Reddit Posts

#701 - iosapps 22 hours ago
Dev - Self Promotion

Whats up guys! Made a minimal game with a very crude UI to hone your trading skills. Idea is to recocnize typical chart patterns and trade them for profit. Game is a 60 second sprint to make as much bank as you can.

Added a game center leaderboard to flex your legendary runs. To see the charts better I advise zooming out a bit on the chart. Everyone loves to watch those 1 minute crypto charts, right?

For you absolute degenerates I added leverage up to 50x but please stay safe, using this can get ugly very fast.

My record so far is about 2000% profit but I'm a horrible trader.

All the common trading forms appear in the game, you can see them here for example. The quicker you see a pattern forming the better chances for a successful trade.

I'd appreciate if someone tested this, you can leave feedback here or in review form in app store. Made this only for iOS, if there is demand android port shouldnt be too hard.

iOS:
Stonks: Buy High Sell Low

Git repo is public if someone is interested in the tech, its made with expo. Its 99% made with claude opus 4.5 so not really my code.

Thank you for your time! Stay safe out there, please dont touch 50x leverage!

#700 - iosapps 22 hours ago
Question

I used to use a QR code reader app which could read pretty much every barcode but it stopped working. The app was quite old and is also gone from the App Store now.

Any recommendations for a replacement? No subscription but happy to pay a few Euro if needed and if it avoids me seeing ads.

Thank you!

#699 - iosapps 22 hours ago
Dev - Self Promotion
SingFast (Party Game) - v1.8 Now includes categories!

I am so excited to share with y'all the next update of SingFast, version 1.8! It now has categories such as: Colors, Numbers, Animals, etc. Players sing a song that features a word from the chosen category in its lyrics (e.g., the category is 'Colors' and words include 'Purple', 'Red', or 'Yellow')

Hope you will enjoy this update, I am already working on the next one. Things get better and better! Thank you all for playing.

Link: https://apps.apple.com/nl/app/singfast-party-game/id6746864440?uo=4

#698 - iosapps 1 day ago
Dev - Self Promotion

I couldn't find a to-do app that actually combined collaboration, routines, calendar sync, and reminders in one place, so I built this myself.

I've been using it daily, but I really want to hear what others think to make it better. I'm looking for honest feedback on overall usability.

Price structure is:

Free: unlimited tasks, push reminders

Plus ($0.99/m, 9.99/y, 17.99/lifetime): collaboration, routines report, calendar sync, alarm reminders, and etc.

It now has 7 days trial, so it’d be great if you can try it out and let me know how you think!

App Store Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6757340607

#697 - iosapps 1 day ago
Dev - Self Promotion

I couldn't find a to-do app that actually combined collaboration, routines, calendar sync, and reminders in one place, so I built this myself.

I've been using it daily, but I really want to hear what others think to make it better. I'm looking for honest feedback on overall usability.

Price structure is:

Free: unlimited tasks, push reminders

Plus ($0.99/m, 9.99/y, 17.99/lifetime): collaboration, routines report, calendar sync, alarm reminders, and etc.

It now has 7 days trial, so it’d be great if you can try it out and let me know how you think!

App Store Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6757340607

#696 - iosapps 1 day ago
Dev - Self Promotion

Tabsy was an app made for tracking IOUs, what sets this apart from other apps in general is it's focus on privacy. For free users (users who don't buy premium) all the data is kept on the device, nothing leaves. Tabsy does not collect usage data because we think it is a barbaric practice that needs to go.

Tabsy will collect user data if the user purchases a premium subscription and turns on cloud-sync. When the user does this, data is uploaded to our server in order to provide the cloud backup and cloud sync features. This data is not linked to your device, it is linked to the username you create.

The data going to the server is encrypted in transit and stored in a database that can only be accessed by us. We did not use end to encryption because of some of Europe's shady laws that prevent us from doing so if pressured by law enforcement we can be forced to give up user data of premium users and that data will be subject to their improper and outdated data storage standards. That is why we encourage the use of non identifiable usernames (usernames that can't be traced back to you) when creating an account.

We have poured countless hours into this app in hopes that it helps people heal or maintain friendships by augmenting their ability to hold friends accountable for what they are owed so they don't become victims of their own or other's lack of communication or forgetfulness. Monetization for this app has taken a back seat that is why our subscription models are so unappealing right now and it's why we aren't selling usage data to make a quick buck. We are focusing on what's important first. We will add on to the premium tier later.

Tabsy has gone through some significant updates over the past few weeks and we will continue to improve it.

Link to download: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tabsy/id6755607962

Follow us on twitter to stay up to date or if you wanted to share feedback: https://x.com/TrafficyInc

#695 - AppGiveaway 1 day ago
[IOS] [$500 Value -> FREE] Giving away ALL of my apps for FREE! LIMITED SPOTS!

🎉 Thank you all for the insane support this past month!
To give back, I’m doing something simple:

👉 FREE lifetime (or 1-year) codes for my apps
No DMs. No waiting. Just click and claim.

🚀 My Apps (with claim links)

🔗 GetFree.app — Premium apps, actually free

I built GetFree.app so anyone can instantly claim official promo codes for premium apps.
All of my apps are listed there, plus codes from other indie developers.

📌 If you already have it, update to the latest version to claim codes.

🎁 CLAIM LINK:
https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=6756911709&code=APPGIVEAWAY

📲 App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/getfree-discover-free-apps/id6756911709

👨‍💻 Developers: If you have an app with promo codes, you can submit it to GetFree.app for free (for now) to get more users and beta testers.

