I’ve been experimenting with how the Apple Watch can help us stay a little more mindful especially during busy days. Here’s something I’ve been trying lately 👇

My Productivity Hub :-)

This little monk is nailing the mindful nap. 😂. Taking breaks is essential for creativity! What helps you to recharge and come back feeling inspired? #IndieDev #CreativeProcess #Mindfulness #SelfCare

Filter coffee = caffeine. Notebook = ideas. Execution = still loading… 😅 #IndieDev

Laptop, code, and a cup of lemon tea. Minimalist coworking space setup. #IndieDev #buildinpublic

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Stop paying $50 for stock photos 📸 I built an AI content creator using @runware's API for my Apple Watch meditation app ChantFlow ✅ 312k+ models ✅ Sub-4 second generation ✅ $0.50 for 4 variations vs $50 stock photos Full walkthrough + source code 👇

Built some exciting updates for Sleep Tracker app. 1. Rewrote sync architecture (SwiftData + HealthKit) 2. Performance improvements across the board 3. Experimental tracking screen in development 4. Thoughtful notification system Looking for beta testers!! 🚀💤 DM me or leave

First sale… and first refund for my mindful app. 😅 Part and parcel of indie dev life. Definitely room for improvement. I would love to know what would make this app genuinely helpful and bring users back. #buildinpublic #watchOS #indieDev

From 99 to 93 bpm in just a few mindful minutes. No fancy tricks, just slowing down, chanting, and breathing. ChantFlow makes it easy to see your calm in real time. #AppleWatch #Meditation #mindfulnesspractice

Fixed Sleep Tracker app confusing yearly view! Before: "August 2025, August 2025, August 2025..." After: Clean monthly summaries → tap to drill down to daily sessions Also streamlined detail views. Much better UX! #iOS #SwiftUI #UX #shipaton

Got an email from @Telemetry_Deck about moving to Namespaces. Clicked the link → page pre-filled with my app’s namespace (from the bundle ID!) → one tap on “Save.” Done. Seamless. That’s how customer comms should feel. As an indie dev, I’m taking notes.

🚀 New Update Submitted for Review! ✨ Heart Rate Sessions (Now With Better Data) ✨ What’s new: - Session-by-session HR tracking 📈 - Multiple sessions per day 🧘 - Prettier, Apple HIG-approved UI - Bigger, readable numbers 👀 - Better stats & streaks 💪

Takeaway: Spikes in downloads look nice, but always check where they’re coming from. Free app listing sites can drive numbers but don’t always bring long-term users!! Indie dev life = learning something new every day.

The result? A big bump in downloads… …but almost no sessions or engagement. Lots of installs, but not actual users.

Checked analytics → filtered by “Source Type” → saw the downloads were coming from App Referrer. Turns out a site called App Raven had listed my app as “gone free.”

Noticed a sudden spike in downloads for one of my apps. At first, I thought, “Cool, organic growth!” But digging into App Store Connect told a different story #IndieDev #AppStoreConnect #AppStore #MobileApps #AppGrowth #AppMarketing #IndieHackers #DevLife

Mindfulness made measurable: ChantFlow logs heart rate as you practice, helping you see your calm in numbers. #mindfulness #IndieDevs

Shipaton Progress Update! Just wrapped up DashboardView & Insights screens for my Sleep Tracker app Sharing a screen recording of the latest UI in action! Next up: polishing history and tracking screen. Want to beta test? Drop a comment or DM! #IndieDev #Shipaton #SwiftUI

Building a sleep tracker app and Claude Code took the name too seriously 💤😀