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[thxnews]

Apple Report: Last 2 years income for App Store developers Increased by 71%

  An independent study conducted by economists at Analysis Group found that small developers on the App Store grew their businesses and reached more customers around the world, even outpacing larger developers. With the support of a wide range of App Store tools and initiatives, small developers globally — defined as those earning up to $1 million a year and with fewer than 1 million annual downloads — grew revenue 71 percent between 2020 and 2022. In the U.S., those developers saw an above-average increase of 83 percent in earnings during the same period.  

Apple's Hey Muma. Artwork by Apple.  

Entrepreneurs Find New Possibilities and Global Growth

In a new study titled “Small Business Developers and App Creators on the App Store in 2022,” Analysis Group economists found that revenue growth for small developers active on the storefront since 2020 exceeded that of large developers as these entrepreneurs identified new ways to tap into the needs of their users. Small developers — who comprise more than 90 percent of all developers on the App Store — saw earnings increase across all app categories; health and fitness, sports, and lifestyle apps from small developers in particular more than doubled their earnings in the last two years. Developers of all sizes have built successful businesses while benefiting from the App Store’s global reach in 175 countries and over 40 languages, and Apple’s installed base of over 2 billion active devices around the world. In 2022, nearly 80 percent of small developers were active on multiple storefronts and about 40 percent of total app downloads from all small developers came from users outside of each developer’s home country. Additionally, the economists found that developers who monetize their apps by selling digital goods and services on multiple storefronts have earnings from users on more than 40 storefronts on average. An infographic titled “Global Entrepreneur on the App Store” contains the following statistics: 1) 90% of all developers are small on the App Store; 2) 71% increase in earnings for active small developers between 2020 and 2022; 3) 80% of small developers were active on multiple storefronts in 2020; 4) 40% of app downloads for small developers in 2022 originated outside of their home countries; 5) 4.5x growth rate in earnings for small developers compared to large developers; 6) 40% app creators making $1M+ who were not on the App Store or had less than $10K in earnings five years ago.   The research also found the App Store has helped developers grow beyond small teams to scale their businesses to establish a worldwide reach. Many developers who sold digital goods and services on the App Store and earned more than $1 million in 2022 were previously small developers. From these global developers, 40 percent were either not on the App Store or had less than $10,000 in earnings just five years ago. Analysis Group economists also found that thousands of new developers and entrepreneurs joined the App Store in 2022 from all over the world. Also, this set of new developers, approximately 25 percent came from Europe, 23 percent from China, 14 percent from the U.S., 4 percent from Japan, and 35 percent from other regions including South Korea, India, and Brazil. As conversations around mental health became more transparent, LaRock saw an opportunity to provide easily accessible tools to support moms through evidence-based guided meditation, sleep stories, and lessons that help users reduce anxiety and stress. As a small team of four, Mindful Mamas has relied on a variety of resources to help further its mission, including Apple’s Small Business Program. The team has been able to build out new features and expand strategic relationships with healthcare providers who leverage the app as a part of their services. “Having more revenue available has given our business a longer runway to invest in more feature development and deliver personalized experiences to moms,” says LaRock, Mindful Mamas’ CEO.   In the last year, this has included new in-app events and the introduction of a mood tracker that delivers more customized insights to “mamas,” as the app endearingly calls its users. “This program has also allowed us to begin developing more of the great features offered by Apple, like a daily encouragement widget, currently in development and planned for release this summer,” says Jillian Lee Stout, Mindful Mamas’ cofounder and chief product and technology officer.   Today, Mindful Mamas has over 20,000 moms turning to the app for support every month. Moms most active in the app are using it twice per day, and 86 percent of them report feeling better or much better after completing a single practice. Mindful Mamas is focused on expanding its current offering of programs for children, and delivering more content for all moms and parents as their needs evolve. Since 2020, the Mindful Mamas app has helped mothers find time for themselves through evidence-based guided meditation, sleep stories, and lessons that help users reduce anxiety and stress. previous next Launched in 2018, landscape design app iScape helps users easily visualize outdoor projects from start to finish. With more than a decade of experience as a landscape contractor, CEO and founder Patrick Pozzuto created the augmented reality app to put inspiration back into the hands of homeowners and professionals. “I had this feeling that things could be successful, and that technology would be a powerful solution to help users save time and see a finished project before things even begin,” Pozzuto explains.   Taking his idea from inception to reality, Pozzuto developed iScape, which leverages ARKit and SpriteKit to add in 2D and 3D models to a user’s surroundings, helping them visualize, design, and plan out what is needed for an outdoor living project. “As a founder, you have to stay at it with the latest and greatest technologies, and Apple has helped me do this. Even with the growth we naturally experienced during the pandemic, as people had more time to invest in home projects, we have continued to benefit year after year from our investment in industry-leading technologies,” he also said.   With over 2.5 million downloads already, iScape has seen triple-digit percent growth year over year. With a talented team supporting the app, iScape has a bright future ahead as professionals, retailers, and homeowners alike turn to the app for its technical capabilities and its ability to save users time, money, and effort.  

