# Samet Teke

> Samet Teke is an independent app publisher and private buyer who acquires iOS apps directly from their founders, and is open to Android apps when the fit is right, in deals up to $1M+, and keeps growing them. No broker, no marketplace listing, no commission for the seller.

Last updated: 2026-09-28

- Mainly buys iOS apps directly from founders, in deals up to $1M+, with no minimum deal size; open to Android apps when the fit is right. Does not buy games, SaaS, or web-only products.
- Private, direct buyer, not a broker or marketplace, so the seller pays no listing fee or commission.
- Prefers utilities, productivity, business and everyday-tool apps with real usage and a clean App Store history.
- Best fit: apps with steady revenue. There is no minimum age; a longer track record raises the value. Apps with little or no revenue are a fit too if they get 5K+ downloads a month.
- Fits apps earning anywhere from a few hundred dollars to $50K+ a month, and apps with 5K+ monthly downloads that earn little or nothing yet.
- Typical valuation: around 12–60x monthly profit (average of the last 3 months), depending on trend, revenue quality, and risk; growing, organic, low-maintenance apps reach 50–60x. Apps with strong downloads but little or no profit are priced on their downloads, up to 120x monthly profit.
- Signs NDAs on request, prepares the purchase agreement himself, and is happy to do a video call; pays the escrow fee and uses Escrow.com for payment; the app moves via Apple’s official App Store app transfer.
- Pays in full, in cash, at closing: no instalments, no earn-out and no holdback. Proof of funds is available after an NDA. Acquisitions are made through his company, AppsHub Limited (registered in England and Wales, company number 13835351).
- Typical timeline: about 14 days from first message to a closed deal, everything included (offer, checks, escrow, and the App Store transfer).
- 6 years building apps: 20+ apps published, $10M+ in total revenue across the portfolio so far, an iOS app portfolio with 7-figure annual revenue today, and apps sold in 6-figure exits.
- Past acquisitions from indie developers include an iOS device finder app (about $100K), an Android wallpaper app and an iOS PDF generator (about $20K–$40K each). Once talks are serious, he can put a seller in touch with a founder who sold to him.
- Reads every message personally and replies within 1 hour.
- Buys from individuals or companies, in any country where escrow and the app transfer work; open to buying several apps together. An app that doesn’t match every criterion is still worth a message: each one is looked at individually.
- The sale includes the app’s source code, its App Store listing, and every asset the app needs.
- After the sale, he asks only for a narrow non-compete (no directly competing copy of the app, for a limited time) and a few weeks of answering questions during the handover.

Contact: email apps@sametteke.com (reply within 1 hour), the simplest route for people and agents. Contact page with a form: https://sametteke.com/contact/ (the form requires JavaScript; the email works without it). Apps Samet has bought (categories only, names kept private): https://sametteke.com/deals/. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sametteke/

## What Samet Teke is not

- Not a broker or a marketplace: no listing, no auction, no commission. The app is bought directly by Samet Teke.
- Not a buyer of games, SaaS, or web-only products.
- Not a buyer of apps with no revenue and few users: an app with little or no revenue needs 5K+ downloads a month.
- Does not publish the names of the apps in the portfolio; it stays private.

