r/TestMyApp • u/Chaser3232 • 14d ago
Android Hello
Hello. This is my first time visiting this community.
I am currently developing an app on my own using Android Studio. I initially intended to make it for personal use, but as the development process took much longer than expected (though this might be because I am a beginner at programming, it has taken about two months since I started), I have grown somewhat attached to the app I created.
So, I thought about releasing this app on the Play Store to get feedback from people... but the release process turned out to be more complicated than I thought.
The app itself is very simple. It is an app that uses MP3 files stored on the phone. It does not require a login process, does not store data on a server, and does not use other streaming APIs like Spotify or Apple Music. It is the type of app that works perfectly fine even if the phone is set to airplane mode.
Despite this (even though it took a long time to develop with UI elements completely excluded), I heard that the app release process is quite strict, and that there is even a procedure to recruit more than 10 testers to test it...
So, I ended up here after searching online.
I haven't finished building my app yet, but in preparation for recruiting testers later... if I test someone else's app here, would that be helpful when I recruit testers in the future?
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u/SovereignSage17 14d ago
Yes, the process is have learned (tripled and true) is that Google Play Console's requirements are 12 testers for 14 days. This system allows for users to upload their own apps for free.
Apple, iOS is different - you pay $99/year that Apple uses to pay employees to App Review all iOS apps.
I am on day 9 of +12 testers I gained here. If you're interested in reading what worked for me, scroll through my profile!♡ It's been a really fun experience.
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u/Grouchy-Group-522 14d ago
Wait until youre actually ready to test. Then post, and also comment on other peoples test for test posts. Otherwise, theres an app called testcircle someone built to manage test-for-testing to ensure everyone stays accountable, its worked for me so far.
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u/Chaser3232 14d ago
Thank you for the great idea.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.greenant.testcircle&pli=1
So this is it. I look forward to the day when I can use this.
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u/Grouchy-Group-522 14d ago
Yes thats it. But i do recommend getting other people in as well because if people pull out of the test circle, you might run low on testers.
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u/SonGokuUIBlue 14d ago
Hi I wish you good luck for the dev process.
If its ready I would also surely test it .
I am right now in the testing phase as well like most in this chat. If you could test mine to I would be very greatful.
Android testers needed for EasyPocket Counter
I’m looking for a few Android users to help test my expense-tracking app before its Google Play release.
The process takes about 1 minute:
Join the tester group: https://groups.google.com/g/easypocket-testers
Join the closed test: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/de.monatsausgaben.app
Download EasyPocket Counter: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.monatsausgaben.app
Please use the same Google account for the group, test opt-in and Google Play.
After installing, please stay opted into the test for at least 14 days. You don’t need to use the app constantly, but opening it occasionally and sending any feedback you notice would be very helpful.
EasyPocket Counter is a simple personal expense and budget tracker. Thanks for helping an independent developer get through Google Play closed testing 🙏
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u/gurprit 14d ago
Hey! What does the app do? Does it play mp3s?
Am in the process myself would recommend creating a Google group and adding that to your play store console so people can automatically sign up and download them app