Thanks for all the kind words everyone. We're really excited about this app and appreciate the help spreading it around as well as the feedback/suggestions.
Show HN: Monster Coloring Book, my first App just launched. What do you think?
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Re: Show HN: Monster Coloring Book, my first App just launched. What do you think?
#32That looks great.
It would be great to have a baby mode, where tapping the screen did a random coloring, and maybe played a sound.
My daughter isn't two yet, but she really likes to swipe at photos and make them go from side to side.
Re: Show HN: Monster Coloring Book, my first App just launched. What do you think?
#33I don't have an iOS device, so I can't comment on the app itself. The flavour the site's design adds is excellent. Major props for that. I think it'd be cool if the background was `position: fixed;`. I also really like the social aspect on the site ("Super awesome monsters created by our community."). I think a "monster of the day" would be an excellent way to get people motivated and involved (as sort of a competiti…
Thanks for your thoughts. I'll definitely look into the slow loading of the site. We've been trying to get everything together so quickly we probably didn't optimize it as much as we could have. I'll go back through and try to fix that for sure.
Undo isn't in the app right now but it's on the list for a future update.
Re: Show HN: Monster Coloring Book, my first App just launched. What do you think?
#34It'd be awesome if you set up a system where people can press a button and have you send a killer color printout (for a premium fee)
Re: Show HN: Monster Coloring Book, my first App just launched. What do you think?
#35Re: Show HN: Monster Coloring Book, my first App just launched. What do you think?
#36Earlier quoted context omitted.
why?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_Cable_Products#Trademar... I wouldn't change the name of your product based on these lawsuits, though.
Interesting. Thanks for bringing that to our attention. We did talk a little bit to a lawyer about the name and he didn't bring anything like this up, I guess time will tell whether or not it will be a concern.
Re: Show HN: Monster Coloring Book, my first App just launched. What do you think?
#37It'd be awesome if you set up a system where people can press a button and have you send a killer color printout (for a premium fee)
That's actually something we've talked about but haven't worked out the logistics of yet. :)
Re: Show HN: Monster Coloring Book, my first App just launched. What do you think?
#38If sales won't go so well, or if you would like to try a different marketing approach, you might consider this:
Instead of asking for money upfront, you should give the app for free with a few sample monsters. Then you can provide the full package with in-app purchase. The logic behind it is that it will be easier to convince the parents to pay for it, after their kids love it. Another reason - with a $2.99 price point, it will be hard for you to hit the top list, which has the most influence on your sales. But you could charge that in an in-app purchase without affecting your listing in the free apps.
If you decide to do it, make sure to ask the user to upgrade in strategic locations (For example, after they launch it several times, after they finish all the paintings, etc.)
Good luck!
Re: Show HN: Monster Coloring Book, my first App just launched. What do you think?
#39Earlier quoted context omitted.
why?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_Cable_Products#Trademar... I wouldn't change the name of your product based on these lawsuits, though.
Hm. Well, we did also consider the name Monsters Ink, but stayed away because we didn't want any trouble. Seems hard to tie your shoes these days without someone filing a lawsuit.
Re: Show HN: Monster Coloring Book, my first App just launched. What do you think?
#40If sales won't go so well, or if you would like to try a different marketing approach, you might consider this: Instead of asking for money upfront, you should give the app for free with a few sample monsters. Then you can provide the full package with in-app purchase. The logic behind it is that it will be easier to convince the parents to pay for it, after their kids love it. Another reason - with a $2.99 price poi…
We have a free version. Our hope is to signal a premium product with the $2.99 price for the paid version and so drive trial of the free version in order to monetize with IAP. We'll see if it works..