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iphone app revenue statistics

Does anyone know if there is any way possible to find revenue statistics for iPhone apps? I am aware of how secretive Apple is with the App Store but is there any way even if its not very accurate? I ...
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What if there is a similar named iPhone app already in the app store?

I am about to submit my first app to the Apple app store. Let's say that it is called "GreatClock". There is already an app on the market called "great clock". There is some variable spelling, ...
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What are the sponsors for apps in both iPhone and Android?

And what are the differences between them. Which one pays most? Which one is bigger? I made a little game and we are considering to simply give it away for free and get funded by ads. We're ...
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Marketing tips for mobile applications

Looking for developers (companies) in the mobile applications area who can comment and hopefully give examples of the best marketing strategies for mobile applications. Please only comment if you have ...
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How do returns work in mobile app stores vs. regular stores?

I was wondering if anyone was familiar with mobile app return policies and how they affect cash flow. When Apple/Google sends a monthly check for an app, does that already discount returns and ...
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Is it worth the effort to try to make a better version of another iPhone app?

This app (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/graphing-calculator/id289940142?mt=8) seems pretty good, but I would like to make a better version. I am already an iPhone app developer. Is it worth it to try ...
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Affiliate programs for promoting Android or iPhone apps?

Is there any way to set up an affiliate program to market android or iPhone apps? Where I can pay someone in a given market space (say "cooking for diabetics") for each app installed as a result of ...
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Advice to iPhone App Developer on Marketing the app

My app is out there... after 100 hours of hard work... I hardly find any people downloading it forget about using it. Honestly, I find marketing stuff pretty boring and dont really get motivated to do ...
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Steps to take after designing an app prototype

We are going to start creating an iPhone app prototype with Keynotopia.com. The app will be an add-on to our website which is currently in dev. Once the app prototype is complete, what are the next ...
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How does Rovio (Angry Birds) make money?

How does an iPhone developer like Rovio make any money with a free app
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What is Apple doing to encourage native iPhone apps above web-apps?

Is Apple taking any steps to encourage users and developers to use native iPhone apps instead of web-based apps? Web-app with iPhone support seem like a way to "cheat" the app store, so I would like ...
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How to share income of selling iPhone apps with a friend/partner

I plan to develop an iPhone app with my friend. Each of us is specialized in different parts of the app. For example, I am responsible for interface design and server-side programming while my friend ...
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App usage statistics

If I want to start a new website, the first thing I do is check out the competition to see both what they are doing and how much traffic they are generating. I would normally use a site like ...
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Units sold data on Iphone apps? Where do I find it?

I researching the number of units sold of four particular Iphone apps. Any body know where I can find this information?
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Pricing for iphone app?

We are developing an iphone app for business but we are finding it very hard to put a price to the app? Does anyone know a rule of thumb, have examples or have any tips on what we could charge. I know ...
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Feasibility of this type of iPhone app

Let's say I create a mobile application that contains a "Top 100" list of local restaurants. Value-adds may include directions, integration with OpenTable, and links to the restaurant menu, among ...
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iPhone development startup

I have a business iPhone development proposition to someone who is willing to partner. No pay is offered up front, we would both be sacrificing our time to build something big - the rewards are there ...
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iPhone apps - enterprise market

How is the trend for Enterprise iPhone apps? We currently have a client base consisting of startups and individuals where we develop all kinds of app (utility tools / entertainment / etc.). Any ...