How to make money with your own app

The first step on your path to a profitable app is a great idea. Start by thinking about what kind of app you'd like. Chances are many people need exactly that type of app. For example, you might consider the area where you live. If you live in a city that attracts tourists, the possibilities are endless.

You can also consider your personal interests... Maybe you're a coffee aficionado and have discovered some great places around the world. If that's the case, why not turn your knowledge into a guide app to help other coffee enthusiasts?

Quite a few apps are not centred on a specific locality, but are at the top of the lists. You probably know many of them: Temple Run, Draw Something, Minecraft....

Game apps tend to make more money than other types because people tend to pay more for them. Games that become popular in certain social circles will spread most easily. Many apps gain popularity through word of mouth alone.

Don't give up if you find something in the app store that looks like your idea. This is the point where you need to think outside the box. What does your app have that other apps don't? Maybe you collect personal feedback from cafe owners, provide information about what's special about a particular cafe or what coffee you should try somewhere.

Try to develop an idea that doesn't have much competition. However, if you run out of other ideas, you can take a look at popular apps and think about whether you could do something to improve the concept.