Early-Stage App Founders Need Testers
460 posts across 17 communities in the last 30 days; 85% from r/alphaandbetausers.
“Hey everyone! I've been building a few Android apps recently, and one of the biggest headaches I've faced is finding testers for Google Play's closed testing requirements. I spent quite a bit of time searching Reddit, posting in groups and messaging people just to find willing…”
“I'm in, send me the link. Got an old Samsung sitting in a drawer i can leave the app running on for 2 weeks no problem [re: Looking for 12 Beta Testers for my Fitness App (Android, free)]”
“Hi, I'm the developer of Sidstuga and I'm looking for focused feedback across Android TV and phone devices. Useful areas to explore are TV setup using the phone QR, a larger Jellyfin or WebDAV library, and changing subtitle timing during playback. If you find an issue, include…”
Developers are struggling to meet Google Play's requirement for 12 closed testers for 14 days before production launch. This creates a bottleneck for app releases, forcing them to seek external testers and highlighting the challenge of validating their apps before wider release.
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“I'm building StormReady, a UK Android app that puts local weather, official warning checks and a practical home preparation plan together. I'm looking for 15–20 real Android users interested in helping test it. UK households with an Android 7 or newer phone would be especially…”
“Hi! I’m looking for testers for Forma, my Android app. It suggests what to wear each day from the clothes you actually own, based on the weather and your plans. To join: https://groups.google.com/g/forma-testers https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.formaonline.app Please keep it installed for 14 days and open it now and then. Any feedback on what feels confusing or what you’d want next is gold. Thank you. submitted by /u/Thin-Junket2152 [link] [comments]”
“I'm the developer of Quizterview and I'm looking for adult volunteers to try our native Android closed alpha, version 1.0.0 (build 6), over 14 days. Quizterview helps with study and interview practice through questions. It also has app protection that users can enable: answer a learning question before opening apps you choose. I'd love feedback on whether the onboarding is clear, practice questions fit and remain readable, answer feedback makes sense, and progress survives closing/re”
“Hi all, I am looking to get a limited number of testers for a new set of dashboard cards I have built… with the help of Claude of course. The Problem Statement: Building dashboards that are both simple to configure an…”
“I’m a solo developer building Flourish , an iPhone app that turns flashcards into Duolingo-style courses. Each lesson is a plant on a path, and it only grows when you water it by doing your due reviews, skip them and they wilt. Under the hood is real spaced repetition, so the game pushes you toward reviewing at the right time instead of grinding. Only available through TestFlight for now: https://testflight.apple.com/join/bWvYH4xa Currently it includes: Starter courses, plus a store of courses y”
I’m looking for 5–8 dashcam owners who use a Mac to test a private TestFlight beta. You would import one short clip, check playback/telemetry/export, and complete a brief feedback form. I’m especially…
“14 days sounds reasonable. I’d suggest being specific about which puzzles you think are too hard or too easy to help get better feedback. [re: Looking for Android testers for Prism Rings, my ring puzzle game (will test back)]”
“Hi! I need testers for Ringsum, my number-ring puzzle game for Android. How to join (free, 2 minutes): 1. Join the Google Group with your Play Store account: https://groups.google.com/g/ringsumtesters 2. Become a tester: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.duvy.ringsum 3. Install: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duvy.ringsum Please stay opted in for 14 days and open the app briefly each day. Feedback wanted on difficulty balance and confusing mechanics. Test for test, drop”
“Hi! I need testers for Chess Peak, my chess training app for Android (puzzles, daily plan, openings). How to join (free, 2 minutes): 1. Join the Google Group with your Play Store account: https://groups.google.com/g/chesspeak-app-testers 2. Become a tester: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.chesstrainer.app 3. Install: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chesstrainer.app Please stay opted in for 14 days and open the app briefly each day, try a training session or puzzles. Fe”
“Hi! I need testers for Prism Rings, my ring puzzle game for Android. How to join (free, 2 minutes): 1. Join the Google Group with your Play Store account: https://groups.google.com/g/prismrings-testers 2. Become a tester: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.jkmail.prismrings 3. Install: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jkmail.prismrings Please stay opted in for 14 days and open the app briefly each day. I'm looking for feedback on puzzle difficulty and any crashes. I”
“Hi everyone! I'm a solo dev working on Meetee, an app that lets you check in at events and find relevant people to meet there (matched by shared interests, profession and mutual events). I need 12+ testers for the 14-day closed test to get production access. How to join: 1. Join the Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/meetee-testers 2. Opt in on the web: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/app.meetee.mobile 3. Install from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app”
“check dm [re: [Test for Test] Need 12 testers for Orbit Browser (privacy dual-PIN browser) — will test your app back!]”
