Nicolas Papegaey
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Nicolas Papegaey
@nicolaspapegaey.com
Solopreneur | Indie iOS Dev 👨‍💻 | Ex-Product Owner
Took a golf lesson with my wife this week.
With the kids home this week, things have been a bit intense lately.
So just having 1 hour of fresh air, quiet, time together (and smashing a few golf balls) felt amazing.
What did you do this week to disconnect?
August 3, 2025 at 6:33 AM
My last app just went through Apple’s “Boost Week”.
Got 22 downloads...
I was expecting better 😅
August 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
They say: stick to the tech you know.
But is that still true with AI agents doing half the work?

I only know Swift/SwiftUI, but I’ve got some SaaS ideas…

Should I stay in my comfort zone, or buy @marc_louvion’s course and code my first SaaS like a hero? 😅
July 31, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Someone please explain… how is this possible?! 😅

- No reviews
- Just launched ?
- 66 mb with no analytics?

Yet this JPG to PDF app ranks #1 for half the keywords I tracked 🙃

ASO is definitely too obscure for me...
July 29, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Just crossed 2,000 active subscribers across my apps 🎉

No big launch. No viral moment.
Just consistent work, small wins, and listening to users.
July 29, 2025 at 6:33 AM
I’m more consistent with my indie app business than with my fitness.
And that’s… not great.

My weight keeps yo-yoing. Still under 25 BMI, but not where I want to be.
6 hours of sleep per night doesn’t help either 🫠

If you’ve been there too, I’d love to hear what worked for you 😅
July 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
A few months ago, most of my reach came from X.
Now? It’s Threads.
And not just reach: real engagement, replies, actual conversations.

Same posts. Same tone. Different platforms, different energy.
(Not premium on X, in case that plays a role.)

Anyone else noticing this shift?
July 24, 2025 at 6:30 AM
I used AI (ChatGPT) to generate most of the visuals for my latest app: icon, illustrations, screenshots.
Honestly? I'm amazed by the results.
Feels like we crossed a new threshold.
July 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
My fastest app yet: built and shipped in 7 working days.
Apple approved it on the first try 🙌
(Yes, I know some of you do it in 1 day… let me have my moment 😄)
July 21, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Everyone’s noticing weird shifts in the App Store rankings lately.
No change on my top apps.
But one I had left for dead just came back to life with a surprise ASO boost !
Now I’m watching closely to see if that translates into downloads 👀
June 7, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Wrapping up for today!
✅ Quple update is submitted, now just waiting on review 🤞
✅ Trend research was productive, found a solid app idea with promising keywords. Likely moving forward with it!

Now off to pick up the kids!

#buildinpublic
March 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
10 weeks. 10 kg. One wedding.
It's either discipline or a bigger suit.
If it works, I'll share my secrets. If not, I'll share my tailor's bill 😂
February 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
MVPs are great for new markets: launch, test, iterate. But in crowded app spaces, they're not enough.

Enter MLP (Minimum Lovable Product)—focus on ONE standout feature (UX/UI, speed, engagement).

✅ MVP = Basic
✅ MLP = Instant love

In crowded markets, choose MLP.

#indiedev #buildinpublic
February 26, 2025 at 12:47 PM
There are bills that ruin your day…
Then there are @revenuecat.com invoices—the ones that remind you:
“You’re doing something right.”

Recently got my first one, and I’ve never been happier to be charged!

#indiedev #buildinpublic
February 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM