Hey Product Hunt family!
Just wanted to share a little "behind the scenes" pain from the OptiClear launch. We all know the Apple App Store review process can be a rollercoaster, and I definitely hit a loop.
I had built this sweet "Invite a Friend" feature. The logic was simple: generate a code, share it with a friend, and both of you earn free premium days. A classic, organic growth loop, right?
Well, Apple hit me with a rejection. Apparently, unlocking premium features outside of their standard In-App Purchase flow (even as a reward) is a big no-no.
OptiClear
@orhan_kilicΒ Four Apple rejections and you still shipped β that's the real founder energy right there, congrats Orhan! On the "what's next" question: I'd love to see a "before/after" storage summary screen that you can screenshot and share. It's the kind of social proof that practically markets itself (people love posting "I freed up 40GB" screenshots). Also, for feature ideas β broken iCloud sync / orphaned iCloud Drive files are a massive pain point that CleanMyMac doesn't handle well. Could be a strong differentiator. Rooting for you from the Advertly team!
OptiClear
@gaurav_singh91Β Thank you so much Gaurav, that means a lot! π
The "before/after" summary screen is a brilliant idea β
you're right, people love sharing those wins. Adding it
to the roadmap immediately!
And orphaned iCloud Drive files is a pain point I've heard
from multiple users now β definitely exploring that as a
differentiator.
Appreciate the support from the Advertly team! π
I'm in France, the Mac App Store says it's not available in my region.
Also - what are the in-app purchases? What is free and what is paid?
OptiClear
@houbstaΒ Hi! Thanks for letting us know β we're aware of the EU availability issue and are working to fix it. It's related to new EU (DSA) trader information requirements in the App Store. We'll have it resolved soon! π
@orhan_kilicΒ I seem to remember an authorisation to fill out for the same thing on my App Store submission; basically you need to define if you're a trader (like if you're a company, you probably are) or an individual... once you've done that it should unlock OK, I expect.
OptiClear
@houbstaΒ You're exactly right! I went through the DSA trader registration flow in App Store Connect β uploaded identity documents and all. Just verified via the API and all 27 EU territories are now clear. Thanks for the heads up! π
@orhan_kilicΒ great! I'm guessing I'll have to wait a while before I test, but I'm keen to see how your app works on my Mac. I'll keep an eye on it for later ;)
OptiClear
@houbstaΒ As for the app itself β OptiClear has a free tier (basic cleaning) and OptiClear Pro with monthly and yearly subscription options for deep cleaning, duplicate finder, and advanced features. Happy to answer any questions!
Documentation.AI
Does it ask for permission before the deletion or it just does it?
OptiClear
@roopreddyΒ Great question, Roop! OptiClear always shows you exactly what it found before deleting anything β you review and confirm each item. Nothing gets removed without your approval. Safety first! π§Ήβ¨