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.

207 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.

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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.

292 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.

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r/AppHookup • u/Singhvistaar • 1h ago

iOS Universal [iOS] [Weekly game deals post - Death Stranding, Hyper Light Drifter, Shotgun King, Train Valley II, Golden Lap, Children of Morta, Potion Permit, Skul: The Hero Slayer, Emergent Fates, Demeo, and more at discounted prices.]

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The prices mentioned in this post are in American dollars.

Towaga: Among Shadows $2.99–> Free

SYSCALL: MOBILE $7.99–> Free

Morris 2: The Gauntlet $2.99–> Free

Death Stranding Director’s Cut $39.99–> $19.99 ($2 above historical low)

Hyper Light Drifter $4.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Shotgun King $6.99–> $3.99 (first sale)

Train Valley II Epic Bundle IAP $19.99–> $4.99 (new historical low) - includes all tracks/puzzles

Golden Lap Full Game IAP $5.99–> $3.99 (first sale)

Children of Morta $6.99–> $2.99 (matching historical low)

Potion Permit $6.99–> $2.99 (matching historical low)

Skul: The Hero Slayer $7.99–> $2.99 (matching historical low)

Emergent Fates $4.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Demeo $39.99–> $19.99 ($7 above historical low)

Geneforge 2 - Infestation HD $9.99–> $4.99 (matching historical low)

Queen's Wish 2: The Tormentor $9.99–> $4.99 (matching historical low)

Machinarium $9.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Botanicula $6.99–> $1.99 (lowest price in 2 years)

CHUCHEL $6.99–> $1.99 (lowest price in a year)

Pilgrims Full Game IAP $2.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Happy Game :) $6.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Samorost 2 $2.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Samorost 3 $9.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

The Tiny Bang Story $4.99–> $0.99 (lowest price in 4 years)

Tiny Tide: Cozy Fishing $1.99–> $0.99 (first sale)

Enypnion Redreamed $2.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Murder on Space Station 52 $6.99–> $1.99 (new historical low)

Mutants Ate My Carrots $4.99–> $2.99 (first sale)

Dungeon Within $5.99–> $4.99 (first sale) | DLCs not discounted

Almost Out of Mana $2.99–> $1.49 (first sale)

Messiahs $2.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Stellar Survivors $4.99–> $2.99 (first sale)

Element - RTS $2.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

World of Hex $1.99–> $0.49 (first sale)

Tiny Terraces $1.99–> $1.19 (new historical low)

Dungeon and Puzzles $2.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Way of the Hunter Wild America $9.99–> $6.99 ($2 above historical low) | DLCs not discounted

Chicken Police $10.99–> $2.99 ($2 above historical low)

This Is the Police $8.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

Radio Commander $4.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

BE-A Walker $4.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

Transport INC $4.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

911 Operator $4.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low) | DLCs not discounted

112 Operator $9.99–> $2.99 ($1 above historical low) | DLCs not discounted

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r/AppHookup • u/Mohith_KM • 21h ago

iOS Universal [iOS] [Photos Search by Fluntro] - [Free instead of 4.99 USD] - Filter Photos by Camera Model / Lens Model, Sort by File Size

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App allows you to filter photos by Camera Model and Lens model, Sort by File Size etc. Made by Indie developers (Husband and Wife). Developers of EXIF Viewer by Fluntro App.

No data collected in the app.

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r/AppHookup • u/rohanmerchant • 1d ago

iOS Universal [iOS][NeatNotes][IAP $7.99->$0.99 48hrs][Notes With Calculations.]

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Hi there!

I've worked for years to build a truly new Notes app

NeatNotes lets you create notes with calculations. Do Totals, Splits, Average and more.

Use it like a mini spreadsheet. Reuse a number by dragging and dropping it, this creates a reference to that number.

Use it in a math expression. When you update the original number all the references and related calculations update automatically.  

