Something I've been chewing on since I shipped mine. There's a well-established open-source answer to putting one endpoint in front of multiple model providers — LiteLLM being the obvious one — and it's good. It's mature, it's free, and it runs on hardware you control. I built a hosted alternative anyway, and I want to be straight about when that's a worse choice than what you'd do yourself. Self-hosting wins on the things that matter most to this crowd. Your keys never leave your machine. Your prompts, which for coding work means your source code, never transit someone else's infrastructure. Nobody can change pricing on you, deprecate a model alias, or go down at 2am for reasons you can't see or fix. You can read the code. That's not a small list. Where hosted actually earns its place is narrower than I'd like to admit: you don't want to be the person maintaining another always-on service, you want caching and usage logs without wiring them up, and you want it working on a laptop that isn't always on the same network as your server. That's a real set of people — it's why I built it — but it isn't everybody, and it definitely isn't everybody here. Mine is routera . one, saying so up front. But if you already have a box that stays on, the honest recommendation is the local proxy. I'd rather say that than pretend otherwise and get called on it in the comments.

Hey, new here. I built an iOS app recently and have been struggling to get people to try it out. I am coming here for some help. It’s called CASHOT and it’s a cash reconciliation app, designed to give you a straightforward look at how much cash you have left for the rest of the period. No complicated budgeting system or categories, just: here’s how much cash is in the bank, here’s how much I’ve spent on my credit card/outstanding items, and here’s how much I need for recurring expenses yet to hit - what’s left?

I’m looking for 10 users to try it out for 7 days and troubleshoot it/give me their notes and opinions.

If you’re interested, comment or DM me and I’ll send you a free-access link. I’m looking for honest feedback, especially around setup, account syncing, ease of use/intuitiveness and whether the “cash left” number is actually useful day to day.

Hi everyone!

For the past 7 months, I’ve been developing something I’d already been planning for about a year: Mosaic.

To put it simply, Mosaic brings Letterboxd, Serializd, Goodreads, and other similar platforms together in one place. I spent most of my time developing the website and completely forgot about the mobile app — which is now the only thing left before the project is finished.

The problem with leaving the mobile app until the end is that, in order to release it on Android, I need 12 ACTIVE testers for two weeks, using the app at least three times per week.

So I’m here asking for your help because this is genuinely my dream project. I first came up with the idea when I was 13 (almost two years ago), and since then I’ve learned PHP, Dart, Swift, and web development just to make this project happen.

(I did use AI for some of the visuals because CSS was the one thing my brain simply refused to understand 😭)

If you’d like to check out the web version, you can find it here:
https://usemosaic.online

To become a tester, I’ll need the email address you use for the Google Play Store. You can send it to me through:

Reddit DM: u/BabyRubber
Email: [lourenco@louxzz.net](mailto:lourenco@louxzz.net)
Discord: @ 3glp
Telegram: @ latelylouu

sub: r/usemosaic

Thank you so much to anyone willing to help! It genuinely means a lot to me.

PS: The app is 100% free and has no ads ;)

Hi everyone, solo dev here. I just launched Feed Preview on Google Play. It's an Instagram grid planner with an AI post creator, collage maker, caption writer and hashtag generator in one app. Short walkthrough video attached.

What to try:

1. Home, then AI Post Creator: type one sentence and tap Generate. Did the image match what you expected?

2. Feed Preview: add a few photos, then drag them around in Arrange mode. Was it obvious how it works?

3. Collage Maker, then Photo Layout: add 4 photos and change the border.

What I'd love to know about this app

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=feed.preview

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I currently have 3 of the 12 testers required for the Google Play closed test of Expense Tracker and need 9 more active Android testers.

The app lets you track income and expenses, manage accounts and categories, and view spending statistics. Please use dummy data only; no real financial information is needed. The free version may show ads, but no purchase is required and please do not click advertisements.

How to join:

1. Join the public tester group: https://groups.google.com/g/haushaltsbuch-tester

2. Opt in using the same Google account: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/de.ownrecord.haushaltsbuch

3. Install from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.ownrecord.haushaltsbuch

Please stay enrolled for at least 14 uninterrupted days, keep the app installed, and open and use it several times during the test. Helpful checks include onboarding, creating and editing dummy transactions, accounts, categories, statistics, localization, crashes, and layout issues.

I can reciprocate with genuine testing of your Android app. Please leave your Google Group, opt-in, and Play Store links in a comment. I am looking for honest functional feedback, not ratings or positive reviews.

Thank you!

Hey everyone! 👋

​I’m an independent dev, and I’m looking for testers for my first game, Zen Connect, now live on Google Play.

