u/Lazybyte_labs

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I have released a app in play store (8 month, 27k install) and leter on iOS (1 month, 876 install), in my case initial review came automatically without any much effort, I have initially keept all features free and some user got so impressed with the app that they review it by opening store themself.

After getting those type of positive reviews I got motivated and added a gated system review after 3rd open of the app, like asking them if they like the app , yes and no, No leads to feedback form and yes opens store page. Then I learned about the review gating system is against Store Policy (Apple and Google). Till now my app got an average ratings of 4.9 star.

Then I added stores dedicated in-app api for review, after initial 3 app open then successive 20, 40 etc. This ratings system then lead to a heigher number of 1 star. Those 1star were mainly from those users who didn't know how to use the app, so they left a negative review. It lead to average 4.4 star.

Then I added a Happy Path/moment review system, it triggers the same in-App review system but only when 5 different action were taken in app. After this update my started getting 4 and 5 star ratings, no more 1 star ratings. Currently it's average ratings 4.6 and increasing.

From all this I learn that the best way to add a review system ( in compliance with store policy) is to add in-app review api, but tigger it after a certain number of positive actions in the app (Happy Moment review). Review getting always leads to a higher positive reviews, but it's against policy.

I have made an app for Students for management of Study and exams. This app basically shows exam countdown and helps in tracking subject progress, so students always know where they stand and how many days left. It also includes many advanced features, which currently available most popular apps don't have. This isn't my claim Most users'reviews also confirm this, that app developed by me has an advanced level of study management which others don't. Most of the downloads are from organic search, it gets on average 170 to 230 installs per day.

For promoting this app, I tried ASO, SEO, also made a dedicated website only focusing on SEO, done localisation for app store descriptions, even some screenshots in local language, custome description for some developed countries. Some users emailed to support their native language so I did translate the app using Ai in their language. Now I can't think of other things that I can do to promote my app. Most of the Forum suggested promoting on reddit, but in redit most forums aren't allowed to self promote. So I am asking members of this community how I or any other solo developer can promote their app in reddit or any other platform it I haven't mentioned.

I have an Education related Time management app Exam Countdown and study planner. Which currently has A premium plan for local premium unlock and Ai Pro for cloud sync and Ai features. I have priced the one time in app purchase as 1.99 USD (India Rs 99) and for subscription 0.99 usd/month (India Rs. 49). Pushed the subscription model yesterday till now got 7 subscribers all from India. Any suggestions about the pricing or how I can find the optimised price, also keeping in mind that it's for students.

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As a student (Research Scholar)/developer, I always struggled with last-minute exam stress, pressure and inconsistent study routines. I thought there were many days left for the exam, but one day I realised the exam is in the next day. So I built an app called Exam Countdown & Study Planner to help track exams, revision progress (supports multiple revision), daily goals, streaks, and focus sessions in one clean interface.

It’s simple, distraction-free, and designed for students easy to understand, who want better consistency while studying. Would love to know what study tools or features help you stay productive.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lazybyte.examcountdown

I love to get some feature requests and feedback from fellow students.

Hey everyone! 👋

I have built an app Exam Countdown and study Planner and published it in Play Store.

The app helps students manage exam stress with:

• Exam countdown timers

• Study planning & revision tracking

• Daily goals and streaks

• Focus/Pomodoro sessions

• Clean and simple UI

It’s currently rated 4.8⭐, its motivating for me to see such positive reviews, and I’m continuously improving it based on user feedback. Building and maintaining an app as an indie developer has been a great learning experience so far.

Currently added premium features. Most purchases are coming from my own country India. I don't know why there was no premium from another country, did I have done anything wrong?

Would love to hear feedback from fellow developers on user retention, monetization, and how to improve visibility.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lazybyte.examcountdown