Tools I am testing

The directory shows what Better Apps knows today. The newsletter shows what Kerry is looking at next.

What the note is

"Tools I am testing" is a short note about marketing tools that Kerry is trying on real work. It is not a review. It is an early look at what a tool does well, where it falls short, and whether it is likely to earn a full review.

What you get

Each note covers a small number of tools. For each one you will see:

• What the tool does and which job it fits.
• What Kerry is trying to learn about it.
• Anything that looks like a problem so far.
• A link to the listing or review on Better Apps, when one exists.

The notes stay short. You should be able to read one in a few minutes.

What you will not get

You will not get sponsored picks. Nobody pays to appear in the note, and nobody pays to change a verdict or a ranking. At launch there are no affiliate links. If that changes, links will be labeled and explained on the disclosure page.

Why it exists

Tools change fast, and a verdict written months ago can go stale. The note gives early readers a way to see changes as they happen. It also gives readers a chance to reply with their own experience, which may shape what gets tested next.

How to join

Use the sign-up form on the Better Apps home page. You can leave at any time. If you have a tool you want tested, send it through the submit page.