Getting the word out seems to be the hardest part. Articles typically scroll through HN so fast that it doesn't really help, plus it's probably not the audience for many apps. Reddit has small communities but they won't make you.
My apps, for example, are in a crowded market where I've calculated that there's at least $140m in VC money.
My apps, for example, are in a crowded market where I've calculated that there's at least $140m in VC money.
https://h4labs.wordpress.com/2015/07/15/top-5-start-ups-crea...
And some of that money buys television ads:
http://www.ispot.tv/ad/7Nku/babbel-learn-on-the-go
The app market grew up fast.