The complete guide to shipping your first AI app and actually getting users
PrajwalTomar_ · x · 2026-10-21
App studio founder Prajwal Tomar combines a viral case (a vibe-coded iOS app hitting 4K downloads with zero ads) with lessons from shipping 25+ client apps: a 7-step path from picking an idea to retention; placing the paywall after the onboarding commitment moment (yearly + free trial); turning 1-3 star reviews into your 5 V1 features; avoiding App Store rejection; and getting first users without ad spend.
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