Weekly App Feedback Thread

So the sotry starts like this... I've been building apps while working a 9-5 job, the amount of time I've spent on them compared to the money I've made is pretty depressing lol....

I actually enjoy building things. That's never been the problem

The problem is I keep finishing apps and then realizinggggg I have absolutely no idea how to get people to use them

So I started questioning how I was choosing ideas in the first place

Instead of trying to come up with the next big thing, I spent some time looking through existing apps. Mostly checking which ones had a decent number of ratings, what people were complaining about, and whether I could realistically build something better.

And somehow I ended up making a satellite dish alignment app 💀!

Yeah. Satellite dishes... I know it sounds ridiculous, especially when everyone seems to be building AI apps

But here's what caught my attention!!!

Some of these satellite finder apps have thousands of ratings. And when I started reading the negative reviews, people were complaining about things like inaccurate compass directions, confusing interfaces, and not being able to see the screen properly outside

One thing I found interesting is that a phone compass can be thrown off by nearby metal. Which is pretty unfortunate when you're literally trying to align a giant metal dish

So I built SatAlign around making the process simpler and being more careful about when the compass readings can actually be trusted

Nothing revolutionary. Just trying to make an existing tool less frustrating.

I'm not going to pretend this is some successful business yet. I haven't figured out distribution, and I have no idea whether this particular approach will work.

That's actually why I'm posting

I can build apps. I can spend weeks polishing tiny details nobody might even notice. But getting the first actual paying customers? Still figuring that part outAnd it's an awkward niche too. I can't exactly imagine satellite dish alignment going viral on TikTok lol

Has anyone here built a boring, extremely niche utility app that actually made money?

I'm especially curious how you found your first users without spending a fortune on ads

The funny thing is, this boring little app actually started making some money. Nothing life-changing, but seeing someone pay for something I built was pretty motivating

Now I'm trying to figure out how to reach more people in such a weird niche

Anyone here had success with boring utility apps? How did you find your first customers?

spent some time on market research lately and pulled ~62K mobile apps (iOS and Android, just what shows up on the charts, not my apps) that made a top chart at some point and checked how many clear $1K a month in store revenue, split by how old the app is.

under 1 year: 9.2%
1-3 years: 20.7%
3-6 years: 23.1%
6+ years: 20.4%

the big jump is right after year one. after that it's basically flat. being old doesn't help on its own.

my read: a lot of mobile apps that "failed" at month 6 didn't fail, they just weren't done yet. rankings want months of retention and ratings before they push you, and your first users are the ones who find what's broken.

the flat part is interesting too. a 7 year old app isn't more likely to earn than a 3 year old one. the old apps still making money are the ones that kept shipping updates.

caveats so nobody has to post them: store revenue only, ad money isn't in here. the under 1 year group includes apps that launched last week, so it's a harsh number. and revenue is modeled, so trust the shape more than any single %.

how long did you give your last app before you moved on?

if you hired someone to build your app, check this stuff while everyone is still friendly. the source code should be in a repo you own, not theirs. the apple developer and google play accounts should be under your name and your business, because moving an app between accounts later can be a pain. same for the domain, the hosting or cloud account, the database, the email sending service and any api keys, you should be able to log in to every one of them yourself and not through them.

the easiest test is to ask yourself if you could hand the whole thing to a different developer tomorrow with only what you have in hand. if the answer is no then something is sitting in their account. also ask for a short doc on how its set up and where everything lives, even half a page helps.

and do it before the final payment, not after, because thats when you actually have the leverage to get it fixed.

i build apps and sites for work and this is the thing i wish more founders knew, feel free to message me or ask in the comments if youre trying to figure out where yours stands

Hey everyone 👋

I’m an indie iOS developer from India. My app PDF Scanner: Scan & Edit just crossed 1,000 ratings with a 4.1★ average on the App Store.

It lets you scan documents, edit PDFs and share them easily. It’s built with Swift and SwiftUI.

I’m improving it based on user feedback, and I’d love your suggestions too!

