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Growth · February 27, 2013

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8 million downloads after one year on the App Store

Tiny Piano recently reached its 8 millionth download. Here's my analysis & experience with indie iOS development/marketing. http://blog.squarepoet.com/post/44099054060/one-year-on-the-app-store

8 million downloads after one year on the App Store launched on February 27, 2013 with 18 votes, #76 of 551 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

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Tiny Piano is an iOS app that allows users to play piano on their iPhone or iPad. The app reached 8 million downloads within its first year on the App Store. It is designed for anyone interested in playing music on a mobile device, from casual users to those learning piano basics. The app's significant download volume demonstrates strong user adoption and interest in accessible mobile music creation tools.

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