“Thanks a lot, let me know if you hit any bug 🙏 [re: [Test for Test] Need 12 testers for Orbit Browser (privacy dual-PIN browser) — will test your app back!]”
“Joined your google group, opting in to help test it out now. [re: [Test for Test] Need 12 testers for Orbit Browser (privacy dual-PIN browser) — will test your app back!]”
“Hi everyone! I'm looking for testers for my new Android app, Orbit Browser, currently in Google Play closed testing. I'm happy to test your app in return — just drop your link and group details in the comments or PM! About Orbit Browser: Orbit is a lightweight browser designed around dual-PIN privacy: PIN 1 (Saved Session): restores your regular browsing tabs, cookies, and history. PIN 2 (Clean Session): opens an entirely isolated, temporary session that completely wipes all data and coo”
“programarisimple.com [re: Drop your app below, and let's actually try each other's stuff!]”
“Still looking for testers for Muthal. Tip: if Play says the app is not available, check that Play is signed in with the account that joined the group, and that the phone is on Android 15+. Happy to test your app back. [re: Looking for early users: Muthal, a free ledger for temples, churches, libraries and clubs (Android closed test, 12 testers, happy to swap)]”
“Hey u/everyone Sorry, I have been busy lately and not been able to test more apps. I have gotten much more response than i thought i would get also. I will try and test as many as I can once I get more time.. [re: Happy to beta test your product. I'll use it and tell you where it breaks]”
“Hi everyone! I’m developing KiwiKind Broadband and looking for 10 more genuine Android testers. KiwiKind is prelaunch and not yet selling broadband. I’d appreciate honest feedback on navigation, loading, privacy controls and any account/support features available to your account. How to join—use the same Google account throughout: Join the Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/kiwikind-broadband-testers After joining, open this page and select Become a tester : https://play.google.com/apps/t”
“https://groups.google.com/g/tasklock-beta-testers join this [re: [Closed Beta] TaskLock – Biometric Screen-Time Blocker via Squats (Need 12 Testers / Test-for-Test)]”
“If so, fill out this form and meet the specified requirements. https://forms.gle/jUskBQhMtDmhXhLu7 submitted by /u/ZylonkOS [link] [comments]”
“Hey everyone! We're a small indie team working on a pixel art fighting game called Nakavt . It's a real-time 1v1 multiplayer game where you pick a fighter, learn their abilities, and try to outplay your opponent. We've been spending a lot of time getting the combat to feel right, and there's still plenty we want to improve. We recently started closed testing on Android and could really use some fresh eyes on the game. We're mostly looking for feedback on the controls, combat,”
“Hi! I’m the creator of BikePack Studio, an app for planning bikepacking trips and organizing gear, and I’m looking for volunteers for an upcoming closed test. You’ll need to be 18 or over, have Android 7 or later and a Google Play account set to Spain. Once testing starts, please stay opted in for at least 14 consecutive days, try the app on several days using fictional data, and share honest feedback privately. Testing is free and voluntary. No payment or positive reviews required; this isn’t a”
Hi, I’m happy to test things out (and pay for them), dm me once ready! [re: I turned my habit of never launching my apps into a product]
“Me gustaría peobarla alguna Código de por vida de regalo para los tester cuando se lance la app [re: A basketball app that tracks your shooting, with just your phone]”
Hey.I made an Bean Oracle app and its finally done,but i need testers for google play. Bean oracle is the Anatolian Oracle system with diffrent types of rocks and symbols like ring…
“Hi everyone! I'm a solo dev working on Meetee, an app that lets you check in at events and find relevant people to meet there (matched by shared interests, profession and mutual events). I need 12+ testers for the 14-day closed test to get production access. How to join: 1. Join the Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/meetee-testers 2. Opt in on the web: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/app.meetee.mobile 3. Install from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app”
“good luck with the closed testing man i know how hard is to get people to stay for the whole 14 days. your sticker app sounds useful, whatsapp sticker packs are always a mess to make without some tool i can join your test if you test my app too, its a habit tracker for language learning. i will drop the links when i get home [re: Title: [Test for Test] Need 12+ Testers for StickerBridge]”
“I’m looking for honest testers. If you have a dog or cat, try it for a week and tell me what annoys you. It’s free and doesn’t need sign-up. I reply to every comment. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zuritatech.miloop&referrer=utm_source%3Dreddit%26utm_medium%3Dpost submitted by /u/SuccotashLogical7656 [link] [comments]”
