Making Apps for Phones

[Starthe]

Is it still possible to make a decent amount of money each month? Does anyone here have an app—even if it’s not super popular—that still earns some money through ads or other ways?

 

[Airship]

Yes, it’s possible if you’re really good and know your stuff.


It works even better if you focus on the SaaS type of apps.

 

[Msects]

That’s how I’m planning to set myself up for the future.

 

[WeblogInterest]

Yes, you can still make money each month even if your app never becomes super famous. A lot of developers earn steady income from small apps made for specific groups of people. You don’t need millions of users—what matters most is helping people solve a real problem or giving them something useful.

While you’re building the app, it’s important to think early about how it will make money. Some common ways are showing ads, letting users pay for extra features, offering monthly plans, or charging once to download. Even a simple app can bring in regular income if it’s helpful and set up the right way.

For example, helpful apps like habit checkers, money planners, or fitness helpers may not have tons of users, but the people who use them stick around. That makes them great for monthly plans. Games or simple tools that show ads, with extra features you can buy, can also earn money over time.

Some developers on places like Reddit and Indie Hackers say they make around $120 up to about $4,800 a month from apps that never become super popular. It really depends on being useful and telling the right people about your app.

So yes, if you plan things well, know who your app is for, and keep improving it, a small app can still make good money each month. Just keep going, watch how it does, and make it better.

 

[Hungswer]

That’s definitely my plan for the future.