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“The credit system is brilliant. The more I help out others, the more they help me in return.”
“Someone caught a bug in my onboarding before launch. That alone was worth it.”
“It feels like a small community of builders helping each other improve products.”
“I shipped a much more polished version thanks to the feedback I received here.”
“Within a day I got multiple detailed reviews pointing out UX problems I completely missed.”
“Finally a place where other devs give real feedback instead of generic compliments.”
“The credit system is brilliant. The more I help out others, the more they help me in return.”
“Someone caught a bug in my onboarding before launch. That alone was worth it.”
“It feels like a small community of builders helping each other improve products.”
“I shipped a much more polished version thanks to the feedback I received here.”
“Within a day I got multiple detailed reviews pointing out UX problems I completely missed.”
“Finally a place where other devs give real feedback instead of generic compliments.”
Which app would you rather test?
Two real apps from the catalog. Tap the one that pulls you in, then see what other testers picked. No account needed.
No AI slop. Just real feedback.
Every review comes from a real indie developer who actually tested your product.
"Your application has a clean interface and appears user friendly."
"Consider improving performance and optimizing the user experience for better engagement."
"Adding more features may increase the overall value of your application."
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"Your signup flow confused me a bit. I expected Google login on the first screen instead of email first."
"Also the pricing page loads slowly on mobile (about 3–4 seconds on my iPhone). Might be worth optimizing images there."
"Overall the idea is great though, I'd definitely try it once the onboarding is smoother."
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Everything you need to share your app with real testers and get actionable feedback.
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Test & earn
Try apps, leave honest feedback, earn credits.
Get visibility
Submit your app and let credits bring testers to you.
How the credit system works
A fair system that rewards helpful builders.
Test indie apps
Try other makers' apps and leave helpful feedback.
Earn credits
Every helpful review earns you credits.
Boost your app
Use credits to submit your own app for testing.
Get real users
More credits → higher ranking → more testers and visibility.
Apps already getting feedback
See a few of the indie projects using IndieAppCircle to improve onboarding, UX, and retention.
A focused community of indie builders
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Both sides of the exchange win
You get real feedback on your product. Testers get credits, perks, and early access to tools they'll actually use. No money changes hands.
Ship a version people actually use
- Upload your app in minutes with 2–3 test tasks
- Testers walk through it and tell you exactly what broke their flow
- Approve useful feedback; hide your app whenever you're not ready
- No credit card, you spend credits earned by helping others
Discover new tools & earn as you help
- Browse fresh indie apps before they hit Product Hunt
- Leave detailed feedback and earn credits when approved
- Unlock exclusive perks: lifetime discounts, premium access, early beta
- See your suggestions shipped by makers who actually listen
Not spam. Not bots. Not "great job!" fluff.
Every account is tied to a real user. Every review has a name attached.
Makers testing makers
Most testers are indie devs themselves. They know what matters and don't waste your time.
No anonymous drive-by reviews
Feedback is attached to real user accounts, so you can ask follow-up questions and build relationships.
You stay in control
Approve feedback, choose how many credits to reward, and hide your app any time you're not ready.
More ways to get feedback
Test for Test
Need feedback faster? Request a mutual exchange: you test their app, they test yours.
App testing exchange
Connect with other builders to swap honest testing sessions on both sides.
AI side project feedback
Get early testers and clearer product signals before launch, built for AI shipping.
Choose the plan that fits your launch
Buy credits as you need them, or go Pro for analytics, visibility and monthly credits.
Permanent Listing
Free listings go dark when you run out of credits or stop testing. A Permanent Listing keeps your app page live, indexed and linked for good - no credits, no pause, no expiry.
- Never paused for inactivity
- Always in Google and our sitemap
- Dofollow link to your site
- Live immediately - skips the 2-test gate
- Permanent badge on card and page
- Included in Pro for one app
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Every paid feature on the platform in a single subscription — see exactly how your app is performing, swap tests directly with other builders, and keep a steady flow of credits coming in.
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