“Hi! I’m an independent developer looking for Android testers for Lumen, an AI-powered news monitoring app. You choose your topics, and the app scans the web every 30 minutes, providing 3-line summaries of each story, with customizable notifications. Simply join a Google Group and then accept the invitation to participate in the test. Your feedback would be a huge help! Comment "TEST" and I’ll send you the link via private message. (English version for Reddit: "Hi! Solo dev looking”
“Sign me up [re: [US] Looking for 10 testers for a visual essay site, $15 Amazon gift card]”
“Hey, I'm looking beta testers that's in Georgia US test my app so that I know what's broken and confusing https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pikup.main&hl=en_US&pli=1 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pikup-moving-delivery/id6758907815 What I'd I want to know: Would you recommend this app somebody else you know? Where did you get stuck or lose interest? submitted by /u/Alarmed-Cup9109 [link] [comments]”
“Hey everyone! 👋 I'm an indie developer working on a new iPhone game called ONE MORE SECOND: Rooftop Run , and I'm looking for beta testers to help improve the game before its official App Store release! --> https://testflight.apple.com/join/sqnc2U5f 🏙️ ABOUT THE GAME ONE MORE SECOND is a fast-paced, third-person rooftop parkour game where timing, precision, and quick reflexes are everything. Run, jump, and navigate across rooftops while trying to survive increasingly difficult level”
“I can do this but I will need someone to test my app. I don't need the gift card!!! [re: [US] Looking for 10 testers for a visual essay site, $15 Amazon gift card]”
“sign me up [re: [US] Looking for 10 testers for a visual essay site, $15 Amazon gift card]”
“I develop Pati ve Fare and Work & Pay, two Android apps currently in closed testing. My small side project around them is a volunteer circle for developers who want to keep helping each other with current and future apps. It is a Google Group for coordination, and currently has just my own account as its one member. The workflow I am putting together is simple: A developer shares the app description, test opt-in link and Play install link. Volunteers choose the apps they can actually test on”
“Solo dev. Need 12 testers opted in 14 days for the closed-testing rule. Happy to reciprocate — drop your link and I'll install yours. Playable in browser first if you want to check it's not junk: https://breachos.app Join: https://groups.google.com/g/breachos-testers Opt in: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/xyz.laddtnov.breachos submitted by /u/lowdt08 [link] [comments]”
Looking for 10 people to test Insho ( https://insho.io ), a site for short visual essays. You need to make a free account and publish one insho: 3 or more slides, each…
“Hi all, I'm a solo dev and I've been building Giver , a gift-finding app for friend groups. It's in closed beta and I need people to break it before launch. How it works: What I'd love from testers: It's free, no ads, and profiles are only visible to friends you accept. US-focused for now (USD prices, US shops). Sign up here and I'll send invites in batches: usegiver.com Happy to return the favor and test your app too, just drop it in the comments. submitted by  ”
“Hi everyone! I'm a solo dev working on Meetee, an app that lets you check in at events and find relevant people to meet there (matched by shared interests, profession and mutual events). I need 12+ testers for the 14-day closed test to get production access. How to join: 1. Join the Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/meetee-testers 2. Opt in on the web: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/app.meetee.mobile 3. Install from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app”
“🎮 FORTNITE PLAYERS & ANDROID TESTERS — I NEED YOUR HELP! Hi everyone! 👋 I'm an independent developer building NOCTIS FN , an unofficial companion app for Fortnite players. The goal is to offer a useful and enjoyable app to explore game information, track Spirit collections and mastery progress, and discover new features as development continues. 🚀 I'M LOOKING FOR 20 ANDROID BETA TESTERS! ✨ Get early access before the public release. 📱 Explore the app and its features. 💬 Share ho”
“Hi! I’m looking for Android players who genuinely enjoy puzzle and casual games and can help test them on Google Play. You can choose one or several; please opt in to each game separately, install it from Play, keep it installed and opted in for 14 days, try it during that period, and send honest private feedback. No payment, reciprocal testing, public review, or rating is requested. Current Play Console opt-ins: - 2048: 8/12 - Bubble Cascade: 3/12 - Jewel Blocks: 4/12 - Solitaire Classic: 5/12”
