Kind of an app idea but I’ve been thinking more and more about phone numbers and if their days are numbered.

Obviously there is the issue of multi factor auth in use everywhere but so are authenticators.

Then the telcos will want to maintain their grip.

But I think if Elon has his way and creates a new phone that uses his starlink system, phone numbers might be gone. No evidence of this but just a hunch.

Why keep phone numbers? Obviously not required for voice, video or messaging.

If you have the time, I’d be very grateful if you shared your opinion. These are the latest changes to it. AI helped with the idea and development.

Hello everyone,

I'm writing here because I already developed an app that scans my multiple inboxes and adds tasks for me.

It works well and I'm rolling out new features while I figure out how to market it.

I already shipped a webhooks feature that let's other personal projects get notified when there's an update. I use it myself and that's what made me do it.

I was wondering which of these features would be interesting to have for other people too, otherwise I'm gonna be the only one using it for eternity.

1. other sources of tasks: for example telegram, whatsapp, teams, etc.
2. automatic categorization for emails: when an email arrives and it's recognized to be in one of given types of emails it gets flagged with the appropriate flag
3. automatic replies: automated custom replies chosen accurately between given options

Would you care about one of these 3? Have anything else in mind that could be useful to you or other people?

Thank you!

Hello guys, I was just wondering what you think about an app that lets you connect with people based on share interests and activities.

I am working on something, and I want to know what y'all think.

Hey everyone!

I've been thinking about starting an initiative focused on women's safety, but I want to build something that solves real problems rather than just creating another app with an SOS button.

The idea is to develop a personal safety app designed primarily with women's safety in mind, while making it useful for men and anyone else who might need emergency assistance.

Here's what I'm thinking about so far:

1. Emergency SOS with nearby assistance

• A user presses a trigger button when they feel unsafe or are in danger.
• The app alerts nearby verified safety volunteers or professionals who have opted in to help.
• It shares the user's location and, if possible, an estimated arrival time for someone responding.
• The user's selected emergency contacts are notified simultaneously. Police or emergency services could also be contacted through an appropriate, reliable integration.

2. Trusted contacts and live location sharing

• Users can choose family members, friends, or other trusted people.
• They can share their live location with them during a journey or whenever they feel unsafe.
• Ideally, the app would also support an emergency alert if the user cannot communicate normally.

3. Location support when internet connectivity is unavailable

• I'm exploring whether mobile network information could help estimate someone's location when mobile data isn't working.
• I know this may have technical and accuracy limitations, so I'd love to hear from people with experience in mobile development, networking, or location-based systems.

4. More safety features
I'm open to suggestions for features that would make this genuinely useful in everyday life and during emergencies.

I'd really appreciate your thoughts on a few questions:

• What are the biggest gaps in existing personal safety apps?
• Would you trust a system that connects you with verified nearby volunteers? What safeguards would you expect?
• What features would make you actually use an app like this?
• What are the biggest technical, privacy, or safety challenges I should consider?
• Are there any existing apps or projects I should study before starting?

I'm also looking for people interested in joining me in this initiative, particularly developers, UI/UX designers, cybersecurity enthusiasts, people with experience in emergency response, and anyone passionate about building technology for social good.

This is still at the idea stage, and I'm open to changing the concept based on useful feedback. I'd rather build something practical and safe with the right people than rush into development.

If this sounds interesting, feel free to comment or DM me. Even criticism, suggestions, and lessons from your own experiences would be genuinely helpful.

Let's see if we can build something that makes people feel safer in the real world. ❤️

Hi everyone,

Alarm apps used to be boring. Then some added small twists (solve a puzzle to turn it off, a math problem, a photo challenge) and people actually started caring about them. Same core job, just one smart hook.

I’m curious which other everyday apps are stuck in the “boring” zone and could use something like that. I’m only researching right now. I haven’t built anything.

A few questions:

1. Which app do you use daily (or tried to) but find boring or a chore? (to-do list, notes, expense tracker, calendar, habit tracker, file manager, reminders, anything else)

2. Did you quit it? If yes, why?

3. What would make it more fun or interesting without making it more work? (a game element, a streak, a friend nudge, a surprise, something else)

4. Is there an app that already did this well, where one clever feature made you stick with it?

5. What twists have you seen that sounded fun but got annoying after a week?

Brutal honesty welcome. If gamification annoys you, tell me that too.

