Simon Lee

Founder and CEO of Glance. Simon has a wealth of development and management experience in mobile technologies and is an innovator and new technology evangelist.

Posts by Simon Lee

The Hidden Truth About App Maintenance (and Why It Matters More Than Development)

Here's something that might surprise you: most mobile app budgets are spent on the wrong thing. Companies pour 80% of th …

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Oct 17, 2025

API Integration Gone Wrong: 5 Horror Stories And How To Avoid Them

You know that sinking feeling when you're using your favourite app and suddenly everything stops working? The payment wo …

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Oct 16, 2025

7 Database Design Mistakes That Will Tank Your App's Performance

Have you ever wondered why some apps load instantly while others make you wait so long you consider giving up entirely? …

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Oct 16, 2025

App Category Strategy: Finding Your Perfect Fit In Crowded Markets

Did you know that 95% of mobile apps fail within their first year? The reason isn't usually poor development or bad desi …

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Oct 16, 2025

DevOps for Mobile Apps: The Complete Beginner's Guide

Have you ever wondered why some mobile apps seem to launch flawlessly whilst others crash constantly or take months to f …

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Oct 16, 2025

Dating App Success Stories: What We Can Learn From the Apps That Made It

Building a dating app feels like the perfect business idea, doesn't it? People are always looking for love, smartphones …

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Oct 15, 2025

Real-World Database Costs: What You'll Actually Pay for Your App

Here's a fact that'll make you rethink your app budget: 73% of mobile app developers underestimate their database costs …

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Oct 15, 2025

Entertainment App Trends 2025: What Users Want From Their Media Apps

By the end of 2025, the average person will spend over 4 hours daily consuming media through apps—that's more time than …

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Oct 15, 2025

From Concept to Launch: Building Your First 5G Mobile App

Have you ever wondered what happens when the fastest mobile network technology meets your brilliant app idea? I've been …

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Oct 15, 2025

8 Mobile Game Monetisation Strategies That Actually Work

Did you know that the mobile gaming industry generates more revenue than movies and music combined? That's right—those l …

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Oct 14, 2025