Simple paid and ad-supported mobile apps

Builds small single-purpose mobile apps such as calculators and a flashlight. Some are sold for a fee and others earn from in-app ads.

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Hacker NewsComment by tones411 in “Ask HN: What are your passive income sources?”, October 28, 2016

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