martinadamek

Joined 17 years ago

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Android developer
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Comment · 14 years ago
It's coming ;-)
Comment · 14 years ago
I did all the graphics, programming, etc. My wife (she is children book illustrator) created the animals set and will create more. Others are licensed from other profesional illustrators from stock sites.
Comment · 14 years ago
From experience with my son (now 4y old) I think it's about 2 years. But if parent will assist, kids learn quickly :-)
Comment · 14 years ago
I tried dozens of them on Android. They are so busy, terrible UIs, ugly pictures, ads... so that's where I want to fight - with a nice thing. Thanks a lot for tips on apps, I'll check them out.
Comment · 14 years ago
I tested mainly on my 4y old son and then asked few friends to test on their kids. No problems reported. Re HW button - I am thinking about design without it especially because I am going to build iOS version that doesn't have one.
Comment · 14 years ago
Exactly. I hope that current model (get for free and pay once to get everything forever) will make happy both sides :-)
Comment · 14 years ago
For now I have tried to solve it by removing all BUY buttons from the interface but one - on welcome screen, that buys you everything forever - which is effectively turning app into 'pro' version without ads, offers, just pure content. IAP is new to me, but from what I read it is the most effective way to monetize. Needs to be done nicely, though.
Comment · 14 years ago
That is actually really good idea with the update. Thanks!
Comment · 14 years ago
Thank you for the feedback, I really appreciate it!
Comment · 14 years ago
I've already played with that, but it had bad side effect on something (I can't remember what exactly that was). I am going back to that in next updates.
Comment · 14 years ago
There is of course short time between taps which if exceeded, then the tap counts is reset. I'll think about another unlock, I'll just collect the feedback and decide. I've got some feedback on overlaying strokes, so I'll think about it for sure. Thanks for the tips!
Comment · 14 years ago
UPDATE: All BUY and RATE buttons were removed from all sets. Only all-in-one unlock is available in welcome screen and it enables everything forever. I want you and your kids to be happy. Enjoy! New version 1.0.2 should appear on Play Store in moments.

At this point I must say that Android is awesome in a way I am able to provide quick updates. Love it!

Comment · 14 years ago
Thanks for all the feedback guys! App like this should never replace real thing! My wife is children book illustrator (and created the first set with animals) and she draws with our son on paper a lot. This app can help you in certains situations, where you need to entertain your kid for a while and phone is the thing you always have. I am also getting mixed feedback about buy buttons, so I will experiment tonight and will bring better solution which will be even less annoying. If you have good examples or suggestions, I'll be happy to see them!

Thanks again.

Comment · 14 years ago
This my new Android app. I really tried to make it simple, beautiful and not annoy the kids and their parents with ads. Though I am not sure what is the best strategy to add in-app purchasing and still be nice to users.

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