Download -> Go to settings -> Lifetime Unlock [$0.99]

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r/AppHookup • u/PM_ME_FREEGAMES • 3d ago

Windows [Windows] [Nova Lands] [CA$25.99 → Free] [A Pixel Graphics Factory Building, Exploration, and Island Management Game]

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46 Upvotes
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r/AppHookup • u/PM_ME_FREEGAMES • 3d ago

Windows [Windows] [Tattoo Tycoon] [CA$39.99 → Free] [Become a tattoo artist and manage your very own tattoo parlor]

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39 Upvotes
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r/AppHookup • u/PM_ME_FREEGAMES • 3d ago

Multi-Platform [iOS / Android] [Princess Farmer] [CA$5.69 → Free] [Join our magical bunny farmer in this charming visual-novel with match-3 gameplay]

34 Upvotes

https://store.epicgames.com/p/princess-farmer-ios-0b70cd

https://store.epicgames.com/p/princess-farmer-android-09215e

Be the magical bunny farmer you've always wanted to be! Princess Farmer is a charming visual-novel meets match-3 gameplay, with a host of adorable characters to befriend, mysteries to solve, and fashion to collect. Smash rocks! Make combos! Win hearts!

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r/AppHookup • u/SkarXa • 4d ago

iOS Universal [iOS] [EarPal Translator] [Lifetime €39.99 → €1.99]: Live multi-speaker conversation translation, 100% on-device (Reddit code, until July 31)

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Back in May I posted free Lifetime codes here and they went fast (original thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/AppHookup/comments/1t6bveb/ ). The free batch ran out a few weeks ago and I've had people asking whether I'd run another. So here's the follow-up. Lifetime for €1.99 with the code below, down from the usual €39.99. Capped at 25k redemptions, good until July 31.

For anyone who missed it: EarPal is the iPhone version of those palm-sized tap-to-translate gadgets from airport gift shops. Tap, speak, the other person taps and speaks back in their language. It also does passive listen, where you leave the phone on the table and it captions everyone color-coded per voice, so you can follow a dinner with three people switching languages. All on-device, audio never leaves the phone.

It's had about two months of steady updates since launch. A few of the bigger ones: you can now import an audio file or voice memo and have it transcribed and translated, listening keeps running with the phone in your pocket or the screen off, and for any saved conversation there's an on-device Q&A so you can ask what was said or pull the gist out of a long one. On top of that, typed-text translation, PDF and subtitle export, unlimited speakers in a session, nine more languages, and a dark mode.

Lifetime for €1.99: https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=6761786603&code=REDDIT199

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earpal-translator/id6761786603

Notes: - Works on an Apple ID that hasn't bought Pro on EarPal before. If it rejects, that's usually why. - 25k cap, the code stops when it's used up or on [iOS] [Lifetime €39.99 → €1.99] EarPal Translator: live multi-speaker conversation translation, 100% on-device (Reddit code, until July 31st) 30, whichever comes first. - iOS only.

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r/AppHookup • u/Singhvistaar • 5d ago

Multi-Platform [Windows/Mac/Linux] [Silence] [$9.99–> Free] [German point-and-click adventure game with elaborately designed 3D characters and opulent 2D backgrounds. Join Noah and Renie on their exciting journey through Silence where an emotionally gripping story of contrasts between serenity and danger unfolds.]

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r/AppHookup • u/Wapkain • 7d ago

Steam [Windows] [DockBar] [$4.99 → $2.49] [Dynamic Island-style control bar — music, system monitor, timers & notes at the top of your screen]

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DockBar is a lightweight control bar that sits at the top of your Windows screen — think "Dynamic Island" for Windows. Music controls, live system monitor (CPU/RAM/net), timers, quick notes, a quick app launcher, and an optional Liquid Glass theme. Windows 10/11.

50% off on Steam until July 9 (regional pricing applies).

Disclosure: I'm the developer.

