iOS Apps + GPT-6 Astra (3 Projects)

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader,

Check out GPT-6 Astra. It's a refreshing update that is a leap ahead of Sol.

Here are my latest projects that Astra is making even better.

The GPT-6 Astra Thinking LEVEL You Need to Use – I used to make a running/walking companion app for my speed work & conditioning.
GPT-6 Astra Did This on Light Thinking – 3D ray tracer port from my Windows C++ code to Swift on iPhone (19-year-old code).
Is This Spider Dangerous? (I Added AI to My iPhone App) – Astra fixed my iOS app to use my Machine Learning SPM package + helping me prepare the next identifier training runs.

3 Ideas for Using Astra

Fix your App Store screenshots. I share how I went from 1 download/month to 4,388 in July.
Prototype new UI designs. Huge improvements over Sol.
Research competitors, download app reviews, descriptions, screenshots, and plan your next App Store description + keywords.

Talk soon,
Paul Solt
Paul@SuperEasyApps.com

P.S. Want more customers? Let's talk about app marketing.

👉 Book a time on my calendar.

SEO is helping me BIG time. I highly recommend using Astra or Fable to build a new website targeting keywords related to your app.

Check out SuperEasyTimer.com to see what I have done over the last 90 days.

90 days of SuperEasyTimer.com website analytics

The results from the App Store speak for themselves.

Great screenshots, App Preview videos, and Google SEO all work together.

2026 App Store downloads for Super Easy Timer

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