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In reference to this topic - https://www.nairaland.com/3006309/whats-favorite-app-phone-cant, What's the favorite Nigerian made app(s) in your phone you can't do without.

These apps has been helpful.

Complete Chemistry

Complete Mathematics

Let hear about your favorite Nigerian Made app

edaloba:
Pls am a student of computer science, year 2. I just want to go into the programming World partially by starting a project - writing a quiz application for year 1 students in my school to help them in their CBT exams. Although I just have a little knowledge of Java but am ready to learn more. Already downloaded an ebook titled how to write an android application for dummies. I will really apreciate any help whatsoever from anybody to kick-start and finish this project, Thanks in Advance.

I wrote a tutorial on this topic. I think it might be of help to you. You can see the whole tutorial here - http://inducesmile.com/android/android-quiz-application-with-json-parse-php-and-mysql-database/

joshsmarty:
You own that app ? Wow I uninstalled it Shaa i was looking for ababio.. Teach me na

You are looking for Ababio New School Chemistry Textbook, this app is just a concise chemistry app that covers things you need to know in chemistry.

abumeinben:
OK...pls what dyu mean by "native Android" ?

Please I'm very very very new to Java...and I'll be learning about it on my own. How do I start?

Native Android App - OS dependent / Language specific

You can search for Java beginner's tutorial online and you will see many. Just start small and you will progress with time. Once you start, don't give up. Learning programming can be frustrating most times but with determination, hardwork and being focus, you will wrap your head around it in no time.

Note that it is a constant learning process and always get your hands dirty by writing your own code even if it is not working.

abumeinben:
Bro congrats.

I wanna go into Android app development, as a novice, where do I start?

Thanks, if you want to do native android you should learn Java

GalaxyKins:
that's great bro. I'll like to contact you on a Job related to Android. Can you please drop your Whatsapp contact?

Thanks. Send me PM

HzRF:
Link to the apk

Apk download link - http://apk-freedownload.com/download-complete-chemistry-latest-version/

Google Play Download link - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.toscanyacademy.completechemistry

Thanks

I can't believe that one of my apps has reached 500,000 – 1000000 downloads range. I am looking forward to 1 million downloads.

Thanks to everyone who have downloaded the app.

Complete Chemistry

I am looking for someone that can design a good, attractive and elegant logo for my android app in Google Play Store.

This is the link to the app. It will give you an idea of what I am looking for - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.inducesmile.completecalculatorapp

The logo size will be 512 by 512 and the file extension will be in .png

If you also work with Illustrator it will be an added advantage for another job after the logo.

For those interested kindly contact me through my email address - tosca207[at]yahoo.com.

Please attach some of your work samples when you contact me.

Thanks

Borwe:
Are your apps written in java fully? and do you use any extra libraries becaue man they look a little too cool than the normal default android buttons, etc.

Yes. I wrote them in java with android sdk

Borwe:
Purchase installs as in get fake downloads for their app?

Pay for install promotion like using paid services like Google Admob, Airpush, startApp etc

GodMode:
how do you get installs

I target some keywords that are related to my app that can bring organic downloads.

But it is very hard now because of the amount of app in Play Store and the competition.

One of my apps will get to 500,000 download this week (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.toscanyacademy.completechemistry). So I do cross promotion with new apps.

Like I published my newest app November, 2015 and since then it has like 15,000 downloads. So it is hard.

Some big companies that have the budget purchase installs

playnaija:
this post looks deceitful, for an android app developer, your website did not feature any of your apps and you did not list any of your apps on Google and most successful app do not place ads on them.

My website - http://inducesmile.com/category/android/

My android project - https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=ToscanyTech

Hope you are happy now

asalimpo:
This is what i was trying to say:
if a notable entity were to profile developer income from the playstore or apple app store.
It would rank income according to the national standard , in this case u.s standard.
So say techcrunch, or forbes, or cnn were profiling the mobile app developer income,
their standard of rating would be:
very good: $100k+
medium-good: $60k+
average: 50k+
low: <50k

at 100k+, a developer could consider, quitting his job to do app dev full time. Else,it would considered a side thing.
Even then, it would be advised against as it may not be known how long the bubble will last, since it is not yet an established market.

But what they consider low, in some place is very huge. 50k$, for example is N15m. By nigerian standard that's very high.

The other point about possibility of making 5k/m or even $1m/yr is because i was weighing it against total market: 1 billion+ android devices in the world. Against this backdrop i reasoned, some people should be confidently raking in 5k/m and some outliers could be pulling in $1m/yr (angry bird did, candy crush did).
Again, i'm not comparing you with them or comparing your income. Just saying, an international reporter would classify your earnings as low because their national ranking classifies it as so.
#if you don't understand me, forget it.

You analysis is quite clear and that is the standard the world is using. For sure, in international standard 2200 is considered low.

asalimpo:
You mistook my comment as me belittling your income. Or saying your achievement is'nt impressive.
Making even a steady $100 /m could be a serious undertaking.

Nope, I did not. I always remind myself that I am on a public forum and everybody is entitle to his or her opinion.

I was trying to tell you that I am not naturally crazy about money. I am glad that I am even making money and I am comfortable with it. Besides, I am still progressing.

I like your analysis. Most especially where you stated that the average amount top developers make is 5000 usd per month. I think that is a reasonable amount. On the other hand, when you consider living standards in different countries you will realize in many countries, earning 5000 usd per month automatically makes you a millionaire.

I have come to realize that there are many variables that aid in money making. If you are working alone, it can be difficult sometimes.

For me, one of the hardest job is promoting your app as a developer with no budget. Excerpt you want to spam the whole internet.

asalimpo:
@N300/usd you are netting <= $2k/m .Which really is'nt much, Globally speaking. I bet bet they're folks raking in $10k/m and some rare breeds pulling in $1m/year.
I know on apple , the highest percentile pull in $1m+.