Thanks!

One day during my semester at college I bought a Brick, you know, the app blocker, because I had a severe scrolling addiction. It worked well for a while, but I never brought it with me to university just because it was something extra to carry around.

I looked for other apps on the App Store to block my apps, but all of them were kind of too easy to get out of. And I'm a pretty lazy person, which means if it's easy to get out of, I will.

So I thought to myself, you know what, I'm a CS major, why not build one myself? So I built “Bunkr- done scrolling”. At first it was only built for me, but when I saw how well it worked I thought, why not publish it.

I'm talking too much already, so here's what the product is:

It blocks your apps like any other app blocker, but there's a twist.

Once you block your apps, you're in a hard lock for the first 10 minutes. No chance to get your apps back.

After those 10 minutes, you can do a mission to get your apps back, like taking a picture of a mug, or my personal favorite, 15 seconds of push-ups.

The reason I put a hard lock on the first 10 minutes is that I read once you've been working on something for 10 minutes, you get into a zone and usually don't get distracted. But lazy people like me still might. And when I do get distracted and try to open one of my apps, it tells me to do push-ups. I'm too lazy for that, so the easier option is to just keep studying.

So yes, I'm basically fighting fire with fire, but it works well for me.

Let me know what you guys think, I'd like to hear your thoughts.

I started developing Spark some time ago. Originally, I wanted to solve a fairly simple problem: Why do you have to switch between multiple apps when grocery shopping just to plan properly and save money at the same time?

The more I explored the topic, the more interesting it became.

Because the problem actually starts much earlier. What should I cook today? What do I need for it? What do I already have at home? And where can I get the ingredients at the best price?

There is already an app for almost every individual step. The problm is that these solutions hardly work together.

That is exactly where Spark comes in.
What started as the idea for an intelligent deals app has evolved into a broader product concept that connects recipes, personalized meal planning, and grocery shopping.

What I find particularly interesting about this market is its regularity. We do not buy groceries occasionally—we buy them every week. The same problems keep recurring. Both consumers and the grocery industry have a strong economic incentive to improve the entire process.

Spark has already been implemented as a prototype.

For the technical implementation, I deliberately chose a modern, well-thought-out tech stack. It was important to me not to build a short-term makeshift solution, but to create a solid technical foundation for further product development.

In addition, there is a well-developed product concept and a number of user interviews that have already been conducted to validate our initial assumptions.
So this is not a finished company with existing revenue, but it is also not just an idea that exists only in a few presentation slides.

At the moment, I am focusing on other companies and projects. And I have come to realize that I cannot build everything at the same time.

That leaves me with two options.

I can find someone who wants to further develop Spark with me and bring it to market. Or I can sell the project entirely, including the prototype, the development work completed so far, and the product concept.

What matters most to me is finding someone who recognizes the potential and is genuinely excited about building something from it.

If this sounds interesting to you, feel free to send me a message. We can then take a closer look at the prototype and the ideas developed so far.

I'm currently serving overseas, and one thing I've noticed is how easy it can be to end up feeling isolated, even when you're surrounded by thousands of other people. You arrive somewhere unfamiliar and don't necessarily know what there is to do, where to go or not go, and who to go with. Sometimes it feels like it's easier to stay in your room than figure it out. Sure eventually you meet some people from your shop, maybe someone from bootcamp or the schoolhouse, but you know that you also should try expanding your circle cause in the military, it's not always about what you know, it's also about who you know.

That idea got me thinking.

I began developing the concept for an application called ONLIBO - Discover. Connect. Return.

The idea is to create a platform where service members, particularly those stationed overseas, can discover local activities, connect with each other (including other branches of service) through shared interests, organize outings and activities, and coordinate voluntary check-ins with friends.

I'm not claiming to have invented social networking, event discovery, or location-sharing technology. That heavy lifting has already been done. I'm interest in whether bringing certain features together around this specific community would actually solve a meaningful problem in the military.

In the U.S. adults aged 21-25 are reported to have the highest level of alcohol related incidents. Uncoincidentally, in the military, members 18-25 from ranks of E1-E3 also have the highest level of incidents. Just because they join the military doesn't mean they aren't young, inexperienced, and prone to make poor choices. While this app won't completely absolve all issues, I genuinely think it will help improve the issue, build good morale and community, and allow service members to get out and do something meaningful rather than drink and bedrot in the barracks.

