It’s more important than ever to stand out from the crowd. To be talked about. To be remarkable. The question is: How do you develop a mobile app that is so valuable that people use it every month? Every week? Or better yet – every day?

Over the last few years, I’ve built 13 mobile apps—4 of which have hit the Top 100 in the Entertainment, Lifestyle and Business categories. Along the way, I’ve taken copious notes on what makes great apps stand out from the crowd and secure those coveted top spots. This is my list of 50 tips to help developers, mobile product managers and marketers develop mobile apps that have potential to launch into the stratosphere.