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I’ve been building a small project called DraftBattle (https://draftbattle.app) and I’m looking for a few basketball fans to test it before launch.

The concept:
You play quick NBA draft battles against real people under random challenges like:
- No MVPs
- 2000s only
- Under 25
- One franchise only
- etc.

But it’s not a free draft.
Every round gives you random teams/positions, so you actually have to build around fit, chemistry, defense, scoring, star power, etc.

After both teams are locked, the game simulates a matchup to decide the winner.

It basically came from all those “who wins this series?” debates with friends 😭

Would genuinely love feedback from NBA fans before we launch early access this week.

https://draftbattle.app

Salam everyone,

Over the past months, I’ve been working on a small app called Tilawa. I originally built it for myself because I struggled to stay consistent with reading and memorizing the Qur’an.

Most apps felt either too overwhelming or not really focused on building a daily habit.

So I tried to keep this one simple and calm: – a clean reading mode – a step-by-step Hifz mode (Ayah by Ayah) – audio with repetition – basic progress tracking

It’s still early and I’m actively improving it, especially the learning flow and recitation support.

The Play Store listing is still being updated to English, but the app itself is already usable.

If anyone would like to try it and share honest feedback, I’d really appreciate it. Even small feedback, especially what feels confusing, helps a lot.

Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stegreif.tilawa

Jazakum Allahu khairan

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.

Hi everyone, I want to ask for some genuine feedback about an app I built.

The reason I made this app was actually because of my wife.

She has been trying to lose weight for quite some time and goes to the gym pretty often, but her progress was always on and off. One thing I noticed was… every time she went to the gym, she still spent a lot of time scrolling her phone between workouts.

So I had this random idea:
“What if some apps on the phone can only be unlocked after you burn enough calories?”

That idea became the app I’m building now.

The intention was never to punish or control people.

I just wanted to create a small system where you finish your workout first, then you earn your screen time after that.

To be honest, when I first built it, I thought maybe this idea could help other people too.

Here’s the app if anyone wants to see what I mean:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/burnscroll-screen-time-control/id6758544932

I’m not a big company or funded startup. I’m just building this on my own and trying to learn as I go. After launching, I tried running Apple Search Ads, worked on ASO, and even localized the app into 13 different languages.

I also honestly hope that one day I can make some income from software I build myself.

The app has been live for almost 2 months already, but the numbers are honestly pretty depressing. When I browse Reddit, I see indie developers sharing how they got 100+ downloads in a single day, while my app barely gets noticed even after weeks.

Sometimes it honestly makes me wonder whether I’m doing something completely wrong.

That’s why I’m here asking for help instead of pretending everything is okay.

Is the app not good enough?
Is the UI ugly?
Is the idea itself too niche?
Or maybe there’s simply no real demand for this type of product?

I’m posting here because I know Reddit has a lot of experienced people — indie hackers, developers, designers, marketers, founders — and I feel like I can probably learn more from honest strangers here than from people around me.

You don’t need to sugarcoat anything.

If you think the app sucks, please just tell me honestly.

I would genuinely rather hear real criticism than keep building in the wrong direction without realizing it.

I’m still learning, and I really want to understand whether this is something worth improving, or whether I should take the lessons and move on to build something better next time.

Would really appreciate any honest thoughts or feedback. 🙏

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

I developed Weather World because I wanted a simpler, more helpful way to stay ahead of the forecast. I truly believe that a weather app should be a tool that makes your life easier, not a source of distraction with ads and confusing menus.

How it helps you: The core of the app is all about visual clarity. I’ve focused on creating intuitive graphs that let you see temperature shifts and precipitation trends at a single glance. Instead of reading through long lists of numbers, you can visualize exactly how your day will unfold. It’s minimalist, lightweight, and built for speed—perfect for anyone who values a clean Android experience.

I’d love your support! Please give it a try and see if it helps your daily routine. If you find it useful, please recommend it to your friends! As a solo developer, your support and word-of-mouth are what help me improve and grow.

In compliance with the community rules, I’ve shared the link via IndieAppCircle. Check it out there and let me know what you think!

Find it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.danie.pocasisveta

I’ve been working on a personal finance / budget manager app and recently.

I’m still trying to improve the overall look and feel, so I’d really appreciate some honest feedback from people here.

I’ve attached a few screenshots. Mainly looking for opinions on:

• Does the UI look clean and easy to understand?
• Do the screens feel modern enough?
• Is anything confusing at first glance?
• Does it look trustworthy for a finance app?
• Anything you would change before release or promotion?

I’m just looking for honest design feedback and outside opinions because after staring at it for too long, everything starts looking normal to me.

Any feedback, criticism, or suggestions would be appreciated.

Hey everyone 👋

I’ve been building an AI-powered comic generation app and would love to get some honest feedback on the homepage, and the first steps of creating a comic.

With the app, users can:

•	Create comicbooks in different art styles and scenes

•	Upload their own photos or choose ready-made characters

•	Generate mangas, superheroes, collectible figures/sculptures, and stylized versions of themselves

•	Share creations to a built-in community feed

Each style also has its own unique character designs and vibe, so I tried to make the experience feel more like exploring different comic universes rather than just applying filters.

Right now I’m especially looking for feedback on:

•	Does the homepage feel clear and engaging?

•	Is the comic creation flow intuitive?

•	Are the first steps confusing or smooth?

•	What would make you continue using an app like this?

There’s also a free creation available after signing in if anyone wants to try it themselves.

iOS link:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/splashink-ai-comics-manga/id6761471469

I've been working on our latest, soon to release, project; a real world social party game app and would love to get some feedback on the design.

I've added the user flow video to help show all the screens an average user will interact with.

For a brief overview the premise is that you and a group of friends set up an event to complete challenges. Once done you send in submissions and get to pick either a fun reward for yourself or hand out a random punishment to a friend.

I tried to keep the UI feeling recognisable as well as playing on tactile and human inspired interactions like mimicking sliding cards.

The idea is for the app to be a vessel to get you outside completing challenges together so should be quick to use and unobtrusive, Do you think it meets that?

Does the UI and user flow make sense and easy to understand?

Is it simple enough to follow but not too boring to look at?

Any feedback at all or suggestions would be massively appreciated, Thanks.