u/_bigB_wolf

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to develop a utility app, and I'm wondering if it's realistic to earn a livable income from it.

Has anyone here successfully built a utility app that generates consistent revenue? I'd love to hear your honest experiences—what worked, what didn't, and whether you think it's still a worthwhile business in today's market.

Any advice or insights would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I'm researching onboarding and in-app walkthrough patterns for a mobile app.

What are the best examples you've seen that strike the right balance between guiding users and staying out of the way?

I'm especially interested in:

- First-time user experiences (FTUE)

- Progressive disclosure and contextual tips

- Feature discovery for power users

- Interactive walkthroughs vs. static tooltips

- Examples that improved activation, retention, or adoption

Which apps do you think do onboarding exceptionally well, and what specific design decisions make them effective?

Not just who you want to win, but who you genuinely think has the best chance. What makes them stand out compared to the other team?

Also, which team do you think is being underrated right now?

Same as above