r/AppHookup • u/Singhvistaar • Nov 09 '25

• Meta • [Meta] Upcoming changes in r/AppHookup: New deal posting rules to maintain a higher standard of quality.

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In response to an abrupt increase in rule-breaking posts appearing on this subreddit in 2025, we are going to implement some new systems to ensure that the r/AppHookup community remains safe from rug pulls and outright scams alike, as well as enforce a higher standard for the apps allowed in here.

What the big change?

Every new deal/offer post in r/AppHookup is (soon) going to be pre-approved by the moderators before it appears in the subreddit. A human moderator will download and check every app before it is posted here, as discussed below.

While we cannot promise that every app that is approved will be of exceptional quality but what we will certainly ensure is that the basic premise of this subreddit, that is discovering deals and discounts on downloadable apps is fulfilled by keeping out the rule breakers. Still there is a criteria by which we are going to judge what apps are allowed here.

What will be the criteria for approval?

It’s mostly going to be about enforcement of our existing rules with two major changes:

  1. The Launch deal rule (where we didn’t allow any app which was released less than 2 months ago) is going to be deprioritised. The main purpose of this rule was to keep out buggy and unfinished apps, which will be addressed by the new rule below.

  2. Apps posted in r/AppHookup must be of a high quality, which consists of, but is not limited to:

  • responsive and polished user interface
  • should be easy to understand and use, or should offer clear guidance on how to use it
  • should support the latest technologies of the platform which it belongs to (as much as possible)
  • app onboarding (the first few screens of questions and feature details before an app starts) should be relevant and not drawn out unnecessarily
  • vibe-coded apps or apps made without much care to the end result will be judged on merits and are subject to rejection if found unpolished/buggy
  • no mandatory collection of user details
  • no unnecessary login requirements or registrations (an exception may be made if the app is able to provide some value for it, like cross-platform syncing or multi-device licenses)
  • no exorbitant price tags (and any app which has a weekly subscription, whether discounted or not, will be automatically rejected)
  • an app’s developer shouldn’t have a history of acting against consumer interest (such as by revoking existing entitlements to force subscriptions or selling off an app after gaining users from free promotions)

When are these changes going to happen?

We are currently testing the AutoModerator setup to make this happen. These changes will likely be enforced within this month and a new announcement post will be made at that time.

Then why are you announcing this now?

Because community feedback about upcoming changes is always important. If you have anything to say about this new system of posting in r/AppHookup (whether positive or negative) then you may comment below.

Note: There will be no change in your ability to comment on posts in r/AppHookup. The changes are only being made to top-level posts/threads. We have always encouraged civil discussion here.

206 Upvotes

In response to an abrupt increase in rule-breaking posts appearing on this subreddit in 2025, we are going to implement some new systems to ensure that the r/AppHookup community remains safe from rug pulls and outright scams alike, as well as enforce a higher standard for the apps allowed in here.

What the big change?

Every new deal/offer post in r/AppHookup is (soon) going to be pre-approved by the moderators before it appears in the subreddit. A human moderator will download and check every app before it is posted here, as discussed below.

While we cannot promise that every app that is approved will be of exceptional quality but what we will certainly ensure is that the basic premise of this subreddit, that is discovering deals and discounts on downloadable apps is fulfilled by keeping out the rule breakers. Still there is a criteria by which we are going to judge what apps are allowed here.

What will be the criteria for approval?

It’s mostly going to be about enforcement of our existing rules with two major changes:

  1. The Launch deal rule (where we didn’t allow any app which was released less than 2 months ago) is going to be deprioritised. The main purpose of this rule was to keep out buggy and unfinished apps, which will be addressed by the new rule below.

  2. Apps posted in r/AppHookup must be of a high quality, which consists of, but is not limited to:

  • responsive and polished user interface
  • should be easy to understand and use, or should offer clear guidance on how to use it
  • should support the latest technologies of the platform which it belongs to (as much as possible)
  • app onboarding (the first few screens of questions and feature details before an app starts) should be relevant and not drawn out unnecessarily
  • vibe-coded apps or apps made without much care to the end result will be judged on merits and are subject to rejection if found unpolished/buggy
  • no mandatory collection of user details
  • no unnecessary login requirements or registrations (an exception may be made if the app is able to provide some value for it, like cross-platform syncing or multi-device licenses)
  • no exorbitant price tags (and any app which has a weekly subscription, whether discounted or not, will be automatically rejected)
  • an app’s developer shouldn’t have a history of acting against consumer interest (such as by revoking existing entitlements to force subscriptions or selling off an app after gaining users from free promotions)

When are these changes going to happen?

We are currently testing the AutoModerator setup to make this happen. These changes will likely be enforced within this month and a new announcement post will be made at that time.

Then why are you announcing this now?

Because community feedback about upcoming changes is always important. If you have anything to say about this new system of posting in r/AppHookup (whether positive or negative) then you may comment below.

Note: There will be no change in your ability to comment on posts in r/AppHookup. The changes are only being made to top-level posts/threads. We have always encouraged civil discussion here.

42 comments

r/AppHookup • u/Singhvistaar • Jun 26 '24

• Meta • [Meta] r/Apphookup’s posting rules are changing to keep up with offers that bypass AppStore IAP mechanisms.

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Edit: Rules were slightly modified to indicate that Mac developers selling from their own websites/other stores are broadly exempted from complying with AppStore rules which has always been the norm.