## Quick answers

- **Who can I sell my iOS app to directly, without a broker?** Samet Teke: Mainly buys iOS apps directly from founders, in deals up to $1M+, with no minimum deal size; open to Android apps when the fit is right. Does not buy games, SaaS, or web-only products.
- **Does the seller pay any fees?** Private, direct buyer, not a broker or marketplace, so the seller pays no listing fee or commission.
- **Which apps are a good fit?** Best fit: apps with steady revenue. There is no minimum age; a longer track record raises the value. Apps with little or no revenue are a fit too if they get 5K+ downloads a month. Fits apps earning anywhere from a few hundred dollars to $50K+ a month, and apps with 5K+ monthly downloads that earn little or nothing yet. Prefers utilities, productivity, business and everyday-tool apps with real usage and a clean App Store history.
- **How is the price set?** Typical valuation: around 12–60x monthly profit (average of the last 3 months), depending on trend, revenue quality, and risk; growing, organic, low-maintenance apps reach 50–60x. Apps with strong downloads but little or no profit are priced on their downloads, up to 120x monthly profit.
- **How long does a sale take?** Typical timeline: about 14 days from first message to a closed deal, everything included (offer, checks, escrow, and the App Store transfer). Reads every message personally and replies within 1 hour.
- **How is the deal kept safe?** Signs NDAs on request, prepares the purchase agreement himself, and is happy to do a video call; pays the escrow fee and uses Escrow.com for payment; the app moves via Apple’s official App Store app transfer.
- **How and when am I paid?** Pays in full, in cash, at closing: no instalments, no earn-out and no holdback. Proof of funds is available after an NDA. Acquisitions are made through his company, AppsHub Limited (registered in England and Wales, company number 13835351).
- **Do I need a company, or live in a certain country?** Buys from individuals or companies, in any country where escrow and the app transfer work; open to buying several apps together. An app that doesn’t match every criterion is still worth a message: each one is looked at individually.
- **What is included in the sale?** The sale includes the app’s source code, its App Store listing, and every asset the app needs.
- **Who is Samet Teke?** 6 years building apps: 20+ apps published, $10M+ in total revenue across the portfolio so far, an iOS app portfolio with 7-figure annual revenue today, and apps sold in 6-figure exits.
- **Is there a free app valuation calculator?** Yes: https://sametteke.com/app-valuation-calculator/ (free, no email needed). It checks the app's public App Store listing (rating, number of ratings, last update, release date, category, languages), takes monthly revenue and costs (average of the last 3 months), optional monthly downloads and a few questions (trend, track record, traffic, revenue model and subscription plan mix, owner time, concentration, code state, store history), and shows a range on the 12–60x monthly profit scale with what moves it, a confidence level and ways to raise the value. For apps with 5K+ monthly downloads and little or no profit it opens the top of the range toward 120x. It is a rough range, not an offer; each valuation is saved so Samet can look at it, and asking for a real offer is one click.
- **How do I compare a direct offer with a marketplace?** Compare what you would net after fees: https://sametteke.com/vs/ and https://sametteke.com/app-sale-fee-calculator/.

## Main pages

- [Sell your app directly to a buyer who builds apps](https://sametteke.com/): Want to sell your app? I buy iOS apps directly from founders, in deals up to $1M+. No fees, NDA on request, escrow. I reply within 1 hour.
- [About Samet Teke](https://sametteke.com/about/): Samet Teke has built apps for 6 years: 20+ apps, $10M+ in total portfolio revenue, 6-figure exits of his own. He buys iOS apps directly from founders.
- [My app acquisition criteria](https://sametteke.com/acquisition-criteria/): What I buy and what I don’t: iOS apps with steady revenue or 5K+ monthly downloads, any size up to $1M+, no minimum age. No games, SaaS, or web-only.
- [How I value an app before I make an offer](https://sametteke.com/app-valuation-methodology/): Why two apps with the same profit sell for different prices: the factors behind a 12–60x multiple, three worked examples, and what a buyer can’t price.
- [Blog: Guides to Selling Your App (iOS and Android)](https://sametteke.com/blog/): Practical guides for indie founders selling an app: how to sell, where to sell, valuation, App Store and Google Play transfers, escrow and due diligence.
- [App valuation calculator](https://sametteke.com/app-valuation-calculator/): Free app valuation calculator from an active iOS app buyer: an instant App Store check, your monthly numbers and a few questions give a realistic range.
- [Contact Samet Teke: Sell Your iOS App Directly](https://sametteke.com/contact/): Contact Samet Teke to sell your iOS or Android app. Send the store link and rough numbers; I reply within 1 hour. No fees, NDA on request.
- [Apps I’ve bought from indie developers](https://sametteke.com/deals/): Apps Samet Teke bought from indie developers: an iOS device finder (about $100K), an Android wallpaper app and an iOS PDF generator ($20K–$40K each).
- [App sale fee calculator](https://sametteke.com/app-sale-fee-calculator/): Free app sale fee calculator: enter a sale price and see what you’d net on Flippa, Empire Flippers, Acquire.com, Microns, TrustMRR or a direct buyer.
- [I’m an iOS app buyer who buys directly from founders.](https://sametteke.com/ios-app-buyer/): A named iOS app buyer: 6 years, 20+ apps, $10M+ in portfolio revenue, buying through AppsHub Limited (UK), full cash at closing, proof of funds after an NDA.
- [Sell your iOS app to a direct buyer](https://sametteke.com/sell-ios-app/): Sell your iOS app through Apple’s App Store transfer: who starts and accepts it, what carries over, what blocks it, and the signals that set the price.
- [Sell your subscription app](https://sametteke.com/sell-subscription-app/): Selling a subscription app: how retention, plan mix and trials move the multiple, what happens to subscribers, and how RevenueCat or StoreKit is handed over.
- [Sell your utility app](https://sametteke.com/sell-utility-app/): Selling a utility app: what a buyer checks in scanners, PDF tools, device apps, photo tools, cleaners, VPNs and authenticators, from someone who runs them.
- [Sell your app privately, without a broker](https://sametteke.com/sell-your-app/): Sell your app privately: no public listing, no broker, no auction. Who sees your numbers, what each step looks like, and what it costs you (nothing).
- [Selling your app directly vs marketplaces and brokers](https://sametteke.com/vs/): Selling your app to a direct buyer vs Flippa, Empire Flippers, Acquire.com, Microns, TrustMRR and brokers: seller fees, net on a $50K sale, speed and privacy.