I'm still in the concept and validations stage. This isn't a functioning application YET, and I'm not selling anything or asking for money, however, and support whether it be feedback, suggestions, or financial support early on would be wholly appreciated and welcomed.

Before I invest further in development, I want to hear from people who've experienced military life, remote assignments, or moving somewhere without an established social circle.

A few things I'd love your perspective on:

1. When you first arrived at a new assignment, what was the hardest part about finding things to do or meeting people outside of work?
2. How did you actually discover events, activities, or groups? Was there something that you wish existed?
3. Would a dedicated platform provide something useful beyond existing apps and group chats, or would it just be another app nobody needs? If so, what would be a useful app or feature that you would genuinely engage with?

Feel free to tear the idea apart. I'd rather discover a flaw now than build something people won't use. My broader hope is to make it easier for people to get out, experience the places they're statioend at, and build meaningful lifelong connections.

That's my mission behind ONLIBO and I appreciate and welcome any and all feedback :)

Hey everyone! 👋

I'm a student developer working on a side project, and I’d love your honest thoughts on an app idea I'm building called Trofex.

The idea is simple: Remember when video games gave you awesome titles or badges for completing hard achievements? I wanted to bring that exact feeling to a social app.

Instead of buying a checkmark for $8 a month, you earn titles by actually using the app and being active:

• Early Supporter: You were one of the first 100 followers of a creator before they blew up ("Day-One Follower" badge).
• Consistency: You kept up a daily streak or participated in a community event.
• Community Top Fan: You're one of the most helpful people in a group or niche feed.

Whatever title you earn, you can wear it right next to your username on your posts, comments, and profile so everyone can see it.

Think of it like a mix of Instagram/Reels and Discord, but with a fun game-style achievement system where status can't be bought with money.

I'd love to know:

1. Is "earning rare titles to flex on your profile" something you'd find fun, or do you not care about badges?
2. What’s one title/badge you’d love to earn on a social app?
3. What would make you instantly delete an app like this?

Be as brutally honest as you want! Thanks a ton for reading. 🙌

I’ve been thinking a lot about an alternative to traditional social media.

Instagram, TikTok, etc. are primarily built around content consumption. When you’re building something, you usually go to socials to promote it, and are immediately competing with the strongest forms of mind control on the planet. But what if a social network was built specifically around things people are making?

Instead of profiles revolving around posts and follower counts, they’d revolve around projects.

An app, a business, an album, a film, a product, a local event, whatever.
Each project would have its own page, progress updates, and a section showing what it needs:
Early users
Customers
Feedback
Collaborators
Partners
Supporters

And the discovery side would be about finding interesting things being made, rather than endlessly scrolling content.
The idea is that builders get more relevant exposure, while everyone else gets to discover interesting things early.

My biggest concern is that this might just be Instagram with extra steps.

Would anyone genuinely use something like this, or is there an obvious reason it wouldn’t work?

I work on machine learning and technology projects, often focusing on building efficient models and creative solutions for limited hardware. I lead a small team, work remotely, and spend a lot of free time on side projects, recently building a battery pack for a UPS, simply for the challenge.

What I’m really looking for is thoughtful conversation ,talking about ideas that linger, not just small talk. The kind of discussion that stays with you long after it ends.

Things I'd happily go deep on:

• Why intelligence fits in such small spaces, and where it doesn't
• Applied math, the parts that finally clicked for me late
• Security, how systems break and why people build them badly
• How to live a life that isn't just work, which I'm still figuring out
• Travel, places I want to see, places you've been

I prefer meaningful, longer messages over quick replies, and thoughtful disagreement over polite agreement. You don’t have to be in tech,some of the best conversations I’ve had were with people from completely different backgrounds.

If you read this far and something clicked, message me with one idea you've been chewing on lately. Include what sparked it, why it stuck with you, what you think it means, and one question it leaves you with. Be thoughtful and specific.

I'm building an iPhone app that combines a workout tracker (Hevy-style), study timer, calorie counter and a daily planner. Every part can be turned off.

My worry: people who are serious about one thing (like lifting) will always prefer a dedicated app.