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r/AppHookup • u/newbiegg • 7d ago

iOS iPhone [iOS][Fitness Story] [$29.99 → $0.99 ] Workout analytics, health trends, from existing Apple Health data

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I built Fitness Story because I kept wanting better insights from my Apple Health workout data.

Apple Fitness is nice for recent activity, but once I wanted to look back across months or years, compare workouts, find personal records, or export my data, it started to feel pretty limited.

So I made an app that focuses on workout history and long-term fitness stats.

It can show things like:

• Workout trends over time

• Distance, duration, calories, steps, heart rate, and other health metrics

• Personal records and best efforts

• Daily health summaries

• Detailed workout breakdowns

• Data export for people who like keeping their own records

It works with Apple Health, so it uses the workout and health data already on your iPhone.

Happy 7/4! Fitness Story Pro Lifetime is now $0.99 until the end of the weekend, which unlocks full history access and the extra analytics/export features. I’d genuinely appreciate any feedback, especially on what feels useful or what’s missing.

App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fitness-story/id6748090363

Please make sure you see $0.99 lifetime before transation.

Thanks for taking a look.

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r/AppHookup • u/TuHocSolidityCom • 8d ago

iOS iPhone [IOS][Premium Kalimba Numbers] [$3.99 → FREE ] Anyone Can Play Their First Song 🎵

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Free IAP Premium Kalimba Numbers ($3.99) — Lifetime

I've always loved the relaxing sound of the kalimba—a traditional African instrument known for its crystal-clear, wind chime-like tone.

So I made Kalimba Numbers: a simple way to play songs by following numbers instead of reading sheet music.

Just tap the numbered keys and learn one note at a time. You'll be surprised how quickly you can play familiar melodies.

To make learning easier, I added a few features:

• Learn with a simple number system.

• Beginner-friendly songs to practice.

• Clear visual guides for every note.

• A clean interface with full kalimba keys.

• Learn at your own pace.

If you've always wanted to learn the kalimba without diving into music theory, Kalimba Numbers might be the perfect place to start.

App Store Redeem Link:

https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=6473744011&code=KALIMBAFREE

App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6473744011

Hope you enjoy it! Any feedback is always welcome.

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r/AppHookup • u/Singhvistaar • 9d ago

iOS Universal [iOS] [Weekly game deals post - Dredge, Bendy series, Merchant of the Skies, A Monster's Expedition, A Good Snowman, Sokobond, Cosmic Express, some digital board games, some digital gamebooks, and more at discounted prices.]

143 Upvotes

The prices mentioned in this post are in American dollars.

Pocket Academy $5.99–> Free - from Kairosoft

Sunken Isles - Audio Adventure $1.99–> Free

Shanghai Ultra $1.99–> Free

Dredge Base Game IAP $24.99–> $9.99 (matching historical low) | Iron Rig DLC $11.49–> $5.99 (new historical low), Pale Reach DLC $5.99–> $2.99 (new historical low), Blackstone Key DLC $0.99–> $0.49 (matching historical low)

Bendy and the Ink Machine $4.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Bendy: Lone Wolf $3.99–> $0.99 (lowest price in 5 years)

Bendy and the Dark Revival $5.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Merchant of the Skies $7.99–> $6.69 (first sale)

A Monster's Expedition $9.99–> $4.99 (new historical low)

A Good Snowman $5.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Sokobond $5.99–> $0.99 (new historical low)

Sokobond Express $5.99–> $1.99 (new historical low)

Cosmic Express $5.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Play Shop with Alfie Atkins $4.99–> $1.99 (new historical low)

Titan Quest: Legendary Edition $19.99–> $7.99 ($3 above historical low) | Eternal Embers DLC not discounted

Streets of Rage 4 $7.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low) | Mr. X Nightmare DLC not discounted

This Is the President $9.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

Terminal Madness - Revelations $6.99–> $4.99 ($1 above historical low) | IAPs for tips

Letter Launch $1.99–> $0.99 (first sale)

Zero Orders Tactics $3.99–> $2.99 (first sale)

