Beta Tester Recruitment Platform for Google Play Apps
FeatureGate is a free community platform that helps indie developers and solo founders find real beta testers for their Google Play apps.
Solve the 12-tester requirement for closed testing without paid services or fake accounts.
What is FeatureGate?
FeatureGate is a beta testing platform designed specifically for indie developers, solo founders, and early-stage startups building Android apps for Google Play. The platform solves a critical barrier to app publication: finding 12 real testers for closed testing.
Instead of paying for tester recruitment services or using fake accounts, developers join a mutual-help community. Test other apps to earn reputation, then post your own test request and receive genuine beta testers.
Who is FeatureGate For?
Indie Developers
Solo developers building their first Google Play app who need real users to test before launch.
Early-Stage Startups
Small teams with limited budgets who can't afford expensive tester recruitment services.
MVP Builders
Founders validating product-market fit who need quick feedback from real Android users.
How It Works
A reputation-based system: test apps to earn developer status, then get testers for your own app.
Apply as Tester
Browse open test requests and apply to test Android apps that interest you. Help developers reach their 12 tester requirement for Google Play closed testing.
Complete Tests
Join the Google Group, install the Android beta app, and test it thoroughly. Each completed test earns you reputation and counts towards developer status.
Become Developer
After 3 completed tests, unlock developer status and post your own test requests. Get 12 real testers for your Google Play app. It's mutual help!
Why FeatureGate Instead of Alternatives?
FeatureGate vs. Paid Tester Recruitment Services
Cost: FeatureGate is completely free. Paid services charge $50-200+ to recruit testers.
Quality: Real developers testing real apps, not professional testers checking boxes for money.
Community: Build relationships with other developers instead of transactional testing.
FeatureGate vs. Friends & Family Testing
Scale: Get 12 testers quickly without bothering your network.
Diversity: Real users outside your bubble provide unbiased feedback.
Compliance: Google Play requires genuine testing, not just friend accounts.
FeatureGate vs. TestFlight (iOS) / Other Platforms
Google Play Focus: Specifically built for Android's 12-tester closed testing requirement.
Mutual Help: Unlike generic platforms, everyone here understands the indie developer struggle.
No Setup Complexity: Simple, focused tool instead of enterprise feedback management systems.
Why Google Play Requires 12 Beta Testers
Google Play Console requires at least 12 testers in a closed testing track for 14 days before you can publish your app to production. For indie developers and small teams, finding 12 willing testers can be a significant barrier to launching on the Google Play Store.
FeatureGate solves this problem by creating a mutual help community. Test other developers' apps to build reputation, then post your own test request and get real testers for your Android app. No fake testers, no paid services - just developers helping developers.
What FeatureGate Offers:
- ✓ Real testers for your Google Play closed testing track
- ✓ Free platform - no paid tester recruitment needed
- ✓ Fair system - complete 3 tests to unlock developer status
- ✓ Email verification and anti-abuse measures
- ✓ Community reputation system for quality testers
- ✓ Fast turnaround - reach 12 testers quickly