iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Sneak peek, of a new horizon animation coming to @unpluggedapp.bsky.social for 4.1.0 , made for iPhone Duo, along with many other things! Simulator footage, I don't have one either. (if only) Yes the horizon is exactly at the fold 😁 #buildinpublic #iPhoneDuo

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I’m about to try custom product pages for @unpluggedapp.bsky.social . curious if it shifts anything...will report back! Any tips? #buildinpublic

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Depends. My learning so far is that stability and responsiveness usually beat new features… unless… the feature shifts how you deliver your core value!

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

I read: “kill what shows no signal.” But in my opinion iteration is what makes something good enough to create signal in the first place…and you can always pivot the idea! So how do you know when to kill, iterate, or just market more? #buildinpublic #ios

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

I get that! Im also picky about voice, which is why for now just doing drafts. Do you anything keep track of all changes? I used to write it down, but forget many times… 😅

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

I genuinely forget things I've shipped 😅 So I'm trying a Claude Routine that writes them for me, in my voice, so I can stay in the code. What dev busywork would you automate next? Ideas welcome 👇 #iOSDev #Claude

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Been heads-down on this one: Battery Agenda is live in Unplugged 3.8. It takes the battery prediction and lays it over your calendar, so the forecast actually means something against your day. Out now, and yes, I'm tweeting about it more than twice this time 😆

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

The habit’s the hard part for me honestly, but breaking it down that small is probably how it gets manageable. Thanks James, let’s connect!

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

“consistent posts” you’ve identified the exact bug in my pipeline 😂 I’ll it shot though!!

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Me: spend 3 days perfecting an animation no one will notice Also me: has had this app live for months and has tweeted about it twice😅 Not just marketing, I’m bad at social media in general. AI has everyone shipping apps. How do you all do this? Tips? #buildinpublic #indiedev #iosdev

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Paul Hudson @twostraws.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

My new Mac app is out today! It's called Kickstart, and it has just one job: helping indie app developers make more money on the App Store. It is *packed* with features, many of which are completely free. Get it here: apps.apple.com/app/kickstar...

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Kickstart - App Accelerator App - App Store

Download Kickstart - App Accelerator by Hudson Heavy Industries on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like Kickstart…

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

I procrastinated on my Swift 6 concurrency migration so hard that I accidentally built an entire app. It's called Dispatched. A macOS app to manage Claude Code sessions. Embedded terminal, Git Workflows, GitHub issues, Reminders, SwiftUI. dispatchedapp.dev #buildinpublic #indiedev #iosdev

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Unplugged just passed 400⭐ A year ago I was excited about 10. 4.5 stars average. One dev, caffeine, and stubbornness. Thank you all… even the 1-stars. Those are just spicy feature requests. I try not to cry and just iterate.😂🥲 #buildinpublic #indiedev #iosdev

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

that’s actually fun to think about… different app though. great, now I have another side project idea I don’t have time for 😂

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

oh that’s actually a cool use case! would love to hear what you think after trying it 🙏

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

I built Unplugged to disappear into your life. so why am I opening it more than ever? 🤔 wrote about that paradox (and what might come next) www.unpluggedapp.site/blog/battery... #indiedev #iosdev #buildinpublic

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Unplugged

Keep Your Phone's Battery in Check Directly from Your Wrist. Track your iPhone's battery on Apple Watch with smart notifications and customizable complications.

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Version 3.6 is here 🥳 and this one's been a labor of love. unpluggedapp.beehiiv.com/p/version-3-...

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Version 3.6 is here, and this one's been a labor of love.

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Unplugged @unpluggedapp.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

2026 roadmap is live 🔋 tl;dr: predictions, stability, iPad, more features and me pretending I have a plan😂 Read it here: unpluggedapp.site/blog/unplugg... #buildinpublic #indiedev #iosdev

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Unplugged

Keep Your Phone's Battery in Check Directly from Your Wrist. Track your iPhone's battery on Apple Watch with smart notifications and customizable complications.

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

indie dev math: €1.70 renewal = nice €0.99 tip = I will die for you Germany 🇩🇪😂 Whoever you are, thank you. These tiny gestures mean more than you know 💚 #buildinpublic #indiedev #iosdev

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Unplugged @unpluggedapp.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

New: Charging animations are coming to Unplugged! ⚡️ The best part? They enable real-time Live Activities on Apple Watch. No delays, no internet needed. Version 3.5 is in review 🎉🥳 #iOSDev #AppleWatch #IndieDevs

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Reviews like this make all the late nights worth it ❤️ When users tell you your accessibility made a difference... it's the best motivation to find more time to code! 😁 #indiedev #buildinpublic #accessibility

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Balancing work, a baby teething, family over Christmas and New Year's, and indie dev life made this update take waaaay longer than planned 😅 But hey, it got there! 🎉 Hope you enjoy the new complications! Worth every sleep-deprived coding session ⚡️🤪 #IndieDevLife #SideProject #WorkLifeBalance

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Testing these new complications like… Someone: ‘What time is it?’ Me: ‘My battery’s at 35%’ 😅 Not the answer you were expecting, huh? Can’t wait for you all to try these on your wrists! ⌚ #IndieDev #AppleWatch #BatteryLife #WatchOS

