Beta Tester Recruitment - Reading Forest

🤔 What is Beta Testing?

A testing period where regular users try out an app before its official release.

We're looking for people to help us find issues and improvements that developers might miss. No technical expertise required! Just share your honest feedback like "this is confusing" or "it would be nice if...".

As a benefit, you can use all features free for one year.

🎁 Beta Testers Wanted (Japan Only, 10-30 People)

*We're looking for people to try the app before official release and share their thoughts

✅ Beta Tester Benefits

50+ points earned: All features free for 1 year (no ads)
*Those with fewer than 50 points (see below) receive 3 months free
Feedback contributors: 20% permanent discount after official release
Top 5-10 contributors: 3,000 yen Amazon gift card

💬 What We'd Love You to Do

Share what you find confusing or annoying (optional)
Social media shares are very welcome!
Even just using the app helps a lot!

👥 Number of Openings

Japan only: 10-30 people

📅 Beta Test Period

Feb 1 - Mid Mar 2026
(Official release: around Mar 15)

🆚 How We Compare to Other Reading Apps

Feature	Reading Forest	Other Services
Data Storage	✅ Local + Cloud	❌ Cloud only
Math Support	✅ Full MathJax support	❌ Not supported
Privacy	✅ Completely private	⚠️ Public by default
Quote Notes	✅ Page range + quotes & notes	⚠️ Reviews focused

📋 How to Join as a Beta Tester

1️⃣ Register as Beta Tester

Fill out and submit the registration form
Receive registration confirmation email → Click the verification link in the email
Email address verified → Account activated
Log in to Reading Forest (1 year free automatically applied)

*Must be 13+ and agree to beta tester terms

2️⃣ Use Reading Forest

Create reading notes freely
All features free for 1 year
No ads

3️⃣ Submit Feedback (Optional)

Bug reports & improvement suggestions
Contribution score accumulates
Top contributors receive gift cards

🎁 About Contribution Scores

At the end of beta testing, the top 5-10 contributors will receive a 3,000 yen Amazon gift card.

Feedback Type	Base Points	Bonus Points
Bug report (with reproduction steps)	20 points	+10 points (when fixed)
Improvement suggestion (specific)	15 points	+20 points (when adopted)
User experience report	10 points	-
Questions / unclear points	4 points	-
Helpful comments on others' posts	2 points	-

⚠️ Not counted toward score:
- Abstract feedback only like "I think it's good"
- Repeated submissions of the same content
- Posts clearly intended just to increase count

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Does it cost anything to be a beta tester?

No, you can use all features free for 1 year. There are no ads either.

❓ Is feedback required?

No, it's optional. We welcome you even if you just use the app. However, benefits like Amazon gift cards are based on contribution score.

❓ Can those under 13 participate?

We're sorry, but beta testing is only for those 13 and older.

❓ Will I be automatically charged after 1 year?

No, there is no automatic billing. After the free period ends, you will automatically transition to the free plan. You can also upgrade to a paid plan or delete your account at any time.

❓ How is contribution evaluated?

Contributions are objectively evaluated based on the points table above.

❓ Can I withdraw at any time?

Yes, anytime. Please contact us at dev@allisone.co.jp.

❓ Will my feedback be public?

Yes, it will be posted on the beta tester forum (not publicly accessible to the general public). Only your nickname is shown; your email address is kept private.

❓ Can I post about it on social media?

Yes, we'd love that! Feel free to share your honest thoughts on Twitter, Instagram, blogs, etc. We'd appreciate if you mention it's a beta version. Negative feedback also helps us improve, so don't hold back.