The store is setup in a kinda stupid way, so the best thing to do is make kinda stupid apps, just done well. What's S. doing, like $600/day?
Anyway, if you figure out the dynamics, are a good programmer, and shoot for the right kind of programs, then your chances are much improved. Still a gamble, but a sane one.
Cheers from Phily, Joe
i agree, understanding the market is pretty important in deciding which apps to pursue. i am surprised on some of the dumb sh!t people buy.
i think one big issue for folks like us actually trying to make a living off the app store is how sustainable the income is. we've both made our respectable apps that have held their rankings for 6+ months. we've also both made gumball apps that get downloaded/bought a bunch initially and then just disappear.
hot weather is climbing in the charts, btw. especially in europe.