I have an idea for an app, now what?

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K1000716

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#171473 20-Apr-2015 07:45

I've come up with an idea for a relatively simple Android GTD app (companion to any task apps already used), or at least I think it's simple. Unfortunately I do not have the time, skills or finances to build it.

I have looked for alternatives but haven't been able to find anything similar on Google Play (several search attempts overe several days - YMMV).

I am quite happy to post details if someone thinks they might be interested, but really have no idea how to proceed. Obviously I'd need to convince someone to pick up my idea and run with it and would be happy to simply pass it over.

Any suggestions on how to get this underway?

Lee

Edit:
Monetisation could be by way of ads in a free version, and addtional or improved features in a premium version (still cheap by necessity I would imagine)

roobarb

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#1287655 20-Apr-2015 12:06

Wouldn't you just crank up the GTD methodology and out pops the answer?

http://tomphilip.me/best-gtd-app/

That was from some years back.

If there is still a niche for your idea:

Story board it;

What functions does the app perform?
How does the user interact to perform those functions?
What does each screen look like?
What does the work flow between the screens look like?

Then on the more technical side;

Does all data reside on the device?
Does it use cloud backup?
If I have multiple devices can I see the same information?

Does it interact with other activities?

Does it integrate with Email, Calendars, To Do lists etc?

Once all those designs/decisions are made you can look at building something.

Building requires either coding it yourself, or getting somebody else to. If somebody else builds it, who gets ownership?

timmmay

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#1287684 20-Apr-2015 12:48

You could pay a contract developer then put it on the app store. That means you take the risk, though you might give someone say a half share and pay a lower hourly rate. Making the idea available means someone else can make money off it.

doozy

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#1287812 20-Apr-2015 15:34

You could try something like elance, although you do have to be very specific about your requirements. I've used coders via elance with great success for a mobile app.

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