I’m joined by Austin Blake, a prolific indie developer from Salt Lake City in the US. He creates beautiful apps in the productivity niche. His note taking app Mitynote has just hit it's 3.0. release. We talked about his development, marketing, and release process, and how that's honed over time and the years. Austin has a grounded view of making his apps accessible for everyone, whilst monetizing and supporting his work through subscriptions. Enjoy the show! David ✨ Links: * Austin Blake on Twitter (https://twitter.com/austboston) * David Gary Wood on Twitter (https://twitter.com/davidgarywood) * Mitynote (https://www.mitynote.com) * Mitynote on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mitynote) * 2196 on Twitter (https://twitter.com/2196official) * Waiting For Review (https://www.waitingforreview.com) Special Guest: Austin Blake.

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S2E13: Austin Blake - MityNote, 2196

I’m joined by Daniel Jilg, developer of AppTelemetry; lightweight analytics that’s not evil. We talked at the start of Season 2 of this podcast, and I thought I’d catch up with him again about his product App Telemetry. Join us for an hour's conversation about app development, bikes, cats, WWDC, and life in general! David ✨ Links: * Daniel Jilg on Twitter (https://twitter.com/breakthesystem) * David Gary Wood on Twitter (https://twitter.com/davidgarywood) * Telemetry (https://apptelemetry.io) * App Telemetry on Twitter (https://twitter.com/apptelemetry) * Lisa Figas (https://twitter.com/meet_lisa) * Mimi Und Momo (https://twitter.com/mimiundmomo) Special Guests: Daniel Jilg, Mimi, and Momo.

S2E12: Daniel Jilg - App Telemetry, WWDC, and life?

I’m joined by David Niemeijer, founder and CEO of AssistiveWare. AssistiveWare make Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) apps, that help many people communicate better in their lives. AssistiveWare have a long history of Apple applications and iOS, and so I thought I’d get him on the show to talk more about how they started and what they do. We talk product development, market fit, and the counter intuitive aspect of pricing that enables both sustainability of the product and the ability to reach users that benefit. David ✨ Links: * https://www.assistiveware.com (https://www.assistiveware.com) * https://www.assistiveware.com/products/proloquo2go (https://www.assistiveware.com/products/proloquo2go) * David Niemeijer on Twitter (https://twitter.com/niemeijerd) * David Gary Wood on Twitter (https://twitter.com/davidgarywood) * Waiting For Review on Twitter (https://twitter.com/wfrpodcast) * waitingforview.com (https://www.waitingforreview.com) Special Guest: David Niemeijer.

S2E11 - David Niemeijer, AssistiveWare

I’m joined by Malin Sundberg, and Kai Dombrowski, creators of Orbit. Orbit is a time tracking and invoicing app for people who want to get paid. Orbit features a beautiful design, supports Mac, iPad and iPhone, and was launched just under a year ago in June 2020. We discuss their travels around the world, SwiftUI, and how they have approached developing the app and building their product as a team together. David ✨ Links: * Malin Sundberg on Twitter (https://twitter.com/malinsundberg) * Kai Dombrowski on Twitter (https://twitter.com/airkai) * Orbit ? ? (https://timeinorbit.com) * Cup of Tech (http://cupof.tech) * David Gary Wood on Twitter (https://twitter.com/davidgarywood) * Waiting For Review on Twitter (https://twitter.com/wfrpodcast) * waitingforview.com (https://www.waitingforreview.com) Special Guests: Kai Dombrowski and Malin Sundberg.

S2E10 - Malin Sundberg, Kai Dombrowski - Orbit

I'm joined on this episode by Chris Hefferman. Chris is the iOS developer behind LoTR Quiz, and MyAdsense. Since launching his apps in the App Store, he's made the leap into iOS development full time, changing his career in the process. Chris talks to me about this, his background in development, joining the Fireside Swift crew on their podcast and being an active member of the iOS development community. 2021 looks set to be a big year for Chris, as he's looking for a full time iOS development position where he can really spread his wings. I hope you enjoy the show as much as I did recording it, David ✨ Links: * Chris Hefferman Portfolio (https://chrishefferman.squarespace.com) * Chris on Twitter (https://twitter.com/heffertron) * Fireside Swift (https://twitter.com/fireside_swift) * Fireside Swift Project (https://github.com/heffertron/share_the_load) * LoTR Quiz App (http://apps.apple.com/app/id1446587245) * MyAdsense app (https://apps.apple.com/app/id1481431267) * Chris's blog (https://chrishefferman.squarespace.com/blog-landing-page) * David Gary Wood on Twitter (https://twitter.com/davidgarywood) * Waiting For Review on Twitter (https://twitter.com/wfrpodcast) * waitingforview.com (https://www.waitingforreview.com) Special Guest: Chris Hefferman.