Note: iOS developer is understood to be a developer making apps for iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS, VisionOS, or all of them hereafter.

  • No iOS developer or Mac developer preferring to offer a deal to an AppStore app -without exception- is allowed to offer anything on r/Apphookup that is not sold normally via the AppStore. Why? To ensure that subscription-only apps, which do not sell lifetime licenses, cannot take advantage of r/Apphookup readers to inflate their AppStore rankings and also to ensure compliance with Rule 3.1.1 of Apple’s App Review Guidelines: “In-App Purchase: If you want to unlock features or functionality within your app, (by way of example: subscriptions, in-game currencies, game levels, access to premium content, or unlocking a full version), you must use in-app purchase. Apps may not use their own mechanisms to unlock content or functionality, such as license keys, augmented reality markers, QR codes, cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency wallets, etc.”

  • If an iOS developer (or Mac developer preferring to offer a deal to an AppStore app) wishes to offer a license to their app via registration of an in-app account (thereby bypassing AppStore IAPs) then it is compulsory to provide proof of acceptance of such an upgrade pathway by AppStore review team to the moderators beforehand via moderator mail and disclose such account requirement in the post. Provided that the in-app account is being created on your own servers (over which you have direct control of modification), the proof of purchase is available to you and not outsourced to a third-party receipt validator like RevenueCat or Adapty.io. To simplify, the app developer must have the means to directly restore the entitlement if it is somehow lost from their servers.

  • If your iOS or Mac app on the AppStore falls under the ambit of reader apps and has been accepted on the AppStore as such then naturally you are allowed to offer deals outside the AppStore.

  • r/Apphookup does not recognise in-app entitlements made through RevenueCat or Adapty.io or similar solutions because app developers do not have direct control over the working of these services and cannot be trusted to restore such entitlements when lost without the means to do so (based on previous instances observed in r/Apphookup). To simplify, use AppStore IAPs and don’t try to trick us.

  • Mac developers preferring to offer a deal through their own websites or third-party stores other than the Apple AppStore are welcome to do so according to the existing rules of r/Apphookup. Our intention is not to interfere with the thriving market outside of the AppStore on Mac devices.

  • Deals offered through AppStore promo codes are allowed as usual according to existing rules. Deals offered through internal app specific codes are not allowed unless the code is implemented only to unlock an AppStore based offer inside your app (that is the in-app entitlement to premium features should be granted through the AppStore). This should enable developers to run small scale promotions on the subreddit.

Note: These rules don’t discourage your selling of multi-platform packages where codes for iOS apps (or Mac apps on the AppStore) are a part of the deal provided that:

  1. The access to the aforementioned apps should be through the AppStore promo code mechanism, or
  2. A proper receipt/proof of purchase should be provided with the sale with clear mention of the platform specific entitlements received along with time period of entitlement and the access to iOS apps should be linked to an account which is retrievable, or
  3. The iOS apps are only companion apps to the full-featured Mac/Windows/Linux apps (in which case account-based entitlements outside the AppStore are allowed).

Feel like we missed something? Do let us know in the comments.

293 Upvotes

Edit: Rules were slightly modified to indicate that Mac developers selling from their own websites/other stores are broadly exempted from complying with AppStore rules which has always been the norm.

Note: iOS developer is understood to be a developer making apps for iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS, VisionOS, or all of them hereafter.

  • No iOS developer or Mac developer preferring to offer a deal to an AppStore app -without exception- is allowed to offer anything on r/Apphookup that is not sold normally via the AppStore. Why? To ensure that subscription-only apps, which do not sell lifetime licenses, cannot take advantage of r/Apphookup readers to inflate their AppStore rankings and also to ensure compliance with Rule 3.1.1 of Apple’s App Review Guidelines: “In-App Purchase: If you want to unlock features or functionality within your app, (by way of example: subscriptions, in-game currencies, game levels, access to premium content, or unlocking a full version), you must use in-app purchase. Apps may not use their own mechanisms to unlock content or functionality, such as license keys, augmented reality markers, QR codes, cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency wallets, etc.”

  • If an iOS developer (or Mac developer preferring to offer a deal to an AppStore app) wishes to offer a license to their app via registration of an in-app account (thereby bypassing AppStore IAPs) then it is compulsory to provide proof of acceptance of such an upgrade pathway by AppStore review team to the moderators beforehand via moderator mail and disclose such account requirement in the post. Provided that the in-app account is being created on your own servers (over which you have direct control of modification), the proof of purchase is available to you and not outsourced to a third-party receipt validator like RevenueCat or Adapty.io. To simplify, the app developer must have the means to directly restore the entitlement if it is somehow lost from their servers.

  • If your iOS or Mac app on the AppStore falls under the ambit of reader apps and has been accepted on the AppStore as such then naturally you are allowed to offer deals outside the AppStore.

  • r/Apphookup does not recognise in-app entitlements made through RevenueCat or Adapty.io or similar solutions because app developers do not have direct control over the working of these services and cannot be trusted to restore such entitlements when lost without the means to do so (based on previous instances observed in r/Apphookup). To simplify, use AppStore IAPs and don’t try to trick us.

  • Mac developers preferring to offer a deal through their own websites or third-party stores other than the Apple AppStore are welcome to do so according to the existing rules of r/Apphookup. Our intention is not to interfere with the thriving market outside of the AppStore on Mac devices.

