The rules of the game. Understand how to rank #1 and maximize your launch visibility.
Upvotes from logged-in users carry the most weight. We value real community engagement.
Anonymous upvotes count, but less than verified ones. Protected by anti-spam fingerprinting.
Discussions drive visibility. Each comment adds to your total score.
Rank #1 is determined by the Total Score (Verified Points + Guest Points + Comment Points).
Each app is scheduled for the next day at 11:00 AM. This ensures everyone gets a fair 24-hour cycle to gather upvotes.
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• Free: User can resubmit for free, but must wait 2 weeks.
• Instant: Skip the wait with Instant Submit (Paid).
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