S2E9 - Chris Hefferman - LoTR Quiz, MyAdsense, Fireside Swift

I'm joined on this episode by Josh Holtz. Josh is a man of many talents. He's the lead maintainer of Fastlane tools. He co-founded a software consulting company called RokkinCat. He's the father of a brilliant boy, Hudson. He's made an Otter themed RSS app. AN OTTER THEMED APP. ? I invited Josh on the show to tell us all about how he became the superstar he is today. We dig into his progression from first PR to becoming lead maintainer of Fastlane. We talk Otters. I hope you enjoy the show, David ✨ Links: * joshholtz.com (https://www.joshholtz.com) * Josh Holtz on Twitter (https://twitter.com/joshdholtz) * Otter RSS Twitter (https://twitter.com/AnOtterRSS) * David Gary Wood on Twitter (https://twitter.com/davidgarywood) * Waiting For Review on Twitter (https://twitter.com/wfrpodcast) * waitingforview.com (https://www.waitingforreview.com) Special Guest: Josh D Holtz.

S2E8 - Josh Holtz, Fastlane & Otter RSS

I'm joined in this episode by Bobby Bobak Bobby is the developer of Filtru, a brilliant coffee timer that helps people create their perfect brew. He's a self taught developer, with an extremely sharp design eye and background. His apps are joyful to use and pop when they're on screen. I discuss Bobby's developer backstory with him, developing and launching Filtru, and much more along the way. In the show, Bobby mentions Filtru's TestFlight beta, which you can find here (https://testflight.apple.com/join/64ycttB8). I hope you enjoy the show, David ✨ Links: * Filtru (https://getfiltru.com/) * Bobby Bobak on Twitter (https://twitter.com/bobek_balinek) * Filtru Beta Testing (https://testflight.apple.com/join/64ycttB8) * David Gary Wood on Twitter (https://twitter.com/davidgarywood) * Waiting For Review on Twitter (https://twitter.com/wfrpodcast) * waitingforview.com (https://www.waitingforreview.com) Special Guest: Bobby Bobak.

S2E7 - Bobby Bobak, Filtru

I'm joined in this episode by Victor Marks. Victor is a product designer, blogger, and tech industry heavy weight. You may have read some of his many articles over at AppleInsider, Knapsack.news or even Wrist Watch Reviews. He has many years in the industry, and a ton of experience in product development, marketing, launching, and app reviews. I thought it would be good for my audience to hear from him and find out more from that side of the fence. Enjoy a show "take over" from a non-developer, that every indie developer can learn so much from, David ✨ Links: * Contact Victor at victormarks.com (http://victormarks.com) * Victor Marks on Twitter (https://twitter.com/vmarks) * David Gary Wood on Twitter (https://twitter.com/davidgarywood) * Waiting For Review on Twitter (https://twitter.com/wfrpodcast) * knapsack.news (https://knapsack.news) * waitingforview.com (https://www.waitingforreview.com) Special Guest: Victor Marks.

S2E6 - Victor Marks, Fix your product fix your launch

I'm joined in this episode by Gary Ismay. Gary is a seasoned software developer and veteran of tech, who's had indie applications for iOS since the early days of the App Store. We talk about Gary's journey into iOS development, and his latest Application, Meandr. Meandr is a beautiful application for mapping your walks, and was recently featured on iMore! ? Enjoy the show, David ✨ Links: * Gary Ismay on Twitter (https://twitter.com/GoodBinary) * David Gary Wood on Twitter (https://twitter.com/davidgarywood) * Waiting For Review on Twitter (https://twitter.com/wfrpodcast) *iMore Article- Meandr (https://www.imore.com/meandr-maps-your-walks-you-just-tell-it-how-far-you-want-go) *Meandr (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/meandr-walking-workouts/id1518077791) *Good Binary website (https://www.goodbinary.com/) Special Guest: Gary Ismay.

S2E5 - Gary Ismay, Meandr

I'm joined in this episode by James Thomson. James is an iOS indie developer who almost needs no introduction. He has developed applications for Apple platforms since 1992, with his company TLA Systems. He’s best known for being the developer of PCalc, the scientific calculator that you should be using for iOS and Mac. I hope you enjoy the show, David ✨ Links: * James Thomson on Twitter (https://twitter.com/jamesthomson) * David Gary Wood on Twitter (https://twitter.com/davidgarywood) * Waiting For Review on Twitter (https://twitter.com/wfrpodcast) * PCalc (https://pcalc.com) * TLA Systems (https://tla.systems) * A Illustrated History of Easter Eggs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAaqSr-yShc) * Total Party Kill Podcast (https://www.theincomparable.com/tpk/) * Waiting For Review (https://waitingforreview.com) Special Guest: James Thomson.