🎥 DualCapture — Record both cameras at once

Record front + back camera simultaneously.
Perfect for reaction videos, travel, creators, or anyone who wants two perspectives in one take.

🎁 CLAIM LINK:
https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=6756251524&code=APPGIVEAWAY

🌐 https://www.dualcapture.com/
📲 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dualcapture-dual-camera/id6756251524

🌍 Passport Buddy — AR Translator

Point your camera at text (menus, signs, documents) and get real-time augmented reality translations.
Super useful for travel and language learning.

🎁 CLAIM LINK:
https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=6757138581&code=APPGIVEAWAY

🌐 https://www.passportbuddy.app/
📲 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/passport-buddy-ar-translator/id6757138581

🎬 What2WatchAI — Stop scrolling, start watching

AI-powered movie & TV recommendations based on your taste and mood.
No more scrolling Netflix for 40 minutes and giving up.

🎁 CLAIM LINK:
https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=6757456389&code=APPGIVEAWAY

🌐 https://www.what2watchai.com/
📲 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/what2watchai/id6757456389

📖 BibleScroll — Replace doom scrolling with devotion

Modern Bible app with daily verses, reading plans, and AI Bible chat.
Built to be calming, focused, and simple to use.

🎁 CLAIM LINK (1 YEAR FREE):
https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=6755852591&code=APPGIVEAWAY

🌐 https://www.biblescroll.us/
📲 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bible-scroll/id6755852591

🙏 PrayAI — Your 24/7 prayer companion

When prayer feels hard or words don’t come, PrayAI helps with personalized prayers, devotionals, and Bible insights anytime you need them.

🎁 CLAIM LINK (1 YEAR FREE):
https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=6754278823&code=APPGIVEAWAY

🌐 https://www.prayai.org/
📲 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/prayai/id6754278823

👕 FakeFlex — AI virtual clothing try-on

FakeFlex lets you try on clothes using AI before buying.
Want to see what you’d look like in that Gucci shirt? 👀
Now you can — without dropping rent money first.

⚠️ I can’t give lifetime access here (AI images cost me per generation),
but you get 3 free generations per day to try it.

🌐 https://fakeflex.app/
📲 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fake-flex/id6754625589

🔮 What’s Coming Next

I have 3–5 more apps launching THIS WEEK, and
👉 GetFree.app users get free codes first.

I’m also building: https://www.startupstartup.app/
I’ll be launching new apps constantly, so stay tuned.

🙏 Small Favors (Optional, But Appreciated)

  1. Upvote + comment “thank you” (or anything nice) for the algorithm
  2. Tell friends / share codes — feel free to give them away
  3. Comment or DM bugs & ideas — I want honest feedback
  4. Follow StartupStartup on X: https://x.com/startupstartupx
  5. App Store Ratings/Reviews are appreciated but not required

Once again — thank you all so much ❤️
More free lifetime codes coming very soon 🚀

#694 - iosapps 1 day ago
Dev - Self Promotion
Health Scan Express: Track Weight and BP easily

This month I've released my first iOS app called Health Scan Express.

I try to keep a track of my health by recording my weight and blood pressure in Apple Health. I found it a pain to manually add these values, and didn't want to have to buy some smart scale/blood pressure monitor.

The best part I can stumble into the bathroom first thing in the morning, hop on my scale, point HSE at the reading and it scans and saves my weight in two taps. The text for the confirmation form is large too so I don't need to wear my glasses.

The blood pressure monitor capture also grabs the heart rate at the same time (if on the reading) which I believe is crucial to understand your BP reading.

The app has a 7 day free trial and is $2.99 per month after. Download, it here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/health-scan-express/id6755371692

#693 - iosapps 1 day ago
Free App - Show and Review
Better Clock - free clock app with smart city search

I built this app a while ago when I was frustrated with the default ios clock app's search functionality. A friend of mine went to Bali and I had to first google which timezone bali was in before I could enter in the clock app.

It's a free app, so not really asking for anything here I guess, but would love your thoughts. I added alarms with the last update, but it's nothing special. Maybe might add timezone-specific alarms. What would you like to see? Would people use this app? What would make you use it if not?

It's built in SwiftUI and surprisingly not vibe-coded (although I did use cursor a tiny bit with the last update) looking forward to some feedback!

App Store Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/better-clock-world-timezones/id6475321629

#692 - iosapps 1 day ago
Question
Fellow iOS devs: how bad was traction for you in the first weeks after launch?

I recently launched my first iOS app and I’m trying to understand whether what I’m seeing is normal early-stage behavior or a sign I should rethink positioning.

I’ve been sharing it a bit on Reddit and social platforms, but traction feels very slow and feedback is mixed. I’m attaching a screenshot from App Store Connect (impressions / page views) to give some context.

For those of you who’ve shipped apps before:
– Was early growth this hard for you too?
– Did things change over time, or only after a big pivot / feature change?

Not here to promote, genuinely trying to learn from people who’ve been through this.

#691 - iosapps 1 day ago
Dev - Self Promotion

Update

What's up iOS users. In this update, TerraTrek gives a variety of planning and on-the-go tools you need to plan trips and outings without stress. Helping you hang out and travel without worries and anxiety.

Kindly give it a spin. Thanks.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/planner-journal-terratrek/id6473851163?ppid=3e854a1a-cbd5-4d32-9604-2c256ee8b88d

#690 - iosapps 1 day ago
In Search of

I’m trying to get back into swimming but I’m not very motivated. I remember ages ago having an app where you could do challenges like swim the channel, escape Alcatraz or swim the length of Windermere and it would show your progress on a map. I can’t find anything like that now.