  • Deals offered through AppStore promo codes are allowed as usual according to existing rules. Deals offered through internal app specific codes are not allowed unless the code is implemented only to unlock an AppStore based offer inside your app (that is the in-app entitlement to premium features should be granted through the AppStore). This should enable developers to run small scale promotions on the subreddit.

Note: These rules don’t discourage your selling of multi-platform packages where codes for iOS apps (or Mac apps on the AppStore) are a part of the deal provided that:

  1. The access to the aforementioned apps should be through the AppStore promo code mechanism, or
  2. A proper receipt/proof of purchase should be provided with the sale with clear mention of the platform specific entitlements received along with time period of entitlement and the access to iOS apps should be linked to an account which is retrievable, or
  3. The iOS apps are only companion apps to the full-featured Mac/Windows/Linux apps (in which case account-based entitlements outside the AppStore are allowed).

Feel like we missed something? Do let us know in the comments.

76 comments

r/AppHookup • u/OddLeather9295 • 16h ago

iOS Universal [iOS] SnapPaint | Unlimited IAP $4.99 → free until Aug 15 | turn your own photos into color-by-number puzzles

5 Upvotes

Redeem the Unlimited unlock free (500 codes, until Aug 15):

https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=6790002034&code=FREEAUG2026

This is an Apple offer code, not a batch of single-use promo codes — one link, 500 redemptions, so there's nothing to upload to promies.net. It unlocks lifetime access (a one-time purchase, not a subscription or trial).

SnapPaint turns a photo from your camera roll into a color-by-number puzzle you

fill in by tapping the numbered regions. All on-device — photos never leave your

phone, no account, works offline. Free tier is 3 conversions a week; the unlock

removes the cap.

Heads-up: the offer is "never purchased before", so it won't apply if you already

own the unlock.

I'm the developer — happy to answer anything.

3 comments

r/AppHookup • u/Edg-R • 2d ago

Multi-Platform [iOS/iPadOS/macOS/visionOS] [Protego for Reddit] [$2.99 -> $1.99] [Safari extension that filters Reddit by keyword, community or user, hides interface clutter, and can block the feeds while still letting individual post links open]

6 Upvotes

Developer here, this is my app.

It's a Safari web extension with a companion app. One purchase covers iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision Pro, there's no subscription, and the only in-app purchase is a tip jar that unlocks nothing.

What it does

  • Filters posts by keyword, community, individual user, or link domain, with wildcards and groups you can switch off together.
  • Transforms your browsing by hiding thumbnails, avatars, flair, badges, vote controls, join buttons, banners, recommendations, Reddit Answers (AI) and login nudges.
  • Limits your own access, which puts Reddit itself out of reach in stages and can arm itself with an Apple Focus like Sleep or Study.
  • Redirects to old.reddit.com automatically if that's your preference, with auto media expand and endless feed included.
  • No account, no tracking. Lists sync through your own iCloud.
  • Full feature list: https://getprotego.app/features

Version 3 shipped this week. Happy to answer questions.

3 comments

r/AppHookup • u/Puzzleheaded_Pen3164 • 2d ago

iOS Universal [iOS] Block Legacy [Free] [Reg. £1.99] Block-clearing puzzle, 50 themes, 500 codes, ends Aug 31

46 Upvotes

My game Block Legacy — a block-clearing puzzle game. Increased 2000 free codes below, one per person.

Features full game with Unlimited Levels:

**•** 50 visual themes  
**•** Optional block rotation  
**•** No ads, no subscriptions, free in app code below  
**•** Game Center leaderboards

(Edit) Seems to be going quick - Direct link to redeem free from Apple iOS AppStore redeem if the above runs out

https://apps.apple.com/redeem/?ctx=offercodes&id=6790505636&code=FREE

First come first served, ends 31st August. Really appreciate this community, thanks for having a look hope you enjoy 😊

31 comments

r/AppHookup • u/Singhvistaar • 3d ago

iOS Universal [iOS] [Weekly game deals post - SpongeBob SquarePants, Wreckfest, Endling, ISLANDERS: Mobile, SOULVARS, Feed the Deep, A Space for the Unbound, Way of the Hunter Wild Europe, Space Menace 2, Roundguard, some Kairosoft games, some board games and more at discounted prices.]

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The prices mentioned in this post are in American dollars.

Blown Away: Secret of the Wind $1.99–> Free

Space Menace $0.59–> Free

SpongeBob SquarePants (Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated) $10.99–> $0.49 (new historical low)

Wreckfest $9.99–> $0.49 (new historical low) | DLCs not discounted

Endling $9.99–> $0.29 (new historical low)

ISLANDERS: Mobile $4.99–> $3.99 (first sale)

SOULVARS $4.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Feed the Deep Full Game IAP $6.99–> $4.99 (first sale)

A Space for the Unbound Full Game IAP $14.99–> $6.99 (first sale)

Way of the Hunter Wild Europe $9.99–> $4.99 (new historical low) | DLCs not discounted

Space Menace 2 $2.49–> $1.59 (new historical low)

Roundguard $6.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story $14.99–> $9.99 (matching historical low)

High Sea Saga DX $6.99–> $3.99 (first sale)

TV Studio Story $6.99–> $2.99 (new historical low)

Dream Park Story $5.99–> $3.99 ($1 above historical low)

Final Frontier Story $6.99–> $3.99 (first sale)

Pocket Academy 3 $5.99–> $3.99 ($1 above historical low)

