Need help getting started with Android Apps

MisterF said:

@vinku might be able to give you some pointers.

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artur core said:

Did you code everything yourself or used a template?

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ivarga said:

I code everything from scratch.

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ivarga said:

So I've released my first app to the Google Play Store and it has like 2 installs which didn't come from my friends.
It has ads, it's a unique app but it's not getting any downloads besides those two.

Is there anyone here who does Android App development and actually generates money with it?
I could really use someone to talk to regarding this to get me started.

My goal was to get 1 download, and I did get it but I didn't have a system for it, it kinda just happend.
My goal now is 100 downloads.

What are some key points? Should I just mass produce apps to the market? Re-invent the wheel? Copy someones app? Just create stupid apps like a soundboard?

I did see someone who developed a app and there are two apps like that in that market, and both had comments about this feature missing which I could add, should I create that app?

I really do appreciate any tips that you have.
Have a great day!

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vinku said:

I can give you one free advice: don't focus on games (short life and small retention), don't focus also on USA market... it's nonsense without huge budget. Go with tier 2 and tier 3 countries.

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ivarga said:

I really do appreciate the advice!
What about apps that are related to gaming? So let's say a tool that helps you gain money on a game? You're not playing the actual game, but rather it's a tool that helps you make money in the game.

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vinku said:

high chance that google will ban, there is a lot games on blacklist like fortnite, if you use this word in description can get ban by AI

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