AppRater at a glance
- Listing price
- Free, paid upgradesOptional paid promotion after approval (Promote page)
- Domain rating
- DR 16
- Link
- Dofollow
- Account
- Not needed
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- No
- Submit at
- apprater.net
What AppRater is and who it's for
AppRater is an independent app archive that has been online since 2011. It lists web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and other apps, with over 12,600 apps in the archive. The site is community-driven, with visitors browsing and discovering apps, and it offers curated collections like 'Quiet productivity' and 'The AI index'. Every submission is human-reviewed before appearing in the archive.
People looking for useful apps, including productivity tools, creative tools, and indie products.
It lists
- Web apps
- iOS apps
- Android apps
- Windows apps
- macOS apps
- Other platforms
How to submit to AppRater, step by step
Submit your app via the on-page form; it is reviewed and, if approved, listed for free.
Fill in the submission form
On the homepage or #submit section, enter your app name, select platforms, provide the app or store URL, a useful description, optional tags, optional image URL, your name, email, optional X username, and website.
Agree to terms and submit
Check the box to agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy, then click 'Submit for review'.
Wait for human review
Every submission is reviewed by a human before it appears in the archive. No review time is stated.
Get listed
If approved, your app appears in the archive with a dedicated page, and you get one post to AppRater's X and Threads followers.
What the AppRater form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| App name | max 120 characters, required |
| Platforms | checkbox: Web, iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS, Other |
| App or store URL | max 2048 characters, required |
| What makes it useful? | max 2000 characters, required |
| Tags | optional, comma separated, max 240 characters |
| Image URL | optional, direct link to image file, max 2048 characters |
| Your name | max 80 characters, required |
| max 254 characters, required | |
| X username | optional, max 120 characters |
| Website | optional |
Our free preview drafts your name, tagline, short and long descriptions, categories and tags in the lengths directories like this one ask for. Try it with your URL.
AppRater pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free listing | Free | Human-reviewed listing in the archive, one post to X and Threads followers. |
| Listing promotion | $14/month or $35/3 months | Promoted badge on homepage, back in social rotation, direct link from DR41 site, labelled spot in weekly email, stays on first screen. |
| Leaderboard bid | $5 per bid | One bid on an approved app; total bids determine leaderboard order, newest bid wins tie. Top three appear on homepage. |
| Custom promotion | Custom | Homepage banner, newsletter sponsorship, dedicated social post, or other custom placements. Price quoted on request. |
Why AppRater submissions get rejected or stall
- Submission is not an app (e.g., a service or product that is not a single listing).
- Incomplete or low-quality description that does not explain what makes the app useful.
- Invalid or non-functional app URL.
- Duplicate listing of an app already in the archive.
- Submission does not meet platform requirements (e.g., not available on any listed platform).
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Write a clear, specific description of what makes your app useful; this is what reviewers see.
- Include a direct image URL for your logo or screenshot to make your listing more attractive.
- Add relevant tags to help users find your app in the archive.
- If you want ongoing visibility, consider the $14/month promotion after approval.
Our take on AppRater
AppRater is a good fit for indie developers and SaaS founders who want a free, human-reviewed listing on an established app archive. The free listing provides a dofollow backlink from a DR41 site and one social post. Paid promotion is optional and reasonably priced for extra visibility.
AppRater FAQ
How much does it cost to list my app on AppRater?
A basic listing is free. Optional promotion costs $14 per month or $35 every 3 months. Leaderboard bids cost $5 each.
Does AppRater provide a dofollow backlink?
Yes, promoted listings get a direct link from a DR41 site with no redirect.
Do I need an account to submit?
No, you can submit directly via the form without creating an account.
What are the requirements for submission?
You need an app name, platform selection, app or store URL, a useful description, your name, and email. Tags, image URL, X username, and website are optional.
Checked against AppRater's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: apprater.net, apprater.net, apprater.net/promote. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
