i built a skill to take screenshots of every page in your app with integration to the [AppLaunchFlow](applaunchflow.com) MCP so you can create app store screenshots, promo videos, social graphics and more directly from your favourite agent

I’ve shipped a few iOS apps over the last couple of years, and App Preview videos have become part of every release. Whether they increase conversions depends on the app, but one thing is certain: a good preview explains your app much faster than a wall of screenshots. Here are a few things I wish I knew earlier. **1. Show the core value in the first 3 seconds** Most users decide almost instantly whether your app is interesting. Don’t start with a logo animation. Show the feature that makes your app worth downloading. **2. Don’t try to show every feature** One preview ≠ one product tour. Focus on one user journey. Trying to squeeze everything into 30 seconds usually makes the video confusing. **3. Record perfect interactions** People notice shaky scrolling, accidental taps and lag. Record slowly. Edit later. A clean recording looks much more professional. **4. Leave the Apple requirements until the end (or automate them)** This is the most frustrating part. Every release I found myself checking: Correct resolution H.264 Duration Orientation Export settings I spent more time converting videos than actually recording them. Eventually I built a small tool to automate the conversion because I got tired of repeating the same workflow every release. **5. Don’t skip App Preview just because it’s extra work** A lot of indie developers publish only screenshots. But if your app’s value comes from interaction, motion often explains it much better than static images. I’m curious… How many of you actually publish App Preview videos with every release? Or do you stick to screenshots only?