If you've ever promoted a mobile app, you know the pain: different links for App Store, Google Play, Huawei AppGallery—plus a fallback for desktop. Print one QR code? Impossible. Share one link in a campaign? Nope. You end up with messy workflows and lost conversions.
We built Appy to fix exactly that.
The Problem: Too Many Links, Too Little Time
Typical app marketing setup today:
📱 iOS users → app.apple.com/your-app
🤖 Android users → play.google.com/store/apps/...
📲 Huawei users → appgallery.huawei.com/...
💻 Desktop users → your-website.com
On top of that, you might want:
- QR codes for print or in-store campaigns
- Analytics to see where clicks come from
- A way to update destinations without changing the link
Managing 4+ URLs per campaign quickly becomes chaotic. Smart links solve this: one short URL that redirects users based on their device.
What We Built
Appy is an intelligent URL shortener with:
- Device-aware redirects — One link detects iOS, Android, Huawei, or desktop and routes accordingly
- Deeplink support — Send users straight into a specific screen in your app. If the app isn’t installed, we route them to the right store
- QR code generation — Customizable QR codes with logo overlays, in SVG or PNG
- Analytics dashboard — Clicks by OS, country, and time series—with export to CSV or JSON
QR Codes for Every Campaign
Every short link gets a QR code. You can add your logo, pick colors to match your brand, and download in SVG (for web) or PNG (for print)—no coding required.
Analytics That Matter
See where your clicks come from: by device, by country, and over time. Export the data whenever you need it for reports or BI tools.
Try It Yourself
- Sign up at appy.to
- Create a link with iOS, Android, Huawei, and web fallback URLs
- Add deeplinks to send users into specific in-app content
- Share the short link or download the QR code
- Check the dashboard for click analytics
Example: appy.to/myapp sends iOS users to the App Store, Android to Play Store, and opens a specific screen in your app when it’s already installed.
What’s Next
We’re working on:
- Custom domains
- A/B testing for redirect targets
- Webhook notifications
- Advanced analytics (cohorts, referrers)
Wrap Up
Smart links shouldn’t require enterprise contracts or heavy SDKs. Appy aims to be a lightweight, transparent alternative: one link, one QR code, deeplinks, clear analytics, and public pricing.
If you’re building or promoting mobile apps, give it a try and let us know what you’d want to see next.
Questions? Drop a comment or reach out at contact@appy.to.
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