📲 App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6761626831

Thanks for the support! 🙏

I'm currently a college student applying for internships, and one thing that kept annoying me was trying to reImember where I'd applied.

Some applications were through LinkedIn, others through Indeed, Workday, or company websites.

Then I'd completely forget which ones I needed to follow up on.

So I built Avenor Apply.

It's a simple web app where you can track applications, organize interview stages, save application links, and keep track of follow-ups.

I'm not trying to build some massive AI platform. I just wanted something simple that actually solves this problem.

It's free to use, and I'd genuinely appreciate feedback from anyone currently job hunting.

Would love to know what features you'd want in something like this.

​Ciao ragazzi, vorrei chiedervi un parere e un consiglio.

​Da poco ho sviluppato la mia prima app: si tratta di un gestionale dove gli utenti possono inserire i dati dei propri clienti (numero di telefono, fatturato mensile/annuale, ecc.).

​Tengo molto alla privacy, quindi l'applicazione è completamente offline:

​I backup e il ripristino dei dati avvengono solo in locale sul dispositivo.

​Non richiede nessun accesso a internet.

​Non richiede alcuna registrazione o login per il profilo.

​Ora però mi trovo "bloccato" perché non so bene come affrontare il discorso del GDPR. Visto che i dati restano esclusivamente sul telefono dell'utente e io non raccolgo nulla sui miei server, come mi consigliate di muovermi per la documentazione legale e la privacy policy (spesso richiesta comunque dagli store per pubblicare l'app)?

​Rivolgermi a un avvocato?

​Fare da solo usando dei format/generatori precompilati che si trovano online?

​Far generare il testo dall'AI basandomi sulle normative in vigore?

​Qualcuno si è trovato in una situazione simile? Vi ringrazio molto per l'aiuto!

I built a fully working and tested App that I just don't have the time to promote due to health changes.

Is there a place to sell it to recoup at least some of my development cost?

https://www.travelplantracker.com

I've been developing my app since March and it's been growing very steadily, however most of my purchases is lifetime even though I offer monthly/yearly aswell. This is not really an issue since the average user uses the app for 12 weeks or so.. there's a constant influx of new user.

Is an app like this worth anything even if it's not MRR?

Hey everyone, I’ve been trying to build an app business for about eight months. My current app has been live for around three months. I spent about two weeks building it as a side project, then started marketing it myself.

The first month went pretty well. I reached around $350 MRR by posting my own Reels, getting roughly 2k views each and bringing in about 50 new users a week overall.

Now MRR is down to around $200. I tried a UGC campaign that didn’t work out, and I’ve been researching influencers, but I haven’t figured out how to make that work either.

After eight months of trying, it’s discouraging to feel like I’m still struggling to figure things out. I honestly don’t know where to focus my effort next.

My goal is still to reach $5k MRR by the end of the year. I don’t know exactly how to get there yet, but I’m determined to figure it out.

If you’ve been in a similar spot, how did you figure out marketing for your app? What actually helped you start bringing in users consistently?

So I am planning to sell my Android app- audio and video ai noise reducer. This app helps user to remove noise from the audio and video. The app has two modes - local processing and cloud processing. Local processing is completely free (as supported) and cloud processing is paid.

Even though the app has more than 100 purchases for cloud processing yet my infra cost is zero(I'll reveal full architecture once the deal is finalised).

It has already more than 4000+ users, admob monetization enabled.

What's included - full source code , existing Google Play app transfer to your eligible developer account, app branding and assets that I own

Hey everyone,

I’m currently planning an MVP for an app/web tool that allows users to select a property via satellite imagery and generate precise roof measurement reports (area, pitch, edges, eave/ridge/valley lengths) to auto-generate roofing quotes.

I’m reaching out to get feedback from anyone who has worked with GIS, map overlays, or computer vision:

Imagery APIs: Standard Google Maps / Bing Maps tile zoom levels often get blurry when zoomed into individual residential roofs. What high-res satellite or aerial imagery providers would you recommend? (e.g., Nearmap, Mapbox High-Res, Google Solar/Aerial View API)?

