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>log in to commentI built SwipeToLaunch so we can all vote on new apps and tools with a simple swipe – launch or pass – and see the public scores. It lets anyone add a product, swipe right to back it, and view community rankings. Let me know what you think!
SwipeToLaunch lets users vote on new apps and tools by swiping cards, showing community approval scores.
- for
- Product enthusiasts and early adopters looking to discover and influence new tools.
- pricing
- free
Key features
- Swipe voting — Swipe right to launch a product or left to pass, each swipe counts as a vote.
- Public approval scores — Each product shows the percentage of swipes that voted to launch.
- Community ranking — Products are ordered by approval percentage weighted by total swipes.
- Add product via link — Paste a product URL and the site auto-fetches name, logo, screenshot and description.
- No account required — Free to use without signing up; voting takes about a minute.
Use cases
- Discover emerging apps and tools with a quick swipe interface
- Vote to surface products you want to see launched
- Showcase your own early-stage product to a community audience
- Track community approval trends for product ideas
SwipeToLaunch vs alternatives
 SwipeToLaunch | .png?width=64){kind=icon} DirectoryKit |  Starter Index |  DirectoryFast |  FakerAPI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Community-driven product ranking | Fast directory site creation | Curated boilerplate listings | Launching directory sites quickly | Generating fake API responses |
| Pricing | Free | One time fee | Free | One time fee | Subscription |
| DevHunt upvotes | 1 | 163 | 28 | 17 | 18 |
| Launched | Feb 2030 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2023 | Sep 2024 | Jan 2023 |
- SwipeToLaunch vs DirectoryKit: DirectoryKit focuses on quickly building directory websites, not community voting on products
- SwipeToLaunch vs Starter Index: Starter Index curates boilerplates, whereas SwipeToLaunch curates live product ideas
- SwipeToLaunch vs DirectoryFast: DirectoryFast launches trending directories, not a voting marketplace for apps
- SwipeToLaunch vs FakerAPI: FakerAPI provides mock data APIs, not a community product ranking platform
SwipeToLaunch FAQ
How does the ranking algorithm work?+
Products are ranked by the share of swipes that said launch, weighted by the total number of swipes; a high percentage from many swipes outranks a perfect score from few.
Do I need to create an account to vote?+
No, voting is free and does not require an account.
Can I add my own product to the board?+
Yes, paste a product link and SwipeToLaunch pulls the name, logo, screenshot and description for you to confirm.
Is there a limit to how many products I can swipe?+
The interface shows a limited queue (e.g., 20 left) but you can continue browsing the full board of 97 products.
What information is displayed for each product?+
Each card shows the product name, short description, tags, platform availability, and its approval percentage.
Summarized by DevHunt from swipetolaunch.com · Oct 4, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
