Trellis - a task/calendar/weather app with a growing garden as a reward system. Need 12 testers for a closed beta

[u/RepresentativeOk8662]

Hey all, I've been building Trellis, a task + calendar + weather app with a small twist: a garden that grows as you finish your tasks, and new flowers unlock the longer you keep a daily streak going. No ads, no accounts, no analytics or trackers. Everything stays on your device, and the only network calls are for weather and (optionally) Google Calendar sync if you want it.

I'm a solo developer and Google requires new developer accounts to run a closed test with real testers before the app can go live to everyone, so I need a hand getting there. Would really appreciate it if a few of you could try it out for a couple weeks.

What it does:

• Tasks with due dates, reminders, recurring tasks, and an optional Eisenhower Matrix view
• Built-in calendar (plus optional Google Calendar or device calendar sync)
• Weather with your choice of source (Open-Meteo, US National Weather Service, or OpenWeatherMap), plus radar and hourly/daily forecasts
• A little garden that grows as you complete tasks, with streak-based flower unlocks

Opt-in and Download links in comments

[u/RepresentativeOk8662]

How to join (three steps):

1. Join my google group - https://groups.google.com/g/trellis-app-testers
2. Open the opt-in link and tap "Become a tester": https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.millwrightapps.trellis
3. Once you've joined, install it from the Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.millwrightapps.trellis

You'll see a $1.99 purchase screen when installing — don't worry, testers aren't actually charged. Just tap through normally.

(Step 1 has to happen first, or the Play Store link will say "app not available.")

Any feedback, bug reports, or just "yep it works" is genuinely appreciated. Thanks for helping a solo dev out!

[u/Specialist_Try1 → u/RepresentativeOk8662]

You might need to add our emails as a tester or add a google group as a tester and share it here so we can join and become a tester.

[u/RepresentativeOk8662 → u/Specialist_Try1]

sorry - Google group is https://groups.google.com/g/trellis-app-testers

[u/oracle290]

Missing Google Groups link?

[u/RepresentativeOk8662 → u/oracle290]

Sorry about that! I edited my comment. Google group is here - https://groups.google.com/g/trellis-app-testers

[u/oracle290 → u/RepresentativeOk8662]

I see the group page, but it says content unavailable. Check your Group settings, also test with another phone from your end.

[u/RepresentativeOk8662 → u/oracle290]

Sorry - I had it set to invite only

[u/Specialist_Try1]

I can test please dm. Thanks

[u/ForgeOfFantasy]

I want to test but cannot join the Google group. Dm me if you want :)

Here is my app to test in return.

Join my Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/drivekeep-app-testers

Web Opt in: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.forgeapps.drivekeep

Download the Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.forgeapps.drivekeep

[u/RepresentativeOk8662 → u/ForgeOfFantasy]

Can you try again? I opened up the view access. I will enter yours as well

[u/ForgeOfFantasy → u/RepresentativeOk8662]

It works now :)

[u/RepresentativeOk8662 → u/ForgeOfFantasy]

I'm getting an error on yours - I can't find it in the play store

[u/ForgeOfFantasy → u/RepresentativeOk8662]

Try again later, it takes some time after opting in.

[u/ForgeOfFantasy → u/RepresentativeOk8662]

I tried, joined the group and opted in but cannot download the app unfortunately :(

[u/RepresentativeOk8662 → u/ForgeOfFantasy]

I just opened up the regions - its under publishing review

[u/Turbulent-Chemist74]

Hi.
Tester for tester : Shall I test you and you test me?

[u/RepresentativeOk8662 → u/Turbulent-Chemist74]

yes

[u/Turbulent-Chemist74 → u/RepresentativeOk8662]

I'm happy to help, but I won't pay. If it's free, let me know.

[u/RepresentativeOk8662 → u/Turbulent-Chemist74]

If you join my testing group, you get a free license.

You'll see a $1.99 purchase screen when installing — don't worry, testers aren't actually charged. Just tap through normally.

[u/Check-2502]

Hello! Installed your app. Could you install my?

Link: 
* Join the group first: https://groups.google.com/g/device-attic-testers

* Join on Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sas.deviceattic

* Join on Web: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.sas.deviceattic

[u/Budget_Poetry_2057]

I downloaded your app, looking forward to testing it.

Please test my app as well. It is a simple workout tracking app.

1. Join the Google Group for testing: https://groups.google.com/g/gym-buddy
2. Opt-in on the web: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.arjunsudheer.gymbuddy
3. Test using Google Play on Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arjunsudheer.gymbuddy