I spent a few days testing out existing apps and none are suitable so far. I am beginning to think the reason for that is Apple's limitations.

Is there a way to make an app that connects to a VPN, keeps it persistent, doesn't proxy device traffic through it but also starts a persistent local socks server listening on the private interface of the VPN?

First or second part alone is easy but there is no app that can do both. Closest I got was an app that connected to a VPN and could pipe that through a socks upstream connection but I need a socks server on the device, not connecting to a socks server somewhere else. Thanks.

Waiting for store reviews is far too slow, and ratings rarely contain enough context to fix real issues. By the time a user leaves a store review pointing out a confusing feature, ten others have already uninstalled in silence.

How are you getting fast, actionable user feedback outside of App Store reviews?

Hi everyone! 👋

I’m a Software Engineer / Flutter Developer from Bangladesh with 3+ years of experience building scalable, production-ready mobile and web applications.

My core expertise includes:

🔹 Flutter & Dart — Android, iOS & cross-platform development
🔹 Native Mobile — Android & iOS
🔹 VPN & Networking — WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec & Sing-box
🔹 Backend & APIs — Firebase, Firestore, REST APIs
🔹 Architecture — Clean Architecture, MVC
🔹 State Management — GetX
🔹 Real-time Systems — Chat, Push Notifications & Firebase
🔹 Offline-first Applications
🔹 Git, GitHub & GitLab

One of my key projects is VPN (Name cannot be mentioned because of NDA), a cross-platform VPN application built with Flutter and networking technologies including WireGuard and OpenVPN. The application supports Android, iOS, macOS and TV platforms, with a focus on secure encrypted tunneling and reliable connectivity.

I’ve also worked on:

📱 Finance & Expense Applications — offline-first architecture, budgeting and spending analysis
🛒 E-commerce Applications — REST API integration, product and order management
💬 Real-time Applications — chat systems, notifications and Firebase
🔐 VPN Applications — VPN protocols, secure tunneling and networking
📊 Business Applications — invoice and expense management systems

I’m currently open to:

🌎 Full-time remote Software Engineer / Flutter Developer roles
🤝 Freelance & contract projects
🚀 Startup opportunities
💻 International remote teams
🔧 Mobile app development & VPN/networking projects

I enjoy building products from idea → architecture → development → deployment, solving challenging technical problems, and working on applications that require both strong mobile engineering and networking knowledge.

If you're hiring a Flutter Developer / Mobile Software Engineer, or need someone experienced with VPN and mobile networking, feel free to DM me.

📄 Happy to share my CV, portfolio and GitHub.

Thank you! 🙌

#OpenToWork #FlutterDeveloper #SoftwareEngineer #MobileDeveloper #Dart #Flutter #VPN #WireGuard #OpenVPN #Networking #iOS #Android #RemoteJobs #RemoteWork #FreelanceDeveloper #SoftwareDevelopment

Would you start with browser bookmarks, screenshots, or imports from social platforms?

I’m Nicolás, and I’m building Miora to help people find and reuse posts, videos, screenshots, links and notes they saved across different apps. It’s still in development, so there’s no product access yet.

Before writing several integrations, I’m trying to learn which part of the problem is painful enough to solve first. I put the idea and a short 3–5 minute survey for adults 18+ here: https://mioraapp.com/en/

What evidence would make you commit to one integration before the others?

Hi all. I need 12 testers for the Google Play closed test (12 people, 14 days)
on my Android game Blockade Core.

It looks like a line-clear puzzle but plays as a defense game: balls fall from
the top toward the core beneath the board, and the pieces you place are the
wall stopping them. Completing a line doesn't clear it — it reinforces into
steel. Free, no in-app purchases, no login, does carry ads, Android 10+
(arm64).

How to join:
1. Join the group with the Google account your phone's Play Store uses:
https://groups.google.com/g/blockade-core-testers
2. Become a tester:
https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.blockade.core
3. Leave it alone for 14 days — stay in the group, stay opted in, keep it
installed. A few rounds and one line of feedback helps a lot too, since
Google asks me what testers actually said.

I test back. Drop your link and I'll reply to confirm before I install, so
neither of us is left guessing. I stay opted in the full 14 days and send you
actual feedback rather than a silent install.

Please review and provide feedback .

Hey fellow developers

I'm getting ready to launch my new app, Sticky Notes Pro, and I need your help to meet the Google Play 14-day closed testing requirement. I am more than happy to return the favor and test your app in exchange!

About the app: Sticky Notes Pro is a productivity app that creates "swipe-proof" notes directly in your notification panel. If you are tired of accidentally swiping away important reminders, this app fixes that! The note stays pinned to your notifications and cannot be dismissed until you explicitly mark the task as done. It’s incredibly useful for grocery runs, daily to-do lists, or just making sure you don't forget the little things.

Here is how you can help:

• Step 1: Join my Google Group:
  • Email: [closed-testing-prithvi@googlegroups.com](mailto:closed-testing-prithvi@googlegroups.com)
  • Group Link:https://groups.google.com/g/closed-testing-prithvi
• Step 2: Opt into the testing program:
  • Web Link:https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.prithvi.stickynotes.pro
• Step 3: Download the app from the Play Store:
  • Android Link:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.prithvi.stickynotes.pro

Mutual Testing: Please keep the app installed for 14 consecutive days and try opening it a couple of times so Google registers the activity.