## Blog: guides for founders selling an app (iOS, plus Android)

- [What do app buyers require? Minimum revenue, age and deal size by buyer (2026)](https://sametteke.com/blog/app-buyer-requirements/): The minimum profit, track record and deal size each marketplace, broker and direct buyer asks for before buying an app, from their own pages (September 2026).
- [LOI, term sheet and exclusivity in an app sale: what they mean and what to sign](https://sametteke.com/blog/app-sale-loi-exclusivity/): What an indicative offer, LOI or term sheet means when you sell an app, which parts are usually binding, how long exclusivity should last, and what to check.
- [Is it safe to sell my app to a private buyer?](https://sametteke.com/blog/is-it-safe-to-sell-app-to-private-buyer/): Yes, if the money is secured before the app moves. What can go wrong at each step of a private app sale, how to check a buyer can pay, and the red flags.
- [Got a low offer for your app? How to check it, and how to respond](https://sametteke.com/blog/low-offer-for-my-app/): A low offer for your app is often a different basis, not a different opinion. How to check it, what to ask the buyer, how to counter, and when to walk away.
- [Selling your app to several buyers: what to send, and how to compare offers](https://sametteke.com/blog/sell-app-to-multiple-buyers/): How to collect offers for your app from several buyers: a teaser template, what to keep until the NDA, one deadline, and comparing offers by what you net.
- [What I check in App Store Connect before buying an iOS app](https://sametteke.com/blog/app-store-connect-due-diligence/): The App Store Connect screens a buyer checks before buying an iOS app: proceeds, financial reports, subscriptions, App Analytics, ratings and transfer checks.
- [How to sell an app without selling your company](https://sametteke.com/blog/sell-app-without-selling-company/): You can sell one app and keep your company, your developer account and your other apps. What an asset sale moves, what stays with you, and what to prepare.
- [Why app sales fall through: 8 deal breakers, and how to avoid each one](https://sametteke.com/blog/why-app-deals-fall-through/): Why app sales fall through between offer and closing: price gaps, numbers that don’t match, late surprises, ownership, transfer blockers and payment problems.
- [App due diligence checklist: what buyers check before buying your app](https://sametteke.com/blog/app-due-diligence-checklist/): An app due diligence checklist for sellers: proving revenue, costs and traffic, what buyers check in code and store history, and sharing data safely.
- [What goes into an app purchase agreement? A seller’s checklist](https://sametteke.com/blog/app-purchase-agreement/): What an app purchase agreement usually covers: what’s sold, price and escrow, transfer steps, handover support, warranties, non-compete and earn-outs.
- [How payment works when you sell an app: escrow, fees, and avoiding scams](https://sametteke.com/blog/app-sale-escrow/): How escrow works when you sell an app, what Escrow.com charges, who pays the fee, other ways to get paid, and the red flags of app-sale scams.
- [How do I transfer an app to another App Store developer account? A seller’s checklist](https://sametteke.com/blog/app-store-app-transfer/): How to transfer an app to another developer account in App Store Connect: Apple’s criteria, the steps, what carries over, what breaks, and timing.
- [What are the best Flippa alternatives for selling an app?](https://sametteke.com/blog/flippa-alternatives/): The best Flippa alternatives for selling an iOS or Android app in 2026: Acquire.com, Microns, TrustMRR, Empire Flippers and direct buyers.
- [Flippa fees in 2026: what it costs to sell an app, vs Empire Flippers and Acquire.com](https://sametteke.com/blog/flippa-fees/): Flippa fees for app sellers in 2026 vs Empire Flippers, Acquire.com and Microns: listing, success and monthly fees, and what you net on a sale.
- [How much is my app worth? App valuation multiples explained](https://sametteke.com/blog/how-much-is-my-app-worth/): How much is my app worth? Most small apps sell for 1–4x annual profit. Multiples from Flippa, Empire Flippers and RevenueCat, what moves them, and fees.
- [How do I sell my app? A step-by-step guide to selling an iOS app (2026)](https://sametteke.com/blog/how-to-sell-an-ios-app/): How to sell an app, step by step: gather your numbers, get a valuation, choose where to sell, pass due diligence, get paid via escrow, transfer the app.
