Can you beat the top score?
Get the top score on Swipe the cat and win an Apple Gift Card (link on my profile)
🥇 Get top score:
$300 Apple Gift Card
Best video submission:
$200 Apple Gift Card
Funniest submission:
$100 Apple Gift Card
Rules:
1) Post your score to X with an attached screenshot (required) or video (optional) of your best score (NOT the leaderboard). See example. To be eligible you must either tag me in your post or reply to this post. Reposts are optional for visibility and do not affect eligibility
2) Entries must be posted to X before December 10, 2025 @ 11:59pm AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight time).
3) Your score must be listed on the ranked leaderboard. You may be asked to validate your score by providing your Game Center username. Be sure your profile is public, that you are playing on the latest version of the game and are logged into Game Center.
4) The highest score posted wins the top score prize. In the event that multiple winners get the same top score the winnings will be divided amongst them. So 2 people getting the same top score means prize will be $150 each.
5) Best video submission will be judged by me and my decision will be final. Criteria: I will be looking for creativity, entertainment value, style and originality. The entry that stands out the most from other video submissions.
6) Best funniest submission will be judged by me and my decision will be final. You may include an optional video for extra visibility. Criteria will be: what makes me laugh the most. Only age appropriate entries will be considered (no crude humour).
7) Gift cards are in USD. Gift card value may be subject to currency conversion for my local currency (Australia) and your local currency. Depending on the arrangement we find to send you the Gift card. Apple Gift Cards must be redeemable in your region. If not we will arrange an alternative of equivalent value.
8) Winners will be notified by direct message on X and publicly on my X profile on or before December 15. Winners must respond within 7 days to claim their prize.
9) You may enter the competition as many times as you like. Only your highest valid score will be considered for the Top Score prize.
10) You must be 13+ or meet your region’s minimum age for using X and participating in online competitions.
11) I reserve the right to disqualify suspicious or unverifiable scores at my discretion (e.g., if I suspect hacked/modded devices/assisting devices).
Important disclaimers:
This competition is not affiliated with Apple or X
By entering into this competition you give me permission to use the contents of your post (name, text, image, video) for use in promotional material for the game.
This content will be used on my YouTube channel and to promote my game not only on X but on other platforms too.
If you do not wish to give permission to use your post text, images and/or video please opt-out on your submitted post. "I do not give permission for my post to be used in promotional material". Opting out of promotional use does not disqualify you from winning.
🍣✨ ¡Cuenta tus piezas de sushi con estilo!
Kawaii Sushi Counter es la app más adorable para que ningún nigiri se te escape 💕
#Kawaii#SushiLovers#App
https://t.co/YttJz9zk49
How to do keyword research. But this time for real.
You want to be the answer for the right phrases. And you need to research to do so.
Check the guide by @wilterrero 👇
https://t.co/TYJIlcz6Lp
sora 2 prompting advice:
you can lean on sora 2 to help you be creative. if you know you want to make a funny video shopping in target, try give the model some extra freedom. like add "be super creative, suddenly something super unexpected happens"
@lunoelle79@StarRealms My favorite game! I see you use an app to count points. Do you know Star & Hero Realms Counter??? For me it's the best 👌👌👌
https://t.co/4t1lKSzfcy
Just shipped my app for #shipaton@RevenueCat 🥳
Wanna know how many days you’ve been with your partner? ❤
Or set fun couple goals and see if you’re smashing them? 🤩
Grab it on Google Play 👇
https://t.co/6KayfGjoS7
We are hosting Shipaton IRL in Barcelona with @RevenueCat & @leadtech_social
Leadtech owns many of the top apps on the App Store.
RevenueCat manages 45% of the transactions happening on the App Store.
And I run the largest M&A firm for mobile apps.
We will have 4 top-tier workshops:
HOW TO VALUE YOUR APP
2025 STATE OF APP DISTRIBUTION
FROM ZERO TO LIVE: APP LAUNCHES
APP MONETIZATION TACTICS
by @vahebagdasar & @HHaandr
September 25th.
This will be fire.
99% of mobile apps never hit $10k / month.
My last app hit $44k/month, and my current app is at $90k/month.
Here’s how to take your app to $10k/month in 2025:
🧵👇
Reminder for myself
If I don't have what I want, I don't deserve it yet
Either
- haven't done the work;
- or haven't done the work for long enough
Happy Saturday
Worldhoppers!
Here's the best app I've found for the complete #Cosmere reading guide. It's the perfect order to catch all the references - and if you don't like it, you can customize your own! Now with a timeline feature!
Link 😉
https://t.co/8DTDrQZcPu
Saltamundos!
Aquí tienes la mejor app que he
encontrado para la guía completa de lectura del #Cosmere. Es el orden perfecto para captar todas las referencias y si no te gusta, puedes personalizar el tuyo! Ahora con función de línea temporal!
Link 😉
https://t.co/8DTDrQZcPu
Most viral apps right now:
→ Aren’t new ideas
→ They’re fun versions of boring ones
→ Add XP bars, streaks, and level-ups
You don’t need a new product.
Just make the existing one addicting.
Think you know everything about Cantabria?
Discover Cantabria is the perfect app to explore places like Santander, Comillas, or Potes in depth.
Find hidden gems, must-see spots, where to eat…
You’re bound to discover something new!
https://t.co/rmfbTlWXLp
¿Crees que ya lo sabes todo sobre Cantabria?
Descubre Cantabria es la app ideal para conocer a fondo lugares como Santander, Comillas o Potes.
Encuentra rincones ocultos, qué ver, dónde comer…
¡Seguro que descubres algo nuevo!
https://t.co/rmfbTlWXLp
5 retention tactics that lowered my churn:
1: Custom push notifications
2: Gamified streaks & badges
3: In-app reminders tied to user goals
4: Weekly challenges to re-engage users
5: Onboarding screens that feel like mini wins
Acquisition is sexy.
But retention is profit.
How I promote my apps - my personal secret sauce 🚀
I’ve tested dozens of marketing channels over the years. Here are 8 that consistently bring traffic & users to my mobile apps 👇
1. ASO (App Store Optimization)
One of the most stable sources. ~25% of my installs come from App Store search.
I focus on clean Titles, Subtitles, and solid keyword sets. Another ~10% comes from “related apps” on competitor pages.
2. First Boost Strategy
Simple trick: [Top keyword] + [Unique app name]. This combo gets my app into auto-suggestions during launch week. My record? 50 trials in a boost days.
3. Personal blogs & Twitter
I post about new apps on my social networks. One recent post on X hit 45K+ views - consistently drives traffic.
4. Google Ads
I tested many paid channels - Google Ads is the one that stuck. It brings quality users at a sustainable cost. The rest? Need more time and money.
5. TikTok & Instagram Reels
Just started focusing on this channel recently. I film all the videos myself. It’s super promising - one viral clip can completely change your business.
6. Apple Search Ads
This used to be my #1 channel before my developer account got removed. I’ll be back once I free up budget - it’s worth it.
7. Product Hunt
Not a volume play, but great for getting honest feedback and loyal early users. Perfect for launch weeks and building credibility.
8. SEO + Landing Pages
I buy keyword-rich .com domains and build simple sites with https://t.co/ZUcG9cQvj1. Over time, this brings both direct traffic and solid organic search hits.
This list is always evolving - but these 8 methods built my app business from scratch. Hope this helps other indie devs out there. Bookmark if useful 🔖