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i built an app that roasts you if you scroll too much

r/SideProject
6/18/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Touch Grasshttps://apps.apple.com/gb/app/touch-grass-screen-time-limit/id6739589530Productivity/WellnessUses screen time API to monitor usage, roasts users for excessive scrolling, requires physically touching grass to unlock

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Excessive doomscrolling
  • Lack of self-control with screen time
  • Need for accountability to reduce phone usage

Problems to Solve:

  • Preventing mindless scrolling
  • Encouraging healthier screen time habits
  • Creating consequences for excessive phone use

Potential Solutions:

  • Gamification of screen time limits
  • Physical interaction requirement (touching grass)
  • Humorous feedback to motivate behavior change

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Leveraging iOS screen time API for functionality
  • Creating engaging, humorous user experience
  • Building community through Reddit engagement

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Sharing app on relevant subreddits
  • Encouraging user feedback and engagement
  • Providing clear download links

Monetization & Product:

  • Freemium model with potential for premium features
  • Focus on iOS platform for initial launch

User Engagement:

  • Interactive feedback (roasting)
  • Physical interaction requirement
  • Community building through social media