Does anyone know of a swim app like this? I’m not that interested in loads of technical details about technique and speed. I just want something fun to work towards to help me go to the pool. Thanks!

#689 - iosapps 1 day ago
Dev - Self Promotion

Hi everyone!

I’m an indie iOS developer, and I wanted to share a small app I built called BabyTalk.

I developed it alongside my sister, who’s a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), after realizing how hard it is for new parents to know what actually matters for early speech and communication. The goal was to create something simple, evidence-informed, and non-overwhelming—focused on real communication milestones, everyday interaction tips, and gentle tracking (not pressure).

It’s very much a passion project built nights/weekends, and I’d genuinely love feedback from other iOS users—especially around UX, usefulness, or anything that feels unnecessary.

Happy to answer questions or hear suggestions. Thanks for checking it out! 😊

#688 - iosapps 1 day ago
Free App - Show and Review

Day 4 of my “build an app in 5 days” challenge is done.

Today was all about performance, UX, and scale. The app finally feels fast and production-ready.

What SUMMTUBE does

SUMMTUBE is an iOS app that summarizes YouTube videos using Apple Intelligence. Paste a link → get an AI summary + key moments with timestamps. All AI processing happens locally on-device.

What I shipped on Day 4

1. Streaming AI Responses ⚡️

Instead of waiting for the full summary, results now stream in token-by-token.

This was a massive UX improvement:

  • The app feels instant
  • Users immediately trust that “something is happening”
  • Same model, radically better perception

I implemented this using @Generable models from the Foundation Models framework. Each model automatically generates a PartiallyGenerated version, which is perfect for streaming updates.

2. Type-Safe AI Output Models

I refactored the AI response layer into explicit models:

VideoSummary

  • summary text
  • canSummarize flag
  • refusalReason (for edge cases)

KeyMomentData

  • segmentIndex
  • summary
  • importance level

Clear contracts = fewer AI hallucinations and cleaner UI logic.

3. Key Moments Data Refactor

Key moments are now returned as a structured array instead of loosely parsed text. This makes:

  • animations smoother
  • ordering predictable
  • importance-based UI possible later

4. Backend Fix: 9 Locales Supported 🌍

Previously the backend only handled English correctly.

Now SUMMTUBE supports: en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ja, ko, zh

Current State

  • AI summarization: ✅
  • Key moments + timestamps: ✅
  • Streaming UX: ✅
  • 9 transcription locales: ✅

Day 5 is Testing + App Store polish + submission.

Tech Stack

  • SwiftUI
  • SwiftData
  • Apple Intelligence (Foundation Models)
  • Backend: Vercel (Python)
  • YouTube Transcript API

If you’re building with Apple Intelligence or experimenting with streaming AI UX on iOS, happy to answer questions 🙌

Previous updates: [Day 1] [Day 2] [Day 2.5] [Day 3]

#687 - AppGiveaway 1 day ago
[ios] [ 9.99$ - > Free Lifetime] August AI – Health & calorie tracker app

Hey everyone,

I have been working on this app called August for a while now and wanted to share it here.

The idea is simple. You get a lab report or a prescription and most of the time the information is hard to understand unless you have a medical background. I wanted to make something that breaks it down clearly.

What it does:

  • Upload a lab report and it explains what each value means. What is in range, what is not, and what it could indicate.
  • Take a photo of a prescription and it tells you what each medicine is, the dosage, and what to be aware of.
  • Symptom checker that helps you understand if something needs attention soon or can wait.
  • Keeps track of your health history so the information becomes more relevant over time.

How I built it:

  • Focused on accuracy. We tested it against USMLE medical benchmarks and it performed well.
  • Works on WhatsApp too if you prefer not to download another app.
  • Supports voice notes and multiple languages.
  • Privacy focused. Your data stays on your device.

It is free to use. No ads, no subscription.

Still improving it based on user feedback. If anyone here tries it and has suggestions or finds something confusing, I would appreciate hearing about it.

https://apps.apple.com/in/app/august-your-24-7-health-ai/id6746088428

#686 - iosapps 1 day ago
Dev - Self Promotion
ItemMind – offline home inventory app (one-time purchase)

Hey everyone,

I built ItemMind after running into a simple but persistent problem: I own a lot of things, but I don’t really keep track of them.
Items end up in random boxes, receipts get buried, warranties expire without me noticing, and sometimes I’m not even sure whether I already own something.

I tried a few inventory apps, but most felt heavier than I expected — accounts, cloud sync, subscriptions, or data collection. For something as basic as personal inventory, I wanted something simpler and private.

So I built ItemMind, a fully offline iOS app for keeping track of the things you own.

What it does:

  • Catalog items with photos and notes
  • Item names and categories can be suggested using Core ML image classification running entirely on-device
  • Generate QR codes for boxes (scan a box to instantly see what’s inside)
  • Set warranty reminders so nothing expires unnoticed
  • Everything stays on your device

Privacy was a core design decision:

  • Works fully offline
  • No accounts
  • No cloud
  • No data collection
  • No tracking

Pricing:
$2.99 one-time purchase
No subscriptions
No ads

App Store (US):
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/itemmind/id6757122964
(also available in other App Store regions)

Thanks for reading.

#685 - iosapps 1 day ago
Dev - Self Promotion
[iOS] Pomodoro Timer – Task & Focus (Pomodoro, Timeline, Leaderboard, Stats)

App Store link 👇
https://apps.apple.com/app/id6757276962

Hi everyone 👋

I’m a solo iOS developer and recently launched my productivity app Pomodoro Timer – Task & Focus.

