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Best subreddits to find customers for mobile apps
App store discovery is broken, and Reddit quietly fills the gap: r/androidapps and r/iosapps exist purely so users can ask "is there an app that does X?" Those threads are pre-qualified installs. Developer communities add a second layer — indie devs are both your peers and, for dev-facing tools, your customers.
Users request apps by describing exact needs, and "app of the week" style threads drive real installs.
iPhone users ask for recommendations and devs share launches under clear self-promo rules.
People post apps they wish existed — free validation and a waitlist for whoever builds it.
Android developers discuss launch tactics and adopt each other's tools and SDKs.
Indie iOS devs compare monetization and buy tools that improve conversion.
Cross-platform teams evaluate libraries, backends, and services for production apps.
A fast-growing dev community that showcases apps and the tooling behind them.
Launch-friendly audience that installs, reviews, and gives usability feedback quickly.
App founders ask growth and retention questions that reveal what they will pay to fix.
Solo app builders share revenue openly, making tool recommendations unusually influential.
How to engage without getting banned
- Search r/androidapps and r/iosapps for requests matching your app's use case — replying to old threads still drives installs.
- Launch posts need a promo code or free tier; both communities expect to try before praising.
- Screenshots sell apps on Reddit — lead with your best screen, not your feature list.
- Respond to every comment on your launch post within the first day; the algorithm and the community both reward it.
Frequently asked questions
Are developers allowed to post their own apps?
Yes — r/androidapps and r/iosapps explicitly permit dev posts under flair and frequency rules. Read each subreddit's self-promotion policy first; violating cadence rules gets you banned.
How many installs can a good Reddit post drive?
It varies wildly with fit and timing, from dozens to thousands. The durable value is the feedback and the reviews-from-real-users that improve store ranking.
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