MOBILE DEVELOPMENT

App Pilot

For Vision Forge Studio

App Pilot is a comprehensive rewards-based marketplace platform designed to connect indie developers and studios with verified Android app testers and promoters. The platform streamlines the closed testing process, facilitates genuine Play Store reviews, and provides exportable proof for Play Store submissions. Built with modern technologies including Jetpack Compose and Material Design 3, it offers users a sleek, intuitive interface with light and dark theme support. The app features a dual-currency system (tokens and gems) that incentivizes authentic user engagement while maintaining transparency and eliminating bot participation. Whether developers need help with app testing, approval, or promotion, App Pilot serves as an all-in-one hub for real engagement and Play Store optimization.

2025

3 Week

700

Project Deep Dive

Understanding the journey from challenge to success

The Challenge

Indie developers and small studios struggle to find authentic testers for closed beta testing and genuine reviewers for Play Store visibility without resorting to paid services or unreliable testing networks. Additionally, developers need verifiable proof of testing activities that meet Google Play Store requirements, while maintaining a fair and transparent system that prevents bot manipulation and ensures real user engagement.

Our Solution

App Pilot created a dual-marketplace platform powered by a rewards-based token and gem system that incentivizes genuine participation from real users. The platform provides built-in proof submission mechanisms with verification checks, step-by-step onboarding guides, and Google Play Billing integration for instant credit purchases, ensuring both developers and testers/promoters have secure, transparent, and convenient tools to participate in the ecosystem.

The Results

App Pilot successfully bridges the gap between indie developers and authentic app testers while building a self-sustaining marketplace where users earn rewards by helping others and reinvest those rewards in their own app promotion. The platform has established itself as a trusted hub for Play Store optimization, enabling small teams and solo developers to scale their app growth strategies with real engagement rather than bot-driven metrics.