I built this app because most Pomodoro apps felt either too basic or too bloated, so I focused on a clean experience with just the essentials:

  • Pomodoro & custom focus sessions
  • Daily timeline (see where your time actually goes)
  • Group leaderboards (focus together)
  • Simple but motivating focus stats

The app is now live on the App Store, and I’d genuinely love feedback from this community — especially on screenshots, positioning, and overall clarity.

#684 - iosapps 1 day ago
In Search of

Hey folks

I'm having problems monitoring my screen time the last couple of months. the addiction to my iPhone is driving me crazy and I need to stop with it. I've been using the built in Screen Time feature ever since I got my first iPhone 2 years ago but it just isn't enough for me.

For the past 6 months I've been using a couple of screen time tracking apps which I will not name here for privacy reasons to both me and the developers but they aren't helping me and instead their easy to remove safeguards just make my doomscrolling worse.

Can anyone here recommend me a good screen time management app? I'm looking for one that is able to track and help restrict my screen time with intuitive timers and blocks after a specific threshold is achieved. As for pricing I'm mostly looking for free apps but any under 10 bucks one time or a subscription up to 5 bucks a month would also be appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your recommendations - looking forward to trying them out!

#683 - AppHookup 1 day ago
Windows

Smart Factory Tycoon inspired by Little Big Workshop is a tycoon management game about running your dream factory with robots. Design your dream factory, plan all steps of production, research new technologies and become a tycoon!

Steam page link

Free until 7pm 20 January 2026 (Central EU Time)

#682 - iosapps 1 day ago
Dev - Self Promotion

Hello everyone!

After 8 months of building, hundreds of iterations, and many late nights of coding, I’ve finally released my app. I’m excited to introduce Mood Dial for Apple Music.

Mood Dial is designed specifically for Apple Music to play music that truly matches your mood. The core idea is simple: you shouldn’t have to think too much about what to play. Just turn the dial and let the music adapt to how you feel.

Here’s what Mood Dial offers:

• An intuitive dial based interface where you can turn the dial to select the mood you’re in

• Smart mood selection using your health data to understand your current context

• The ability to create custom moods just by writing a prompt

• Favorite songs you love so they show up more often

• Filter out artists you don’t want to listen to

• Full support for CarPlay

The main inspiration behind Mood Dial was this feeling: I wanted music that fits my taste and my current mood, but without manually picking playlists or deciding what to play. I wanted something that feels more like a DJ or a radio that just understands me and plays the right music automatically.

I’ve put a lot of care into this app, and I genuinely hope you enjoy using it as much as I enjoyed building it.

#681 - AppGiveaway 1 day ago
#680 - iosapps 1 day ago
Dev - Self Promotion

Hi all! I'm sharing an app I built the last few months after seeing a couple of my friends seriously struggle financially with sports betting apps.

This is intended for people who still want to compete, but not risk money. It's a completely free app and will remain that way forever. You pick winners across different sports games, and whoever gets the most picks right at the end of the week gets a cash prize. The prize is funded by 30 second ads when you save your picks daily!

Here's the link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pickwho-sports-picks/id6755406814

Would love to hear your thoughts and hope others who enjoy making sports picks but not risking any money will enjoy this too!

#679 - iosapps 1 day ago
Dev - Self Promotion

Hi everyone 👋

My wife and I are travelers and indie devs, and after our second trip to Japan we decided to build a small iOS app together.

We noticed that while traveling, we didn’t need full language lessons. What we really needed was a way to quickly find the right Japanese phrase in real situations like restaurants, transport, hotels or asking for help, even offline.

So we built Kotomaji, a Japanese phrase app focused purely on travel use cases.
It’s a small passion project we originally made for ourselves, and now we’re trying to see if it’s useful for other people too.

The app is free to use, with an optional Pro lifetime upgrade for $4.99 that unlocks everything. No subscriptions.

I’m still quite new to Reddit, so I’m not sure if this kind of app fits here, but I’d genuinely love feedback from iOS users or other indie developers.

If you had to use an app like this while traveling, what would matter most to you?
Speed, offline access, audio, categories, something else?

If anyone’s interested, this is the app:
https://apps.apple.com/es/app/kotomaji/id6755911289

#678 - iosapps 1 day ago
Dev - Self Promotion

Hi r/iosapps,

I’m an indie iOS developer looking for honest product feedback.

I have an offline MP3 music player that has been live on the App Store for over 2 years.

It has crossed ~50,000 total installs, but user growth and in-app purchases have remained very low.

App Store link:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/offline-mp3-music-player/id6478673112

https://preview.redd.it/lvo1t7cr85eg1.png?width=1572&format=png&auto=webp&s=317feb53e67bd4c41c9ce74f1bbbaef3937f3fe6

Pricing:

Free to download.

Includes optional in-app purchases (subscription and lifetime unlock).

Main features:

• Offline MP3 playback

• Playlist creation

• MP3 editor

• Themes / customization

I’m trying to understand where things might be going wrong, and I’d really value input from iOS users and developers here.

Specifically:

• Is the app’s value clear within the first few minutes?

• Does anything feel confusing, unnecessary, or missing?

• Compared to other music players, what feels weak or unconvincing?

• From a user perspective, what would make an app like this worth paying for?

Any direct or critical feedback is welcome. I’m trying to improve the product, not market it.

Thanks for your time.

#677 - iosapps 1 day ago
Dev - Self Promotion
I’ll be giving away 10% of profits from my latest app to charity

I recently launched my latest app [Step & Distance Tracker: Coco](https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/step-distance-counter-coco/id6756827121) and as a celebration I am donating 10% of all profits to dog charities in the UK.

The app is a step tracker, that uses a virtual version of my real dog to nudge you to go for a walk when you’ve been sedentary.

