Hi everyone,
I’m building a messaging app because I’ve seen firsthand how much support and safety is overlooked for this generation online. My goal is to give teens a foundation of security, privacy, and mental health support, while still letting them connect freely. I want to leverage Apple’s platform to help this mission reach the right audience and have real impact.
The app already includes:
Community chat with message blurring for sensitive or harmful words.
Anti-shoulder surfing tools to protect private conversations.
Shake dashboard for quick access to emergency services.
In-chat locks with ML detection for grooming patterns, offering resources while respecting privacy.
Full user control: messages can be deleted anytime, blocking is permanent, and accounts can’t bypass restrictions on the same device.
User consent-first design: every feature is opt-in and controlled by the user.
At this point, I’m looking for guidance on how to position and prepare the app to reach Apple editorial or headline attention — what steps or best practices help mission-driven apps get noticed for features, WWDC spotlights, or App Store promotion? My focus isn’t just on improving the app, but on launch strategy and visibility in a way that amplifies the mission responsibly.
If it’s helpful, I can share a TestFlight build or walkthrough to illustrate the app in action.
Thank you for any insights or advice — I want to make sure this mission has the best chance to reach and support the generation it’s built for.