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r/SaaS
Published
2026-05-23 07:21:48
Importance
★ 7/10 — radar 70
`IndieAppCircle` reaches $1k earnings after 7 months of Reddit-led iteration
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`IndieAppCircle` reaches $1k earnings after 7 months of Reddit-led iteration

A bare MVP turned into revenue through a tight Reddit feedback loop. The useful part is the repeatable loop: ship, post, collect comments, patch fast, then monetize selected features.

[ KEY POINTS ]
  1. IndieAppCircle now has 2,841 users, 2,497 tests, and 629 uploaded apps; slow growth still compounded into paid demand.
  2. The product uses a credit loop: test other apps to earn credits, spend credits to get real users testing your own app.
  3. Distribution came from repeated Reddit posts and direct contact with commenters, not ads or a launch spike.
  4. Charging started only after feedback made the product strong enough; monetization followed usage, not the other way around.
Originalwww.reddit.com/r/SaaS/comments/1tl9i7w/after_7_months_of_grinding_i_finally_hit_1k_in/Read original →

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