Is It Still Possible for Indie iOS Apps to Thrive in 2025?

Once, the App Store empowered indie creators - small teams could launch great apps and find users easily. But in 2025, that era feels long gone, with algorithms, big players, and pay-to-win discoverability reshaping everything.

Is there still a real chance for indie iOS developers today, or has Apple’s evolving ecosystem made independent success nearly impossible?

Is It Still Possible for Indie iOS Apps to Thrive in 2025?
 
 
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