Can you promote in r/iosprogramming?
A subreddit to discuss, share articles, code samples, open source projects and anything else related to iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, or visionOS development.
The short answer
Be transparent, focus on technical value and community contribution, avoid direct ads or repeated solicitations, and follow the app-Saturday and Discord restrictions for jobs/requests.
What works here
- Share technical write-ups, code samples, open source projects
- Mention your free tool/project with context and technical details
- Post about an app on the designated 'app Saturday' following the one-per-year rule
What gets posts removed
- Blatant advertisements or spam
- Posting paid product links without providing challenges faced, description, and technical overview
- Posting job ads/requests or app promotion outside the specified channels or times
Where this comes from
View the current official rules on RedditSelf-promotion policy
Allows self-promotion but requires paid products to include description, challenges, and technical overview; free products treated more leniently; outright ads may be removed.
App posting restriction
You may post about one app once per year and only on Saturday; follow the app Saturday guidelines.
Job/requests restriction
Job ads, requests, and app ideas are restricted to the Discord server.
Topicality requirement
Posts must be about Apple platform development, so vendor/founder content should be technical and relevant.
Official rules of r/iosprogramming
- 01Be civil
- 02Frequently asked questions
- 03Frequently posted topics
- 04Self-promotion is allowed to some extent
- 05Posts must be about Apple platform development
- 06No piracy or jailbreaking guidance
- 07Only post your app on Saturday
Based on the community’s official rules, analyzed June 24, 2026. Rules change; the official rules page is always the source of truth.
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