“Hi everyone! FairShare is out on iPhone, and Android users keep asking for it, so the Android version is next. To launch on Google Play, I need at least 14 testers to stay in a closed test for 14 days. What FairShare does: It helps couples see and split all the invisible household work: school forms, birthday gifts, dentist appointments, the grocery list. Each task becomes a card, and you decide together who owns it. How to join: Sign up at https://tryfairshare.app/#android with the Google accou”
“Hi! I’m developing Tepki, a messenger for chats, shared photos/videos, video reactions and voice/video calls. I’d love feedback from people trying it with a friend or another test contact. You must be 16 or older. What I’d like to learn: Is getting started clear? Is recording and viewing a video reaction intuitive? Do media and calls work reliably on your device? Please share any confusing steps or bugs, along with your phone model and OS version. Website and previews: https://tepki.app iPhone /”
“Hey everyone! I've been building a few Android apps recently, and one of the biggest headaches I've faced is finding testers for Google Play's closed testing requirements. I spent quite a bit of time searching Reddit, posting in groups and messaging people just to find willing testers. So I thought, why not build an app that solves this problem? I created TestSwap , an app where Android developers can help test each other's apps. The idea is simple: Test other developers' app”
“Hi all, I'm an indie developer and I'm looking for 20 to 30 iPhone testers for GetHyped.Me , an AI stylist built around the clothes you already own. What it does: - Today's Pick: a daily outfit from your own closet for the weather and local festivals - Closet Check: test a possible purchase against what you already own - Try On: see a garment on your own photo, with a short motion video of the result - AI Stylist chat: answers from your closet and can pull real retailer picks from th”
“Work & Pay's name has me curious, the cat and mouse game could be a decent time killer too. I'll fire off an email and give one a spin for the 14 days [re: [Android closed beta] Seeking real testers for two apps and ongoing test swaps]”
“🚀 LOOKING FOR 50 SERVICE PROVIDERS TO HELP LAUNCH MY NEW APP — BOCWORLD ! 🌎 Hey everyone! 👋 I’m currently working on launching my new app called BocWor ld, and I need 50 people to sign up as Service Providers (Host s) to help get the platform ready for its official launch! 💡 WHAT IS BOCWORL D? BocWorld is a service marketplace that connects people who have skills, talents, or services to offer with customers looking to hire them. Whether you’re a barber, hairstylist, cleaner, tutor, photogra”
“Hi, I’m looking for volunteers to try two CiselSoft Android apps on a real device and share honest feedback, including bugs or confusing screens. The current closed tests are Pati ve Fare (a cat-and-mouse game) and Work & Pay. Pati ve Fare: opt in https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.ciselsoft.pativefare ; install https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ciselsoft.pativefare Work & Pay: opt in https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.ciselsoft.workandpay ; install https://pl”
“I’m the developer of RiftRunners AR, an early cartoon-style AR zombie game, and I’m looking for two adult volunteers with Android phones that support ARCore and Google Play. This is a private Google Play Internal Testing build for a short QA session (about 20–30 minutes). It is not a request for the 12-testers/14-day closed-testing requirement and it is not a public release. I’m looking for candid feedback on setup, floor tracking and anchor stability, Walker/Runner readability and movement, con”
“Happy to test it out :) [re: [Web] Looking for 10 testers: short interactive lessons from random fields, picked for you daily]”
“Going on a trip soon? Hello! I'm working on a personal project to help group trip planning (sorry google sheets, I'm done with you). I'm through the majority of the bugs but need some more eyes on it! Window Seat is a travel planner that aims to make decisions easy and logical with big groups, whether families or friends. takethewindowseat.com Let me know if you can help me out and provide feedback! submitted by /u/Murky-Lake-8632 [link] [comments]”
“Thanks u/Keireirion - do you mind DMing me the email address you use with Play Store and I'll add you to the testing group. [re: Recording Apps on Android]”
Hey! Want to swap Android tests? I need 10 more testers (18+) for FrontNote, an app for floating notes, checklists and reminders. Test for test :) DM me your Google Play email…
“Area Mobile Complexity High (200 points) — Complex features, cross cutting changes or deep investigation. Summary Six screens with real business logic (trust score fetch, star ratings, wallet deep link handling, dispute detail, review submission) have zero test files. Relevant files mobile/src/screens/ProfileScreen.tsx mobile/src/screens/TrustScoreScreen.tsx mobile/src/screens/VaultDashboard.tsx mobile/src/screens/WalletConnectScreen.tsx mobile/src/screens/DisputeDetailScreen.tsx mobile/src/scre”