S2E4 - James Thomson, PCalc

I'm joined in this episode by Ben Guerrette. Ben is the Creative Director of Pixite, at Pixite, a small company that’s been flying high in the App Store for many years. Pixite have many apps in the store, ranging from creative journalling, graphic design, through to their colourful drawing and relaxation app, Pigment. Pixite have gone from strength to strength, with app revenue bootstrapping the business into life, and consistent App Store features for their products. As dynamics have changed with the App Store and revenue, Pixite have had to adapt their approach and business model for revenue. I thought I’d catch up with Ben to find out more. I hope you enjoy the show, David ✨ Links: * Pixite on Twitter (https://twitter.com/pixiteapps) * Ben Guerrette on Twitter (https://twitter.com/benguerrette) * David Gary Wood on Twitter (https://twitter.com/davidgarywood) * Waiting For Review on Twitter (https://twitter.com/wfrpodcast) * https://www.pixiteapps.com * Waiting For Review (https://waitingforreview.com) * Pixite on Instagram (* https://www.instagram.com/pixiteapps/) * Ben Guerrette on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/benguerrette/) * Ben Guerrette on Vimeo (https://vimeo.com/user2130887)

S2E3 - Ben Guerrette, Pixite

I'm joined in this episode by Michael Tigas. Michael is the creator of Focused Work, the iOS app that lets you stay productive. Michael has also journaled each day whilst developing Focused Work, and is blogging about his app development process. Focused was created during Australia's initial COVID lockdown, and has gone from strength to strength since launching ? I hope you enjoy the show, David ✨ Links: * Michael Tigas on Twitter (https://twitter.com/michael_tigas) * David Gary Wood on Twitter (https://twitter.com/davidgarywood) * Focused Work (https://focusedwork.app/) * Blog (https://heyimakeapps.com/blog/launching-an-indie-app-part-1-sharing-my-journey) * First ever Focused Work tweet: (https://twitter.com/michael_tigas/status/1284405160953835521) * Sign-up form tip (https://twitter.com/jordibruin/status/1268540205784616961) * Death by Caffeine (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mt.deathbycaffeine) Special Guest: Michael Tigas.

S2E2: Michael Tigas, Focused Work

Season 2 of Waiting for Review lands with a blast! ? The show is now fortnightly, as I, David Gary Wood, interview developers from the iOS indie community. I'm joined in this episode by Daniel Jilg. Daniel has a history in privacy orientated development, and developed of one of the first 100 apps in the App Store. Daniel is currently working on a brand new analytics service for iOS applications: Telemetry, a lightweight analytics service, that's "not evil". I hope you enjoy the show, David ✨ Links: * Daniel Jilg on Twitter (https://twitter.com/breakthesystem) * David Gary Wood on Twitter (https://twitter.com/davidgarywood) * Telemetry (https://apptelemetry.io) * Libi Tracker (https://libitracker.app) * Ghostery Privacy Browser (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ghostery-privacy-browser/id472789016?itsct=apps_box&itscg=30200) Special Guest: Daniel Jilg.

S2E1: Lightweight Analytics, that's not evil

Dave Nott has departed for pastures new, and I bid him farewell and a heartfelt thanks for all of the episodes we've recorded in what is now Season 1 of this podcast. In the coming weeks, Waiting For Review shall return. I'll be interviewing iOS developers from the indie development community, to find out what makes them and their apps tick. If you'd like to guest on the show, or to be invited to the WFR indie development slack community then reach out to me via twitter @davidgarywood (https://twitter.com/davidgarywood)) or email me at wfr@davidgarywood.com (wfr@davidgarywood.com). Thanks to all of our listeners for Season 1, and I hope you join me for more Waiting For Review next month! Dave Wood (https://twitter.com/davidgarywood) Dave Nott (https://twitter.com/_davenott) Waiting For Review (https://twitter.com/wfrpodcast) Music by Broke For Free (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free-Something_EP-_05_Something_Elated) License, CC Attribution 3 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/)

183: What's next for Waiting For Review?

After some accidental headphone discussion, we catch up with how Dave Wood has been getting on with his SwiftUI journey. We wrap with the news that we're taking a break, and will be putting the podcast on pause for the next few weeks. In the mean time, we hope that you all stay well and keep safe. Dave Nott (https://twitter.com/_davenott) Dave Wood (https://twitter.com/davidgarywood) Waiting For Review (https://twitter.com/wfrpodcast) Music by Broke For Free (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/Something_EP/Broke_For_Free-Something_EP-_05_Something_Elated) License, CC Attribution 3 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/us/)

182: Hitting the SwiftUI edge

A weekly discussion between two iOS developers and special guests from the community. We talk about the Apple ecosystem, our lives, our projects, and usually get far too excited about the release of Apple products. Waiting for Review is hosted by Dave Nott, in the UK, and David Wood, in New Zealand.

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