wu derek

independent developer

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Indie iOS developer. I build simple Apple apps for productivity, health, and everyday life — SwiftUI, shipping in public. Currently working on Slate, a native daily planner that brings Calendar, Reminders, and a short daily note into one view. No subscription.

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SlateCalendar, Reminders, and daily notes in one view
Sep 2026

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Joined Product HuntOctober 26th, 2025

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2mo ago

I changed my App Store pricing after getting zero downloads

I launched a small Apple productivity app as a $4.99 paid download.

For the first few weeks, it got zero downloads. I then made it free to download, and it reached more than 700 installs in three days.

That experience changed how I think about paid-upfront apps. I m now trying a 7-day free trial followed by a one-time $4.99 purchase instead of a subscription.

For makers building small paid apps: have you found a free trial more effective than paid upfront, especially without an existing audience?

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1mo ago

Slate - Calendar, Reminders, and daily notes in one view

Slate is a native daily planner for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It brings Apple Calendar, Reminders, and a short daily note into one calm view, so you can see today without switching between apps. It works with the Apple data you already use. No new system to set up. Slate is free to try for 7 days, then a one-time $4.99 purchase. No subscription. No ads.