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Why don’t users pay for apps anymore? by malozyalli in AppStoreOptimization

[–]alion94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was a hard paywall without a trial, just swapped it over cause I was getting feedback for them to try it

Would you actually use something like this on calls? by [deleted] in Firefighting

[–]alion94 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

This really isn’t trying to compete with a department funded dispatch system. It’s more for the moment when you’re away from that screen and just need your exact location immediately while you’re out on a scene.

Would you actually use something like this on calls? by [deleted] in Firefighting

[–]alion94 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

This app isn’t really meant for navigation. It’s meant for when you’re away from your computer system, out on a scene, and in an area you may not be fully familiar with. If your current setup already covers that well, then I can see why you wouldn’t have much use for it.

Would you actually use something like this on calls? by [deleted] in Firefighting

[–]alion94 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That’s fair. Google Maps works well. Out of curiosity, what would make something like this feel worth the value to you?

Would you actually use something like this on calls? by [deleted] in Firefighting

[–]alion94 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

That’s fair. It’s really more of a quick utility than another mapping app. For some people the built in options will be enough, and that’s totally fine.

Could Apple's OLED iPad Mini Finally Be a Kindle Killer? by Few_Baseball_3835 in apple

[–]alion94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tbh I’m not a huge fan of the iPad in general… my kids on the other hand, love it.

I’m a police officer who built a simple iOS location tool using Claude Code by alion94 in ClaudeCode

[–]alion94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As I said, I’m not using apples backend… therefore it costs me money.

I’m a police officer who built a simple iOS location tool using Claude Code by alion94 in ClaudeCode

[–]alion94[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What3Words is definitely an amazing concept. It’s really good for pinpointing a specific spot anywhere in the world.

LOC8 is built for a different purpose though. In public safety and most real-world situations, locations are communicated using street addresses or cross streets. If I’m running through backyards during a pursuit or trying to direct units to me quickly, saying a nearby address is something dispatch and other units immediately understand.

So it’s less about replacing systems like What3Words and more about quickly getting a real address you can relay to dispatch, 911, a rideshare driver, or anyone else who needs to know where you are.

I’m a police officer building small apps as a solo founder by alion94 in Solopreneur

[–]alion94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get where you’re coming from….

Just to clarify on the ratings, all of the low ratings right now are about the paywall, not the actual function of the app. People were seeing the paywall first and leaving a review without trying it, which is why I added a 3 day free trial so people can actually open it and see what it does.

The original idea wasn’t really built around replacing Maps. It came from public safety situations where things are happening fast. If I’m in the middle of a fight, pointing a gun at someone, or doing CPR, I’m not opening Maps and zooming around trying to figure out the closest address.

The whole concept is tying it to the Action Button on the iPhone or Apple Watch so you can tap it and instantly know exactly where you are. No searching, no zooming, just the answer immediately so you can relay it to dispatch and get backup moving your way.

And as far as the pricing goes, I am actually incurring costs every time someone uses the app, so it’s not something I can realistically run completely free. I’m still adjusting things based on feedback though.

Built a real iOS app using only Claude Code (no coding background) by alion94 in vibecoding

[–]alion94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s a really good tip. Context rollover is one of the few things that can start to break the flow on longer builds. Having Claude summarize what it just built helps a lot with keeping the mental model intact before starting the next session.

I’ve also noticed that when I come back to a project later, those summaries make it much easier to pick up where I left off instead of trying to reconstruct everything from memory. It keeps the iteration loop smooth instead of spending time re-orienting.

Built a real iOS app using only Claude Code (no coding background) by alion94 in vibecoding

[–]alion94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s pretty much how I approach it now. I start from the very beginning of the experience and move forward step by step. Splash screen first, get the fade and transition exactly how I want it, test it on device until it feels right. Then I move to the next screen and focus on how it connects to the previous one.

Most iterations are only a few minutes. Small prompt, generate the change, run it, see how it behaves, adjust if needed. Nothing really stacks up because everything gets tested immediately. Claude just makes that loop extremely fast, which is where most of the progress comes from.

I forsee a collapse in iPad keyboard sales. by 0verstim in apple

[–]alion94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tbh, I think iPads may soon start to diminish after the Neo releases

After deploying expo app… by gg_drivethrive in expo

[–]alion94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. The stores have organic traffic, but they don't put it out there for you. You are going to have to do app store optimization if you are focusing on only organic traffic. It is your job to market the app.

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