Vibe-coded iOS app hits 4K downloads with zero ads, all from Reddit
PrajwalTomar_ · x · 2026-10-16
An indie developer's vibe-coded iOS app reached 4,000 downloads with zero ads, driven entirely by Reddit threads. The retrospective covers what he'd tell himself on day one: ship a bare-bones first version, market via content in relevant subreddits instead of ads, and let AI find and fix bugs autonomously. A full cold-start playbook for solo builders.
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