The app is free to download and core features are free to use, there are some exclusive content and step boosters for faster unlocks which are paid.

Weekly: £1.99

Yearly: £24.99

My main motivation to build this app is to get people up and moving more, I was inspired by a Twitter post to donate some profits to charity.

I have a couple of updates pending as well.

#676 - iosapps 1 day ago
Dev - Self Promotion
[TestFlight] LoomQuest – your real steps drive an RPG adventure (Progress Quest wink)

Hey r/iosapps, solo dev here. I just shipped the first TestFlight build of LoomQuest, and I’m looking for a few testers.

Important: in TestFlight, premium/subscription testing is free. You will NOT be charged. TestFlight builds run IAPs in Apple’s sandbox environment, which doesn’t process real payments. You may see Apple’s subscription sheet, but it’s for testing. 

So, what’s LoomQuest?

It’s a story-driven RPG where the main stat isn’t STR or DEX. It’s your daily steps.

Your steps are the variable that pushes everything forward: encounters, rewards, pacing, and what your character can do next. Walk more and your character goes further. Slow day? The world moves differently. The whole point is to gamify daily activity in a way that feels healthy and sustainable, not compulsive.

If you remember Progress Quest, this is a friendly wink in that direction: you’re not grinding for hours, and the “journey” matters. But unlike Progress Quest, LoomQuest actually asks you to make choices and live with the outcomes. 

Core loop (what you’ll do):

  • Open the app for a short session.
  • Get a story beat or encounter that reflects your current run.
  • Make a choice (risk/reward, moral angle, strategy).
  • Your inventory/progression updates, and tomorrow’s path shifts.

What it’s NOT:

  • No gacha.
  • No pay-to-win.
  • No “energy timers” designed to annoy you into spending. Your steps are the “currency” that matters.

Why there’s AI (and why I’m testing a subscription model):

The AI is used to generate narrative variations and keep things feeling fresh and reactive to your run state (recent choices, inventory, streaks). That generation has an actual cost for me (inference fees), so subscription (super super super cheap) is the cleanest way to keep it running without ads or data tricks.

What I need you to test (most important first):

  1. Steps → game logic: does it feel fair and motivating? Any obvious exploits or dead zones?
  2. Onboarding: clear, not annoying, doesn’t over-explain.
  3. Premium flow: tap “Begin Free Trial”, confirm Apple’s sheet shows, confirm the app updates to “subscribed”, try “Restore Purchases”. (Again: TestFlight = no charges.) 
  4. General stability: crashes, freezes, UI glitches, weird navigation loops, typos (EN/ES).

TestFlight link: https://testflight.apple.com/join/qmq7CUKS

If it fills up, comment and I’ll rotate slots.

Thanks. If you can help me make “walk more” feel like “your character’s story moves forward” (without turning it into a compulsion machine), you’re exactly the kind of tester I need.

#675 - iosapps 1 day ago
Dev - Self Promotion

Made this for myself and figured other devs might find it useful.

The problem: Apple doesn't send you notifications when you get an In-App Purchase. App Store Connect data is delayed by ~24 hours.

The solution: IAP Alerts sends you a push notification in realtime when someone buys.

Setup takes 2 minutes – just paste a webhook URL into App Store Connect. No SDK needed.

Backstory: Built the first version in early 2025, but Apple's Server Notifications for one-time purchases didn't work in Production back then – only Sandbox. Was pretty frustrated when I found out after release. Apple fixed this mid-2025, so I polished it up and made it free for anyone who had the same experience.

Let me know what you think!

IAP Alerts on the App Store

https://preview.redd.it/t3qv6kkn55eg1.png?width=1242&format=png&auto=webp&s=b3615a227727f3c8e11a86f3a7d65a61695b0ec5

#673 - iosapps 1 day ago
Dev - Self Promotion
Emotion tracker and daily affirmations app I built and now use obsessively

Emotion Tracker: Soul Wish
https://apps.apple.com/app/id6738873619

Monthly $3.99, Yearly $34.99 with 3-day trial, or Lifetime purchase $49.99

The app allows you to record journal entries alongside mood/emotion tracking. It also chooses a wish that fits the moment based on your personal focus areas. Then you can listen to empowering affirmations.

This app has an interesting history. I implemented it a year ago and it was quite ok, but I didn't put enough effort into marketing, and maybe it was missing a wow factor.

But recently I realized that it had some potential. Plus I came up with a few killer features.

The target audience is women who seek emotional support. I would say that personally I'm an opposite of that, but I started enjoying the app a lot myself. Give me all the pink and the flowers - I don't care - as long as I can crush my goals. And recently I started to use the app multiple times a day as I genuinely enjoy it.

The key feature of the app - which makes it different from other apps in the space - is the unapologetic audio affirmations. They can be characterized as positive brainwashing.

At first they come across as over the top. But then you realize that they are extremely effective in setting the mood, and also work according to the law of attraction if you listen to them regularly.

#672 - iosapps 1 day ago
Dev - Self Promotion

Hey everyone,

A few days ago, I shared my indie app for browsing the Internet Archive on mobile. I honestly expected maybe 50 people to try it, but I just checked the analytics, and it's almost at 1000, and that's just on iOS.

I’ve been blown away by the support, and kind words. Since I don't have a marketing budget, this is all thanks to you guys trying it and sharing it.

I do have a small favour to ask. Because of its pretty generic name, it's buried on the Apple App Store, and even if you search for the name, it doesn't show up. If you're using the app and enjoying it, dropping a quick rating on the Store is the single best way to help me compete with the big algorithmic apps. It really helps the visibility.

