August has been a great month for Itemlist. From successful localization efforts to prepping for iOS 18, the app continues to evolve at a rapid pace. As a solo developer, balancing new feature development with growing the app has been both challenging and rewarding, and I’m excited to share all the progress made.

Localization Effects: Big Win for My App

At the end of July, I added 7 new languages to my app: German, French, Dutch, Slovak, Brazilian Portuguese, Croatian, and Traditional Chinese. The result? A clear boost in downloads from countries with these languages. Check out the graph:

As you can see, Germany (green line) saw the biggest jump, with other countries following suit.

Lesson learned: Even for a solo dev, localization can make a real difference. People prefer apps in their own language - who knew?

Preparing for iOS 18: Itemlist Gets a Makeover

Big changes are coming to Itemlist! I'm working on a major update to get ready for iOS 18. First up, I've added App Intents for common actions. Now you can add items, create containers, and search your inventory more easily than ever.

But that's not all. I've also redesigned the navigation with a sleek new tab bar. You'll notice a new 'Add' button right in the middle for quick item entry.

These updates should make Itemlist smoother and more powerful.

Breaking into the Top 5: A Milestone for Itemlist

August marked a significant milestone for Itemlist. For the first time, it reached the top 5 in App Store Optimization (ASO) rankings for its main keyword "Home Inventory" in the US App Store.

Being in the top 5 means increased visibility, which could help more people discover Itemlist when searching for home inventory solutions.

iOS Market Insights for EU report

Setapp released a free iOS Market Insights report for the EU. It's packed with valuable data for developers.

This report helps developers estimate market size, plan localization, and choose app types. It's also part of Setapp's preparation for their EU mobile launch.

August Revenue: A Steady Growth

In August, we continued to see positive momentum with a modest revenue increase of 1.13% compared to July. Revenue rose from $974 in July to $985 in August. Localization efforts contributed to increased sales in newly supported countries like Germany.

MMR Comparison

The Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) also experienced a healthy increase of 12.02%, growing from $233 in July to $261 in August.

Active Subscribers on the Rise

In addition, the number of active subscribers continued to climb, increasing by 14.41% from 118 in July to 135 in August.

Final Thoughts

August has proven that even small, strategic changes can have a big impact. From expanding Itemlist’s reach through localization to preparing for iOS 18’s upcoming features, each step has pushed the app forward. It’s been rewarding to see the positive trends in downloads, revenue, and subscribers, proof that the hard work is paying off.

Stay tuned for more updates, and thanks for being part of this journey!