Measurement & Canvas Libraries: What interactive canvas or mapping framework would be best suited for drawing polygons, calculating pitched roof surface areas, and snapped edge-tracing (Leaflet, Mapbox GL JS, OpenLayers, Fabric.js)?

CV / Machine Learning: Has anyone explored automated roof segmentation using computer vision models (e.g., Segment Anything / SAM) to auto-detect roof lines? Is CV accurate enough yet, or should I start with manual user-polygon tracing for the MVP?

Would love to hear any technical insights, potential pitfalls, or recommendations on tech stacks for building something like this.

thanks 🙏🏻

My app, Vyro, a workout tracker app, just paid me the incredible amount of $66 USD. It's not that much, but after 7 months of continuous development and refining my Play Store Page, screenshots, bugs, and ASO overall.

This is a huge win for me.

Ironically, I've got my first paid on Android before Apple. When people tell you that it's not worth developing and shipping apps for Android. DO NOT LISTEN THEM.

I'll be glad to answer any question or comment you have about the journey I've had

A while ago, I attended a business event and collected nine business cards in a that day.
I lost every single one of them.

It got me thinking: surely, in 2026, there has to be a better way to exchange contact information and actually do something useful with it afterward?
So I started building Cirqle.

I’m based in the Netherlands, working full-time, and I’ve spent the past 8 months developing Cirqle as a side project.

The idea is simple: make exchanging contact information quick and seamless, while making it easier to turn those interactions into meaningful business relationships.

Here’s how it works:

1. Tap to share
You purchase a physical NFC business card. When you tap it against someone’s smartphone, your digital business profile opens instantly. No app download is required for the person receiving your details.
You can also share your profile through a QR code in the app.

2. Make the exchange two-way
Instead of simply handing someone your information and hoping they contact you, the recipient can choose to share their own details in return.
It’s entirely optional, complies with PoPPI act, but when they do, their information is captured directly in your Cirqle app Lead Inbox.

3. Keep your connections organised
You can save contact information to your phone, manage the leads you’ve captured, and keep track of the people you’ve met.
No more misplaced business cards, forgotten names or manually transferring information from paper into your phone.

4. Understand your interactions
Cirqle includes analytics to help you understand how people engage with your digital business card, including taps, profile visits and other interactions
.
5. Actually follow up
The platform is designed to help follow up with people met, rather than letting those interactions disappear after an event or meeting. And its designed to be quick and seemless. Follow ups link to google calendar and outlook.

For businesses, I’ve built out team management and shared analytics so sales teams can manage their networking activity more effectively.
The physical NFC cards are already produced and have been customised for the first 50 users, the website is live, and I’ve just submitted the Android app to Google Play. I’m also working on getting the iOS app published.

Now comes the part I suspect is going to be harder than building the software: getting people to actually use it.

My plan is to approach businesses and sales teams and offer them a completely free, no-obligation pilot in exchange for honest feedback.
While I’m trying to sell hundreds of cards/app subscriptions . The real goal is to build a useful platform that helps professionals capture and maintain business relationships.
But I’m still figuring out the best way to get it in front of people.

So I’d genuinely appreciate some advice:
If you’ve launched a SaaS product, how did you find your first 1000 users?
Would you target individual salespeople or approach companies with teams of 10–50 employees?
Is cold outreach worth pursuing, or would you focus on another acquisition channel?
What would convince you to try something like this instead of your current way of exchanging contacts?
I’d also welcome constructive criticism of the idea itself. I’m still early enough in the journey to make meaningful improvements.
If you’d like to see what I’ve built, the website is

https://cirqle.digital/

The whole idea behind Cirqle is simple: Turn interactions into connections. Close the Cirqle.

I’m currently promoting my motivation app through two TikTok accounts, posting around 2 times a day on each.
Some of my previous posts reached 5K–47K views, but lately a lot of my content struggles to get past 200–800 views, even though I’m using similar formats.
I’ve been experimenting with different hooks, images, and slideshow styles.
Has anyone experienced something similar? What helped you get your views growing consistently again?
I’d appreciate any advice from people who’ve used TikTok to market their apps.