Thanks again for the overwhelming support!

MD/.

#671 - iosapps 1 day ago
Dev - Self Promotion
[UPDATE] Your News - RSS Reader (v1.12.0) - Caching, Back-to-Top Button, Bottom Action Bar, FreshRSS Improvements, and more!

Version 1.11.2 is out!

Your News is an RSS Feed Reader with support for YouTube and Reddit.

My goal is to keep it simple and easy to use, so you can stay away from algorithms while still keeping up with your favourite news sources.

Added

  • Articles are now cached, greatly improving performance
  • FreshRSS now supports search in favorites
  • Favorites now display article count
  • Added synchronization buttons to perform a full synchronization
  • Added a back to top button
  • Added a setting to toggle horizontal swiping between articles in the reader

Changed

  • Switching between RSS feeds or categories no longer shows a loading indicator
  • Moved some action buttons to the bottom

Fixed

  • Fixed an issue where articles were not sorted correctly by date in some cases
  • Fixed a bug where the share button was unresponsive on iOS 26
  • The date is now separated from the title in headline cards

All of these features came from users, thank you for the feedback! 🙌

DownloadApp Store
Join the community: r/YourNewsApp
Learn more: https://yournews.app

Promo codes aren’t offered. The app is free to download and use, with a $2.99/month subscription to unlock widgets and additional customization options (regional prices may apply), or a one-time purchase to unlock it forever. More features are planned in future updates.

#670 - iosapps 1 day ago
Question

I need to learn a language to have a very basic but semi functional ability to get around while traveling this summer. I realize I will not even be at elementary level. But I do need some knowledge. There are SO MANY APPS. Any recs? Happy to test an app as well.

#669 - iosapps 1 day ago
Paid App - Show and Review

Hi r/iOSApps

I’m an indie developer, and I wanted to share a small iOS app I’ve been working on for a while.

The idea came from a simple question:

why do so many meaningful memories live in ordinary physical objects, yet disappear so easily?

Instead of tracking tasks, habits, or timelines, this app focuses on personal belongings — things like an old phone, a watch, a gift, or items tied to specific moments. Each object is treated as an exhibit rather than data.

You photograph an object, add context, and over time these form a private “Life Museum.”

There’s no social feed, no performance metrics, and no pressure to share — it’s designed to be calm and reflective.

I’d genuinely appreciate feedback from people here, especially around:

• the concept itself

• whether this feels useful or meaningful

• how you’d expect something like this to fit into your life

App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/limu-ai/id6755528227

Pricing: Free to try, with optional subscription.

I’d really appreciate any feedback — especially around the concept itself

and whether something like this would fit into your own life.

#668 - iosapps 1 day ago
Question

fotorgear for a free camera app provides huge utility. but having that present in the market, moments 2 camera app asks for a price tag fairly high.

my question is, having fotorgear, Final Cut camera, both, what value Moments 2 might propose to add

please share valuable insights and advice. thanks

#667 - AppGiveaway 1 day ago

Lifetime Premium is free for a limited time.

No subscription. No trial. No recurring payments.

Normally $29.99 lifetime.

Direct App Store link in the post.

AI Analysis:

🚨 Free Lifetime Deal Alert (iOS) 🚨

Just came across this and thought it was worth sharing with the community 👀

Visual LabX: AI Photo Editor is currently offering Lifetime Premium for FREE for a limited time.

  • No subscription
  • No trial
  • No recurring payments
  • Normally $29.99 for lifetime access

If you’ve been looking for a photo editor with premium features unlocked, this might be a good one to test out.

👉 Direct App Store link:
https://apps.apple.com/tr/app/visual-labx-ai-photo-editor/id6449296377

From what I can tell, premium features are unlocked permanently once installed during the promo. I’m not affiliated with the app or the developers in any way—just sharing a deal I noticed.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Please check the app details and permissions yourself and install/use it at your own risk.

💬 Question for anyone who tries it:
How’s the editing quality? And can edits/styles be reused across multiple photos easily? Would love to hear if it’s actually useful or just another average editor.

Drop your feedback below so others know whether it’s worth keeping 👍

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#666 - iosapps 1 day ago
🚨 On Sale 🚨

Hey everyone!

I help SaaS founders, indie hackers, and app creators turn their product into high-converting demo videos. Perfect for landing pages, Product Hunt launches, or social media promos.

What I offer:

- Custom motion graphics for your app or SaaS

- UI animations showcasing features

- Product launch & explainer videos

- Landing page & ad promo videos

Here are projects I’ve worked on (more coming soon!): Avido

If you want a polished, professional video for your product, DM me and we can get started fast!

Let me know if you have any questions!

#665 - iosapps 1 day ago
Dev - Self Promotion

I built Poe’s Raven - an immersive visual novel that combines the original text with:

  • Meticulous Artwork: Dark, evocative illustrations designed to capture the poem’s sense of decay.
  • Chilling Voiceover: A professional narration that highlights the rhythmic, haunting cadence of the words.
  • Atmospheric Soundscape: Subtle, unsettling sound effects to build tension as you "explore" the narrator's chamber.

If you’re a fan of gothic horror or just want to experience a classic in a new way, I’d love for you to check it out.

#664 - iosapps 1 day ago
Dev - Self Promotion

Hi,

I’m the developer of XCent, an iOS expense tracker I built because I wanted something I could trust personally. I work in Business Intelligence, and I wanted an app that’s fast, clear, and stays responsive even with large data.