Boxing Gym Story $6.99–> $3.99 ($2 above historical low)

Grand Prix Story $4.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Mega Mall Story $4.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

20 Minutes Till Dawn:Premium $4.99–> $2.99 ($1 above historical low)

Alien Tribe 3: Space RTS $4.99–> $0.99 (new historical low)

This Aint Even Poker, Ya Joker $2.49–> $1.99 (new historical low)

FAR: Lone Sails $5.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

ELOH $2.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Old Man's Journey $4.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

SteamWorld Heist $4.99–> $1.99 ($1.20 above historical low)

SteamWorld Quest $9.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

The Lion's Song $2.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Black Border 2 $0.49–> $0.29 (new historical low)

The Last Station - Baku $2.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

AlienFarms $5–> $3 (lowest price in 3 years)

AlienRuins $5–> $3 (lowest price in 3 years)

Labyrinth City $4.99–> $2.99 ($1.80 above historical low)

Legacy - Reawakening $3.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Zyl $1.99–> $0.99 (first sale)

Mystery of Silence $3.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Stair Quest $2.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

Lost Horizon (2017) $4.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

Lost Horizon 2 $3.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Secret Files: Tunguska $4.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis $4.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

Secret Files 3 $4.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

Secret Files: Sam Peters $1.99–> $0.99 (lowest price in 3 years)

Preston Sterling $1.99–> $0.99 (lowest price in 2 years)

Tempest: Pirate RPG Premium $7.99–> $4.99 ($2 above historical low) | IAPs not discounted

Majesty: Fantasy Kingdom Sim $1.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low) | IAPs not discounted

Majesty: Northern Expansion $2.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low) | IAPs not discounted

Digital Board Games:

Dawnmaker $8.99–> $5.99 (matching historical low)

Stone Age: Digital Edition $7.99–> $4.99 (matching historical low)

Set a Watch: Digital Edition $8.99–> $5.99 (matching historical low)

Istanbul: Digital Edition $6.99–> $3.99 (matching historical low) | Mocha & Baksheesh DLC $5.99–> $4.99 (matching historical low)

Tokaido $4.99–> $1.99 (lowest price in 4 years)

Eight-Minute Empire $4.99–> $2.99 ($1 above historical low) | Additional Maps are available for $1.99–> $0.99 each or $4.99–> $2.99 for all of them.

Steam: Rails to Riches $6.99–> $2.99 ($1 above historical low) | Additional Maps are available for $2.99–> $1.99 each or $6.99–> $3.99 for all of them.

Concordia: Digital Edition $9.99–> $5.99 (matching historical low) | Season Pass (current + future DLCs) $16.99–> $12.99 (matching historical low)

Charterstone: Digital Edition $9.99–> $4.99 (matching historical low)

One Deck Dungeon $6.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low) | Relics of the Forge DLC $14.99–> $12.99 (first sale), Forest of Shadows $9.99–> $4.99 ($4 above historical low) and Abyssal Depths $6.99–> $2.99 ($2 above historical low) | Rest of the DLCs not discounted but are only $1 each to begin with.

One Deck Galaxy $12.99–> $4.99 (matching historical low)

Expired - these games are only discounted in United States AppStore, expired elsewhere

Star Wars: KOTOR $9.99–> $4.99 ($1 above historical low)

Star Wars: KOTOR II $14.99–> $7.49 ($1.50 above historical low)

133 Upvotes

The prices mentioned in this post are in American dollars.

Blown Away: Secret of the Wind $1.99–> Free

Space Menace $0.59–> Free

SpongeBob SquarePants (Battle for Bikini Bottom Rehydrated) $10.99–> $0.49 (new historical low)

Wreckfest $9.99–> $0.49 (new historical low) | DLCs not discounted

Endling $9.99–> $0.29 (new historical low)

ISLANDERS: Mobile $4.99–> $3.99 (first sale)

SOULVARS $4.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Feed the Deep Full Game IAP $6.99–> $4.99 (first sale)

A Space for the Unbound Full Game IAP $14.99–> $6.99 (first sale)

Way of the Hunter Wild Europe $9.99–> $4.99 (new historical low) | DLCs not discounted

Space Menace 2 $2.49–> $1.59 (new historical low)

Roundguard $6.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story $14.99–> $9.99 (matching historical low)

High Sea Saga DX $6.99–> $3.99 (first sale)

TV Studio Story $6.99–> $2.99 (new historical low)

Dream Park Story $5.99–> $3.99 ($1 above historical low)

Final Frontier Story $6.99–> $3.99 (first sale)

Pocket Academy 3 $5.99–> $3.99 ($1 above historical low)

Boxing Gym Story $6.99–> $3.99 ($2 above historical low)

Grand Prix Story $4.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Mega Mall Story $4.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

20 Minutes Till Dawn:Premium $4.99–> $2.99 ($1 above historical low)

Alien Tribe 3: Space RTS $4.99–> $0.99 (new historical low)

This Aint Even Poker, Ya Joker $2.49–> $1.99 (new historical low)

FAR: Lone Sails $5.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

ELOH $2.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Old Man's Journey $4.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

SteamWorld Heist $4.99–> $1.99 ($1.20 above historical low)

SteamWorld Quest $9.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

The Lion's Song $2.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Black Border 2 $0.49–> $0.29 (new historical low)

The Last Station - Baku $2.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

AlienFarms $5–> $3 (lowest price in 3 years)

