r/mobiledev

Community Overview

About r/mobiledev

Welcome to r/mobiledev - a community for developers building mobile apps for Android, iOS, and cross-platform frameworks like Flutter, React Native, and Kotlin Multiplatform.

The community at a glance

r/mobiledev is a Subreddit for Mobile Developers with roughly 3K members. It has been around since 2010. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #9 in the Mobile Development communities list.

Roughly 2K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Development, App, and Mobile. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests.

On Reddit
Established 2010
3K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

This community has a realtime chat

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +2K members
Growth: +181.0% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 1 members
  • 2014: 11 members
  • 2015: 21 members
  • 2016: 33 members
  • 2017: 57 members
  • 2023: 660 members
  • 2024: 178 members
  • 2025: 623 members
  • 2026: 1K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 37 members
  • Aug: 34 members
  • Sep: 20 members
  • Oct: 30 members
  • Nov: 175 members
  • Dec: 243 members
  • Jan: 289 members
  • Feb: 237 members
  • Mar: 227 members
  • Apr: 90 members
  • May: 257 members
  • Jun: 258 members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    3 posts in the past month
    1. what is the best option for mobile app development needs
    2. Another Tool to Make Mobile Web Debugging Easier
    3. Need middleware.ts like security for RN
    #1
    Solution Requests
    what is the best option for mobile app development needs · Another Tool to Make Mobile Web Debugging Easier · Need middleware.ts like security for RN
    3
  • Advice Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. [Blogpost] Android "Survival kit" for people getting started with Android Development (resources, tools and tips)
    #2
    Advice Requests
    [Blogpost] Android "Survival kit" for people getting started with Android Development (resources, tools and tips)
    1

Topics

  • Development
    99 posts in the past month
    1. what is the best option for mobile app development needs
    2. [Blogpost] Android "Survival kit" for people getting started with Android Development (resources, tools and tips)
    #1
    Development
    what is the best option for mobile app development needs · [Blogpost] Android "Survival kit" for people getting started with Android Development (resources, tools and tips)
    99
  • App
    99 posts in the past month
    1. what is the best option for mobile app development needs
    2. Mobile applications in 2018. Part I: comparison Native vs. Hybrid [Blog]
    #2
    App
    what is the best option for mobile app development needs · Mobile applications in 2018. Part I: comparison Native vs. Hybrid [Blog]
    99
  • Mobile
    96 posts in the past month
    1. what is the best option for mobile app development needs
    2. Mobile Development Tutorial (Filipino Version)
    3. Mobile applications in 2018. Part I: comparison Native vs. Hybrid [Blog]
    #3
    Mobile
    what is the best option for mobile app development needs · Mobile Development Tutorial (Filipino Version) · Mobile applications in 2018. Part I: comparison Native vs. Hybrid [Blog]
    96
  • Android
    27 posts in the past month
    1. [Blogpost] Android "Survival kit" for people getting started with Android Development (resources, tools and tips)
    2. Android 'M' helper for less code to write on runtime permissions request
    #4
    Android
    [Blogpost] Android "Survival kit" for people getting started with Android Development (resources, tools and tips) · Android 'M' helper for less code to write on runtime permissions request
    27
  • Company
    13 posts in the past month
    #5
    Company
    13

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/mobiledev for?
Best for Mobile Developers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
Is r/mobiledev free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/mobiledev have?
Roughly 3K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/mobiledev on?
r/mobiledev runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/mobiledev cover?
On the Hive Index, r/mobiledev is organized under Mobile Developers.
How do I join r/mobiledev?
You can join r/mobiledev by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Mobile Development communities like?
Communities for iOS and Android developers covering Swift, Kotlin, React Native, and cross-platform frameworks. Discord and Slack host the most active spaces, with discussion ranging from app architecture and App Store optimization to finding beta testers and sharing indie app launches.