How much do YOU make a day off your apps?

Braydon_SFXBraydon_SFX Member, Sous Chef, Bowlboy Sidekick Posts: 9,273
edited November -1 in Working with GS (Mac)
I recently started using GameSalad, and at the risk of preaching to the choir, I'd like to say that it is absolutely fantastic. I've done some minor programming work on the side, and the simplicity that GameSalad provides is incredible. I'd like to see a few more capabilities that aren't centered around gaming, but it's still incredible what you can do with it and so quickly.

Having said that, I'd like to ask others here what they have made from selling their games on the Apple App store.

Thanks!

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  • BarkBarkCoBarkBarkCo Member Posts: 1,400
    I've made over $1800(gross) in the last 10 days on a flashlight app that is named similarly to the "tethering flashlight" that got pulled from the app store a few weeks ago...

    Most ppl scorn me because it was a little shady... :-(
  • StusAppsStusApps Member, PRO Posts: 1,352
    BarkBarkCo said:
    I've made over $1800(gross) in the last 10 days on a flashlight app that is named similarly to the "tethering flashlight" that got pulled from the app store a few weeks ago...

    Most ppl scorn me because it was a little shady... :-(

    I say well done. The whole app store is a bit of a game when it comes to marketing, reviews and general timing. You did well off it.

    Numbers wise, I think I've made over $1000 USD in the last 5 days.
  • reddotincreddotinc Member Posts: 653
    BarkBarkCo said:
    Most ppl scorn me because it was a little shady... :-(

    With their big flame staff? :P.. Sounds like jealousy to me!
  • FrazzleFrazzle Member Posts: 223
    Hey BarkBarkCo what is the name of the app?
  • chosenonestudioschosenonestudios Member Posts: 1,714
    Frazzle said:
    Hey BarkBarkCo what is the name of the app?

    HandyLight+
  • BarkBarkCoBarkBarkCo Member Posts: 1,400
    Here's a link to the app: http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/id383595067
  • TraqqerTraqqer Member Posts: 3
    Thanks for the inputs. Can't wait to make a game (or flashlight app, lol).....if it wasn't for my full time job, I'd have something working by now. Oh well....slowly but surely.
  • giacomopoppigiacomopoppi Member, PRO Posts: 914
    i've made just over 2000euros(/3000$??) in 8 months. in july i made 700$. and i am now avaraging 15euros a day.
    That is not bad considering im 14!
  • iDeveloperziDeveloperz Member Posts: 1,169
    *Holds small finger to lips.*

    $1,000,000 mwahahahaha!
  • giacomopoppigiacomopoppi Member, PRO Posts: 914
    @BarkBarkCo OMG you made 1800$ with a flashlight?? wow! i see the graphics are good but even tshirt or joe made that much in 10 days (i think!). impressive!

    what does the "+" mean in the name?
  • BarkBarkCoBarkBarkCo Member Posts: 1,400
    giacomopoppi said:
    what does the "+" mean in the name?

    Absolutely nothing... ;-)
  • RiffelRiffel Member Posts: 1,272
    U$ 31,50 in 1 1/2 days, :-)

    www.marcosriffel.com

  • BarkBarkCoBarkBarkCo Member Posts: 1,400
    The flashlight pulled in $50.12 yesterday, and had averaged $59.50 over the past 5 days...

    Then I made it free today...mostly to motivate me to get moving on some other apps.
  • TraqqerTraqqer Member Posts: 3
    Riffel said:
    U$ 31,50 in 1 1/2 days, :-)

    For a second, I thought you meant over 31 thousand dollars.
  • giacomopoppigiacomopoppi Member, PRO Posts: 914
    @BarkBarkCo 50$ a day? thats quite good :)
    i dont understand tho... u have made 1800$ in 10 days? that meansthe first days it was selling loads :)
  • BarkBarkCoBarkBarkCo Member Posts: 1,400
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    This is the sales trending chart I get from appannie.com...

    That first "blip" before the initial spike was 3 hrs of sales from the night before it was even released...
  • giacomopoppigiacomopoppi Member, PRO Posts: 914
    omg that is quite a lot thinking that the lowest point is 50$ :P congrats anyway!
    (dont expect all your future apps to be as profitable as this one because they probably wont, well it depends on what type of app you make.)
    best of luck!
  • BarkBarkCoBarkBarkCo Member Posts: 1,400
    giacomopoppi said:
    (dont expect all your future apps to be as profitable as this one because they probably wont, well it depends on what type of app you make.)

    That's what I keep telling my wife! lol
  • chosenonestudioschosenonestudios Member Posts: 1,714
    Well if he times all his apps like he did this one, he will...

    BTW BarkBark, that was an awesome idea (with handylight).

    If an opportunity like this happens again, (apps being removed in general) I'm definately going to do that. :D
  • BarkBarkCoBarkBarkCo Member Posts: 1,400
    Sounds good. Let me know if you need any help!
  • giacomopoppigiacomopoppi Member, PRO Posts: 914
    well, yeah.. i must say that it is not very fair... BUT
    i can also say that some people are here to make great apps and get a user satisfied whilst others are here to make a profit.
    I'm surely here to make a profit and i would have done the same thing as you did, BarkBarkCo!
  • chosenonestudioschosenonestudios Member Posts: 1,714
    I'm here to do both... But if an opportunity presents itself... Like it did with BarkBark... I could use some fast cash. :D Thanks barkbark, I'll let you know I something comes up, maybe we can arrange something.
  • BarkBarkCoBarkBarkCo Member Posts: 1,400
    BTW, not exactly "fast cash". I still have to wait up to 45 days from the end of the month to see any of that... ;-)
  • giacomopoppigiacomopoppi Member, PRO Posts: 914
    yeah...but its still a lot of money... easy money!!! :D
  • chosenonestudioschosenonestudios Member Posts: 1,714
    Well
    BarkBarkCo said:
    BTW, not exactly "fast cash". I still have to wait up to 45 days from the end of the month to see any of that... ;-)

    Well, minimum input, maximum output. :D
  • eboyeboy Member Posts: 239
    wow, what is the secret to your success. I have two apps and only made $130 on both after a year! :( I am a loser..... I dont get it, my apps are more books but I think they are worth .99

    HELP!

    http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/little-adventures/id364814450?mt=8

    http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/space-adventures/id315043153?mt=8
  • X-rayGamesX-rayGames Member Posts: 66
    im working on it but how do i get my game on the app store, do i have to pay?
  • giacomopoppigiacomopoppi Member, PRO Posts: 914
    i think there are 3 tricks to succeed:

    1) you make A great app (like doodle jump or something like that) you advertise it you get it popular and it funds you money for the rest of your life. (that will probably take you a couple of years to think/develop/advertise/prepare...ect...)

    2) you make a good app like tshirtbooth's/Joe's and other people who have made really good games. This way you will gain a continuous profit. (2-3 weeks per app if you know how to make graphics)

    3) make MANY small games/apps which give you a constant profit.

    2&3 make more or less the same amount of money i think :)
  • iDeveloperziDeveloperz Member Posts: 1,169
    Seriously, £40 in 6 months.
  • ShpintShpint Member Posts: 404
    $100 in 22 days :)
    YAY!!! (Yes, I'm very happy with that)
    Is that very very low?? I'm only 16 :D
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