Damjan Dabo
@damjandabo.bsky.social
📱 Indie iOS dev
💻 Previous experience projects for Philips, Porsche and BMW
🇭🇷 Croatian living in Munich, Germany 🇩🇪
My apps and blog: https://bento.me/dabo
#iosdev #buildinpublic
💻 Previous experience projects for Philips, Porsche and BMW
🇭🇷 Croatian living in Munich, Germany 🇩🇪
My apps and blog: https://bento.me/dabo
#iosdev #buildinpublic
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Damjan Dabo
@damjandabo.bsky.social
· Nov 20
Hi 👋
I’m Damjan, an indie iOS developer sharing my journey as I grow my app business.
I built Itemlist, an inventory tracker app getitemlist.app
I’m working on my second app, Herba, a plant growth journal.
I #buildinpublic and document everything on my blog dabo.dev
#iosdev #mobiledev #indiedev
I’m Damjan, an indie iOS developer sharing my journey as I grow my app business.
I built Itemlist, an inventory tracker app getitemlist.app
I’m working on my second app, Herba, a plant growth journal.
I #buildinpublic and document everything on my blog dabo.dev
#iosdev #mobiledev #indiedev
The US is imposing a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications.
This is great news for domestic American software developers. They'll face less competition, boosting their edge and driving salaries even higher.
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This is great news for domestic American software developers. They'll face less competition, boosting their edge and driving salaries even higher.
1/3
September 20, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The US is imposing a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications.
This is great news for domestic American software developers. They'll face less competition, boosting their edge and driving salaries even higher.
1/3
This is great news for domestic American software developers. They'll face less competition, boosting their edge and driving salaries even higher.
1/3
100K downloads of QRGenie on Macs in Australia. This must be an institution, but 100K?? 🤯
September 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
100K downloads of QRGenie on Macs in Australia. This must be an institution, but 100K?? 🤯
Itemlist app started getting traffic from ChatGPT 🤖
September 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Itemlist app started getting traffic from ChatGPT 🤖
Claude Code inside Android Studio is like Alex for Xcode on steroids.
Android Studio is like Xcode on steroids.
It's not that bad to be an Android developer.
Android Studio is like Xcode on steroids.
It's not that bad to be an Android developer.
August 14, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Claude Code inside Android Studio is like Alex for Xcode on steroids.
Android Studio is like Xcode on steroids.
It's not that bad to be an Android developer.
Android Studio is like Xcode on steroids.
It's not that bad to be an Android developer.
My improvised summertime setup 🏖️
Do you like my wrist rest?
Do you like my wrist rest?
July 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
My improvised summertime setup 🏖️
Do you like my wrist rest?
Do you like my wrist rest?
That indie dev moment when a 1-star review turns into a 5-star review 😄
A customer had issues but never heard back—because all support emails were going to my spam folder 🙃
I only realized after they left a 1⭐️ review.
A customer had issues but never heard back—because all support emails were going to my spam folder 🙃
I only realized after they left a 1⭐️ review.
June 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM
That indie dev moment when a 1-star review turns into a 5-star review 😄
A customer had issues but never heard back—because all support emails were going to my spam folder 🙃
I only realized after they left a 1⭐️ review.
A customer had issues but never heard back—because all support emails were going to my spam folder 🙃
I only realized after they left a 1⭐️ review.
I just launched BarcodeCraft lifetime free on r/iosapps 🚀
Get BarcodeCraft for free and support the launch: www.reddit.com/r/iosapps/c...
#iosdev #indiedev #buildinpublic #mobiledev
Get BarcodeCraft for free and support the launch: www.reddit.com/r/iosapps/c...
#iosdev #indiedev #buildinpublic #mobiledev
May 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I just launched BarcodeCraft lifetime free on r/iosapps 🚀
Get BarcodeCraft for free and support the launch: www.reddit.com/r/iosapps/c...
#iosdev #indiedev #buildinpublic #mobiledev
Get BarcodeCraft for free and support the launch: www.reddit.com/r/iosapps/c...
#iosdev #indiedev #buildinpublic #mobiledev
🚀 Introducing MacImgAI – a free, native macOS app that transforms your images using the new GPT image API!
🧠 Generate & edit images with AI
🎨 75+ creative styles (Cartoon, Art, Cyberpunk & more)
📂 Built-in history, favorites, and a clean native UI
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🧠 Generate & edit images with AI
🎨 75+ creative styles (Cartoon, Art, Cyberpunk & more)
📂 Built-in history, favorites, and a clean native UI
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April 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
🚀 Introducing MacImgAI – a free, native macOS app that transforms your images using the new GPT image API!
🧠 Generate & edit images with AI
🎨 75+ creative styles (Cartoon, Art, Cyberpunk & more)
📂 Built-in history, favorites, and a clean native UI
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🧠 Generate & edit images with AI
🎨 75+ creative styles (Cartoon, Art, Cyberpunk & more)
📂 Built-in history, favorites, and a clean native UI
(1/2)
🚀 BarcodeCraft is here! 📦✨ Now available on the App Store!