Developer Resources Are Growing

Developers of all sizes have built successful businesses while benefiting from the App Store’s global reach. Apple provides a number of initiatives to support small developers on the App Store, including the App Store Small Business Program, Apple Entrepreneur Camp, App Accelerators, and Apple Developer Academies. Additionally, ongoing informational series like App Store Sessions, Ask Apple, and Tech Talks offer developers even more opportunities to connect directly with Apple experts year-round for insight, support, and feedback on the latest features and technologies available. An extensive suite of free tools and frameworks — including software development kits (SDKs) and developer services with more than 250,000 APIs — support developers building apps for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. These tools enable developers to add new functionalities to their apps easily and quickly, and harness powerful capabilities like machine learning, augmented reality, and many more. The Swift Student Challenge, as well as open access tools like Everyone Can Code and Swift Playgrounds, ensure the power of coding technology is accessible and inclusive.   Sources: THX News & Apple. Read the full article

[freedominsidethebox]

Cherish Those Priceless Moments 🥰💕

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[ugly-anastasia]

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ugly_annie: So this is 31. What a year for little ol Annie Tremaine. Just when I think things will stay the same, they change again, and isn't that what life's all about? I'm so grateful to everyone who's supported me this past year and I am trying every day to live up to the person you see in me. Love and gratitude, that's what it's all about. #31 #mindfulmama #olderandwiser #gratitude #whatayear

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[malaloves]

Meditation starts with mindful moments Yesterday I spent the afternoon with my little guy, we sat together and took in our surroundings We went through all the senses, sight, sound, smell, taste & touch. For each observation I gently asked him to dig deeper. Inviting his imagination to play. Presence and play. Me: What do you hear? K: A car Me: Where have they been? K: The shops Me: What did they get? K: Dinner Curiosity is a gift. Meditation can be mindful moments. It gets to be easy. Have you tried this with your kids? 👇🏾 #mindfulmoment #mindfulnesswithkids #kidsmeditation #kidsmeditate #mindfulmama #mindfulmamas #mindfulmom #mindfulmoms #mindfulmum #mindfulmum #activitywithkids https://www.instagram.com/p/CeetbXFJgjh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[responsiveparenting]

Childhood was never meant to be training for adulthood. Contrary to Popular Belief.... Adults don’t know how to be children. Children know how to be children. Adults know how to be adults. Children will too, when they become adults. Believing the purpose of a child’s life is to become a productive, compliant member of society, robs children of the necessary time they need to be an autonomous, carefree child. Childhood is a necessary part of development... childhood in it’s purest form.... not childhood as training for adulthood. You don’t see caterpillars practicing flying. Nature knows what it’s doing. We need to stop trying to change something that was never meant to be changed. J. Milburn Even toddlers?? Yes! Even toddlers lol. Learn how with the Toddler Workshop Series. Link in bio @responsive_parenting #ResponsiveParenting #JMilburn #Childhood #ChildhoodIsMagic #ChildhoodIsAJourneyNotARace #LetKidsBeKids #Kids #ChildhoodMemories #LetThemBeLittle #Toddler #Memories #CandidChildhood #HappyKids #Play #Childrens #Moments #Unschooling #SpiritedChild #Homeschooling #MindfulMamas #FreeYourMind #Motherhood #Fatherhood #Parenting #Learning #ChildLed #LifeLongLearning #ToddlerLife #Parenthood https://www.instagram.com/p/CeddVE9uz9q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jendotcohen]

💜💜💜 #Repost @the.parenting.coach ・・・ Have you heard this before? 👆🏻👆🏻 It’s a powerful statement... we have thousands of thoughts swirling around in our minds all day... but just because we have a thought, doesn’t mean we have to believe it. I like to write my thoughts down ✍🏻 and then ask myself a few questions: Does this thought feel good? Will it help me create the result that I want? Is it heavy or light? Is it true? Can I see any evidence that maybe it isn’t true? Changing our mindset 🧠 is a key aspect of a healthy mind. I loved listening to the podcast interview between @doc_amen and @jameswedmore discussing this... go check it out! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #wildmotherhood #mindfulkids #mindfulmoments #mindfulnesspractice #mindfulmama #mindfulmamas #mindfulmamatribe #mindfulmoments #mindfulnessmeditation #mindfulnessmatters #mindfulnessquotes #mindfulnessforkids #mindfulnessmoment #selfcare #selfcaretip #selfcareformoms https://www.instagram.com/p/CSmHYFLrrDa/?utm_medium=tumblr

[morgannadesigns]