$5k/m should be common experience for top coders.

I could be wrong on the estimates though. Correct me.

You might be right.

I am comfortable with what I am making now because it is a passive income. I have a proper job with flexible time. The most important thing for me is I love what I am doing and I am learning everyday. Success comes with time, good planning and hard-work.

May be in two year or in near future I will be making far more than I make today or it can also go bad and I will make nothing. That is life. But I am possitive.

Knownpal:
Like seriously you own that site? I know you are a Nigerian lols. So you are on Nairaland. Haba you've been making money now, which be 1 million again you don make pass that one now..

I love your tuts bro. Learned from them v well.

I am glad you are getting value from my android tutorials. Yes, I am here most times. Surprisingly my blog has grown to almost 2000 visits a day and I know it will get better.

mnairaland:
Do developers make money from free android app or paid ones or both?

For free apps you can make money from advertisement.

Paid app is straight forward. Users pay before using it.

asalimpo:
Congrats bro. With that you could attend a job interview and mock the interviewer! (cuz you dont need their j.o.b).

Thanks, I am working on three new apps but the development is slightly slow because I am learning Facebook React Native. By the time I am done hopefully I will see some improvement by middle of the year.

asalimpo:
So how did it go? Did you make 8 figures (N12M+) from android or were you left eating your words?

I could not make it. But slow and steady I will get there. Right now it is slightly more than half a million.

Lexusgs430:
500 plus downloads and 4.9. Any happier?

It feels good.

My second to last app (Total Chemistry) that I released in November, 2015 has almost 10,000 download now with 4.6 rating

VickyRotex:
You're welcome!

The Maths Calculator and the Age calculator.

But I must say, it's a very lovely app. Keep it up.

I have released a new version of the app and all the bugs have been fixed.

Update your own and let me know if everything works well for you.

Thanks

It is a general knowledge that JAMB has set a date on the 29th February for the 2016 JAMB examination in Nigeria.

For those planning to sit for the coming JAMB exam we all know how important it is for us and our future.

If you must score above the cut-off mark for your chosen programs then this is the time to understand what JAMB exam date is telling you.

For me the time is near. There is no other time to get ready with JAMB exam preparation than now.

This is what I am focusing on. I don't know about you but we are here to share knowledge that will be beneficial to all of us.

Steps I am taking now

1. To cover JAMB Syllabi for my selected subjects
I will make sure I cover all the topics in each of the subjects I will sit for in JAMB. It will not be easy but I have gone far since I started my preparation since last years ending.


2. To cover all past JAMB questions and solutions for my selected subjects
Testing yourself with JAMB questions is a better way to get an insight on how prepared you are. There are many online websites where you can get a free access or paid access to all JAMB past exam questions and solutions in Nigeria.


3. I have my exam slip and other exam materials in a safe reach now
I don't want anything that will put me in a position to start looking for any of my required exam material on the day of the exam. I have arranged and put them in my safe reach.


4. I have developed a well plan schedule and reading time table
Nothing beats being organize in whatever thing you do in life. With my planned schedule and reading time table, I always know how much work I have done and what remains to be done.


5. Pray Pray Pray
I have committed everything to God as I embark on this journey. Nothing pass God.


With my set out plan, I am convinced that I will do better in 2016 JAMB exam. If you will sit for chemistry, this resource might be valuable to you.


I will like to know how you are getting ready for 2016 JAMB exam.

joey150:
Student course planner..
Its the obvious choice..
Make it alert students about classes and all..make it have offline mode.
And...


Sorry my ideas and advice are not free.....

Thanks for letting me know that you will prefer option 3

I have a plan to develop a new android education app, among these three mobile application ideas which one of the ideas do you like the most.

1. General Engineering Calculator
It will cover most of the formulas and calculations in Electrical, Civil, Chemical and Mechanical Engineering.

2. Plant and Human Anatomy in 3D
It focuses on plant and human anatomy in 3D with some additional features.

3. Students Course Planner
It will work as a utility app that helps students plan everything around their studies. It will also incorporate time management system and other additional features

Please spare me a minute and check out my last android mobile app in Google Play - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.inducesmile.completecalculatorapp

Lexusgs430:
Keep patching those nasty bugs. Even Google apps have bugs!!!

Thanks I will ooo

I have a plan to develop a new android education app, among these three mobile application ideas which one of the ideas do you like the most.

1. General Engineering Calculator
It will cover most of the formulas and calculations in Electrical, Civil, Chemical and Mechanical Engineering.

2. Plant and Human Anatomy in 3D
It focuses on plant and human anatomy in 3D with some additional features.

3. Students Course Planner
It will work as a utility app that helps students plan everything around their studies. It will also incorporate time management system and other additional features

Spare me a minute and check out my last android mobile app in Google Play - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.inducesmile.completecalculatorapp

Lexusgs430:
It's presently rated 5, if that remains your app would be downloaded by users that look at score, before downloading(I do).

Yes it is still 5, but @VickyRotex has reported 2 bug which I am fixing and I will release a new version tomorrow. As you said most people download apps based on the review and rating.

Hostermipo:
A job welldone! Don't be discouraged...keep the advert going

Thanks

Lexusgs430:
Slow and steady wins the race!!! Imagine the amount of apps presently available in that category and you would understand the task ahead!!!!

Yes, there is a fierce competition in Google Play Store. I hope with time it may come out good.

VocalWalls:
I've downloaded it.

I'll appreciate if you can work on your colors so buttons don't become hard to find.

Here's a picture of yours, and one I currently use.

Thanks for finding time to download my app. I really appreciate it. I will look into improving the scientific calculator UI (Button with contrasting colors) in my next update.