Xermio

I've spent weeks building an iOS app and got to the point where it's almost ready to launch.

What surprised me is that I'm now spending more time thinking about distribution, pricing, and getting the first users than writing code.

When I first started designing, I focused a lot on making interfaces look polished. Over time, I realized usability and clarity usually matter more than visual effects.

One example for me was simplifying layouts instead of adding more components. Users completed tasks faster, even though the UI looked less "fancy."

This could be related to your industry, or even a side project you're working on.

Here are my 5 (I couldn't function without them):

1. Grammarly proofreading my texts, not just posts, but also client communication

2. ChatGPT / Claude mostly brainstorming, help with copy, and summarising

3. Figma I can put the basic graphics together quickly.

4. Translator sounds incredibly old-school, but English is not my mother tongue

5. Gmail and not only for communication, but also for storing ideas and sending myself email reminders for posts