Hey, I'm the dev behind 12 Testers 🧀.
A few months ago I was trying to publish my own indie app on Google Play. Then I hit the wall every solo Android dev hits: 12 testers, 14 consecutive days, no exceptions. No friends with Android phones. No team. No budget for "tester farms" (and honestly, those feel scummy).
So I did what devs do — I built the thing I needed.
What 12 Testers does
It's an Android app where indie devs help each other reach the 12-tester / 14-day milestone by actually testing each other's apps.
- You test someone's app for 14 days → you earn Cheese 🧀 (in-app currency)
- You spend Cheese to get your own app tested by other devs
- No bots. No fake installs. No paid reviews. Just devs helping devs ship.
Every test is a real install on a real device, with a real review at the end.
Why I'm posting this here
If you're stuck on closed testing, you're not alone — I've been there. The app is live on the Play Store and the community is just starting to grow.
🎮 Get it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.twelveTesters.app
Or search "12 Testers - App community" on the Google Play Store.
If you've got questions about the concept, the tech behind it, or Google Play's requirements in general — drop them below. I built this solo and I'm happy to talk shop.
— Jerry 🧀 Founder — 12 Testers