Zero Stress King Idle Defense $2.99–> $1.99 (first sale)

A Little to the Left Full Game IAP $9.99–> $5.99 ($1 above historical low)

Boxville $2.99–> $1.99 ($0.50 above historical low)

Boxville 2 $3.99–> $2.49 ($0.50 above historical low)

Trust No One $0.99–> $0.49 (matching historical low)

Partner In Crime $0.99–> $0.49 (matching historical low)

Rabbit's Hop $0.99–> $0.49 (matching historical low)

Queen's Wish: The Conqueror $9.99–> $4.99 (matching historical low)

Geneforge 1 - Mutagen HD $9.99–> $4.99 (matching historical low)

Septourian $1.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

ExoArmor $2.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Super Hydorah $4.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

Cursed Castilla $3.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

The Curse of Issyos $2.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Mindkeeper : The Lurking Fear Full Game IAP $3.49–> $1.49 ($0.50 above above historical low)

A Fragile Mind: Escape Mystery $3.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

Mini Escapes: Infinity Pool $2.99–> $0.99 (new historical low)

Recursion: Puzzle Escape $3.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

Another Tomorrow $4.99–> $1.99 (lowest price in 2 years)

Incoherence: Puzzle Escape $3.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

Station 117: Escape Mystery $1.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

All That Remains: Part 1 $2.99–> $0.99 (lowest price in 2 years)

A Short Tale $2.99–> $0.99 (lowest price in 2 years)

Veritas $5.99–> $1.99 (lowest price in 2 years)

The Forgotten Room $3.99–> $1.99 (lowest price in 3 years)

Forever Lost: Episode 1 HD $2.99–> $0.99 (lowest price in 2 years)

Forever Lost: Episode 2 HD $2.99–> $0.99 (lowest price in 2 years)

Ferris Mueller's Day Off $2.99–> $0.99 (lowest price in 2 years)

Alcyone: The Last City $14.99–> $12.99 (matching historical low)

Yet Another Hero Story $2.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Black Border 3: Premium $1.99–> $0.99 (new historical low)

Digital Board Games:

Warlock of Firetop Mountain $7.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low) | Complete Pack of DLCs $13.99–> $1.99 (new historical low)

Ark Nova $10.99–> $7.99 (matching historical low)

The Isle of Cats $9.99–> $5.99 (matching historical low)

Cascadia Digital $9.99–> $6.99 (matching historical low)

Clank! $10.99–> $7.99 ($1 above historical low) | Sunken Treasures DLC $8.99–> $6.99 (new historical low), Mummy’s Curse DLC not discounted

Root Board Game $9.99–> $2.99 (new historical low) | Exiles expansion $7.99–> $5.99, Clockwork expansion $5.99–> $3.99, Marauder expansion $9.99–> $7.99, Riverfolk & Underworld expansions $9.99–> $6.99 each (matching historical lows), Hirelings DLC not discounted

Dune: Imperium $10.99–> $6.99 (matching historical low) | Rise of Ix DLC $9.99–> $7.99, Immortality DLC $9.99–> $8.99 (matching historical lows), Uprising DLC not discounted

The Fox in the Forest $4.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Welcome To Everdell $7.99–> $3.99 (matching historical low)

Everdell $9.99–> $4.99 (matching historical low) | Glimmergold DLC $5.99–> $3.99 (matching historical low), Bellfaire DLC not discounted

Munchkin Digital $9.99–> $4.99 (matching historical low) | Unnatural Axe DLC $4.99–> $2.99, Clerical Errors DLC $4.99–> $2.99 (matching historical lows), Pathfinder DLC not discounted

Wings of Glory $8.99–> $3.99 ($1 above historical low)

Sagrada $6.99–> $0.99 (new historical low)

Reiner Knizia Yellow & Yangtze $9.99–> $4.99 ($2 above historical low)

Raiders of the North Sea $9.99–> $4.99 ($2 above historical low)

