Must read interview with indie iOS developer Rainbow Silo

Rainbow Silo was started by a single, independent developer with the goal of creating cool applications and games for iOS. Rainbow Silow apps include Almost DSLR, iPrivacy Manager, and iPocketMemory.

Mobile Orchard:Tell us about Rainbow Silo.

RS:I made Rainbow Silo to make fun games and useful applications for everyone. I am sorry that it’s taking a long time to make and update an application. It is because I couldn’t convince my friends to work with me. I have to plan, design, and program all by myself. But I will try my best to make cool applications. So please stay tuned.

MO:How did you get into iPhone app development?

RS:I never played video games before and was never friendly with computers, phones, and other devices. But one of my friends taught me how to play games using an iPhone. I loved it! I became so addicted to the games and decided to make one myself. So I tried making relatively simple applications first to study programming. Hope I can make cool games soon.

MO:What changes the iPhone/iOS were you most excited to see?

RS:It is great to see the devices are getting much better and the SDK is getting better too. Making it easier for developers.

MO:Which app has been the biggest challenge for you as far as development goes?

RS:I made three applications so far : iPocketMemory, iPrivacy Manager, and almost DSLR. All of them were challenges to me because I was very new to iPhone development. But if I have to choose one, I would pick almost DSLR because I updated the application many times and each of the updates was quite a challenge. I learned so much about programming making them. There are still more updates to come!

MO:Do you think it is a good time to get into iPhone app development?

RS:Well, I started quite late and there are too many developers and too too many application on the app store. I think the best time was the first year when Apple opened the app store. But I believe that it is still quite a good market if you have a great idea and endless enthusiasm.

MO:What tips would you give someone who is just starting out developing apps?

RS:Plan simple first and make sure to finish it! I think it is easy to plan for a good application but it’s hard to finish a project on time.

MO:Any plans to create apps for the iPad? If yes, why?

RS:Yes I am planning to make iPad applications too. I have some in my mind but I was too busy updating other applications. Although I use iPad mostly for games, I think it is a great device for both games and utilities. And iPad market seems to be growing very quickly. So I would like to try to make some cool stuff for iPad. Hope I can make them soon.

MO:Finally, what is your favorite app?

RS:Plant vs Zombies and Rummikub.

MO:Anything else you would like to add?

RS:I guess it is impossible to satisfy all users but I will try my best to make my applications better and better by updating them as much as possible.
There are more updates and other new applications/games to come. So please stay tuned.

MO:Thank you very much for taking the time to do this interview and best of luck to you in your future iOS endeavors.

The person behind Rainbow Silo is a great individual and iOS developer. Please support them by purchasing their apps.