I’ve seen a lot of people selling their apps here, and I’m curious how app valuations work.
I have an app I’m planning to grow and potentially sell in the future. Right now, I have:
A TikTok account with 33K followers
An email waitlist with 2,000 signups
I’m not looking to sell yet, and my goal is to reach at least $500/month in revenue.
How much could an app like this be worth now vs. at $500/month? And how do you actually value an app? (The app launch was 2 days ago)

We're a mobile app group: we build and scale our own iOS and Android apps with an in-house growth team, and we run our own user acquisition and ad platforms. We're about to open that machine to outside developers, putting our budget and our team behind apps that already earn. Before we set the final terms, we want to hear from the people who'd be on the other side of the deal.

**How it would work:**

- We pay for and run the growth: store page and localization, creatives, paid users, paywall and pricing tests.

- You pay nothing upfront, and the revenue you make today stays yours.

- Revenue above your current level is split 50/50 for 24 months. After that, it's 100% yours again.

- While the deal runs, the app sits in our developer account so we can run campaigns and collect revenue. A contract moves it back to you at the end, and the code and brand stay yours.

- The first month is a test on our money. If it doesn't work for either side, we part ways and you owe nothing.

**What we'd really like to know:**

1. What's actually capping your app right now? Money for ads, time, skills, conversion, something else?
2. Have you tried an agency, a publisher, revenue-based financing or anything like it? What happened, and what did it cost you?
3. Is moving the app to a partner's account a dealbreaker? If not, what would you need to see first: contract terms, escrow, references, something else?
4. Which part of the deal feels unfair, and what would feel fair instead?
5. What would make you trust a partner like this at all?

We're not selling anything in this thread. We'll post a summary of the answers here next week. And if you'd like an honest teardown of your store page in return, say so in a comment and we'll reply there.

*UPDATE:** Thanks to everyone who pushed back. This thread changed the plan:

- **No app transfer.** Your app never leaves your developer account. Your code, brand and users stay yours.

- **Read-only access only.** We work from your store reports and analytics, so every number comes straight from Apple and Google, not from us.

- **Automatic split instead of invoices.** Your store payouts land in a dedicated account in your own name. When a payout arrives, our share is split off automatically and the rest is yours. Both sides see the same numbers. We're working on setting this up with a US fintech partner.

The part of the original post about moving the app into our account no longer applies. Questions and blunt feedback still welcome,

Best way to market this ?

Good Day! This is something I'm making for a class project, some feedback would be great appreciated, any thoughts on how it can be improved would be awesome too. If this does well then honestly I may go this going and work on it more after school.
Thank you! Good Day!

App link— https://jam-sesh-lounge-copy-5a8852f1.base44.app

We're a mobile app group: we build and scale our own iOS and Android apps with an in-house growth team, and we run our own user acquisition and ad platforms. We're about to open that machine to outside developers, putting our budget and our team behind apps that already earn. Before we set the final terms, we want to hear from the people who'd be on the other side of the deal.



**How it would work:**



- We pay for and run the growth: store page and localization, creatives, paid users, paywall and pricing tests.

- You pay nothing upfront, and the revenue you make today stays yours.

- Revenue above your current level is split 50/50 for 24 months. After that, it's 100% yours again.

- While the deal runs, the app sits in our developer account so we can run campaigns and collect revenue. A contract moves it back to you at the end, and the code and brand stay yours.

- The first month is a test on our money. If it doesn't work for either side, we part ways and you owe nothing.



**What we'd really like to know:**



1. What's actually capping your app right now? Money for ads, time, skills, conversion, something else?

2. Have you tried an agency, a publisher, revenue-based financing or anything like it? What happened, and what did it cost you?

3. Is moving the app to a partner's account a dealbreaker? If not, what would you need to see first: contract terms, escrow, references, something else?

4. Which part of the deal feels unfair, and what would feel fair instead?

5. What would make you trust a partner like this at all?



We're not selling anything in this thread. We'll post a summary of the answers here next week. And if you'd like an honest teardown of your store page in return, say so in a comment and we'll reply there.