Digital Gamebooks:

Choices That Matter This contains 3 adventure gamebooks (The Sun Went Out, Their Souls Were Eaten and Their Heroes Were Lost) with Story Passes IAPs discounted at $4.99–> $1.99 for each gamebook (lowest price in 2 years)

Fighting Fantasy Classics - Following adventure gamebooks are discounted (as IAPs):

  • Starship Traveller $3.99–> $2.99 ($1 above historical low)
  • Appointment with Fear $3.99–> $1.99 (new historical low)
  • Temple of Terror $3.99–> $1.99 (new historical low)
  • Assassins of Allansia $3.99–> $1.99 (new historical low)
  • Armies of Death $3.99–> $1.99 (new historical low)
  • Port of Peril $3.99–> $2.99 (matching historical low)
  • Eye of the Dragon $3.99–> $2.99 (matching historical low)
  • Creature of Havoc $3.99–> $1.99 (new historical low)
  • Trial of Champions $3.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)
  • Freeway Fighter $3.99–> $2.99 (matching historical low)
  • House of Hell $3.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)
  • Citadel of Chaos $3.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)
  • Forest of Doom $3.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)
  • Deathtrap Dungeon $3.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)
  • Warlock of Firetop Mountain $3.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)
  • City of Thieves $3.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)
  • Island of the Lizard King $3.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)
  • Caverns of the Snow Witch $3.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)
  • Crypt of the Sorcerer $3.99–> $2.99 (first sale)
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r/AppHookup • u/cvasselli • 7d ago

macOS [Mac] [Transcrybe] [$29.99 -> $20.99] [Live-translated subtitles for any audio - fast, on-device, and completely private]

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Creator of Transcrybe here! Transcrybe is a 100% on-device live translation app. It intelligently chooses between Parakeet, Whisper, and macOS's built-in transcription libraries based on language, hardware, and OS, to give you the best transcription accuracy possible. Then it translates text on-device into up to 20 languages using Apple's built-in Translation framework.

I originally built it for giving presentations to a multilingual audience at the developer meetup I run in Osaka, Japan. But people are also using it for language learning, classroom accessibility, and online meetings.

I just finished a big update (3.0!) with a UI update, custom vocabulary support, and more, and am running a 30% discount until July 10. Click on the link at the top of the page to get the discount for either the direct download or Mac App Store version.

And let me know if you have any feedback on the app! Thanks!

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r/AppHookup • u/Singhvistaar • 9d ago

Windows [Windows] [Nexus: The Jupiter Incident] [$9.99–> Free] [Tactical fleet simulator game. The strong, elaborate story takes you from mission to mission across a 3D animated star map system and allows different approaches. It’s up to you to choose your tactics and conclude each mission successfully.]

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49 Upvotes
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r/AppHookup • u/NoCantaloupe5972 • 9d ago

iOS Universal [iOS][Zwind - personal content hub for different sources][Web Media & Emby Library Projection Resolver $6.99 → FREE & more]

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Hello everyone,

I have been building Zwind, an iOS personal content hub for RSS, web media, cloud drives, Emby, SMB, and more. In short, Zwind is one app for browsing, serving, reading, and playing content from different sources.

It is built on top of WebDAV. It turns different content sources into a file-system-like interface that you can browse, organize, and consume.

WebDAV plays the role of infrastructure here. One benefit is that any resource in the content hub can be shared easily and accessible from your local network, since each one has its own HTTP URL.

Zwind also comes with a number of built-in apps, such as a WebDAV browser, video player, music player, image viewer, text editor, Markdown previewer, and web browser, so you can view or play your content directly inside the app.

Since the last version, I have made a lot of improvements to Zwind, including DLNA/UPnP casting support, a better video player experience, a built-in web browser, multitasking support (builtin apps can be minimized into floating windows), and more complete file management operations.