Create custom barcodes in seconds with stunning designs and pro-level control.
🎨 Customize colors, background, padding & corner radius
📷 Scan and test barcodes right in the app
Try it now! Link in comments 👇
Create custom barcodes in seconds with stunning designs and pro-level control.
🎨 Customize colors, background, padding & corner radius
📷 Scan and test barcodes right in the app
Try it now! Link in comments 👇
April 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
🚀 BarcodeCraft is here! 📦✨ Now available on the App Store!
Create custom barcodes in seconds with stunning designs and pro-level control.
🎨 Customize colors, background, padding & corner radius
📷 Scan and test barcodes right in the app
Try it now! Link in comments 👇
Create custom barcodes in seconds with stunning designs and pro-level control.
🎨 Customize colors, background, padding & corner radius
📷 Scan and test barcodes right in the app
Try it now! Link in comments 👇
Waiting for the new GPT image API to drop so I can launch an app I've been vibe coding in private.
April 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Waiting for the new GPT image API to drop so I can launch an app I've been vibe coding in private.
Oops, I did it again 😅
April 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Oops, I did it again 😅
An app I vibe coded a few weeks ago is now finally available on TestFlight!
Check it out!
Link is in the comments 👇
#buildinpublic #iosdev #mobiledev #indiedev
Check it out!
Link is in the comments 👇
#buildinpublic #iosdev #mobiledev #indiedev
April 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
An app I vibe coded a few weeks ago is now finally available on TestFlight!
Check it out!
Link is in the comments 👇
#buildinpublic #iosdev #mobiledev #indiedev
Check it out!
Link is in the comments 👇
#buildinpublic #iosdev #mobiledev #indiedev
🚀 Today only! QRGenie is free for life as part of Apps Gone Free! 🎁
Don’t miss out, download now and claim the offer!
Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Just install the app and complete onboarding to unlock it.
Link: www.qrgenie.app
#indiedev #iosdev #mobiledev #buildinpublic
Don’t miss out, download now and claim the offer!
Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Just install the app and complete onboarding to unlock it.
Link: www.qrgenie.app
#indiedev #iosdev #mobiledev #buildinpublic
March 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
🚀 Today only! QRGenie is free for life as part of Apps Gone Free! 🎁
Don’t miss out, download now and claim the offer!
Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Just install the app and complete onboarding to unlock it.
Link: www.qrgenie.app
#indiedev #iosdev #mobiledev #buildinpublic
Don’t miss out, download now and claim the offer!
Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Just install the app and complete onboarding to unlock it.
Link: www.qrgenie.app
#indiedev #iosdev #mobiledev #buildinpublic
My company is hiring!
We are looking for iOS, Android and Node.js engineers!
You can work remotely, but it's preferrable you are located near Zagreb, Croatia so you can occassionally come to the office.
Check open positions out: ignit.group/careers
#iosdev #ios #androiddev #android #nodejsdev
We are looking for iOS, Android and Node.js engineers!
You can work remotely, but it's preferrable you are located near Zagreb, Croatia so you can occassionally come to the office.
Check open positions out: ignit.group/careers
#iosdev #ios #androiddev #android #nodejsdev
March 24, 2025 at 12:31 PM
My company is hiring!
We are looking for iOS, Android and Node.js engineers!
You can work remotely, but it's preferrable you are located near Zagreb, Croatia so you can occassionally come to the office.
Check open positions out: ignit.group/careers
#iosdev #ios #androiddev #android #nodejsdev
We are looking for iOS, Android and Node.js engineers!
You can work remotely, but it's preferrable you are located near Zagreb, Croatia so you can occassionally come to the office.
Check open positions out: ignit.group/careers
#iosdev #ios #androiddev #android #nodejsdev
Here's how Itemlist stacks up against other apps in the productivity category, based on RevenueCat data 📊
The @RevenueCat State of Subscription Apps 2025 report has been released, offering detailed statistics about the app market.
Check the links in the comments 👇
The @RevenueCat State of Subscription Apps 2025 report has been released, offering detailed statistics about the app market.
Check the links in the comments 👇
March 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Here's how Itemlist stacks up against other apps in the productivity category, based on RevenueCat data 📊
The @RevenueCat State of Subscription Apps 2025 report has been released, offering detailed statistics about the app market.
Check the links in the comments 👇
The @RevenueCat State of Subscription Apps 2025 report has been released, offering detailed statistics about the app market.
Check the links in the comments 👇
Big news! I got a full-time job at Ignit Group as an iOS Engineer! 🎉
After a few years of going all-in on Itemlist, I’m excited to work with a team again while still running my indie apps on the side (with some freelancer help).
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After a few years of going all-in on Itemlist, I’m excited to work with a team again while still running my indie apps on the side (with some freelancer help).
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March 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Big news! I got a full-time job at Ignit Group as an iOS Engineer! 🎉
After a few years of going all-in on Itemlist, I’m excited to work with a team again while still running my indie apps on the side (with some freelancer help).
