r/FreeAppReviews

Wrapped a 4-month solo build and shipped Reflect on iOS last week.

It's a journal app — voice transcription in 10 languages, paper-journal OCR, and AI insights over your own entries (Yearly Narrative, "Ask AI" with citations from your writing).

Stack:

- React Native + Expo SDK 54, EAS Build

- Firebase (Firestore + Cloud Functions on Node 22)

- Gemini via Vertex AI server-side, ADC — no client-side key

- RevenueCat for subs

- Native Apple Watch companion

- ~52 screens, 10 languages (EN/FR/ES/PT/DE/IT/AR/KO/JA/HI)

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6762427801 (Disclosure: my app.)

Happy to answer anything about the architecture, Expo 54 stability, or the server-side Gemini setup.

A few things I'd love this sub's take on:

1. Vertex AI vs. AI Studio key. I went Vertex + ADC to keep the key off the client. It added boilerplate. Worth it for you, or do you stick with a key behind a proxy?
2. Apple Watch companion. Has yours actually driven discovery, or is it purely retention?
3. Cold launch with 0 followers. Beyond ASO, what actually worked for your initial distribution?
4. Localization. Did shipping in 5+ languages pay off commercially, or would English-only have been fine for early validation?

Excited to share that I’ve made my iOS app, Habit Tracker by JetRise, FREE for the next 3 days 🎉

Over the past few months, I’ve been consistently building mobile apps as an independent developer, focusing on productivity and self-improvement tools.

Habit Tracker is designed to help users:
• Build better daily routines
• Stay consistent with goals
• Track habits and streaks
• Improve productivity

I’d truly appreciate any feedback, downloads, or reviews from this community.

Explore the apps here:
https://apps.apple.com/in/developer/jetrise-it-solutions-llc/id1868886386

#iOS #AppDevelopment #IndieDeveloper #Productivity #HabitTracker #BuildInPublic

Hey guys, Kindly "CLEANEST, SIMPLE & BEAUTIFUL" habit tracker you could see on play store. Also, I need honest feedbacks on this fully vibe coded app. Please pour your thoughts.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balashri.winyourweek

Hi Guys, ı am an indie dev. and developed a subs. tracker app. There is an algorithm app that uses math rather than ai. The app Basicly does everything a subs. app does and additionally gives real saving advices according to your spending habit. ı havent been succesfull so far and need feedback from you guys.

Can you check and give feedbacks?

here is the link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/yula-subscription-tracker-ai/id6759402076

That's why I built Focushala!

Available on google playstore @ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.focus.focushala

Bit of context first, I had just broken up and decided to try dating apps again. Zero likes, zero replies and zero idea what I was doing wrong.
Called my friend, Ami, who gave me tips on what works and what doesn’t. She showed me how different it is for girls. Her profile had 50+ likes without a single face pic. She revamped my profile – swapped photos, wrote prompts that show my personality. She showed me what kind of replies got her attention.  And it did work, I started getting matches, like real matches.
And I figured, there are a lot of people who don’t get dating apps. I spent the next few months talking to people, collecting data from online communities and built a dating assistant that would do what Ami did for me. 
WingX is your personal dating coach -

1.      Point it to your dating profile, it will show you what to fix, which photos to use

2.      Got a match and don’t know what to say, it writes a message that actually gets replies

3.      a coach for the messier stuff like ghosting, first date jitters, vibes

There are similar apps on this segment – but I built it to be more genuine and less cheesy pick-up lines. For people like me, who don’t get dating apps - it guides them on what works and what doesn’t, dating 101s and build a profile that shows your best side

For the nerds — Hosted it on GCP, Vertex AI for agents, Firebase for authentication/database

Shipped on Android, Free 3-day trial - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.polymindsai.wingxmobile
First time app builder so would love any tips on how to market this. Really curious on how other developers went about finding their users

It feels great to see people starting to download the app. It might be a small number to some, but a start is a start!

Give it a try : Movie Dice on Appstore

https://preview.redd.it/0mpqm7ucbb1h1.png?width=368&format=png&auto=webp&s=7cd6fccb72e5c1a1a041ec249d667f625618d60c

Let's help each other grow our apps! 🚀

1. test my app and leave a review.

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.natsllc.caraideai
IOS AppStore: https://apps.apple.com/ph/app/car-aide-ai-car-mechanic/id6766836242

2. take a screenshot of the review and leave a comment here with your app link. 📷

3. i'll test your apps and leave a review in return. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 😉 👌

Just launched Postmarks on iOS and Android. The idea: your daily steps move you along a real-world route through Japan, Korea, or Taiwan. Reach a new city and you earn its vintage postal stamp — illustrated collectibles that fill your digital passport.

The gamification layer:

— Route progression: steps = distance traveled on a real map
— Collectible stamps: one per city, earned permanently
— Daily streaks: habit reinforcement without affecting your collection
— Secret stops: hidden locations along routes with rare stamps
— After Dark mode: walk in a different mode to unlock exclusive night-variant stamps on a parallel collection

The free tier includes the Heart of Honshu route through Japan. Premium unlocks 8 routes total across Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, plus After Dark mode.

