Peer review for indie makers — powered by mutual effort

Get actionable feedback from
founders who actually build.

BuildAi is a credit-based exchange where indie makers review each other's work. Trade your time for honest, technical critiques — from people who've felt the same pain points.

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Projects Reviewed
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Credits in Circulation
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Indie Makers
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Review Depth Score
Avg 500+ words per review
How it works

Four steps. No invoices.

01
List Your Project

Add your app with a direct link, a short pitch, and 2–3 focused tasks that pinpoint exactly what you need feedback on.

02
Review Other Builds

Pick a project from the directory, run through its missions honestly, and write a critique that actually helps the maker.

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Earn as You Give

The maker reviews your submission. Once they sign off — or 48 hours pass — credits hit your balance automatically.

04
Attract Your Testers

Put your credits to work. Boost your listing, climb the directory, and pull in reviewers who speak your language.

Everything automated testing can't give you

A community that enforces quality at every step — because everyone's reputation is on the line

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Built by Devs, for Devs

Every reviewer has shipped something. They know the difference between a broken flow and a design choice.

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No Budget Required

Your time is the admission ticket. Review thoroughly, earn credits, redeem them for reviews on your own work.

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No 'Looks Good' Spam

Vague compliments are flagged and rejected. Every accepted review must reference specific screens, steps, or behaviors.

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You Set the Agenda

Define up to three targeted missions per listing so reviewers focus on the exact flows that matter to you.

Owner-Gated Credits

You hold the key. Credits only transfer once you confirm the feedback is genuine — keeping quality high for everyone.

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Instant Swap Mode

Skip the queue entirely. Pair up with another maker for a same-day, one-for-one review exchange.

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Stop guessing. Start hearing the truth.

List your project, define what you need reviewed, and let the community do what no AI tool can — tell you exactly what's broken and why.

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