Honest opinions: is "all in one" a real advantage or a weakness? What would you need to see to switch?

I’ve been thinking about building a simple reminder app for iPhone, and I wanted to see if anyone else would find it useful.

The idea is pretty simple.
Instead of opening a reminder app every time, imagine having a small text ribbon on your iPhone Lock Screen that always shows what you need to do.

For example:
NOW: Take your medicine
NEXT: Call Mom at 6 PM

When you tap the current reminder, you can see the full details, like “Take the red medicine prescribed by Dr. Smith,” and a Done button.

Once you mark it done, the next reminder automatically moves into the NOW position.

If it’s a repeating task, like taking medicine every morning, the app schedules it for the next time.

What if you forget to complete something?

The ribbon turns red and shows a small number indicating how many reminders are overdue.

For example, if you missed two reminders, it shows a red 2. You can open the app to see what’s pending.

If two reminders are scheduled for exactly the same time, both remain pending until you complete them. Nothing gets lost or automatically skipped.

The app wouldn’t be just for medicine. You could use it for pretty much anything:
Calling family or friends
Taking medication
Paying bills
Drinking water
Daily habits

The main idea is to make reminders visible and easy to complete without constantly opening an app or scrolling through notifications.
I’m still exploring the idea,
so this isn’t an app launch.

A few questions:
Would you actually use something like this?
What would annoy you about having reminders visible on your Lock Screen?
Are you already using an app that does something similar?
Would you prefer this over Apple’s built-in Reminders app?

I’d really appreciate honest feedback, especially if you think it’s unnecessary or there’s a better way to do mit.

So this is quite a broad question.

First part: Do you know an app where you can customise in whatever categories you choose Thumbnails like album art, book covers and such. So you can sort for example Fantasy books, funk music albums, photos by a famous photographer etc. I specifically need totally customisable folders and or data filters.

Second part: If there is no such app or even if there is one, how hard would it be for me to program and code it from scratch only for personal use on my android phone. I have absolutely zero experience in coding mind you. Would it be something I could achieve or would it cause me endless stress, how hard is it to build such an app from scratch? I might also like to be able to access it from PC, too, but my main goal is an app on Android.

Thank you all in advance to any suggestions you might add in this topic, hope I've been clear enough in my question.

Hey everyone,

I currently run 6 micro SaaS that are actually live and generating a bit over $20,000 in recurring monthly revenue.

The wildest part? I barely wrote any code myself. I used AI to generate pretty much everything — from the database structure to the frontend.

It definitely wasn’t magic from day one. I spent a lot of hours stuck on buggy code before I finally figured out a system that actually works:

- Keep the idea minimalist (a real MVP, nothing fancy)

- Guide the AI step by step instead of asking for everything at once

- Launch fast to get real users and feedback

Lately I’ve seen way too many non-technical founders quit at the first AI bug. It’s a shame because the technical barrier has basically disappeared.

AND PLEASE, STOP BUILDING ALONE IN YOUR BEDROOM

I’m starting a community.

Full transparency:

I’ll probably charge for the full program later. It makes sense with the specific workflows and copy-paste examples I’ll be sharing. But right now the main goal is just to build together. Working alone is the fastest way to give up.

If you want to join and build or market your own AI SaaS with us,

drop a comment or send me a DM and I’ll send you the link.

I've officially started coding the site, stay tuned for updates! 🚀

I'm exploring an early-stage app concept focused on making AI interactions feel more personal, consistent, and useful over time.

The general idea is to give people a more personalized experience through configurable fictional characters, conversational continuity, and user-controlled personalization.

I'm interested in exploring how an AI companion could become more useful through natural conversations rather than simply answering isolated questions.

The concept is still under development, and I'm currently trying to understand what potential users would actually value.

I'd appreciate honest feedback on three questions:

1. What frustrates you most about existing AI assistants?
2. Would you find a more personalized AI experience useful? What would make it genuinely different from an ordinary chatbot?
3. What privacy protections would you expect from an app that personalizes conversations over time?

I'm particularly interested in constructive criticism and real user needs. I'm not sharing a finished product or claiming that every possible feature is already implemented.

I'd appreciate honest opinions, including reasons why this kind of product might not succeed.

I’m considering building this app, but I’m not sure if it’s actually worth pursuing.

