What are the best indie mobile apps available right now?

This list covers the top-rated indie mobile apps across productivity, utilities, creativity, health, and more. All apps are submitted and verified by the BuiltByMe community and ranked by upvotes.

Are indie mobile apps available on both iOS and Android?

It varies — solo developers often ship iOS first due to revenue potential, with Android following. Check each app's product page for platform availability.

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Best Mobile Apps

13 products built by indie makers

Indie mobile apps are some of the most polished and purposeful apps on the App Store and Google Play. Solo developers and small teams build mobile apps for productivity, health, finance, creativity, and utilities — often with better design and privacy practices than apps from large companies. This list covers the best indie iOS and Android apps submitted to BuiltByMe.

—No subscriptions forced — many indie mobile apps offer one-time purchase pricing
—Privacy-focused — indie developers typically collect minimal data
—No ads — indie apps are built for users, not advertisers
—Highly rated — indie apps often outperform mainstream apps in App Store ratings
—Responsive support — you can often reach the developer directly

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