OsmyReal is a gaming platform where visitors can purchase apps at a discounted price, and finish challenges to unlock exclusive offers and earn money.
Who are you, and how did OsmyReal come to life?
My name is Osmani. Back in 2020, I started OsmyReal just for fun — mainly to help iOS users who couldn’t afford video games. I would buy and gift them for free, without expecting anything in return.
By 2021, things had started to grow on social media, especially in Spanish-speaking countries. That’s when I realized this was more than just a hobby — it was becoming a brand. From that moment on, I pushed to make it professional. The level of quality I’ve been able to achieve today, especially with Once UI, is far beyond what I thought possible a few years ago.
You have a large following. Who are your followers, and how did you grow this audience?
The audience grew mainly because of the free game giveaways. Since 2020, I’ve gifted games to more than 20 million iPhone and iPad users, which was key to reaching my current numbers.
In 2021 and 2022, many TikTok creators shared tutorials about how to get free iOS games and mentioned OsmyReal — some of those videos reached millions of views. At the same time, my own YouTube videos giving away titles like Minecraft also crossed a million views. That’s how I managed to pass 100,000 subscribers in less than two years.
After taking a personal pause to reset and recharge, I’m now coming back stronger and more professional than ever, motivated by the success and potential of this new web application.
20,000,000+Games gifted by OsmyReal
What other stacks did you consider, and why did you choose Once UI?
I first discovered Once UI on Vercel’s feed — the Magic Portfolio design immediately caught my eye. I started by using the free version and adapted the Magic Portfolio template to transform a simple portfolio into a fully functional web app, while keeping the clean design of the original components.
A month later, I wanted to take things further and bought the professional version. That decision completely changed the game for me. I achieved results I never thought were possible. Looking back, I’m convinced choosing Once UI was critical to the growth and success of my platform.
The total number of CSS lines written by Osmy:
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What did you learn building OsmyReal, and what advice would you give to someone starting a platform like yours?
The biggest lesson for me was that even without prior knowledge, and relying almost entirely on Copilot and Once UI, it’s possible to achieve your dream if you’re determined. I created the app I had always imagined — something that once felt out of reach.
Despite the difficulties of being self-taught, I exceeded my expectations and turned an idea into a professional reality.
My advice:"Never underestimate what you can achieve. With effort, perseverance, and the support of a good community, anything is possible."—OsmyReal
What is the next step for OsmyReal?
The next step is to keep improving the app: adding new features from Once UI, building my own systems, and making the experience even more complete and professional.
My goal is not only to maintain the level I’ve reached, but to surpass it day by day. I want to promote the platform to a growing audience and take OsmyReal to the next level.
Creating my own app was a dream come true — but it’s only the beginning.
“What stood out for me after following Osmy’s journey wasn’t just the speed of his progress, but the determination behind it. He built his platform without a professional background in web development, and even navigated the challenges of working across languages. Despite all that, he’s become one of the most productive members of the Design Engineers Club.”
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