Starter Story I make $10K/month from 28 apps | Starter Story
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Jan 11, 2026 Max shares how he built 28 apps in just eight months, generating $10K monthly while juggling a full-time job. He discusses the tiny-app strategy, which focuses on rapid development of simple apps instead of one complex project. Max explains his keyword research techniques using Astro, demonstrating how to assess app revenue potential. His 48-hour playbook emphasizes quick shipping and iteration. With a lean cost structure, he reveals key insights into his development tech stack and the importance of releasing MVPs to succeed.
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Rapid Portfolio Building
- Max built and shipped 28 simple mobile apps in eight months while working full-time.
- He grew revenue from $200/month to $10,000/month by making many small bets instead of one big app.
Portfolio Follows 80/20 Rule
- Revenue concentrated in a few winners follows the 80/20 rule across his portfolio.
- Four apps each make ~€1,500/month while the rest produce small amounts.
Quantity Beats Perfection
- Shipping many small apps can beat focusing on one ‘perfect’ app.
- Releasing lots of tiny bets increases the chance of finding a winner quickly.