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After 0 callbacks for job interviews I spent 8 weeks on the grind to build my own macOS app and I already have my first $150 of profits! I know its not loads but me and my partner celebrate each time the email from lemonsqueezy comes in which makes the late nights bug finding worth it
r/SideProject
5/23/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Squeezy | https://lemon.squeezy.io | Payment Processing | Used for handling payments and sending email notifications |
| FocuSee | https://focusee.app | Screenshot Editing | Provides slick background editing for screenshots |
| Chunk | https://www.chunkapp.net | Time-Blocking App | macOS menubar app for time management with features like calendar sync, fullscreen notifications, and routines |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Struggling to find a good time-blocking app for macOS
- Overpriced apps with limited features
- Forgetting to cancel free trials leading to unwanted charges
Problems to Solve:
- Need for an intuitive time-blocking app for macOS
- Desire for a free trial without card required
- Need for lifetime license option
Potential Solutions:
- Building a simple, intuitive time-blocking app
- Offering a free trial without card required
- Providing lifetime license option
- Implementing user feedback for feature development
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Building a product that solves a personal pain point
- Implementing user feedback for feature development
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Sharing progress and journey on Reddit
- Building a roadmap to show future development plans
Monetization & Product:
- Offering lifetime license option
- Providing free trial without card required
- Implementing user feedback for feature prioritization
User Engagement:
- Celebrating each sale and user feedback
- Building a community around the product
- Regularly updating the product based on user requests