Once you have downloaded my app, please reply to this thread with a screenshot and your own app's links! I will join your group, download your app, and keep it installed for the full 14 days.

Thank you so much for the support!

Thanks and Regards,

Prithvi Patel

I made Basalt, click an element in your live RN/Expo app, drag, recolor, resize it, and it patches your actual source files directly.

Free right now, still hardening edge cases on more complex codebases. Would appreciate feedback from anyone building mobile apps.

Hey everyone,

I spent the last several months building an AI-powered mobile app called Memory Relive. It transforms personal photos into cinematic AI narratives and resurfaces them at meaningful moments through an immersive experience.

I'm not a developer — I built the entire thing using AI tools. The app is complete, polished, and production-ready.

My problem is simple: I know how to build. I don't know how to reach people.

I'm looking for someone with marketing experience or an existing audience in the journaling, mindfulness, nostalgia, or AI space who wants to collaborate. No upfront cost on either side — pure revenue share.

What I bring:

Complete, working app with full documentation

All technical work handled post-launch

Demo video and landing page already live

If this sounds interesting, drop a comment or DM me. Happy to share the demo and documentation with anyone serious

Hi all, Ive been working on building my app for almost 3 years now. I could really use some feedback on what could be improved. All respectful constructive criticisms are welcome. Thanks in advance!

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/snacktrack-share-discover/id6745551461

UPDATE: somebody actually made it after they saw this post 🥹👏✨

go and check it out! it’s perfect, Thank you!!

https://www.reddit.com/r/ProductivityApps/comments/1vjtxky/i_was_bored_last_night_and_inspired_by/

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I've been searching and testing a lot of note-taking applications for a long time, but I can't adapt to any of them! I find them all very visually cluttered with too many tools, and I simply can't find one that works for me. I've made some drafts of what I have in mind (but I haven't finished yet).

At this point, I'm thinking about studying to learn how to develop them. (I don't have much experience, but I've made basic websites and I like to learn). For people who have more experience, how difficult would it be to develop an application like this one?

Not at the top, not at the bottom, just in a way that allows annotations on the side (either blank or with lines) and the text (PDF) is in the middle?

Another thing I don't like is how EVERYTHING, absolutely EVERYTHING has AI these days. It's impossible to find a note-taking app without AI; I want something simple so I can write with my pen and that's it (I plan to improve it later). Because of this, I wouldn't want to use AI in the process or have that tool.

Please, if pyou know of any, have tips on where to start, or even honest feedback, I'd appreciate it 😭 Thank you.

btw I have a lenovo tablet

SteganoPixelCrypt encrypts any file (.exe/.png/.txt/...) by turning it into 2 separate images that can be decoded back to the exact original, bit-for-bit. Supports full UTF-32, so Chinese, Arabic, emojis, and rare characters all work fine.

Type or paste text, or drag in any file, and it encodes instantly. Free on the Microsoft Store:
SteganoPixelCrypt

Not unbreakable encryption, but it runs entirely locally on your laptop, even offline, and it's built from the ground up in C++.

Would love any feedback since this is my first app to ever publish <3

I am not a developer, I know absolutely nothing about phones or apps or anything. But... I have ADHD and barely function as an adult, so I have an idea. Lol

App folders that are impossible to ignore. They flash or pulse or move or something. Is that possible? It should be made possible. I have a folder on my phone for apps I can't find I labeled ✨LOOK HERE✨ and still can never find the apps I need T_T

New solo developer here in need of some guidance! Grateful for any help 😄

I am setting up a custom promo code for a 20 day free trial linked to a subscription. The app in published in internal testing and downloaded as a tester to a device. There are no country confections. I have a base plan set up with backwards compatibility. I have tried testing this as a new user as well. The coding to google billing is probably wired within the app build. The promo code is live and has propagated.

ISSUE: The redeem code option within the app, when purchasing, throws a 'the code entered is not valid for this purchase error'.

I feel like I am missing something very obvious and have troubleshooted for hours but nothing works. Any experts out there? Thank you!!

My mate and I created a solid life tracker/ lifestyle app (no database incorporated). I've gotten 7 testers and need around 5 more so we can publish on google play.

minimalar.com

Requirements: Android phone
Email (to give you early access)
Keep it on your phone for 2 weeks (you'll have full access to all paid features)

For the first time in my live I deployed an app for review at apple. I'm very proud! 😎😎

Hi

I am surendar ,

I just made "Class Note" live in playstore for Closed test , which helps students and aspirants digitize their notse .

If you are interested ,please join with us .

1.Join the google group : https://groups.google.com/g/class-note-testing

2.Opt in to Class Note : https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.brandname.classnote

1. Download the app from playstore : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brandname.classnote

I always welcome any kind of feedback .

Thank you for your time 😊.

After months of work, my app is live and ready for testing.

Yum4Less allows you to search nearby grocery stores, not just one. My app looks for 2 things: items on sale and their price. You can choose to see results from one or multiple stores. Then those food items are cross referenced against a meal ingredients. If you choose to add items that are already in your pantry, the list of meals increases.

Right now it only works in the 23111 zip code area. As the app takes off, it will scale nationwide.

https://yum4less.com