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Looks like I’ve got my work cut out for me! 😅 Huge thanks to everyone who reached out with the promo. I’ll be diving into all the feedback and responding to each message as fast as I can. Appreciate all the love and support! ❤️ Please bare with me! 🙏 #IndieDev #BuildInPublic

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Unplugged @unpluggedapp.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

⚠️ Last call! Only a few hours left to grab your free Lifetime subscription before the Christmas promo ends. Once the 29th hits, it’s gone! 🎅🎁 Don’t miss out! #LastChance #FreeForTheHolidays #AppleWatch #Lifetime

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

Looks like I’m still in full Santa mode 🎅😂 But not for long! Only 24 hours left to grab the free lifetime sub for @unpluggedapp.bsky.social Don’t miss it, or tell your Apple Watch friends before Santa’s sleigh takes off! 🎁🎄 #IndieDevSanta #24HoursLeft #ChristmasPromo #AppleWatchFun

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Well, I guess Santa’s running out of gift ideas, because he’s handing out my free Lifetime sub to @unpluggedapp.bsky.social 🎅 If you’ve got an Apple Watch (or know someone who does), might as well take advantage of my attempt at holiday marketing 🎁 Merry Christmas 😄 apps.apple.com/us/app/unplu...

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‎Unplugged: Track Battery Life

‎Keep Your Phone's Battery in Check Directly from Your Wrist with Unpluggd! Introducing Unpluggd, the ultimate tool for Apple Watch users - the app that lets you effortlessly track your phone's batte...

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Me coding: 💻✨ Me writing this promo tweet: 😬🎅 Turns out marketing’s harder than I thought… but hey, if it’s in the spirit of Christmas and means someone gets something for free, maybe it’s not so bad after all! 🎁 Merry Christmas! #MerryChristmas #FakeItTillYouMakeIt #indiedev

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Happy to give a little something for Christmas… well, technically after! 🎄 But I hope anyone who grabs the offer enjoys @unpluggedapp.bsky.social ! 🎁🔋 Merry Christmas to all! #ChristmasGiveaway #FreeForLife #BatteryTracking #IndieDev #AppPromo

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Unplugged @unpluggedapp.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Why check your phone’s battery when your watch already knows it better? With v2.12, auto-updating complications are a wrist flick away. Your phone gets a break, and you get to act like you have your life together. #AppleWatch #BatteryLife

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NSSpain XIV @nsspain.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

aaaand they are here!!!! all the talks of NSSpain XII, our 12th edition! vimeo.com/showcase/115... happy xmas everyone! enjoy! 🎄🥳

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NSSpain XII (2024) talks on Vimeo

A worldwide known conference for Apple developers. Sept 18-19, 2024.

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Had a bug in my app @unpluggedapp.bsky.social that I struggled with for months, left it alone for a while, and BOOM! Fixed in 10 minutes the other day. I swear, the code knows when you’re not looking—or the coding gods have a sense of humor. 😂 #IndieDev #DevLife #BugFix

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Joe Fabisevich @mergesort.me · 12/12/2024

Just another day in the life of an indie developer.

The guy looking back meme with the caption "Indie developer with limited resources", holding hands with a woman captioned "unmet user need", looking back at a woman that with the caption "shiny new feature".

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Nito @nitodev91.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

For app developers: What factors do you consider most when setting subscription pricing for your app? I’m rethinking subscription strategies and would love to hear your thoughts! #buildinpublic #indiedev #iOSDev

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

My first open source contribution actually. Here is to many more 🍻😄

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Cihat Gündüz @jeehut.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Version 1.1.0 of #LinksKit now available! 🚀 LinksKit makes it easy to add essential links like privacy, terms, and ratings to your apps. This update adds support for Xcode 15 & the addition of Bluesky. Big thank you to contributors Aditya & Christian! 🙏

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GitHub - FlineDev/LinksKit: SwiftUI convenience view to show common links in apps settings/help menu.

SwiftUI convenience view to show common links in apps settings/help menu. - FlineDev/LinksKit

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Any tips on handling side projects, a full-time job, and an 8-month-old. Is there like an API for more hours in the day? 😅👶💻 #DevDad #ParentingInProgress #indiedev

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

👨‍💻 Me: spends months building battery management app My own phone: dies while typing these tweets... Oh the irony... 😅 #IndieDevLife #DevLife #DevHumor

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Antoine v.d. SwiftLee  @avanderlee.com · 10/12/2024

Excited to share insights from Setapp’s Mac Developer Survey: 😱 Only 20% distribute apps exclusively in the Mac App Store 🤯 46% use a home-grown solution for distribution 🚀 33% use LLM in development Full report: stpp.co/3ZvBLNU Disclaimer: Sponsored by Setapp, but these are my genuine takeaways.

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Setapp

Setapp | Powerful apps for Mac & iOS

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Christian @chris-iosdev.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

That feeling when you get back to your side project after a hiatus... pure joy! ✨ Excited to be working on @unpluggedapp.bsky.social improvements again. Missed this more than I thought! #SideProject #IndieDevLife

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Mikaela Caron 🦄 @mikaelacaron.com · 03/12/2024

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