Samet Teke · I buy and grow iOS apps
Sell your app directly to a buyer who builds apps.
Want to sell your app? I’m Samet Teke, a private buyer who buys iOS apps directly from their founders, in deals from $10K to $1M+, with no fees for you. Send the store link and rough numbers; if it’s a fit, I’ll make a direct private offer.
I usually reply within a few hours. No obligation, no public listing.
Who you’d be selling to
You talk to the buyer himself: the person who reads your numbers and makes the offer. No acquisition team, no broker in between.
- 6 years building apps
- iOS portfolio with 7-figure annual revenue
- 6-figure app exits of my own
- Deals $10K to $1M+
I’ve sat on your side of the table, so I know the messy parts behind the numbers. More about me · Apps I’ve bought
Why sell your app privately instead of listing it?
You built something valuable. You don’t have to run it forever, or auction it in public.
A direct buyer means no fees, no public listing, and one person to deal with. Worried about users, competitors or your employer finding out? Here’s how to sell your app confidentially. Not sure you should sell at all? Read Should I sell my app?
Direct buyer, marketplace or broker: which should you use?
| Compared on | Selling to me | Marketplace listing | Broker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees for you | None | Listing and/or success fees | Commission on the sale price |
| Privacy | Private, NDA on request | Public listing | Shared with a buyer list |
| Speed | About 14 days typical | Depends on buyer interest | Usually weeks to months |
| Who you talk to | The actual buyer | Many buyers, many questions | A broker in between |
| Certainty | Written offer in days | No guarantee it sells | No guarantee it sells |
Want a fast, private, fair deal with one person, and the full price in your pocket? That’s what I do. See how a direct sale compares with Flippa, Empire Flippers, Acquire.com and others, or read where to sell your app.
What kind of apps do I buy?
Mostly iOS apps with a track record we can both trust.
A good fit
- Live for at least 6 months, with steady revenue
- Real usage: steady downloads or proven paid acquisition
- A clean App Store history with real reviews
- Utilities, productivity, business, and everyday tools
- Room to grow in the right hands
When am I not the right buyer?
- Bought or incentivized ratings, or App Store policy trouble
- Brand new or pre-revenue: come back once it has a track record
- Games, SaaS, or web-only products
Deals range from $10K to $1M+, for apps making anywhere from a few hundred dollars to $50K+ a month. Subscription, one-time purchase, and ad-supported apps all work. iOS first, Android apps when the fit is right. Not sure it fits? Send it anyway; I’ll tell you quickly and honestly.
How does selling your app to me work?
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Day 1
Intro
You send the store link and rough numbers. I usually reply within a few hours.
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Days 2–4
Offer
A quick look at the numbers (screen-share or screenshots), then a written offer. NDA first if you want one.
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Days 5–9
Checks
Due diligence and a simple purchase agreement.
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Days 10–14
Handover
I fund escrow, you start the App Store transfer and hand over the code and assets. I accept, escrow releases your payment.
About 14 days from first message to a closed deal, everything included. The full picture: how to sell an iOS app, step by step.
From the blog: guides for founders thinking about selling an app
Questions founders ask before selling their app
I want to sell my app. What should I send first?
The App Store or Google Play link, rough monthly proceeds and costs (average of the last 3 months), monthly downloads if you know them, and anything important about the app. That’s enough for a first look. No data room needed. I usually reply within a few hours.
Can I sell my app fast, without a broker?
Yes. I’m the buyer, so there’s no broker, no listing, and no fee for you. I read every message myself and usually reply within a few hours; a typical deal takes about 14 days from first message to a closed deal, everything included.
Who buys iOS apps?
Marketplace buyers (you list on sites like Flippa or Acquire.com), clients of brokers, app holding companies, and direct buyers like me who acquire apps privately. A direct buyer is usually the fastest and most private route: no public listing, no middleman. More on the companies that buy apps.
What size apps do you buy?
Deals range from about $10K to $1M+, whether your app makes a few hundred dollars or $50K+ a month. The best fit is an app that has been live for at least 6 months and earns steady revenue: the shortest track record that shows the numbers are real and lasting. Brand-new or pre-revenue apps are usually a better fit for small-project marketplaces for now.
How much would you pay for my app?
It depends on the app, but I can generally pay around 6–36x monthly profit (average of the last 3 months). Steady or growing revenue, real organic usage, a clean store history, and low dependence on you personally push the multiple up. Special case: if your app has strong downloads but low profit, I can go up to 120x monthly profit; there’s no fixed download threshold. See how much is my app worth, or try the app valuation calculator for a rough range.
Do I pay any fees or commission?
No. I’m the buyer, not a broker or marketplace, so there is no listing fee and no success fee for you. If we use escrow, we agree up front how its fee is split. Compare with Flippa, Empire Flippers and Acquire.com fees.
How do payment and the app transfer work?
For most deals we use a reputable escrow service: the money is secured before the app moves and released once the transfer is done. The app moves through the official platform transfer (App Store Connect for iOS, Play Console for Android) and keeps its listing, ratings, reviews, and users. Here’s how an App Store transfer works and the Google Play app transfer.
Can I sell if I’m an individual, or outside the US?
Yes. I buy from individuals or companies, in any country where escrow and the app transfer are available for your account. You don’t need to set up a company to sell.
What is included in the sale?
The app’s source code, its App Store listing (with its ratings and reviews), and every asset the app needs: designs, domains, and the accounts and services tied to it. If you have several good apps, I’m open to buying them together.
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes. If you want one signed before sharing sensitive numbers, that’s no problem.
Do you only buy iOS apps?
Mostly. I mainly buy iOS apps, and I’m open to Android apps when the fit is right. See how to sell your Android app. If your app is on both platforms, tell me how revenue splits. I don’t buy games, SaaS, or web-only products.
Show me the app
you might sell.
Paste the store link and rough monthly numbers. I review every app myself, usually reply within a few hours, and make a clear offer if it fits. No fees, no obligation.
Got it, thank you.
I read every message myself and usually reply within a few hours. If you don’t see my email, check your spam folder.