VocabViewer 1.0 Released
Following the advice of so many in the start-up world, I have decided to release early, and release often. On the weekend, Apple decided to approve VocabViewer for release in the AppStore, and it was published on March 1st. I have decided to list the app for $0.99 because I think it is worth it. It provides very similar functionality to other flash card viewers which cost anywhere between $2.99 and $5.99.
In addition to the standard functionality of a flash card viewer (hiding of answers, automatically flipping through cards) VocabViewer provides functionality that just isn’t offered by most of the others. We offer a virtually unlimited list of categories, limited only by your imagination (and that of other users). When you add words or categories to VocabViewer, those changes get sent out to our servers, and to other users (if you want them to be). You also benifit from other users’ additions, as they are automatically synched to you phone.
To my surprise, with zero marketing dollars spent, VocabViewer had downloads the very first day, and has had a pretty consistant rate since then. I am not quitting my day job by any means, but I can definately see the potential of releasing inexpensive, yet useful iPhone apps early. Based on the feedback and stats I am getting from VocabViewer, I am already planning the next release.
I hope you enjoy VocabViewer, and please, do not hesitate to email me with feedback. Better yet, leave a comment on the App Store.
Mark