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Introducing WealthLog: a simpler way to track your net worth
Search almost any celebrity on Google, and one of the first suggestions will be their net worth.
Apr 10
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Mike Gilroy
The Tools I Actually Use Every Day to Build Indie Apps
A look at everything I rely on to design, build, launch, and grow my apps.
Apr 4
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Mike Gilroy
March 2025
Your MVP Isn’t Your App – It’s Your Onboarding
Ask ten different people what an MVP (minimum viable product) is, and you'll likely get ten different answers.
Mar 18
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Mike Gilroy
🚀 Major Update: DogCam Gets AI Breed Prediction
DogCam started as a fun app to help you capture better photos of your dog by playing sounds from the camera to grab their attention.
Mar 11
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Mike Gilroy
Lessons Learned From My First Indie Dev Attempt (And How They're Shaping My Next App)
Back in 2018, I took my first real shot at going indie.
Mar 3
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Mike Gilroy
February 2025
How I Pick Profitable Indie App Ideas: 5 Key Traits
As a self-funded indie app developer, my goal isn’t just to build cool apps—it’s to build profitable, cash-flowing apps that can sustain my business.
Feb 24
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Mike Gilroy
One Year Into Indie Dev Life: Reflections On Leaving Apple
This is the story of how I went from working at Apple to taking a leap into indie development.
Feb 15
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Mike Gilroy
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