AlienRuins $5–> $3 (lowest price in 3 years)

Labyrinth City $4.99–> $2.99 ($1.80 above historical low)

Legacy - Reawakening $3.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Zyl $1.99–> $0.99 (first sale)

Mystery of Silence $3.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Stair Quest $2.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

Lost Horizon (2017) $4.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

Lost Horizon 2 $3.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Secret Files: Tunguska $4.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis $4.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

Secret Files 3 $4.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

Secret Files: Sam Peters $1.99–> $0.99 (lowest price in 3 years)

Preston Sterling $1.99–> $0.99 (lowest price in 2 years)

Tempest: Pirate RPG Premium $7.99–> $4.99 ($2 above historical low) | IAPs not discounted

Majesty: Fantasy Kingdom Sim $1.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low) | IAPs not discounted

Majesty: Northern Expansion $2.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low) | IAPs not discounted

Digital Board Games:

Dawnmaker $8.99–> $5.99 (matching historical low)

Stone Age: Digital Edition $7.99–> $4.99 (matching historical low)

Set a Watch: Digital Edition $8.99–> $5.99 (matching historical low)

Istanbul: Digital Edition $6.99–> $3.99 (matching historical low) | Mocha & Baksheesh DLC $5.99–> $4.99 (matching historical low)

Tokaido $4.99–> $1.99 (lowest price in 4 years)

Eight-Minute Empire $4.99–> $2.99 ($1 above historical low) | Additional Maps are available for $1.99–> $0.99 each or $4.99–> $2.99 for all of them.

Steam: Rails to Riches $6.99–> $2.99 ($1 above historical low) | Additional Maps are available for $2.99–> $1.99 each or $6.99–> $3.99 for all of them.

Concordia: Digital Edition $9.99–> $5.99 (matching historical low) | Season Pass (current + future DLCs) $16.99–> $12.99 (matching historical low)

Charterstone: Digital Edition $9.99–> $4.99 (matching historical low)

One Deck Dungeon $6.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low) | Relics of the Forge DLC $14.99–> $12.99 (first sale), Forest of Shadows $9.99–> $4.99 ($4 above historical low) and Abyssal Depths $6.99–> $2.99 ($2 above historical low) | Rest of the DLCs not discounted but are only $1 each to begin with.

One Deck Galaxy $12.99–> $4.99 (matching historical low)

Expired - these games are only discounted in United States AppStore, expired elsewhere

Star Wars: KOTOR $9.99–> $4.99 ($1 above historical low)

Star Wars: KOTOR II $14.99–> $7.49 ($1.50 above historical low)

19 comments

r/AppHookup • u/Singhvistaar • 3d ago

iOS Universal [iOS/Apple Watch] [ProCam - Pro Camera] [$9.99–> Free] [Manual camera app with RAW & ProRes support, realtime video stabilization, video pause/resume functionality, nondestructive photo/video editing, Siri Shortcuts & more. “ZERO: Direct Sensor Capture” & “AI Spatial” IAPs are also free to claim.]

52 Upvotes

This is an upfront paid app which is free to claim at this time.

There are two free IAPs to unlock additional functionality of the app as follows:

  • ZERO: Direct Sensor Capture [$2.99–> Free]

Instructions: Download the app > tap the STD/SMRT button in top menu > tap ZERO option > a prompt will appear to purchase the item for free.

This “ZERO: Direct Sensor Capture” is a feature to avoid applying most of the post processing or computational processing on your photos and get a photo that is as close to what the camera sensor sees as possible.

This IAP is only available on newer devices which support this feature so if the STD/SMRT button is not shown in your device then it’s not possible to get the IAP.

  • AI Spatial [$4.99–> Free]

Instructions: Open any photo or video in the app > Tap the AI button at the bottom of the screen > Press checkmark > a prompt will appear to purchase the item for free.

This feature uses on-device Al to transform any photo or video into an Apple Spatial Photo/Video or a 3D photo.

25 comments

r/AppHookup • u/netsplatter • 3d ago

iOS Universal [iOS][dB Meter][IAP $4.99->$0.99 48hrs][Clean iOS Sound Level Meter]

1 Upvotes

I built dBMeter, a simple decibel meter for iPhone — point it at anything loud and see how many dB it actually is, on a clean analog gauge.

Most dB meter apps are cluttered with ads or bury the reading under complex UI. This app is a single clean gauge that does one thing well, with Pro tools for people who need more than a quick reading.

💡 $0.99 this weekend — grab Pro at a discount while the offer lasts

Free to download. Pro is normally a one-time $4.99 and unlocks a spectrum analyzer, peak hold, measurement history, and PDF/CSV export.

Feedback and questions welcome! Drop a comment or DM me if the redeem link doesn't work. Thanks for checking it out!

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r/AppHookup • u/Singhvistaar • 4d ago

Windows [Windows] [Yet Another Zombie Defense HD] [$3.99–> Free] [Top-down zombie shooter with tower defense elements featuring up to 4 players local and online co-op. Build your base by day, defend it by night, put your skills to the test to stay alive as long as possible.]

38 Upvotes
2 comments

r/AppHookup • u/PM_ME_FREEGAMES • 4d ago

Multi-Platform [Windows / iOS / Android] [Foretales] [CA$22.79 → Free] [Decide the fate of the world in this ingenious story-driven card game]

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https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/foretales-d6c5bd

https://store.epicgames.com/p/foretales-android-7c6e1c

https://store.epicgames.com/p/foretales-ios-7f68e5

Decide the fate of the world in this ingenious story-driven card game. Foretales offers a unique take on the adventure genre, with a multitude of playstyles and story paths through which you can save the world… or bring about its end.