What’s different:

  • Minimal UI
  • Tested with 100,000+ transactions and designed to use very little memory, I attached also a performance test example: https://youtu.be/u-WSR16JAIo
  • Made for people who want clean insights without a complicated setup

Pricing (Free + IAP):

  • $2.99/month with 3-day free trial
  • $22.99/year with 7-day free trial
  • $34.99/year family plan (share with family)

Premium features (IAP):

  • Add attachments (receipts, invoices, photos/documents)
  • Access all reports
  • Filter transactions
  • Add tags
  • Export data to CSV and PDF

App Store: 

https://apps.apple.com/id/app/xcent-expense-tracker/id6747335078

I’d really appreciate any feedback you have. I’m actively improving it.

#663 - iosapps 1 day ago
Dev - Self Promotion
💸 3 reasons why I made a subscription tracking app (instead of using an existing one)

Hello, I created this subscription tracking app because existing solutions didn't quite solve my problems. Here are the three main reasons why I built it:

1. Live Exchange Rates:

Many apps support different currencies, but they don't account for fluctuating exchange rates. I have several subscriptions in foreign currencies and needed them converted into my local currency automatically using live rates.

2. Upfront Monthly Average:

I wanted my average monthly expenses to be the first thing I see on the main page, providing immediate financial clarity.

3. No Subscription for a Tracker:

It felt ironic to pay a monthly subscription just to track subscriptions. I prefer a lifetime purchase option, but I couldn't find an app that combined a clean, simple UI with a one-time payment model.

So far, it’s been working great. I’ve realized that simply tracking and visualizing expenses makes a huge difference in identifying and cutting out unnecessary costs.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mr-sub-manage-subscriptions/id6757081071

#662 - iosapps 1 day ago
Dev - Self Promotion

We’re PlayNook, a small team building an iOS app focused on AudioGames: interactive, narrative-driven games designed to be played primarily through sound and voice, with minimal screen interaction.

Over the past few months, we’ve been working intensively on the app, expanding the catalog of stories and refining the core systems around sound design, choice mechanics, and accessibility. This isn’t an experiment or a prototype, but an actively developed product that we’re continuously improving.
The goal is to offer a different way to experience story-driven gameplay on mobile, especially for players who enjoy RPGs and interactive fiction but don’t always want (or can’t) focus on a screen. Voice interaction is optional, and touch-based choices are always available.

Recent updates include: new AudioGame stories across multiple genres (mystery, fantasy, survival), ongoing improvements to audio immersion and sound design, iterations on core interaction systems based on real usage and testing

We’re deliberately keeping the app flexible and are open to thoughtful, constructive feedback, including structural suggestions, as part of our development process.

App details:
• Price: Free to download
• In-App Purchases: some stories are free, others are unlocked via one-time purchases (no subscriptions)

App Store link:
https://apps.apple.com/app/playnook-giochi-audio/id6446488013

If you’re interested in narrative games, accessibility-focused design, or audio-first experiences on iOS, we’re always open to hearing what works, what doesn’t, and what could be improved!

#660 - iosapps 1 day ago
Dev - Self Promotion
#658 - iosapps 1 day ago
Dev - Self Promotion

The reason I made it is pretty simple: I’ve always hated how a lot of “AI enhancement” apps go way too far. They smooth skin until it looks plastic, crank contrast, shift colors, and sometimes the face doesn’t even look like the same person anymore. I’m not judging anyone who likes that style, but personally I just want my photos to look like… the same photo, just better quality.

So Neutral is basically my attempt at a “better camera” button.

The goal is natural improvement: cleaner lighting, better detail, subtle retouch (like reducing small blemishes without deleting skin texture), and making slightly soft photos look sharper without looking overprocessed. I want the result to feel like it came from a higher-end camera sensor, not like it went through a beauty filter.

The app is still simple, but I did include a few sliders because people have different preferences and photos vary a lot. I tried to keep them minimal and safe (so you can’t accidentally ruin the photo). It’s more like “tuning the enhancement” than traditional editing. No creative filters, no crazy effects, no face reshaping.

If anyone’s willing to try it, I’d really appreciate feedback on a few things:

  • Does the enhancement feel noticeably better, or still too subtle?
  • Do the sliders feel useful or unnecessary?
  • Do the results look natural, or do you still notice an “AI” look?
  • Anything about the UI that feels confusing / slow / annoying?

I’m not trying to spam or pretend this is the next big thing, I just want to build something people actually keep on their phone because it’s genuinely useful.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6757142595

Thanks 🙏

#657 - AppHookup 1 day ago
• Meta •

Any r/AppHookup community members who previously downloaded/claimed (that is before 2026) either:

and/or

… should know that the developers of these two apps wished to switch their one-time purchase model apps to a free to download model with an IAP to unlock full functionality and have done so this year.

Due to technical limitations of how this switch was conducted, the premium access was lost for early users who claimed it before the IAP was added. But there’s nothing to worry about since the developers wish to honour their previous promises and restore your previously claimed premium access. To do so you can contact the developers of these apps with a screenshot of the purchase receipt from when you claimed these apps fore free (before January 2026) and they will give you a promo code to unlock the premium IAP.

Find your purchase receipts for both apps in the Apple AppStore > tap your profile at the top right side > tap Purchase History > set “showing” filter to Last Year and cost to free then apply > search for name of the app and tap Total button > screenshot the order details with the date and order ID fully visible along with the app name.

Here’s an example screenshot of such a purchase receipt: https://ibb.co/cXC3BYMv

Then send such screenshot (or both screenshots if you had downloaded both apps previously) to either u/Finck110 or u/EstablishmentOk2916 by messaging through Reddit chat and they will give you a promo code (after checking your info, for which you need to allow them some time) as promised.