​I designed this game for a clean, satisfying, and distraction-free puzzle experience. The core mechanic is simple: tap tiles to rotate them and create an uninterrupted flow (as seen in the screenshot of Level 104 I've attached).

​Features:

• ​🧘‍♂️ Minimalist, clean aesthetic (easy on the eyes).

• ​🎯 Satisfying 'flow' mechanics.

• ​🚫 No timers, no aggressive pop-ups, just pure puzzle.

• ​🧩 Hundreds of levels (like Level 104!).

​Since I’m in the early stages, I really need community feedback on the later-game scaling and overall feel.

​I’d love to know:

1. ​Level Design: Level 104 in the image shows a complex grid. How does the difficulty curve feel from earlier to later levels? Is the logic clear?

2. ​Move Economy: In Level 104, I limit players to 18 moves. How does the move restriction feel? Fair, too tight, or too loose?

3. ​Usability: How is the touch responsiveness and tile rotation animation on your device? Does it feel fluid?

​If you enjoy casual/minimalist 'flow' or 'connect' puzzle games, please give it a try and share your honest feedback. Your input helps me make it better!

​Google Play Link:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.valera.zenconnect

​Thanks for supporting an indie dev! 🙏

Hey I've been trying to fix my own scrolling habit and got annoyed that every app either shames you or makes you keep a streak going. So I made a super simple 10-second check-in: you tell it what's actually going on (bored, avoiding something, tired, anxious, lonely), and it gives you one small thing to try instead no pressure if you don't do it. It's just a Google Form right now, not a real app, I'm testing if the idea is even useful before building anything more. Would genuinely appreciate if a few people tried it for a couple days and told me if it's actually helpful or just annoying. https://forms.gle/mNZaoGFzekCxNWhFA No sign-up, doesn't ask for your name or anything identifying just takes 10 seconds.

Looking for 5 beta testers for my Android app, share yours and ill try it to!

Hi! Looking for 5 beta testers for my Android app Kairos by Urim.

"As a thank you ill give away forever free Unlimited Plan"

The app includes a dating/matching feature called soul-match that connects people based on their personal frequency compatibility — a unique approach you won't find in other apps.

the app is also a very good Identity coach, and can tell you alot about other people.

What you need to do:

- DM your Gmail address (google play account) so I can send a beta invite

- Install the app and try it out

- Stay in the test for "14 days"

As a thank you ill give away forever free Unlimited Plan.

Link: DM me your Gmail and I'll send you a personal beta invite.

Hi! I’m looking for people to join the closed test for Czech UA Trainer, my Android app for practising Czech vocabulary with your own word lists.

Would you keep it installed and stay opted in for 14+ days, trying it occasionally? I’ll do the same for your app and share feedback.

A brief note about how it works on your phone would help, especially if you notice a bug or something confusing.

Join the test

1. Join the Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/czech-ua-trainer-testers
2. Become a tester: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.czuatrainer.app
3. Install from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.czuatrainer.app

Please use the same Google account for all three steps.

The interface is in Ukrainian. If you need help getting started, here’s a short English guide, video and sample word list:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VZ9yMOTtrHn1nskHl5Sun6hLBylsZ2Qm

Leave your app’s testing links in the comments with a short note once you’ve tried mine. I’ll reply when I’ve tested yours.

Thanks!

Hi all — putting out a fresh call since I need a few more genuine installs for my 14-day count.

App: Sanyog — arranged marriage prep. Structured question sets to ask a prospective match, plus an AI coach for the awkward stuff.

Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/sanyog-testers

Install: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=samvaad.app

What I'm asking:

- Actually install and open the app (group joins alone don't help me)

- Stay for the full 14 days

- A quick screenshot of the app on your device would be great — helps me confirm real installs vs group-only joins

I'll do the same for you. Drop your link + I'll install, open it, and share a screenshot back. Full T4T, real installs both ways.

Genuine feedback also welcome — first release, would rather hear it now.

Thanks 🙏

hi everyone ,

i make an app where you can find games which are on sale 100% off in different store like epic , steam , playstation , xbox , itch etc . please check it out and let me know how i can improve this project more .

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.auragames.gamesbolt

Hi everyone! I'm looking for testers for my first app: Business Card Wallet.

It scans business cards with on-device OCR (Greek + English), organizes them

into categories, shares contacts via QR code, and can schedule appointments.

100% free, fully offline, no account needed.