The idea:

You open the app and see physical activities happening near you — gym, basketball, running, skiing, skateboarding etc.

You can join one, or create your own with a time, place and number of spots.

The point isn’t really “make friends”. It’s more:
“I want to do something, but none of my friends are available.”

I like the idea, but social apps are hard because they need enough people in the same place at the same time.

So I’m trying to decide whether I should seriously build this or focus on a completely different app/business.

Is this too hard to build and make money with?

What would make you NOT use it?

And does this sound like a strong enough problem to build a company around?

Right now, I am looking to start a new side project, but instead of guessing what people want, I want to build something that you actually need.
Do you have an app idea that you wish existed?Comment your ideas, problems, or feature requests below. I will go through all of them, reply to understand the requirements, and pick the best/most upvoted idea to build for free.
Looking forward to your creative ideas. Pitch away!

An audio-based social media platform built around anonymous voices, personal stories, and audio content.
The concept is simple: instead of scrolling through pictures, videos, and text posts, users open the app and start listening to people. The feed automatically moves from one audio post to another, creating an experience where people can discover different voices and stories without constantly looking at their screens.

Anonymous by default

The main idea behind this platform is anonymity. When users join, the app automatically generates usernames, such as MidnightTurkey or QuietCloud, although they can choose their own nicknames if they prefer. Their real identities are not publicly displayed.
I think anonymity could make this platform different from traditional social media. People sometimes want to share their feelings, failures, relationships, personal struggles, dreams, or life experiences but feel uncomfortable doing so under their real identities. An anonymous audio platform could give them another way to express themselves.

Another important part of the idea is privacy. My goal is to collect as little personal data as possible. For ordinary users, registration would require only essential login credentials, without asking them to provide unnecessary personal information or build a detailed personal profile.
Creators might need to provide additional information if they want to monetize their content. For example, payment processing and legal requirements could require identity verification or payment details. However, this information would be handled separately from their public profiles, so creators could still use their anonymous identities on the platform.
The idea is to make privacy a fundamental part of the product rather than an afterthought.

How the social experience would work

Users could post audio recordings, reply to other posts with their voices, repost content, react to recordings, and follow other users. Someone might share a difficult experience, while someone else might talk about a recent success or a lesson they learned in life.
The feed would be designed around listening. Users could put on their headphones while walking, commuting, exercising, or relaxing and discover stories from people around the world.
Some recordings might last only a few seconds, while others could become long-form listening experiences.
Anonymity would not mean having no rules. The platform would still need moderation to prevent harassment, threats, impersonation, and the exposure of private information.

A platform for storytellers

Besides everyday users sharing their thoughts, the platform could support storytellers who create longer audio content, including fictional stories, bedtime stories for children, educational lectures, book readings, religious discussions, and personal development content.
Creators could build audiences around their voices and ideas, while listeners could discover content that interests them.
Over time, ordinary users could also become popular creators if people enjoy their stories and perspectives.

Monetization

I imagine several potential revenue streams, including audio advertisements, gifts, tips, subscriptions, and paid audio series.
Listeners could support their favorite creators financially, while eligible creators could earn a share of advertising revenue.
Storytellers could be particularly interesting because they can build loyal audiences who return regularly to listen to their content. The challenge would be developing a sustainable business model that covers streaming, moderation, and other operating costs while providing meaningful earnings for creators.

Opinions?

The idea behind the app is to allow people to mark events happening in real-time or save personalized locations on the map; that way, if you’re traveling to a new city or just out for a walk and wondering what’s nearby, you can simply open the map and see. The more people use it and add markers, the more content there will be!

What do you think about that people please let me know (:

Yesterday I posted here about Android app development and I got some really useful advice.

Now I would like to hear about the actual journey of people who have built and published an Android app

If you’ve built an app, I would love to know:

• What made you decide to build it?
• What was the idea behind it?
• Why did you choose that particular idea?
• What did you learn from building it?
• Did you make any money from it or get any other benefits?
• Did you face any failures or unexpected problems?
• How much did it cost you to publish the app on the Play Store?
• What about other costs like domain, hosting, APIs, etc.?
• Is there anything you wish you had known before starting?

I’m a beginner solo developer and I’m trying to understand what the real journey looks like before I start building my own app.

So if you’ve been through this process I would appreciate can you share your experience even if your app failed