I suggest you develop on whatever your personal phone is.
It makes your apps better as you understand the more subtle things of the OS and how apps usually work on it.
Ask HN: Is it still good to start with ios apps development?
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Re: Ask HN: Is it still good to start with ios apps development?
#12I have two answers for you: 1. If you want to make money from app sales and/or ads, Apple's iOS devices still have the upper hand, and probably will retain that advantage for over a year from now. 2. If you want the more intellectually rewarding choice, with more varied opportunities among projects, and you don't mind waiting for Android app revenue to catch up, choose Android. With Android, you can modify the OS, or…
hi zigurd,
point 1 - noted.
Re: Ask HN: Is it still good to start with ios apps development?
#13IF you are trying to change the world with your App..go Android, you'll reach more people. If you just need to make some side income definitely go with IOS.
If you want to change the world AND make money...I'll be rooting for you, let me know when you make it, and how.
Re: Ask HN: Is it still good to start with ios apps development?
#14I released my ios app a week ago (http://pixelhali.de), only about 1300 downloads so far.
few years ago, A friend and I released an app to the android store, we got 130k within one month.
it looks to me that the app market is kinda saturated.