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My app finally reached 5k downloads this week

r/SideProject
5/25/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Zesfy: Tasks & Daily Plannerhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/tasks-daily-planner-zesfy/id6479947874ProductivityTurns weekly to-do into daily tasks in 30 seconds
App Store Connect-App AnalyticsBuilt-in analytics for monitoring downloads and usage data

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Maintaining motivation during long periods of low downloads
  • Standing out in a crowded productivity app market

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for better user tracking and data collection
  • Desire to expand to multiple platforms

Potential Solutions:

  • Building a website to track user flows and gather data
  • Expanding to additional platforms beyond iOS

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Getting featured on Hacker News
  • Leveraging seasonal trends (spring cleaning)

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Utilizing social proof and community support
  • Creating visually appealing app store listings

Monetization & Product:

  • Focus on product-market fit and core functionality
  • Importance of building trust and gathering user data

User Engagement:

  • Sharing growth milestones and journey with community
  • Encouraging user feedback and questions