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After a few years of going all-in on Itemlist, I’m excited to work with a team again while still running my indie apps on the side (with some freelancer help).
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I'm creating a small barcode generator app, inspired by my latest QR code generator app, QRGenie ✨ www.qrgenie.app
I'm reusing styling and UI elements from QRGenie.
I've completed the MVP features, but 90% of the work still remains: onboarding, paywall, settings, website, and App Store metadata 😅
I'm reusing styling and UI elements from QRGenie.
I've completed the MVP features, but 90% of the work still remains: onboarding, paywall, settings, website, and App Store metadata 😅
February 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I'm creating a small barcode generator app, inspired by my latest QR code generator app, QRGenie ✨ www.qrgenie.app
I'm reusing styling and UI elements from QRGenie.
I've completed the MVP features, but 90% of the work still remains: onboarding, paywall, settings, website, and App Store metadata 😅
I'm reusing styling and UI elements from QRGenie.
I've completed the MVP features, but 90% of the work still remains: onboarding, paywall, settings, website, and App Store metadata 😅
Here we go again 🏗️
February 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Here we go again 🏗️
🚀 Help me decide! In my home inventory app Itemlist, I’m introducing daily reminders to help you stay organized.
I have two versions of the text for this onboarding screen, which one do you prefer? 👇
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I have two versions of the text for this onboarding screen, which one do you prefer? 👇
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February 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
🚀 Help me decide! In my home inventory app Itemlist, I’m introducing daily reminders to help you stay organized.
I have two versions of the text for this onboarding screen, which one do you prefer? 👇
1/3
I have two versions of the text for this onboarding screen, which one do you prefer? 👇
1/3
I've launched a 75% off lifetime sale for QRGenie and shared it on r/iosapps! 📱
Please support the sale on Reddit by upvoting and commenting. 😊
www.reddit.com/r/iosapps/c...
#buildinpublic #iosdev #mobiledev #indiedev
Please support the sale on Reddit by upvoting and commenting. 😊
www.reddit.com/r/iosapps/c...
#buildinpublic #iosdev #mobiledev #indiedev
February 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I've launched a 75% off lifetime sale for QRGenie and shared it on r/iosapps! 📱
Please support the sale on Reddit by upvoting and commenting. 😊
www.reddit.com/r/iosapps/c...
#buildinpublic #iosdev #mobiledev #indiedev
Please support the sale on Reddit by upvoting and commenting. 😊
www.reddit.com/r/iosapps/c...
#buildinpublic #iosdev #mobiledev #indiedev
The first week of QRGenie went quite well.
Over the past few days, I've been running Apple Search Ads in the US to boost downloads a bit.
#buildinpublic #iosdev #mobiledev #indiedev
Over the past few days, I've been running Apple Search Ads in the US to boost downloads a bit.
#buildinpublic #iosdev #mobiledev #indiedev
February 13, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The first week of QRGenie went quite well.
Over the past few days, I've been running Apple Search Ads in the US to boost downloads a bit.
#buildinpublic #iosdev #mobiledev #indiedev
Over the past few days, I've been running Apple Search Ads in the US to boost downloads a bit.
#buildinpublic #iosdev #mobiledev #indiedev
Landing page for my new app, QRGenie, is made using Shipixen 🚢 shipixen.com
It's a great tool for creating landing pages for your apps, even if you're not well-versed in web development, like me.
Once I have more testimonials, I'll add a social proof section.
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It's a great tool for creating landing pages for your apps, even if you're not well-versed in web development, like me.
Once I have more testimonials, I'll add a social proof section.
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February 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Landing page for my new app, QRGenie, is made using Shipixen 🚢 shipixen.com
It's a great tool for creating landing pages for your apps, even if you're not well-versed in web development, like me.
Once I have more testimonials, I'll add a social proof section.
1/2
It's a great tool for creating landing pages for your apps, even if you're not well-versed in web development, like me.
Once I have more testimonials, I'll add a social proof section.
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🚀 QRGenie is here! 🎉 Now available on the App Store!
Create custom QR codes that stand out and boost scan rates by up to 200% 📈✨
🎨 Choose from different shapes, colors, and eye styles
🔗 Add your logo for instant brand recognition
Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac – Try it now! 👉 www.qrgenie.app
Create custom QR codes that stand out and boost scan rates by up to 200% 📈✨
🎨 Choose from different shapes, colors, and eye styles
🔗 Add your logo for instant brand recognition
Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac – Try it now! 👉 www.qrgenie.app
January 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
🚀 QRGenie is here! 🎉 Now available on the App Store!
Create custom QR codes that stand out and boost scan rates by up to 200% 📈✨
🎨 Choose from different shapes, colors, and eye styles
🔗 Add your logo for instant brand recognition
Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac – Try it now! 👉 www.qrgenie.app
Create custom QR codes that stand out and boost scan rates by up to 200% 📈✨
🎨 Choose from different shapes, colors, and eye styles
🔗 Add your logo for instant brand recognition
Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac – Try it now! 👉 www.qrgenie.app