Maria Wells didn’t start App Deal Hunt because she loved apps. She started it because she hated wasting time and money.

She was the friend everyone texted: “Hey, is this app actually worth it?” After watching people throw cash at shiny tools that didn’t move the needle, Maria decided to flip the script. She built App Deal Hunt not as another coupon site, but as a filter — cutting through the noise to uncover the apps that actually save time, make money, and give leverage.

Maria believes ownership beats consumption. So every deal, every app, every recommendation on App Deal Hunt comes from that lens: Does this tool help you build? Or is it just another distraction?

Today, she’s not just reviewing apps — she’s building a movement for people who want their downloads to work harder than they do.