Everyone has apps on their phone. Some for fun, some for work, and some just to kill time when nothing else to do. But very few people think about how those apps are made or how the people behind them actually earn money. The truth is, it’s not magic. It’s a process. You can make an app, and you can earn from it, but you need a plan.

The First Step: An Idea That Works
You don’t need the biggest idea in the world. Most people get stuck here, trying to dream up something massive. But look at the Play Store. Some of the most downloaded apps are very simple. A flashlight app, a calculator, or a game where you just tap the screen. The secret isn’t always in complexity. It’s in usefulness or fun.
So sit down, grab a paper, and write ten small ideas. Don’t overthink. Pick one that feels easy to start. Trust me, small is better than nothing.
Skills or Help
Do you need to know coding? Maybe yes, maybe no. If you want full control, then learning basic coding helps. YouTube is full of free lessons. But if you don’t want to code, you can use no-code tools like Adalo, Glide, or others. These make the process easier.
Another path is hiring someone. Yes, it costs money, but sometimes paying a good freelancer saves you time and frustration. Just be careful when hiring. Not all freelancers deliver what they promise.
Building and Testing
Now, this part is where many people fail. They rush. They want to put the app out fast. But rushing leads to bugs, crashes, and unhappy users. And once someone deletes your app, it’s very hard to win them back.
So, always test. Show it to friends, cousins, even random people. Ask them to play with it. Watch how they get stuck, what they don’t understand. Fix those small problems before you release.
Publish and Share
Once you feel it’s ready, you publish. Google Play is cheaper, you pay a one-time fee. Apple is stricter, charges you every year. After that, your app is live. But here’s a fact: just because your app is live doesn’t mean people will magically find it.

This is where promotion comes in. Share your link everywhere you can. Facebook groups, WhatsApp, TikTok, even at your college or office. If you have a small budget, ads can also help. Spending even a little on ads can bring users fast.
Earning From Apps
There are a few common ways people earn:
- Ads: Most free apps make money by showing ads.
- In-app purchases: Games often sell coins, skins, or tools inside the app.
- Subscriptions: Apps that offer services, like fitness or news, can charge monthly.
- Paid apps: Less common now, but still works if your app is special.
A smart move is to mix. For example, you can let users download free, show ads to them, but also give an option to pay and remove ads.
Bengalbet’s Lesson
Here I want to share about Bengalbet, since we run it in Bangladesh. Bengalbet is a betting site, not a standard app, but the idea is the same. We had to build something people trust, something safe and smooth. If we launched it without testing or updates, users would leave. But because we focused on users, fixed bugs, and improved features, people stayed.
This is exactly how apps earn too. You don’t just launch once and sit back. You keep working, keep improving. Users reward you for that. At Bengalbet, we learned that it’s not only about money, it’s about giving people value first.
Keep It Alive
After launch, never think your work is done. Apps need updates. People want new features. Phones change, software updates come, and your app must keep up. Even small updates show that you are active and care. If you ignore it, people uninstall. Simple as that.

Final Thoughts
Making an app and earning money isn’t about luck. It’s about a small idea, good testing, some marketing, and real effort to keep users happy. If you do that, money follows. Look at Bengalbet in Bangladesh. We put time and care into our platform, and that’s why users trust it. If you do the same with your app, your earnings will come.
FAQs
Yes, you can use no-code tools or hire freelancers.
Google Play is cheap, Apple charges every year.
Apps earn through ads, in-app buys, subscriptions, or upfront payments.
Bengalbet is a trusted betting site running in Bangladesh.
It depends on users. Some earn fast, some take months.