We Reached Top 200 in 20+ Countries. What Would You Do Next to Grow This App?

Dear All,

I am a solo developer behind NotiSprite, and I have been working on it for about 3 months.

So far, the app has reached Top 200 in its category in more than 20 countries from Mac App Store (AppFigures), which I am genuinely grateful for. At the same time, I would love to grow it further so it can sustainably support my family.

On the marketing side, I have already tried:

• Launching on Product Hunt

• Posting in relevant Reddit communities

• Consistently sharing updates on social media

To increase App Store impressions and reach, I have:

• Introduced a free sprite (Noti Peach) with full notification features

• Expanded the app to iOS and iPadOS to reach more desktop pet lovers

• Been finishing NotiSprite Studio, a tool that lets creators and artists build and share their own sprites, with the hope that a creator ecosystem can drive organic growth

Recently, I feel a bit stuck on what to focus on next. Longer term, I hope to collaborate with animation IP companies to bring licensed characters into the app.

I would really appreciate advice from experienced makers here, especially around:

Growth

• What would you focus on next once early traction is proven?

• What has actually moved the needle for you after the initial launch phase?

Pricing

• Each sprite is currently priced very low (less than a cup of coffee)

• Do bundle unlocks usually work better for this kind of product?

• Is a subscription model a bad idea for a lightweight, fun app like this?

• How do you think about subscription pricing, and what downsides should I be aware of?

I have asked these questions to AI many times, but I genuinely want to hear from real people who have been this journey.

Thank you for reading, and I really appreciate any insights you are willing to share.

Regards,

Brian