Flowara
A solo-focused desktop app (Mac and Windows) combining time tracking, invoicing, project management and local data storage, with e-invoicing support (Swiss QR-Bill, Peppol).
Problem it solves. Makes it easier for solo consultants/freelancers to track time and turn time into invoices locally without using large team-focused tools.
Who pays. solo consultants and freelancers
Market. productivity / invoicing / time tracking (desktop apps)
How it makes money. free app with paid Pro features; one-time lifetime deals via marketplaces (DealFuel $99 lifetime mentioned)
Claimed. Mac App Store: 107 downloads, 139 updates, 2 paying Pro customers; Windows Store: 12 installs, 0
The post gives specific usage and store metrics, lists concrete product features (Swiss QR-Bill, Peppol), marketplace activity (AppSumo rejected, DealFuel accepted at $99 lifetime), and multiple upvoted commenters treat it as a real indie app and discuss distribution/metrics rather than calling it promotional or fake.
“Windows is not moving organically. Every install comes from a direct Reddit link.” ▲ 40
“Both came through App Store search, no direct contact with either. The App Store doesn't give me buyer emails or any way to reach out post-purchase.” ▲ 35
“With only 12 installs, a single Pro conversion would move the rate by 8.3 percentage points, so 0 conversions is still a very noisy signal.” ▲ 45