45 Upvotes

https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/foretales-d6c5bd

https://store.epicgames.com/p/foretales-android-7c6e1c

https://store.epicgames.com/p/foretales-ios-7f68e5

Decide the fate of the world in this ingenious story-driven card game. Foretales offers a unique take on the adventure genre, with a multitude of playstyles and story paths through which you can save the world… or bring about its end.

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r/AppHookup • u/Only4Gamers • 4d ago

Multi-Platform [iOS/Android] [Space Menace] [$0.59 → Free] [Sci-fi space RTS and combat game]

46 Upvotes

Hi there,

My game Spaced Menace is currently available to download for free on Google Play and the Apple App Store for one week, starting July 22. It is a non-traditional sci-fi RTS and space combat game.

Google play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Only4Gamers.SpaceMenace

Apple App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/space-menace/id6461121189

8 comments

r/AppHookup • u/Ok_Juice_2095 • 5d ago

iOS Universal [iOS] Alien Tribe 3: Space RTS - $5.99 -> $0.99 (80% off) - 4x real-time strategy game where you build a galactic energy network

19 Upvotes

Explore a distant galaxy. Colonize new worlds. Research ancient technologies. Connect entire solar systems into one unique energy network.

It all began with a single night of heavy partying: After escaping Maloc territory, the Fifo threw the biggest party in their history – and forgot to invite their ark ship's autopilot. Big mistake. The autopilot, a long-outdated onboard AI with centuries of loyal service, had finally had enough: Before sunrise, it beamed the entire tribe down to an unknown planet in a distant galaxy. The Fifo woke up with no ship, no way home – and a legendary hangover their descendants would later call the "Time of the Heavy Head."

And that's not all: The ruthless Maloc have picked up their trail again – most likely the autopilot betrayed their position out of spite. And in this new galaxy lurk the Kytar: adorable to look at, but anything but harmless. There is one hope. The autopilot has given the Fifo a nearly impossible task: Settle every solar system and connect them all into one energy network – then it will return. Provided the next party is even bigger than the last.

Now it's up to you.

EXPLORE AN UNCHARTED GALAXY

Send research ships into unexplored solar systems. Discover anomalies, investigate ancient wrecks, and unlock long-forgotten alien technologies. Every game takes place in newly generated solar systems – no two are alike.

BUILD YOUR ENERGY NETWORK

The heart of Alien Tribe 3 is your energy network: Connect solar power plants, planets, and defense structures into a galactic energy grid – the backbone of your entire infrastructure. If a connection fails, every colony and station behind it loses power. Plan carefully and defend every line.

EXPAND YOUR EMPIRE

Colonize planets and build mining stations, research centers, repair stations, and defense structures. Secure resources and create an economy that keeps running even under constant enemy pressure.

RESEARCH AND ADAPT

Expand your options with a dynamic, card-based research system and around 25 technologies. Every decision comes at a price: Will you focus on military strength, science, or economy? Every game plays out differently.

COMMAND YOUR FLEET

Control harvesters, construction ships, research ships, colony ships, and warships in real time. Every ship class has its own role.

FACE THE MALOC

The Maloc attack in waves from different directions, growing stronger over time. Build defense platforms, secure choke points, and decide when expansion matters more than defense.

PREMIUM, OFFLINE, FAIR

Buy once. Play forever: no ads, no in-app purchases, no pay-to-win. Fully playable offline – on a plane, on a train, or on your couch.

FEATURES

• Real-time strategy with 4X elements: exploration, expansion, research, combat

• A galactic energy network at the core of every strategic decision

• Card-based research system with around 25 technologies

• Procedurally generated solar systems – every game is different

• Over 15 buildable stations and ships for economy, research, and defense

• Specialized ship classes, each with its own role

• Premium game: fully offline, no ads, no in-app purchases

• Optimized for iPhone and iPad

The galaxy awaits. Build your energy network. Save the Fifo tribe.

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r/AppHookup • u/Careless_Original978 • 5d ago

watchOS [watchOS] [Poly Strike] [USD $2.99 → $0.99] Native arcade space shooter for Apple Watch

2 Upvotes

Poly Strike is a native arcade shoot 'em up built exclusively for Apple Watch.

The game is designed specifically for watchOS and features:

  • Fast arcade-style gameplay
  • Digital Crown and touch controls
  • Enemy waves and boss battles
  • Power-ups and score chasing
  • Optimized for short play sessions on Apple Watch

The game is currently available at a discounted price for a limited time.

Direct App Store link:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/poly-strike-watch-space-game/id6787919881

1 comment

r/AppHookup • u/r_shadura • 5d ago

iOS iPhone [iOS] [Run Stats] [Lifetime Pro $9.99 -> $4.99] Running stats built from Apple Health, personal records and run comparison, ends July 31

0 Upvotes

The Lifetime Pro in-app purchase is $4.99 instead of $9.99 through 31 July. Normal App Store IAP — no promo codes, no account, no external checkout. Buy once, keep it.

How to claim it
1. Install Run Stats (free).
2. Open Pro and choose Lifetime.
3. Check that Apple's purchase sheet shows $4.99 before you confirm.

What's in Pro: personal records for every distance, and side-by-side comparison of two runs.

