But that’s all the other work that determines whether anyone actually discovers your app, and that’s also the problem my new Mac app is designed to solve.
It’s called Kickstart, and it has only one job: to help indie developers make more money on the App Store.
Instead of juggling spreadsheets, launch docs, analytics dashboards, review tools, and half-finished marketing plans, Kickstart gives you one focused workspace for launch, growth, and iteration.
More importantly, it helps turn overwhelming “I should really do that someday” work into practical daily tasks you can actually complete.
You already know how to code. Kickstart helps with the rest.
Below I want to explain what Kickstart does, what you get completely free (spoiler: a lot!), and what more you get with the optional Kickstart Pro subscription. I've also made a video showing off some of the features, if you prefer that!
- If you’re short on time and/or patience and just want to try the app yourself, get it here.
What Kickstart does
Kickstart brings together the work around your app into one focused workspace:- App Store analytics
- Reviews and review replies
- Competitor tracking
- Keyword research
- Pricing tools
- Launch planning
- Marketing videos
- Press kits
- Website generation
- TestFlight feedback
- Release checklists
- App Store metadata
- Build insights
- Social media drafting
- Daily launch tasks
But the important part is not just that raw feature list.
Instead, the important part is that Kickstart helps turn all th...
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