Sell on Whim
That app in your folder?
It could be earning.
You built something real with prompts. Whim turns it into a product: upload it, price it, and buyers play it instantly in their browser — no installs, no app-store review queue, no 30% platform tax.
First listing free · about 5 minutes from upload to live
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From folder to for-sale in four steps
Upload your app
A single HTML file, or a zip with an index.html for multi-file apps and Three.js games. Downloadable files work too.
Set your price
Free, or $1–$999. Free apps are a great top of funnel — many creators list one free app and one paid.
Connect payouts
One Stripe onboarding flow (bank + identity, handled entirely by Stripe). Money goes straight to your bank.
Ship updates anytime
Push a new version and every buyer gets it automatically. Broke something? Roll back with one click.
The economics, with nothing hidden
App stores take 15–30%. Whim takes 10%.
90%
of every sale is yours
Stripe's processing fees come out of our cut, not yours.
$0.99
one-time listing fee per app
Your first listing is free. The fee keeps spam out of the marketplace.
$9.99/wk
optional featured slot
Homepage placement when you want a push. Never required.
Example: sell a $4.99 app 100 times → you keep $449.10, Whim keeps $49.90. That's it. No subscription, no hidden fees. Tips work the same way — turn them on per app and fans can tip you even on free apps, on the same 90/10 split.
Your buyers click Play. That's the whole install.
Browser apps are served from Whim in a sandboxed player — buyers on any device just click and use it. No “is this for Mac or Windows,” no installers, no compatibility support tickets. You can also sell downloadable files if that fits your app better.
- ✓ Works on desktop, tablet, and phone
- ✓ Updates reach every buyer instantly
- ✓ Sandboxed for buyer trust — your app, safely delivered
A storefront, not just a checkout
Every app gets a page with reviews, ratings, and version history. You get a public creator profile, a dashboard with sales and earnings, and share cards that look great when you post your link anywhere.
- ✓ You keep full ownership of your app, always
- ✓ Creator profile at whim/u/you
- ✓ Sales, earnings, and views per app
- ✓ Staff picks and featured slots for discovery
Questions sellers actually ask
Who owns my app? Am I signing any rights away?+
You do, completely, and no. You keep full ownership and every right to your app. Whim only gets a limited license to host it and deliver it to the people who play or buy it, for as long as you keep it listed. We never take ownership, we never resell your work, and you can unlist it and walk away at any time. Nothing is transferred to us.
When do I get paid?+
Stripe pays out to your bank on its standard rolling schedule (typically 2 business days after a sale, after your first payout clears). Whim never holds your money.
What can I sell?+
Apps, games, and tools you made and have the rights to sell: browser apps as a single HTML file or zip bundle (up to 50 MB), or downloadable files up to 1 GB. AI-assisted is the point; stolen or infringing content gets removed.
Can buyers try a paid app before they buy?+
Yes. Attach an optional demo build to any paid browser app. It's a separate, limited build you control completely; buyers get a "Try the demo" button right next to Buy. It does NOT count as a second listing and there's no extra fee. One app page, one review section, demo included.
What about refunds?+
Case by case, and we err on the side of the buyer. Email hello@buywhim.com. In practice demos and free browser previews mean people know exactly what they're buying before they pay, which prevents most refund situations from existing.
Can I update my app after people buy it?+
Yes. Push a new version anytime with a changelog note. Every buyer gets it automatically, and you can roll back if an update breaks something.
Do I need a company or tax setup?+
No. Stripe onboards you as an individual in most countries and handles identity verification. You're responsible for your own income taxes, like any freelance income.
What does the listing fee actually do?+
It keeps the marketplace from drowning in one-prompt spam, which protects the value of your listing. Your first app lists free so trying Whim costs nothing.
Ready when you are
Five minutes from now your app could have a price tag and a public page. First listing's on us.
Early? The founding-creator program waives listing fees for life.