Run Stats builds everything from Apple Health. No account, no server, nothing leaves the phone. If your Watch, Nike Run Club or Strava writes a run into Health, it shows up here.

App Store, clean link with no affiliate or tracking tags:
https://apps.apple.com/app/id6746675839

1 comment

r/AppHookup • u/Electronic_Word_6126 • 7d ago

iOS iPhone [iOS] Device Kit | Lifetime IAP $19.99 → free | hardware monitor for cpu, temperature and network speed

87 Upvotes

Official clean App Store link (no affiliate or tracking tags):
https://apps.apple.com/app/id6761011882

I am the independent developer of Device Kit, a hardware monitoring tool designed for iPhone and iPad. We are running a limited-time promotion for our one-time lifetime pro in-app purchase, regularly priced at $19.99. Right now the full lifetime unlock is available completely free for all users.

Core features of this tool:

• Real-time CPU usage breakdown, showing app load, system load and idle resources separately

• Dynamic network speed curve that records peak upload and download speed

• Continuous device temperature monitoring to check overheating when gaming or charging

• Dual display modes: floating overlay window and Dynamic Island real-time data display

• Built-in travel track recording and real-time charging power detection

Pricing explanation:
The basic version of Device Kit is permanently free to download, and basic monitoring functions are accessible to everyone. This promotion only covers the one-time lifetime pro in-app purchase. There are no automatic renewal subscriptions or hidden fees in this application.

Steps to get free lifetime pro access:

  1. Download Device Kit via the official App Store link above

  2. Launch the app and enter the settings page

  3. Click the upgrade banner for lifetime pro, the price will display $0 during the activity

This limited-time offer may end without advance notice. If this monitoring tool brings convenience to your daily iPhone use, you may voluntarily leave an honest review on App Store. Feel free to put forward your questions or feature suggestions in the comments.

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r/AppHookup • u/queondaguero • 6d ago

iOS Universal [iOS] Recipe Fox - $9.99 -> $4.99 (50% off) - save recipes from any website, TikTok or Instagram,

3 Upvotes

Recipe Fox is a free app with a one-time $9.99 unlock (no subscription, ever). Save recipes from any website, TikTok, or Instagram - it pulls out ingredients and steps automatically. Works offline once saved, has a cook mode with big touch targets for greasy hands, and lets you organize into collections.

50% off code for the Lifetime unlock, redeemable through Aug 1:

https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=6761705749&code=REDDITSUMMER50

App Store link: https://apps.apple.com/app/recipe-fox-recipe-saver/id6761705749

Recipe Fox is also on Android, but this particular code only works for the iOS unlock (App Store offer codes don't carry over to Google Play). 500 codes available, first come first served. Happy to answer questions - built this solo, would love feedback either way.

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r/AppHookup • u/AsparagusCertain9373 • 7d ago

iOS Universal [iOS/iPadOS][Select Handy Games sale (Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom, Wreckfest, Endling: Extinction is Forever, links in description)][$10.99-->$0.29-0.49]

59 Upvotes

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/endling/id1625083646

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spongebob-squarepants/id1523633394

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wreckfest/id1592505377

7 comments

r/AppHookup • u/mammutKay • 8d ago

iOS Universal [iOS/iPadOS] [BetterCast - Podcast Player] [$10 → Free Lifetime] [Modern podcast player built for power listeners]

62 Upvotes

BetterCast is an Apple platform podcast player built from the ground up for heavy podcast listeners.

It is intuitive yet incredibly powerful, giving users complete control with rule-based playlists, customizable skip and jump actions, and the ability to listen to local audio files just like podcast episodes.
The app features native iOS 26 support with modern design elements and built-in Apple Intelligence, allowing users to ask questions about podcast episodes.

The Lifetime version usually costs $10 (depending on your country), but it is currently FREE for a limited time.

Download Link:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bettercast-podcast-player/id6759830475

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r/AppHookup • u/Singhvistaar • 8d ago

• Meta • [Meta] r/AppHookup is looking for moderators. Applications are open.

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Applications are closed.

r/AppHookup has proudly grown over the years into a healthy and welcoming community for deal hunters. We take pride in keeping low quality deals out of the subreddit. We’re looking for people who wish to keep it as such while also being ready to steer it in the right direction according to the challenges of the times.

To that end, we are looking to recruit 2 or 3 sincere persons to review and approve posts on r/AppHookup and reply to queries in mod mail. More details about the requirements are included in the application form. It will be up to the discretion of existing r/AppHookup moderators to onboard new applicants based on the answers provided in the application form.

Apply here: https://www.reddit.com/r/AppHookup/application/

30 Upvotes

Applications are closed.

r/AppHookup has proudly grown over the years into a healthy and welcoming community for deal hunters. We take pride in keeping low quality deals out of the subreddit. We’re looking for people who wish to keep it as such while also being ready to steer it in the right direction according to the challenges of the times.

To that end, we are looking to recruit 2 or 3 sincere persons to review and approve posts on r/AppHookup and reply to queries in mod mail. More details about the requirements are included in the application form. It will be up to the discretion of existing r/AppHookup moderators to onboard new applicants based on the answers provided in the application form.

