Monitr Free Tier for Indie Developers
Monitr by MRVL offers a free tier that lets indie developers monitor their app's mentions across App Store reviews, Google Play reviews, Twitter/X, Reddit, and Google News at no cost. The free plan covers one app with up to 50 mentions per month, crisis alerts every 15 minutes, and automatic routing to Slack.
What's included in Monitr's free plan
The free tier is built for solo developers and small teams testing brand monitoring. You get coverage across five sources: App Store and Google Play reviews, Twitter/X mentions, Reddit discussions, and Google News articles. Every mention gets classified automatically using machine learning into bug reports, feature requests, crisis signals, positive feedback, or noise. Signals route to Slack or email digest weekly. You're limited to monitoring one app and 50 mentions per calendar month. Crisis alerts fire every 15 minutes if something urgent appears. There's no credit card required to sign up.
When the free plan outgrows you
If your app gains traction or you launch multiple products, Monitr scales with you. The Studio plan (£99/month) adds five apps and 5,000 monthly mentions. The Pro tier (£299/month) covers 20 apps and 50,000 mentions, plus competitor app monitoring so you can track how rivals are being reviewed. The Portfolio plan (£599/month) unlocks unlimited apps, 200,000 mentions, and REST API access for custom integrations. As of June 2026, most indie developers start on the free tier, then move to Studio once they've published their second app or hit consistent review volume.
Correlation detection and routing
Monitr groups related signals into narratives every hour using correlation detection. If three people report the same crash on App Store and two mention it on Twitter, Monitr bundles them into one narrative rather than five separate alerts. You route signals to Slack for real-time visibility, or connect to Linear, Jira, or GitHub Issues to turn bug reports into tickets automatically. Other routing options include Trackr and Shpd for feature requests. This cuts noise and keeps your team focused on what actually matters.
How indie developers use Monitr free
Solo app creators use the free tier to catch early bugs and understand what users love or hate about their work. Because classifications are automatic, you don't spend time manually reading every review; the system surfaces crisis signals and feature patterns instead. Many indie developers graduate to Studio once they ship a second app or a major update that drives review volume above 50 mentions per month. The weekly digest email alone saves time compared to manually checking each store daily.
Setting up your free account
Sign up at Monitr with your app's name, App Store ID, and Google Play package name. Add your Twitter bearer token if you want Twitter/X ingestion (Twitter API access is free but requires setup on Twitter's developer portal). Slack connection is optional. You'll see mentions flowing in within the first scan, which takes up to an hour from signup. The classification engine learns from your first few signals and becomes more accurate over time.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Monitr's free tier really free forever?
Yes. The free plan has no expiration and no trial limit. You get one app, 50 mentions per month, and full access to crisis alerts and Slack routing at no cost. Upgrade to a paid plan only when you need more apps or higher mention limits.
Can I monitor multiple apps on the free plan?
No. The free tier covers one app only. To monitor two or more apps simultaneously, upgrade to the Studio plan at £99/month, which includes five apps.
What happens when I hit 50 mentions in a month?
Monitr stops ingesting new mentions until your monthly quota resets. You can still view and act on the 50 mentions already logged. Upgrade to a paid plan for higher limits.
Do I need to provide a credit card to use the free tier?
No. You can sign up and use Monitr's free plan with just an email address. You only pay if you decide to upgrade.
Can Monitr post replies to reviews on my behalf?
No. Monitr monitors and classifies mentions but does not post replies or manage your social media. It alerts you so you can respond yourself.
Does the free plan include competitor monitoring?
No. Competitor app review monitoring is available only on the Pro plan (£299/month) and above. The free and Studio tiers monitor your own apps only.