/ / ~ S U N N Y D A Y S 🌞 •• Where has the sunshine gone? It's pouring down with rain and blowing a gale over here, so posting this to remind me that sunnier days will return. •• We're busy trying to do the house work in-between looking after the little ones, fuelled by endless cups of tea and looking forward to another episode of Line Of Duty later. •• What's getting you through the rainy day? 🌧️ •• 💇 by @jhulianas_mobilesalon •• 📷 25/04/21 #motherhoodthroughinstagram #mysleepydoe #morgannadesigns #morgannadesigns_heybaby #familyforever #mytinymoments #letthekids #motherly #cameramama #motherhoodunplugged #mindfulmamas #our_everyday_moments #documentingmotherhood #letthembelittle #childhoodunplugged #motherhoodsimplified #memoirsofmotherhood #ourplayfulstyle #lifestylephotographer #lancastermoms #thejuggleisreal #momentsinmotherhood #theheartcaptured #honestlyparents #dailyparenting #oureverydaymoments #thisparentlife (at Lancaster, Lancashire) https://www.instagram.com/p/COnKDdonTzy/?igshid=3e98a9bsg03u

[psychologytribe]

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[mamawritten]

My daughter really opened up to me last night. About many things. Boys, friends, writing, school. But mostly about her feelings. And I know that my depression affects her greatly. I want her to grow up strong and full of self confidence. I don’t know how to make this right. In this moment, when I’m clearheaded and rational, all I want is to make it better. I do all the things. Therapy, meds, reflection. And when I’m on point with it, I’m fine. I just need consistency. Not this up and down rollercoaster of emotional episodes. My goal is to try and stay aware and as in the moment as I can. Nothing changes if nothing changes.

[step-by-step-yoga-with-pia]

“Even though you are grown up, you should never stop having fun” -#ninadobrev I have a tendency of taking life too seriously. It takes a lot of willingness to practice going with the flow, taking it all in stride. Having fun is not a waste of time. It’s actually necessary for my serenity. Fortunately I live in a place full of fun things to do❤️ #recovery #yoga #mindfulmama #havefun #losangeles #beachit #venicecanals #yogaismorethanasana #tuesday #onedayatatime (at Venice Canals) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtzNxrghVqM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5ttcuf8appnt

[makingthingslovely]

Friendship, fellowship, and conversation. 3 things that I know to be true that are just plain good for the soul. Thank you @jessicamito for one of the loveliest walks I've been on in a long time with your sweet baby twins. 💕 Leaving the desk behind this morning was just what my new mama soul needed. You are a rockstar! 🙌🏼 Also, this may be my new favorite house and front yard inspiration in the hood! Feels like a little slice of New England. 💙🐚🇺🇸 #rachelwalksandsees #withjess #mindfulmamas #makingthingslovely #northsidelove (at Rosedale, Richmond)

[freedominsidethebox]

Nurturing Inner Peace, One Family at a Time 🌼

At Freedom Inside LLC, we're dedicated to guiding children and their families towards a harmonious path through mindful nurturing. Join us on this journey of self-discovery and growth.

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[katherine-diane]

Watch as I transform from your average 30-something to the healthier, happier and more mindful being! #transform #mindfulmama #eatveggies #drinkwater #live #love #positivevibes #positivity #womenwhoinspire #crystalhealing #womenwhorunwiththewolves #inspireothers #bloggerlife #september #happylife #bepositive #wellness #wellnessjourney #womensupportwomen #womeninspiringwomen #makeArt #peaceful #peacefulliving #thankyouuniverse #universalhealing #starpower https://www.instagram.com/p/BoDIBEun_BQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lqyrtz5a9i55

[mindfulmamasco]

[malaloves]

I’m here for the Mamas. My work in the world is evolving at a rapid rate. A new brand is dropping in, an extension of what I do. The foundation of my soul work centres around four pillars: - discovering magic in the mundane - creating a better life for your family - Freedom via alignment - activating and trusting your intuition At it’s core it’s this: 1. Magic in the mundane centres around staying present & being with where you are. Acknowledging how far you’ve come and bringing mindfulness home to the now. 2. Creating a better life for your family is about improving relationships with your family, your kids, your partner. It’s cultivating practices that nourish your soul, it’s spending your Mondays at the park (if that’s what you want), and yes it’s retiring your lover so you can travel during term instead of waiting for the holidays. 3. Freedom comes from alignment. It’s clarity on next steps and eating intuitively and only organic because you can. Its knowing your human design and allowing it to support you next move. It’s self-love that runs so deep that when you look in the mirror you can give yourself a high five, knowing you’re doing great. 4. Activating & trusting your intuition is getting to know yourself so you can say no to things that don’t light you up, and feel confident in doing so. It’s following the illogical and being blessed with the best because you listened to that inner voice. We get to find joy in those everyday moments. We get to have it all. We get to clear and reprogram our subconscious so that we recognise the possibilities. We get trust our intuition and recognise our own potential. And we get to do it with, and for our kids. One on one coaching packages are open. DM me MAGIC to apply. ✨ #mompodcast #selfloveformoms #mumlifestyle #mamahood #mindfulmama #ambitiousmums #mumswhoshinebright #mumswhohustle (at Viklari The Last Castle) https://www.instagram.com/p/CflPwVSp2UI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=