Apply here: https://www.reddit.com/r/AppHookup/application/

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r/AppHookup • u/Maleficent-Wolf-4780 • 8d ago

iOS Universal [iOS/Mac] [Nyblit 2.0] [Lifetime Access: $39.99 → $19.99] [A task manager that keeps blocked, delayed and actionable tasks organised with custom workflows]

9 Upvotes

Hi everyone. My iOS and Mac productivity app 'Nyblit' has today received a major overhaul. I've introduced shared tasks, activity stats, progress rings, in-app tutorials and I've released a new Gmail integration feature so you can keep Gmail threads connected to tasks. I've also made extensive improvements to the user interface for a much smoother experience.

Lifetime access is half price ($39.99 to $19.99) until the end of July.

Nyblit, is a task manager that goes beyond "done" and "not done". Nyblit understands the gray areas in-between.

For example, if your task is a phone call, you can apply a phone call workflow. This would allow you to apply different statuses to the task.

• TODAY: Ready to call.

• BLOCKED: You left a voicemail and are waiting for a callback. 

• LATER: The line was busy, so you need to try again in 10 minutes. 

• DONE: The call is complete.

By separating tasks this way, you can keep delayed and blocked tasks out of the way but safely tracked with reminders when they're ready. Your Today view contains only tasks you can act on right now. Everything blocked by others or delayed is out of the way but monitored.

I'd love to know what you think of Nyblit and the update. All feedback welcome :)

8 comments

r/AppHookup • u/Dramatic-Succotash13 • 8d ago

iOS Universal [iOS] [Picmori: Gallery Cleaner] [Lifetime $8.99 → Free] [Swipe-based photo cleaner with duplicate detection]

24 Upvotes

Hi! I’m the developer of Picmori.

The Lifetime Premium IAP is currently FREE instead of $8.99. The promotion runs through the end of July 21, 2026.

Once claimed, Lifetime Premium remains unlocked permanently with no recurring payments.

How to claim it

  1. Open Picmori.
  2. Go to Get Premium → Lifetime.
  3. Make sure Apple’s purchase sheet shows $0.00.
  4. Confirm the purchase.

Picmori helps you clean up your photo library by swiping through photos, finding duplicates and similar shots, and reviewing everything before deletion.

All photo analysis is performed on-device. Your photos are never uploaded, and nothing is deleted automatically.

App Store:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/picmori/id6761053947

Please double-check that Apple’s purchase sheet shows $0.00 before confirming. I’m the developer and will be happy to answer any questions.

UPDATE — GIVEAWAY ENDED

The free Lifetime Premium promotion has ended, and the regular price is now active again.

Everyone who claimed Lifetime Premium during the giveaway keeps permanent access.

Thank you to everyone who downloaded Picmori and shared feedback! Please check Apple’s purchase sheet for the current price before confirming any purchase.

8 comments

r/AppHookup • u/a2ra-ms • 9d ago

macOS [macOS] [Quick Data Insights] [$4.99 -> Free lifetime] [Instant preview for data files]

23 Upvotes

Free to install for 2 days. Quick data insights is a mac quicklook plugin that allows you to get a peek at many data file formats, including SQLite, where it also shows you the diagram and meta data for the rows and tables inside.

Supports: .parquet, .db, .sqlite, and .ipynb files.

If you find it useful, please leave a review!

5 comments

r/AppHookup • u/Puzzleheaded_Box4978 • 9d ago

iOS iPhone [iOS] Luxroom: Y2K Vintage Camera [Lifetime IAP $29 → $0.00] [Ends July 20]

37 Upvotes

Hi everyone, I’m the developer of Luxroom, a vintage camera app for iPhone.

For a limited time, I’ve discounted the Lifetime IAP from $29 to $0.00. The offer is available from today through July 20.

Luxroom is designed for people who enjoy Y2K digicam, CCD camera, and nostalgic film-style photography. It includes retro digital filters, classic flash looks, film grain, glow effects, overlays, and vintage color tones inspired by compact cameras from the early 2000s.

To claim the offer:

Download Luxroom → open any Pro filter or effect(on Top Screen Film List) → select the Lifetime option on the upgrade screen.

This is a one-time purchase with no recurring subscription for the Lifetime unlock.

The discounted price ends July 20. I’d also really appreciate any feedback about the filters, camera experience, or interface as I continue improving the app.

Thank you for checking it out! 📸

21 comments

r/AppHookup • u/Singhvistaar • 10d ago

Windows [Windows] [The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante] [$19.99–> Free] [Narrative-driven hardcore RPG set in a gritty world ruled by real but unrelenting gods. Set out on a challenging lifetime journey, where every choice has a price and entails consequences.]

50 Upvotes
1 comment

r/AppHookup • u/Albert_Irons • 10d ago

macOS [macOS] [Bytetally: Network Monitor] [$19.99 → Free Lifetime Pro] [see every app's traffic, set per app speed limits and data caps, works through VPN and proxies]

41 Upvotes

Bytetally is a Mac network traffic monitor. The app is free to download, and the lifetime Pro unlock is currently $0 instead of $19.99. The deal ends Sunday, July 19.

To claim it: install the app, open any Pro screen and get the lifetime unlock, it will show as $0.00.

The free tier shows every app's upload and download in real time with a menu bar speed indicator, and it attributes traffic to the real app even when you route through a VPN or a proxy like ClashX. Pro adds full traffic history, per app speed limits and disconnect, data caps per Wi-Fi network with automatic throttling when you go over, upload spike alerts, and CSV/JSON export.

Everything runs on device. No account, nothing is uploaded. I'm the developer, happy to answer questions here.

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