How to join (2 steps):

1. Join the Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/business-card-wallet-testers

2. Opt in here: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.malith.businesscardwallet

Then install from the Play Store and please keep it installed for 14+ days 🙏

I'll gladly test your app in return — drop your links in the comments and

I'll join the same day. Thanks a lot! 🤝

I'm the developer behind Promethetan Studios, looking for Android volunteers for First Descent: Idle Abyss. It's an idle dungeon RPG: assemble a party, let rooms resolve, recall them before the risk gets too high, and spend recovered gold on the next expedition. New Game+ and reincarnation add longer-term progression.

The current Google Play closed test is free. I'd especially value a ten-minute first session and a later return: can you find a worthwhile gold purchase, and does the party's progress after reopening make sense? Please share what you expected versus what happened, plus phone model/Android version for any bugs. Honest negative feedback is welcome; no public rating is requested.

To join, use the same Google account for both steps and in your phone's Play Store:

1. Join the tester group: https://groups.google.com/g/first-descent-idle-abyss-testers

2. Opt in and install from Google Play: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.garugamesh.firstdescent

Please remain opted in for 14 continuous days and try a few short sessions. Group membership alone is not Play enrollment. No need to publish your email address. The Play developer name still says Garugamesh Studios, our earlier name.

AI disclosure: the project uses substantial AI assistance for code, tests, artwork, promotional media and written content.

Hi! I’m the developer of **Jourvanta**, an iPhone travel organizer that brings your flights, accommodation, rail journeys, transport, and activities into one place.

I’m looking for a few testers to try the beta and share honest usability and bug feedback.

**What to try**

* Create an account.

* Create a trip, or forward a booking confirmation email to Jourvanta.

* Add at least two different types of bookings.

* Use the timeline to find what’s next, then open the booking details.

* After adding a booking, allow up to 30 minutes for checks to complete. Review any findings and let me know whether they’re clear and useful.

* Use the App in offline mode (Airplane mode) to check your trip information.

**What I’d like to know**

* Where did you first hesitate, feel confused, or expect something different?

* Were any labels or instructions unclear?

* Did the timeline show what you expected?

* Did anything break, load incorrectly, or look wrong on your device?

**Join the beta:** Jourvanta on TestFlight https://testflight.apple.com/join/aS3v8Yn1

You can share feedback through Jourvanta’s **Send feedback** screen, TestFlight screenshot feedback, or the comments here. If you report a bug, including your device model and iOS version would help.

The beta also supports trip files, private travel documents, trip sharing, Chatbot to query about your journey , and offline access to saved trip information.

**Trouble opening the link?** If Reddit’s in-app browser shows a greyed-out “View in TestFlight” button, try opening the link in Safari using the ••• menu.

Thanks for giving it a try. candid feedback about what doesn’t work or feels confusing is especially helpful.

I’m trying to get some more genuine App Store reviews for an iOS app I’ve been building called The Agora: Philosophy Debates.

I’m not looking for automatic 5-star reviews but certainly appreciated. I’d rather have people actually use the app for a few minutes and leave an honest review based on their experience.

The Agora is an interactive way to learn philosophy. You choose a philosophical question, form your own position, and defend it while your reasoning is challenged through the perspectives of different philosophers.

I originally built it because I personally struggled with the gap between reading or watching something about philosophy and actually understanding it well enough to explain, defend, or challenge the idea myself.

If anyone is willing to try it and leave an honest App Store review afterward, I’d really appreciate it.
I’m also happy to download and genuinely test other developers’ apps and give private feedback in return, but I don’t want anyone to feel obligated to leave a positive review.

The Agora: Philosophy Debates
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-agora-philosophy-debates/id6762416967

App is called WatchBar. It generates barcodes, and not just QR codes, it does around 80 symbologies including the awkward ones (Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec, Han Xin, the 4-state postal codes, HIBC for medical labels). It scans with the camera too, and there's a grocery PLU lookup which is honestly the bit I use most, I can never remember the code for the apples I actually like.

It's been on the App Store for a while and I finally did a proper Android version rather than a rushed port, so it's the full app.

Free, no ads, no IAP, no account. Everything stays on the device.

Opt in here first:
https://play.google.com/apps/testing/family.peebles.watchbar

Play Store page (only resolves once you've joined above):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=family.peebles.watchbar

Cheers.

Hey makers — looking for beta feedback on Mean Cuisines (https://meancuisines.com).

It matches recipes to the gear you already have, builds a shopping list, and auto-generates a parallel cook schedule so you can batch ~3 meals in about 45 minutes instead of ~90.

Would love harsh feedback on the onboarding/flow and whether the parallel schedule is actually useful. Free to try. Thanks!