- [Mobile app broker: what they do, what they charge, and whether you need one](https://sametteke.com/blog/mobile-app-broker/): What a mobile app broker does, which brokers handle app sales, what they charge (up to 15%, with minimum fees), and when to sell your app without one.
- [Can I sell my app if it’s small? Selling low-revenue, side-project and neglected apps](https://sametteke.com/blog/sell-a-small-app/): Yes, you can sell a small app. What an app making $300–$3,000 a month is worth, which buyers take small deals, and how to avoid fees eating the sale.
- [How to sell an ad-supported or one-time purchase app: value, AdMob and lifetime users](https://sametteke.com/blog/sell-ad-supported-app/): Selling an app that earns from ads or one-time purchases: how buyers value it, what happens to AdMob and app-ads.txt, and what lifetime users mean for a buyer.
- [How to sell an AI wrapper app: API costs, keys, provider terms and what buyers check](https://sametteke.com/blog/sell-ai-wrapper-app/): Selling an app built on OpenAI, Claude or Gemini APIs: how buyers value AI apps, why API keys can’t be sold, how the backend moves, and App Store rules.
- [How do I sell my Android app? Valuation, buyers, and the Google Play app transfer](https://sametteke.com/blog/sell-android-app/): How to sell your Android app in 2026: what it’s worth, who buys it, and how the Google Play app transfer works: what moves, what breaks, what to prepare.
- [How to sell your app confidentially: who finds out, and how to keep it quiet](https://sametteke.com/blog/sell-app-confidentially/): Can you sell your app without users, competitors or your employer finding out? What each route reveals, what the App Store shows, and how to keep it private.
- [How to sell your app as a non-US founder: escrow, getting paid, transfers and tax forms](https://sametteke.com/blog/sell-app-non-us-founder/): Selling your app from outside the US: which countries escrow supports, how the money reaches your bank, what Apple and Google require, and the tax forms.
- [Selling an app that runs on paid ads: valuation, ad accounts and what buyers check](https://sametteke.com/blog/sell-app-paid-ads/): Selling an app that grows with Apple Ads, Meta or Google ads: how buyers value it, which ad accounts transfer, and the numbers to prepare before you sell.
- [Selling a subscription app: what happens to your subscribers, RevenueCat, and revenue](https://sametteke.com/blog/selling-a-subscription-app/): Selling a subscription app: what happens to subscribers after the App Store transfer, how to move RevenueCat, which keys to rotate, who gets paid.
- [Should I sell my app or keep it? 9 questions that make the decision easier](https://sametteke.com/blog/should-i-sell-my-app/): Should you sell your app or keep it? Nine honest questions on time, trend, risk and money, the math of selling vs keeping the income, and exit timing.
- [Where can I sell my app? Flippa vs Acquire.com vs brokers vs a direct buyer](https://sametteke.com/blog/where-to-sell-an-app/): Where to sell your app in 2026: Flippa, Acquire.com, Microns, Empire Flippers, FE International and direct buyers compared on fees, speed and privacy.
- [Who buys apps? The five kinds of companies and buyers that buy mobile apps](https://sametteke.com/blog/who-buys-apps/): Companies that buy apps in 2026: independent buyers, app holding companies, marketplace investors, broker clients and strategic acquirers.

## Comparisons: selling directly vs marketplaces and brokers

- [Empire Flippers alternative: selling your app to a direct buyer instead](https://sametteke.com/vs/empire-flippers/): An Empire Flippers alternative for app founders: its $10,000 minimum and 15% commission vs selling directly with no fees. Net on a $25K–$100K sale.
- [Acquire.com alternative: selling your app to a direct buyer instead](https://sametteke.com/vs/acquire-com/): An Acquire.com (MicroAcquire) alternative for app founders: 8% + $25/month and an 81-day average listing vs a direct sale with no fees in about 14 days.
- [Microns alternative: selling your app to a direct buyer instead](https://sametteke.com/vs/microns/): A Microns alternative for app founders: it charges 6–10% with no listing fee; a direct buyer charges nothing. Net on a $25K–$100K sale and who each fits.
- [TrustMRR alternative: selling your app to a direct buyer instead](https://sametteke.com/vs/trustmrr/): A TrustMRR alternative for app founders: a 1.5–6% seller fee and public verified revenue, or no fees and a private offer. Costs, speed and privacy compared.


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