Developers don't need another app store. They need a launchpad.
Let me be clear about something upfront: VIBE_ is not trying to compete with the App Store or Google Play.
Those platforms are for distribution — getting your app on people's phones. That's not the problem I'm solving.
The problem I'm solving is what happens before and after your app goes live:
How do you get your first customers?
How do you market an app when you have zero budget?
How do you find influencers to promote your product?
How do you get discovered in a sea of millions of apps?
That's what VIBE_ is built for.
The Real Problem Nobody Talks About
Building an app has never been easier. With vibe coding tools like Cursor, Bolt, Lovable, and Replit, anyone can turn an idea into a working product in days — sometimes hours.
But here's the brutal truth that most new creators discover:
Building the app is 10% of the work. Marketing it is the other 90%.
I watched this pattern repeat over and over:
- Creator builds something useful
- Uploads it to the App Store
- Posts about it once on Twitter
- Gets maybe 50 downloads from friends
- App dies in obscurity
- Creator moves on, discouraged
The app wasn't bad. The marketing was non-existent.
And it's not their fault. These creators are developers, designers, problem-solvers — not marketers. They don't know how to:
- Write compelling product descriptions
- Find their target audience
- Get featured on launch platforms
- Connect with influencers in their niche
- Build a community around their product
- Turn early users into paying customers
The tools exist, but they're scattered across dozens of platforms. There's no single place where an indie app creator can go to launch, market, and grow their product.
Until now.
What VIBE_ Actually Is
Think of VIBE_ as Product Hunt meets a marketing toolkit, built specifically for app creators.
Here's what you get:
🚀 A Launchpad for Your App
List your app on VIBE_ and get instant visibility to an audience that's specifically looking for new tools and apps. Unlike the App Store where you're competing with 2 million apps, VIBE_ is a curated marketplace where every listing gets seen.
This is your launch moment — your chance to make a first impression to early adopters who love discovering new products.
🎯 Find Your First Customers
The hardest customers to get are your first 10. VIBE_ connects you directly with buyers who are actively browsing for new apps and tools. These aren't random downloads — they're people who are ready to pay for solutions.
Our audience includes:
- Indie hackers looking for tools to boost productivity
- Entrepreneurs seeking apps for their businesses
- Developers hunting for APIs and starter kits
- Creators who want to support other creators
📣 Marketing Tools & Resources
VIBE_ isn't just a listing platform. We're building a complete marketing ecosystem:
- Leaderboard visibility — Top apps get featured prominently
- Category rankings — Dominate your niche
- Seller profiles — Build your personal brand as a creator
- Social proof — Reviews and ratings that build trust
- Analytics — Understand who's viewing and buying
🤝 Connect with Influencers
One of the biggest struggles for indie creators is getting their app in front of the right people. We're building connections between app creators and:
- Tech YouTubers who review apps
- Newsletter writers covering indie products
- Twitter/X accounts with engaged audiences
- Podcast hosts in the startup space
- Bloggers writing about productivity and tools
Getting a single influencer to feature your app can mean hundreds or thousands of new users overnight.
🏆 Community & Competition
VIBE_ has a leaderboard for a reason. We want to gamify the launch experience. Compete with other creators. Rise through the ranks. Get featured.
When you're on the leaderboard, you're not just another listing — you're a winner. And people notice winners.
How VIBE_ Fits Into Your Launch Strategy
Let me paint a picture of how a smart creator uses VIBE_:
Step 1: Build your app using whatever tools you prefer — traditional coding, AI-assisted vibe coding, no-code platforms.
Step 2: List on VIBE_ with a compelling description, screenshots, and pricing. This is your marketing hub.
Step 3: Share your VIBE_ listing everywhere — Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, Discord communities. The listing page does the selling for you.
Step 4: Get discovered by VIBE_ users who are actively browsing. Early sales and feedback start rolling in.
Step 5: Climb the leaderboard as you get more views and sales. Higher visibility = more customers.
Step 6: Connect with influencers through our network. Get featured reviews and shoutouts.
Step 7: Use the momentum to grow — now you have social proof, testimonials, and revenue to fuel your next phase.
VIBE_ doesn't replace your App Store listing. It amplifies it. It's your marketing engine.
Who Is VIBE_ For?
Indie developers who are great at building but struggle with marketing.
Vibe coders who've created their first app with AI tools and don't know how to get users.
Side project creators with apps collecting dust because no one knows they exist.
SaaS founders looking for an additional channel to reach customers.
API builders who want to monetize their services.
Template creators selling boilerplates, starter kits, and UI components.
If you've ever thought "I built something cool but nobody's buying it" — VIBE_ is for you.
What's Already on VIBE_
We're live with 21+ apps from multiple creators:
- CloudDeploy API — Global app deployment service (Free)
- FitTracker Pro — Fitness and nutrition tracking ($9.99)
- CodePilot AI — AI coding assistant ($49.99)
- CreatorStudio — YouTube/streaming toolkit ($4,499)
- OneBuck AI — AI platform ($3,000)
- Super Utility — Utility toolkit ($5,000)
From free tools to premium enterprise solutions. All from independent creators. All getting visibility they wouldn't get elsewhere.
Why I Built This
I kept seeing talented builders fail at marketing. Not because they weren't smart — they just didn't have the tools, the network, or the knowledge.
The big companies have marketing departments, PR agencies, and ad budgets. They can buy their way to visibility.
Indie creators have none of that. They need a level playing field.
VIBE_ is that playing field.
A place where the quality of your app matters more than the size of your marketing budget. Where early adopters come to discover new products. Where creators can connect with the influencers and tools they need to grow.
The Vision
Here's where we're headed:
Phase 1 (Now): Curated marketplace for app discovery and sales
Phase 2: Marketing toolkit integration — SEO tools, social media templates, email marketing resources
Phase 3: Influencer marketplace — directly connect with creators who can promote your app
Phase 4: Launch campaigns — coordinated launch events with guaranteed visibility
Phase 5: Creator community — courses, mentorship, and networking for indie app builders
We're not just building a marketplace. We're building the growth infrastructure that indie creators have always needed.
Join the Movement
The future of software isn't going to come from big tech alone. It's going to come from individuals — people who see problems and build solutions.
But building is only half the battle. The other half is reaching customers.
VIBE_ handles the other half.
If you've built an app, stop letting it collect dust. Stop hoping people will magically find you. Stop struggling with marketing alone.
List it on VIBE_. Get discovered. Find your first customers. Connect with influencers. Grow.
Your apps. Our platform. Your success.
Ready to Launch?
👉 Become a Seller — List your app in under 5 minutes
👉 Browse the Store — See what creators are building
👉 View the Leaderboard — Check out the top-performing apps
I'm Imran Hassan, founder of VIBE_. I built this because I believe great apps deserve great marketing — and indie creators deserve a fair shot. Got questions or feedback? Reach out. I read everything.
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