Alternatively, you can also contact them through their website: https://futuresoftware.io/en/#contact

#656 - iosapps 1 day ago
Dev - Self Promotion

Hi everyone 👋

We’re building a commission-free marketplace for everyone.

The idea is simple:

• You can share your work like a social post

• You can sell your products directly (no commission, no listing fees)

• And for supported products, buyers can view them in interactive 3D before purchasing

Instead of just static photos, products can be rotated, zoomed, and explored — which is especially useful for handmade items, 3D printed products, and detailed designs.

There’s also a social side:

You can follow creators, discover new products, and interact without the pressure of a typical “marketplace first” platform.

We’re currently in early stages and looking for honest feedback from people who:

• sell handmade or custom products

• work with 3D models or physical design

• or just want a more creator-friendly marketplace

Would love to hear your thoughts:

Does commission-free actually matter to you?

Would 3D product previews change how you shop or sell?

You can try our app -> https://apps.apple.com/us/app/3d-viewer-artignia/id6746867846

Happy to answer any questions 🙌

#655 - iosapps 2 days ago
Dev - Self Promotion
Checkout my App MixLens - Dual Camera Recorder

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mixlens-dual-camera-recorder/id6757381565

I bought an iPhone 16 Pro last year. When Apple launched the iPhone 17, they added dual-camera recording — but limited it to 17 and above

I went looking for third-party apps that could do the same thing. The top App Store results honestly weren’t great, either clunky or missing things I cared about.

I like recording travel videos, and I enjoy building things, so I decided to try making my own app.

I’ve been slowly improving it, focusing on smoothness and reliability first, then adding features that I personally found useful. My plan is to keep iterating and shipping updates as I go.

Long term, I’m thinking of a freemium model, but right now everything is fully unlocked while I’m still building and learning.

If you have ideas, feedback, or things you’d want from a dual-record app, I’d love to hear them.

#654 - iosapps 2 days ago
Dev - Self Promotion
[Lifetime Free] Tallzy - Smart Expense Splitting for Multi-Family Trips

Hey everyone,

I built Tallzy after too many awkward vacation conversations about how to split expenses.

The Problem

Traditional expense splitters treat everyone equally. When Family A has 2 adults + 2 kids and Family B has 2 adults + 1 kid, splitting everything 50/50 just isn't fair.

The Solution

Automatic weighted splitting:

  • Adults (12+): Full share (1.0)
  • Children (2-12): Half share (0.5)
  • Infants (0-2): Free (0.0)

Example: $10,000 trip expense

  • Family A (2 adults + 2 kids = 3.0 shares): $5,455
  • Family B (2 adults + 1 kid = 2.5 shares): $4,545

Fair. Transparent. Automatic.

Features

Smart Weighted Splitting - Fair automatic splits based on age groups
Custom Split Override - Manual splits for hotels, flights, or when families skip activities
Visual Dashboards - See total spend, balances, and breakdowns at a glance
Smart Settlement - Minimize transactions (settle 6 families in 3 payments, not 15)
Export Reports - PDF and Excel exports for your records
Group Chat - Coordinate without leaving the app
Offline-First - Track expenses anywhere, sync when connected
Receipt Attachments - Add photos to any expense
Multi-Event Support - Manage multiple trips simultaneously
Complete Privacy - No ads, no tracking, your data is yours

Perfect For

Multi-family vacations · Weekend getaways · Family reunions · Camping trips · Holiday celebrations · Destination weddings

Early Bird Offer

Download now. Get lifetime premium access. Free.

Once the paywall launches, early users keep all premium features forever. This is my thank you for helping shape the product.

Download

I'd love your feedback, feature requests, or bug reports!

If you love Tallzy, please leave a 5 star reviews - it helps other families discover the app.

You make memories while Tallzy does the maths.

#653 - iosapps 2 days ago
Dev - Self Promotion

https://preview.redd.it/hx20z3bwazdg1.png?width=2876&format=png&auto=webp&s=1fdce47a31222cb3e600022f83d7d308deaa3ef5

Just launched v2.0 of my Samsung TV remote app with full iPad support.

What is TV-Presets? Turns your iPhone/iPad into a Samsung TV remote with 48 customizable channel presets for one-tap channel switching.

Core Features:

  • FREE remote control - volume, navigation, d-pad, number keypad (no IAP required)
  • 48 channel presets - organize your most-watched channels (premium unlock)
  • Automatic Samsung TV discovery on WiFi
  • Wake-on-LAN support for instant power-on
  • Save/Load/Share your preset lists
  • Zero ads & No subscriptions
  • Universal app: iPhone and iPad

What's New in v2.0:

  • 🆕 Full iPad support with adaptive layouts
  • 🆕 Everything on one screen (landscape or portrait)
  • 🆕 Save/load/share preset collections
  • 🆕 Editable page titles for preset organization

iPad Design: The iPad version shows everything on one screen with no tabs or hidden navigation:

  • Landscape: 3-column layout (Presets Page 1 | Presets Page 2 | Remote Controls)
  • Portrait: Stacked layout with all presets + controls visible

Use Case: Perfect if you have 10+ streaming channels scattered across your Samsung TV guide (Netflix on 14-1, Hulu on 15-2, ESPN+ on 43-7, etc.) and want one-tap access.

Compatibility: Samsung Smart TVs (2016+) with WiFi connection

Pricing:

  • Unlock completely free this weekend only.
  • Regular $9.99 one time purchase, no subscription

App Store Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tv-presets-remote-control/id6756217121

^(Note: Currently not available in EU app stores due to ongoing DSA compliance work.)

^(Happy to answer any questions about features or compatibility!)

^(*Looking for beta testers for the universal version)