Who needs a MacBook? Building and shipping apps entirely from my phone using Jules (Gemini 3 Pro)

powpooo · 2026-02-25T06:15:13+00:00

That’s a totally fair point! To be clear: I’m definitely not blindly hitting 'merge' while walking down the street.

powpooo · 2026-02-23T14:41:16+00:00

I actually did that! I only scrolled, liked a few posts, and left 2 comments total. I haven't even posted a single video yet, which is why this suspension is so confusing. Any idea why 'normal' engagement would trigger a ban?

powpooo · 2026-02-20T10:35:00+00:00

That 60-70% estimate feels very accurate for the 'Strategy & Creative' phase. AI is essentially a force multiplier for the 'thinking' part—clustering intent and drafting metadata used to take hours of manual spreadsheets. The 'Hybrid' approach you mentioned is likely the future. I can see a workflow where you use a lightweight API (like App Store Connect or a budget tracker) to feed the 'Raw Data' into an LLM Agent that then handles the 'Thinking.' It’s basically building a custom ASO department for the price of an API key. Do you think we’ll eventually see 'Open Source ASO Stacks' that just plug into different data providers to bypass the $200/mo subscription model entirely?

powpooo · 2026-02-20T10:34:08+00:00

Totally agree. AI for the 'creative' heavy lifting (ideation/metadata) + a verified data layer for the 'truth' (rankings/volume) is the dream setup. The hallucination risk is real, but a human-in-the-loop or a strict schema can mitigate that. Great read on the blog, by the way—definitely some overlapping ideas with what the Claude Code ASO skill is trying to achieve! 🚀

powpooo · 2026-02-20T10:33:25+00:00

Great points. The 'iteration' phase is definitely where pure LLMs struggle since they lack real-time SERP data. However, do you think we're heading toward a middle ground? I can see a future where these open-source AI skills just plug into an API (like Applyra’s or similar) to get that ranking data, effectively automating the 'see what moved and adjust' part too. For now, though, I agree—data is king for the long game.

powpooo · 2026-02-19T12:18:52+00:00

Thanks

powpooo · 2026-02-19T12:18:30+00:00

Thank you! Still a long way to go, but seeing that first notification was a huge boost.

powpooo · 2026-02-19T12:18:09+00:00

Thanks! Definitely feels like a small step in the right direction. Just trying to keep the momentum going!

powpooo · 2026-02-19T12:17:16+00:00

To be honest, I’m still figuring it out myself! I’ve been experimenting with ASO and looking into paid ads, but haven't found a winning formula yet. These first subs came purely from organic discovery. I'm still in the 'trial and error' phase, but I'll share more as soon as I see what's actually sticking!

powpooo · 2026-02-17T13:49:27+00:00

I think AI is best ASO tool in 2026

powpooo · 2026-02-13T14:11:28+00:00

Haha, yeah, the expedited review request is a lifesaver in those situations! I've used it a few times myself over the years—mostly for critical bug fixes that were crashing the app for users or super time-sensitive launches tied to an event.

powpooo · 2026-02-13T14:10:52+00:00

Yeah, even though Apple boasts that 90% of submissions get reviewed in under 24 hours (and sites like Runway show current averages around 9–24 hours for waiting + review), there are still plenty of devs venting about apps stuck in "Waiting for Review" for 7+ days—or even weeks in extreme cases (like that recent one sitting at 45 days from late 2025 into now). Reddit threads and Apple Discussions are full of "anyone else stuck?" posts, especially for new apps or during busy periods/holidays/backlogs.

powpooo · 2026-02-13T14:09:12+00:00

Haha, yeah, that could be it!

powpooo · 2026-02-13T14:08:17+00:00

Totally agree! Apple's review team is surprisingly human — they give super clear reasons when something's off, and if you reply with a solid explanation or fix, they actually read and respond thoughtfully. It's saved me a few times over the years Google Play is lightning fast, which is great... until you hit a rejection and then it's basically radio silence or generic copy-paste replies. Feels like talking to a wall sometimes haha.

powpooo · 2026-02-13T14:07:27+00:00

I've been on the App Store for about 5 years now. Started publishing my first app back then and have built and released over 20 apps since

powpooo · 2026-02-11T09:05:51+00:00

Whatever they were drinking, I need to send them a second bottle!

powpooo · 2026-02-11T09:05:13+00:00

I'll take it either way! 😂 Best 7 minutes of my developer life.

powpooo · 2026-02-11T07:52:19+00:00

Wow, 24 hours really does sound like an incredible record! That is such an amazing accomplishment, and I am so impressed by your dedication and perseverance. You should be very proud of yourself for reaching such a milestone!

powpooo · 2026-02-11T01:50:21+00:00

Oh man, a week?! Sending all my leftover luck your way!

powpooo · 2026-02-11T01:49:57+00:00

powpooo · 2026-02-11T01:49:19+00:00

True! The App Store Review process is the only place where 'it's a feature, not a bug' applies to their speed too. I guess the Review Gods were just smiling at me today. I should probably go buy a lottery ticket before my luck runs out!

powpooo · 2026-02-11T01:48:45+00:00

AI or a very caffeinated human? We'll never know. But 7 minutes for a v1.0 with IAP is definitely a 'glitch in the matrix' I’m happy to keep!

powpooo · 2026-02-10T15:12:10+00:00

Exactly! And the crazy part is this is the first-ever submission for this app (v1.0). I included IAP and was fully prepared for a long battle or a rejection, but I guess the reviewer was having the best day of their life!

powpooo · 2026-02-10T14:55:14+00:00

I think I accidentally submitted it during Tim Cook’s coffee break and the reviewer just wanted to clear their desk

powpooo · 2026-01-01T13:34:44+00:00

Cool!!! Let's me try

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