed articles on Swift and iOS programming. She is not very active on social media but most of the content can be found on her website. Every week you will get a new piece from her.
Enid H
Enid is an iOS developer and content creator who teaches SwiftUI through visual, diagram-heavy tutorials on her platform Learn and Code With Enid. He mostly shares concise “SwiftUI Tip” posts explaining modifiers, views, and iOS-specific features—like navigation subtitles or rich text editing—with clear code snippets and visuals for quick learning.
Sean Allen
Sean is one of the biggest YouTuber in iOS industry with 170K subscribers, specializing in teaching Swift and iOS through his Swift News series, courses, and apps like the F1 widget tool PushPushApp and CreatorViewApp. He mostly shares weekly roundups of iOS ecosystem news—covering topics like Swift updates, App Store changes, RevenueCat tools, and WWDC previews.
Natalia Panferova
Last but not least - Natalia. She is a former SwiftUI engineer at Apple, now an independent author, blogger, and speaker with over a decade of experience in iOS and macOS development. She mostly shares detailed technical blog posts and YouTube videos on SwiftUI features—like inner shadows on SF Symbols, scroll snapping, and Dynamic Type support—alongside updates to her books.
Do these people have Mastodon or Bluesky accounts? I refuse to use X