Help fellow devs ship their apps.
One minute a day for 14 days helps another indie Android dev clear the Google Play wall. Earn DroidCoin while you do — usable when you ship your own app. New here? What the 12-tester rule is.
DroidSquad is built on reciprocity, not cash. Test another dev's app for 14 days, earn ~700 DroidCoin, then spend that DroidCoin to fund your own campaign when you're ready to ship. No platform fees, no withdrawals — just indie devs covering each other's blind spot. How DroidCoin works.
How it works
- 1Sign up, then connect a Google account — a secondary one is recommended for privacy
- 2Join the shared DroidSquad testers group — that's how Play Console grants you access to apps
- 3Browse live campaigns in the community feed, pick one you want to help test
- 4Click the in-app popup → tap "Become a tester" in Play Console → install
- 5Check in once a day for 14 days. Day 14 = 700 DroidCoin earned
What you bring
- • Real Android device (your daily phone is fine)
- • Up to 2 Google accounts (one primary, one optional secondary)
- • ~1 minute / day for 14 days per campaign
Privacy by default
The shared testers group is owner-private — other testers and devs can't see your email. Play Console only shows the dev opt-in counts, never the list. Use a secondary Google account if you want extra separation from your primary inbox.
What 700 DroidCoin actually gets you
One completed campaign earns ~700 DroidCoin. One future campaign of your own costs ~700 DroidCoin to post. Round-trip math: help one dev ship, ship one of your own. No subscriptions, no withdrawals — DroidCoin lives inside the community.
FAQ
Do I need a special account or device?
Just a real Android phone (your daily one is fine) and a Google account. We recommend a secondary Google account if you want to keep your primary inbox clean — Play Store works the same with either.
How much time per day?
About 1 minute. Open the app you're testing, optionally tap around for a few seconds, then check in on DroidSquad. Repeat daily for 14 days.
Can I cash out DroidCoin?
No — DroidCoin is internal points, not cash. It's only spendable on testers for your own future campaigns. Read how DroidCoin works for the full reasoning.
What if I don't have my own app to ship yet?
That's fine — you can stockpile DroidCoin for when you do. Or just enjoy testing other indie apps. There's no expiration on coin balance.
What happens if I miss a check-in day?
Missing 1-2 days is okay (your reliability score takes a small hit). Missing 3+ days marks the campaign abandoned and costs reliability points. Reliability matters because devs see it on your tester profile when matching campaigns.