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Can I post my startup on r/iOSProgramming?

Self-promotion is tolerated but policed. Frame the post as a lesson or a genuine contribution and the tool as context, or it may be removed.

Ban risk
Medium
Best time to post
Self Promotion Saturday
Audience
~110k iOS developers

Why the ban risk is medium

  • Actively moderated; off-guideline posts are removed fast.
  • Explicit limits on self-promotion and marketing language.

The rules, in plain English

App and self-promotion are funneled into the weekly 'Self Promotion Saturday' thread; promo posts outside it are removed. Share your app or product there and contribute technical value the rest of the week.

How to post here safely

Do
  • Frame the post as a lesson, guide, or question — value first.
  • Read the subreddit rules and respect any self-promo ratio or thread.
  • Engage in the comments; mention your tool only as context.
Don't
  • Don't put a link in the title.
  • Don't drop a bare product pitch outside the designated thread.

Frequently asked

Can I post my startup on r/iOSProgramming?

Medium ban risk. Self-promotion is tolerated but policed. Frame the post as a lesson or a genuine contribution and the tool as context, or it may be removed.

What gets posts removed on r/iOSProgramming?

Actively moderated; off-guideline posts are removed fast. Explicit limits on self-promotion and marketing language. In short: Don't put a link in the title.

When is the best time to post on r/iOSProgramming?

Self Promotion Saturday. Timing helps, but fit and format matter more — a rule-breaking post fails at any hour.

Do I need an established account to post on r/iOSProgramming?

There's no hard gate, but a fresh, empty account posting a launch is the classic removal trigger here. Comment and contribute for a week or two first.

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