Antoine v.d. SwiftLee  (@avanderlee.com)

How to Find a Winning App Idea (Before You Waste Months Building the Wrong One) Before you build your next app, make sure the idea can actually make money. In this episode, I break down the exact framework I use to validate profitable app ideas — long before writing any code. You’ll learn how to avoid wasting months on the wrong app idea and how to use AI, ASO tools, and market research to discover ideas with real potential. If you’re trying to go indie, hit your first 1K MRR, or build an app that grows into a business, this process will completely change how you think about “good” app ideas. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - How to find app ideas that make money - My 8-step checklist for validating any app idea - How to test demand using ASO tools like AppFigures - How AI becomes a powerful app-idea sparring partner - Why passion & competence matter more than you think - Real examples: The two ideas I'm considering - How to match your skills with a big enough market - Why most developers quit too early — and how to avoid it CHAPTERS 0:00 – Why most developers pick the wrong app idea 0:23 – The 8 rules for a profitable app idea 3:39 – Monetization paths that actually work 4:35 – Why copying existing apps will get you rejected 5:49 – Using your audience as a competitive advantage 6:01 – Where good app ideas actually come from 7:01 – AI as your brainstorming partner 8:03 – Turning inspiration into real evaluation 10:35 – Mapping your skills & interests 12:05 – App Idea #1 13:02 – App Idea #2 14:04 – Validating ideas using ChatGPT 18:03 – Validating ideas using ASO tools 22:48 – Does a LinkedIn app idea make sense? 23:23 – Why the YouTube idea might have bigger potential 26:11 – The role of passion (and why most developers quit) 27:27 – A real example: RocketSim’s slow early growth 28:27 – Learn by shipping 28:44 – Summary & what’s next DON'T MISS OUT ON THE JOURNEY If you enjoyed this, Like & Subscribe! I’m documenting the entire journey of building a new indie app from scratch — idea to 10K MRR. Subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode where I reveal which app idea I’ll build. #appideas #profitableappideas #appideastomakemoney #buildinpublic #indiedeveloper #swiftdevelopment #iosdevelopment #swiftui #swiftlanguage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZWaMmTlw-M