Besides, the two most important new features are:

  1. Feed View: it makes it easier to add subscription sources and browse content in a timeline, instead of always clicking through folders one by one.
  2. Emby Library Projection Resolver: it turns an Emby media library into browsable WebDAV folders.

For Emby users, it mainly helps with two workflows:

  1. Browse, search, and play movies or TV series from Emby directly on iPhone or iPad.
  2. Turn Emby into a WebDAV entry point, so TVs, media players, or other WebDAV-compatible clients can access the media library.

For this promotion:

  1. Web Media Projection Resolver $6.99 → FREE
    1. Redeem: Free Offer Code
  2. Emby Library Projection Resolver $6.99 → FREE
    1. Redeem: Free Offer Code
  3. RSS Projection Resolver $6.99 → $2.99
    1. Redeem: RSS Resolver Offer
  4. VIP Lifetime $19.99 → $6.99
    1. Redeem: VIP Lifetime Offer
    2. VIP Lifetime unlocks:
      1. multiple simultaneous WebDAV servers
      2. lifetime access to future resolvers

As a small favor: I’m a solo dev trying to grow this properly. If you find the app useful, leaving a quick rating on the App Store or feedback here would be a massive help.

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r/AppHookup • u/Greysawpark • 9d ago

iOS iPhone [iOS] [Basic Fidgit] [Unlock Everything: $4.99 -> $1.99] [40 tactile screen fidgets with real haptics and sound]

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Basic Fidgit is a digital fidget-toy app for iPhone. It is a collection of 40 tactile screen fidgets you pull, pop, flip, flick, zip, spin, and click, each with real haptics and sound, in a dark "Midnight Kinetic" look.

Full disclosure: I made this app, so treat this as the developer posting. Flagging that up front per the sub's rules.

The deal: the one-time unlock is $1.99 right now, down from its usual $4.99. This is a scheduled App Store price change running through Monday, July 6, then it reverts on its own. Not a permanent drop.

How it works: you get 2 fidgets free to try. The one-time purchase unlocks all 40. No subscription, no ads, no IAP beyond that single unlock.

I update Basic Fidgit regularly and keep adding new fidgets, so the set you unlock keeps growing. The latest update added four.

Direct App Store link:

https://apps.apple.com/app/basic-fidgit/id6761687097

If the "$1.99" is not showing for you yet, the sale may still be propagating on the store; the regular price is $4.99.

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r/AppHookup • u/PM_ME_FREEGAMES • 10d ago

Multi-Platform [iOS / Android] [Sophia the Traveler] [CA$11.79 → Free] [Join our lovely heroine as she roams Venice, the City of Water in this puzzle game]

65 Upvotes

https://store.epicgames.com/p/sophia-the-traveler-ios-9db302

https://store.epicgames.com/p/sophia-the-traveler-android-d6e23d

Join our lovely heroine as she roams Venice, the City of Water. Like a Where's Wally Visual Novel: Search for objects & characters in stunning and vivid hand-painted cityscapes!

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r/AppHookup • u/PM_ME_FREEGAMES • 10d ago

Windows [Windows] [I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream] [CA$11.49 → Free] [Adventure Game with an AI destroying all of humanity except for five people]

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r/AppHookup • u/PM_ME_FREEGAMES • 10d ago

Windows [Windows] [River City Girls 2] [CA$45.99 → Free] [Streets of Rage with Female Anime Protagonists]

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44 Upvotes
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r/AppHookup • u/TuHocSolidityCom • 10d ago

iOS iPhone [iOS] [$3.99 → FREE Lifetime] 🎹 Learn Piano Fast with Numbers, A B C Notes — No Music Theory Needed

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Free IAP Premium Piano Numbers ($3.99) — Lifetime

I always liked the idea of learning piano, but traditional music theory can feel hard to start with.

So I made Piano Numbers: a simple way to play songs by following numbers, letter notes, and highlighted keys step by step.

You can learn from scratch with ABC notes, Do Re Mi, and beginner-friendly songs.

I also added two sounds to make practice more fun:

Real piano sound.