Free on iOS and Android.

I'm building a Sovereign Ecosystem and Cognitive Defense grid.

Audit your inputs and optimize your metabolic health with AI tools.

Looking for beta testers and feedback on what is and isn't working. DM me for feedback on your app.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maha.os

I have been working on a pokemon information application.

Pokedex - Pokemon and TCG cards

It contains all data related to all pokemons plus also included individual TCG cards as well as TCG card groups

Pokemon fans loves to have their own pokemon card with their name and favourite pokemon on it, Introducing pokemon trainer studio.

It also have vast varieties for pokeitems which is exclusively available on this app.

Hey everyone!

I'm a solo developer and I just launched Work Shift Calendar on the App Store. It's a shift planning app built specifically for people who work rotating shifts — nurses, security guards, factory workers, firefighters, etc.

What it does:

• Add any shift in 3 taps (morning, night, overtime — you name it)
• Smart rotation engine — define your pattern once (e.g. 2 day shifts, 2 night shifts, 2 off) and it fills your calendar automatically
• Free calendar sync with Google Calendar and Apple Calendar (no paywall for this!)
• Salary & overtime tracker — see exactly what you'll earn
• Home screen and lock screen widgets
• Works fully offline — your data is stored on your device first
• True OLED dark mode for night shift workers
• Available in 18+ languages including Arabic (full RTL support)

Why I built it: My friend is a nurse and was frustrated with existing shift apps — they either lost data, had aggressive ads, or locked basic features like calendar sync behind a paywall. So I built something better.

What's free: Unlimited shift types, calendar sync, widgets, offline mode, all views (month/week/year/list). The free version is genuinely useful — no catch.

Pro version ($7.99/mo) adds advanced stats, detailed income reports, PDF export, and overtime analytics.

I'd really appreciate it if you could try it out and leave an honest review on the App Store. Even a one-line review helps a lot for a new indie app!

App Store link: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6762512550

Thanks for checking it out! Happy to answer any questions.

Hey everyone,

I made a simple reminder alarm app for iOS and Android.

The main idea is that you can create reminder alarms using your own voice instead of the usual default alarm sounds.

For example, you can record messages like:

“Take your medicine” “Drink water” “Time to study” “Don’t forget your meeting” “Call your family” “Stay focused”

You can also use the voice of someone you love, which makes the reminder feel more personal and harder to ignore.

I built it because I felt normal alarms and notifications are too easy to dismiss. A familiar voice can sometimes be much more effective than a random sound.

It can be used for medication reminders, daily routines, studying, work tasks, habits, hydration, and personal motivation.

I’d love to hear your feedback.

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voice-message-reminders-alarm/id6763273012

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zenbyte.voicemessageremindersalarm&hl=en

thank you ❤️

Was tired of not knowing where my money goes
every month. Manual entry apps never stuck.

So I built BillShot — you just share your
Google Pay/PhonePe screenshot to the app and
it extracts the amount and merchant automatically.

Would love honest feedback from people who
actually use UPI daily.

Early feedback: "Finally hit 15-day streak"

But I have no idea what to build next:

A) Better analytics (mood + habit patterns)

B) Social features (share streaks, accountability)

C) Calendar sync

D) AI suggestions

E) Something else?

Real question: What kills YOUR habit streaks?

Download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.souravsn.daymint&hl=en_IN

Tell me what would actually make you use this daily.

Thanks for feedback! Building features next.

Hi everyone!

I’m an indie developer and I recently published my Android app called ChessFlow.

The app helps chess players learn openings, study repertoires, and train the right moves through interactive lessons.

I’m looking for honest Play Store reviews and useful feedback. I’ll gladly return the favor by reviewing your app too.

Please send a screenshot proof after leaving the review, and I’ll send proof as well once I’ve reviewed yours.

Play Store link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rolf.ChessFlow

Thanks in advance!

I got tired of typing reminders every time, so I built a simple app where you just speak and it creates tasks automatically.

Example:
“Remind me to call at 6” -> done

Still improving accuracy + UX. Would love honest feedback.

Link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appcial.reminder

After months of work, Vollthex is officially on Google Play. It's a live wallpaper app, but the wallpapers actually react to your phone. Battery draining? The wallpaper dims. Missed a call? The aura changes. Day turning to night? The wallpaper follows.

Some wallpapers work as an overlay , keep your own photo as the background and let the animation breathe on top of it.

Not loops, not gifs , real-time, every frame.

Give it a try, maybe you'll like it, maybe you won't.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vollthex.app

I built this app for Hatsune Miku/Vocaloid fans who want to customize their Android devices with Miku's energy.

What it includes: 🎵 Animated live wallpapers featuring concert performances and art designs. 🎨 A growing library of high-quality static wallpapers. ❤️ Favorites & offline saving – keep your best picks even without internet. 🔄 Regular content updates via cloud.

No accounts, no hidden fees, just Miku. Would love to hear your feedback!

Play Store link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.beliveapptech.hatsunemikuwallpaperslive

Thanks for checking it out 🙌