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App updates, productivity tips, tutorials, and behind-the-scenes from our indie studio.
Shortcuts + Convert: Automations for People Who Hate Repetition
Build iOS Shortcuts that handle unit conversions automatically. Copy these recipes and stop doing the same conversions manually.
Convert 2.0: What's New
We've completely redesigned Convert from the ground up with new categories, live alerts, and beautiful widgets.
Burnout Hit Me 4 Months In: Here's What I Changed
I burned out 4 months into building Svift Studios. The warning signs I ignored, what broke, and the boundaries I set to recover.
Convert Pro vs Free: What You Actually Get (Honest Breakdown)
A transparent comparison of Convert's free and Pro versions. No marketing fluff — just what's different and who should upgrade.
The Shame Spiral: How I Stopped Beating Myself Up for Unfinished Tasks
ADHD productivity isn't just about systems - it's about the emotional weight of constant perceived failure.
How Footy Started as a Spreadsheet I Couldn't Stop Updating
The origin story of Footy: an obsessive spreadsheet habit that eventually became an app. Yes, I tracked football scores in Google Sheets. For years.
The 10-Minute Weekly Review That Keeps Me From Drowning
A simple weekly review ritual that works with any task app. Ten minutes every Sunday keeps the chaos at bay.
Why 'Just Use a Calendar' Is Useless Advice for ADHD Brains
Traditional planning tools fail ADHD brains in specific ways. Here's why, and what visual planning actually looks like.
Anchor: Building an ADHD App That Doesn't Make You Feel Broken
Most productivity apps punish you for being human. Anchor is different. Here's the design philosophy behind our upcoming ADHD app.
The Tech Stack Behind Svift Studios (And Why I Keep It Boring)
SwiftUI, CloudKit, no backend servers, no fancy infrastructure. Why simplicity is a strategy for solo indie developers.
Building a Focus-Friendly iPhone: My Exact Settings
The specific Screen Time, Focus mode, and notification settings I use to make my iPhone less addictive.
The Body Doubling Trick That Got Me Through a 6-Month App Launch
Body doubling saved my productivity. Learn what it is, why it works for ADHD brains, and the virtual options that helped me ship an app.
The Hidden Superpower of Convert: Natural Language Input
Skip the dropdown menus. Just type "50 usd to eur" and get your answer. Here's everything Convert understands.
Marketing Convert With $0: What Actually Moved the Needle
An honest breakdown of free marketing channels for an indie iOS app. ASO, Reddit, Twitter, Product Hunt - what worked, what didn't.
How to Set Up Currency Alerts That Actually Save You Money
Stop checking exchange rates manually. Set up currency alerts and let your phone tell you when it's time to exchange.
Why I Built a Unit Converter in 2025 (When Hundreds Already Exist)
The honest story of why I created Convert when the App Store already has hundreds of unit converters. Spoiler: most of them are terrible.
Time Blindness Isn't Laziness: A Guide for People Who 'Lose' Hours
Time blindness is a real ADHD symptom, not a character flaw. Here's what's happening and how to work around it.
Why I Mass-Deleted My First 3 App Ideas (And How to Know When to Quit)
I killed 3 app projects before Convert. Here's how I recognized sunk cost fallacy, when to quit, and the signs your idea isn't working.
iOS Widgets Actually Worth Using: A 2026 Setup Guide
Skip the gimmicks. Here are the iOS widgets that genuinely improve your daily workflow, with exact setups you can copy.
I Tried 47 Productivity Systems Before Accepting My Brain Works Differently
GTD, Pomodoro, Bullet Journaling - I tried them all. Here's why they failed and what actually works for my ADHD brain.
My First Year as an Indie Dev: $2,847 and a Lot of Uncomfortable Lessons
A brutally honest breakdown of my first year revenue as a solo iOS developer. Month-by-month numbers, what worked, what flopped.