Beta-First: TestFlight as Launchpad for Indie Mac/iOS Apps

Beta-first: TestFlight is becoming the launchpad for indie Mac and iOS apps. In one example, Aeronaut for Bluesky invites testers to try a native Mac client before a full release ^[1].

Aeronaut for Bluesky — TestFlight testers wanted!

Aeronaut is a Mac Bluesky client in active beta on TestFlight. It offers feeds, posts, DMs, multiple accounts, and push notifications; it also touts timeline continuity with automatic refresh and remembered scroll position. Some features (mute words, video uploads) are still on the to-do list. TestFlight subscriptions are free for testers and don’t carry over to the App Store release ^[1].

Savvy Expense Pro – Personal expense management beta invites

Savvy Expense Pro is opening a beta via TestFlight for its personal expense tracker. The team invites testers to join through TestFlight and points to the product page at savvyexpense.com; the TestFlight join link is 3pk2QbYK ^[2].

Wblock now available in App Store

Wblock is a free, open-source ad blocker now live in the App Store. It’s a Safari-friendly blocker with macOS timing, and the macOS version is awaiting Apple’s approval after early tester feedback; comparisons to AdGuard and other blockers surfaced in discussions ^[3].

Common beta practices emerge: • TestFlight-based beta testing and tester feedback loops ^[1][2] • Clear product pages and feature lists to guide testers ^[1][2] • App Store launch as the end goal after refinement ^[3]

Closing thought: Indie teams lean into early access to shape cadence, accelerating polish before a wider launch across Mac and iOS.

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