Application Development Platform

2 Application Development Platform Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 10th, 2024

Imagine a space where developing software applications becomes seamless and accessible. Starting an application development platform offers precisely that—a centralized tool that lets businesses and developers create, test, and deploy applications without being bogged down by the complexities of coding.

An application development platform provides a comprehensive suite of services, simplifying the development process while promoting innovation. By offering templates, visual development tools, and integrated environments, you allow users to focus on creative solutions rather than technical hurdles.

People are constantly searching for ways to simplify their workflow and increase productivity. By creating a user-friendly development platform, you meet that demand head-on, enabling entrepreneurs and developers to bring their ideas to life more efficiently.

Starting such a platform offers more than just business potential; it becomes a cornerstone for creativity and efficiency in the tech industry. It’s a venture that promises both challenges and rewards, perfect for those passionate about technology and innovation.

In this list, you'll find real-world application development platform success stories and very profitable examples of starting a application development platform that makes money.

1. Mobapp Creator ($120K/year)

Leonardo, Germán, and Sebastian, the three co-founders of a No-code app builder solution called MobAppCreator, came up with the idea after years of working on various projects in the tech industry. They saw the potential of mobile apps after the launch of the original iPhone and noticed the similarities in their customers' requirements. They built a framework to develop no-code mobile apps and received a grant of 100K after participating in a product competition for entrepreneurs, which allowed them to dedicate all their time to the project and launch their business.

How much money it makes: $120K/year
How much did it cost to start: $50K
How many people on the team: 2

Our No Code App Builder Makes $120K/Year

This case study features a team of three co-founders who provide a No-code app builder solution for small businesses and resellers, generating $120k per year while their running costs are only 10% of their overall COGS.

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2. ScreenshotOne ($26.4K/year)

Tried to build his first product, a simple Twitter analytics tool. A few people used it. But he wasn't passionate about it.

So this founder decided to get back to his roots. He was a server-side developer and had a tremendous experience in building APIs. Sat and wrote down all the problems he could think of, and came up with new ones. Everything looked boring, but he didn't want to be stuck for years in search of ideas. So, decided to pick up one randomly—screenshot API. He decided that it could be validated on the go and see if there was demand.

How much money it makes: $26.4K/year
How much did it cost to start: $2K
How many people on the team: 1

Quitting My Cushy SDE Job To Build A Screenshot API [$2.2K MRR]

This case study follows the journey of Dmytro Krasun, the founder of ScreenshotOne, who built a successful business providing a simple API to turn any website URL into a screenshot, growing it to $2.2K MRR in a short period of time by targeting customers in various industries including website galleries, copyright infringement software, cold email software, and marketing software.

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