978K
Subscribers
2.8M/mo
Monthly Views
$14K-$28K/mo
Est. Monthly Revenue
$5.00-$10.00
Est. RPM
520+ videos uploaded | 124M+ total views
The Story
Chris Ching was working in marketing when he decided to learn iOS development at 30 with zero coding experience. After struggling through confusing tutorials and documentation, he taught himself Swift and shipped his first app. He started YouTube to create the beginner-friendly iOS course he wished had existed when he started. His content breaks down iOS development into digestible lessons that assume zero prior knowledge. He walks through building real apps from scratch, explaining every line of code and the reasoning behind architectural decisions. His patient teaching style and willingness to answer basic questions built a loyal community of aspiring developers. Today, Chris has helped over 100,000 people learn iOS development, with many now working as professional iOS developers at major tech companies. His course business generates seven figures annually while his YouTube channel continues growing the next generation of app developers.
“I learned to code at 30 knowing nothing. If I can do it, anyone can. My job is to be the teacher I wished I had - patient, clear, and never condescending about basic questions.”
— Code with Chris
The Transformation
Before
Marketing professional who learned to code at 30 with zero experience
After
978K subscriber educator who helped 100,000+ learn iOS development
Timeline: 8 years of content creation
Content Strategy
Code with Chris focuses exclusively on beginners, never assuming prior knowledge. Each video builds a complete, functional app rather than teaching isolated concepts. Chris uses the 'follow along' format where viewers code alongside him. His course funnel converts free YouTube viewers into paid students at high rates.
Key Insights
Beginner-only focus creates loyal audience ignored by advanced channels
Complete app projects outperform concept-isolated tutorials
Swift/iOS niche has dedicated audience with purchasing power
Course conversion funnel from YouTube is highly effective
Community building creates peer support that reduces churn
Apple WWDC coverage drives annual traffic spikes
Business Impact
978K subscribers - largest iOS development education channel
iOS development course generating $1.1M annually
Premium community membership generating $180K annually
App development consulting for select clients
Speaking engagements at iOS developer conferences
Total estimated annual revenue: $1.4M+ from all sources