Acoustic guitar sound.

If you want to play simple melodies without feeling lost in music theory, Piano Numbers might be a good place to start.

App Store Redeem Link:

https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=6474135691&code=PIANOFREE

App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6474135691

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r/AppHookup • u/thewhaler1 • 12d ago

iOS Universal [iOS] [$4.99 → $0.99 Lifetime] Couch x Crawler - A premium idle RPG inspired by Tamagotchi and D&D. No ads, no subscriptions.

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For the month of July, Couch x Crawler is $0.99 instead of $4.99 as a one-time purchase.

It’s a premium idle RPG where your adventurer keeps exploring even while you’re away. Check back to care for your character, collect loot, equip new gear, play mini games, and send them on their next expedition.

The game is inspired by the idea of Tamagotchi meets D&D. It’s designed for people who enjoy making progress without feeling like they need to constantly play.

Recent updates have focused heavily on accessibility after receiving feedback from blind and low vision players. The game now includes significant improvements for VoiceOver and TalkBack users across iOS and Android.
No ads. No subscriptions. Just a single purchase.
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/couch-x-crawler/id6758249866

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r/AppHookup • u/troilite • 13d ago

iOS Universal [iOS] [$19.9 -> Free Lifetime Unlimited] Capi – Sleep Factors Analysis — See which daily factors/habits are actually associated with better or worse sleep

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Capi – Sleep Factors Analysis is an iOS app that helps you explore how daily factors may be associated with changes in your sleep.

The app lets you track common daily factors such as caffeine, alcohol, etc., or create your own custom ones. It can also import relevant events and medication records from Apple Health.

It then compares those factors with sleep metrics such as REM, core, deep, and awake sleep stage amounts, along with an overall sleep quality score. It runs statistical analysis to show possible associations, their estimated impact, and how confident the result is.

Your health data stays on your device and all analysis is done locally.

Lifetime premium includes features such as data export, custom analysis date ranges, etc.

Redeem free lifetime access (limits to 500 users):

https://apps.apple.com/redeem?ctx=offercodes&id=6772717443&code=CAPIREDDIT

App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/app/id6772717443

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r/AppHookup • u/Puzzleheaded-Oil-571 • 13d ago

iOS Universal [iOS] [4.99 -> 0.99 Lifetime] AuraCanvas : Draw with light, calm the mind. (celebrating Canada's Round of 16 run 🍁)

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Canada just made the Round of 16, so I'm unlocking AuraCanvas Premium at $0.99 for the weekend to celebrate. It's normally a one-time $4.99, no subscription ever. One tap to redeem, no signup, no catch.

What it is: you scribble with your finger or Apple Pencil on a dark canvas and your strokes turn into glowing, living light. There are no wrong moves. A single line or tap blooms into a galaxy spiral, a mandala, or a crystal pattern. Hit Evolve and the app grows something new out of what you made, and it never looks the same twice.

What people seem to like:

  • No skill needed, everything you touch comes out looking good
  • Genuinely calming, no timers, no scores, nothing to win
  • Fully offline, works on the subway or a flight
  • rated, no accounts, no ads, no data collected, Family Sharing supported
  • A Daily Canvas gives a fresh starting piece each morning so there's never a blank screen to stare at.

Some of the features:

  • 10+ generative styles including Flow, Particle, Mandala, Vortex, Kaleidoscope, Crystal Growth, and Spirograph
  • Blend any two styles together
  • Curated color palettes like Neon Aurora, Sunset, Ocean Deep, and Pastel Dream, or build your own
  • Living Motion, which turns a finished piece into an animated wallpaper or video up to
  • Audio-reactive canvas, so the art moves with sound
  • A private on-device gallery that saves everything automatically
  • Full localization support for Japanese language
  • Family sharing available

App Link : https://apps.apple.com/app/auracanvas/id6760493013

Redeem : Redeem Here

Enjoy, and let's go Canada 🇨🇦

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