Playbook · free chapter
The Indie Launch Playbook
From vibe-coded app to paid product
Web payments, Google Play, subscriptions and an AI Pack. The route in order, with every wrong turn marked.
Updated Nov 2026
Field notes · real dates
The route
Milestone log
- Oct 23 2026 Paddle live
- Oct 28 2026 Google Play organization account verified
- Nov 2 2026 Google Play review approved, app live
- Nov 4 2026 Subscriptions created in Play Console
Proof · screenshots
Evidence
Why it exists
I took one app from working code to payments on the web and on Google Play. This playbook is that route in order, written after doing it, with the mistakes left in.
What's inside
Reviewed against platform changes on a schedule.
The AI Pack
A Markdown file you drop into your AI coding tool: operating rules, 14 copy-and-paste briefs and a guide mode. Your keys, logins and payments stay with you.
Honest limits
Platform rules change, so every claim is dated. The promotion chapter is a plan, not a proven result. The playbook does not cover Apple's App Store or tax advice.
FAQ
Is this a course?
No. It is a written playbook plus a Markdown pack for your AI coding tool.
Will it get my app approved?
No guarantees. It shows what reviewers check and where first-timers get stuck.
Who is it for?
Solo developers shipping an app built with AI tools who want to take real payments.
What does it cover?
Web payments through a merchant of record, Google Play setup, review, subscriptions, the fee program and a zero-budget promotion plan.
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Edition: November 2026