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From TestFlight to launch: how indie apps harness beta feedback to ship

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Mac and IOS apps TestFlight

Indie iOS and macOS apps are proving beta feedback is how you ship. From TestFlight invites to live bug chatter, small teams turn early signals into real features for OlaFic and ConvertFast.

OlaFic Beta & TestFlightOlaFic invites testers on TestFlight to try an AI-powered fitness coach that makes calorie counting easy (snap photos of food), tracks water intake, and supports weight gain or loss goals. Early testers report new builds, updates, and fixes as the app evolves. [1]

Neatify v1.2Neatify positions itself as a simpler alternative to Hazel for macOS file automation. The v1.2 update adds Menu Bar Integration, Launch at Login, and a background mode so sorting runs without a dock icon, helping you keep projects flowing in the background. [2]

PromoAI Post-Launch FeedbackPromoAI has debuted on the App Store as a tool for creating ecommerce ad visuals. The post invites valuable feedback and notes ongoing bug chatter around the new "Detailed Settings" feature that can drop price data. [3]

ConvertFast Offline ConverterConvertFast runs locally with zero uploads and no internet, so privacy stays on-device. It supports 2,500+ formats, batch processing, and bonus tools like a PDF toolkit, image tools, and audio/video utilities. [4]

Arm World Week 1Arm World shares first-week metrics and discusses visuals decisions; readers push for better screenshots, a sharper title/subtitle, and an icon before doing ASA. [5]

Bottom line: beta loops are turning prototypes into shipped Mac and iOS tools—watch these indie releases for the next updates.

References

[1]
Reddit

Join the OlaFic – Your AI-Powered Fitness & Nutrition Coach!

OlaFic iOS app announced; AI coach, calorie and water tracking; testers invited via TestFlight; positive early feedback noted.

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[2]
Reddit

[BETA UPDATE] Hazel is overkill for 90% of users. Mine works in 3 clicks.

Neatify beta for macOS vs Hazel; pricing debates, UX feedback, user preferences; people prefer simple automation.

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[3]
Reddit

PromoAI - My First App Store Release! (A Simple Tool for Creating E-commerce Ad Visuals)

PromoAI first App Store release; iOS ad-visual generator; user feedback reveals bugs, pricing concerns, future features, and praise.

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[4]
Reddit

I built a tool that converts files and gives you all the PDF + audio/video essentials — fully offline, no uploads

ConvertFast mac app runs offline, private, fast conversions; 2,500+ formats; batch processing; seeks user feedback from Mac users worldwide today.

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[5]
Reddit

My first week on the App Store

New iOS app Arm World launch; owner tracks metrics, asks benchmarks; considers ads; low conversions, need better visuals.

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