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4 weeks, 201 commits — my first solo app now has 5K users! Built 100% by myself, from UI/UX and coding to marketing. It’s an incredible feeling to create something from scratch and have full control every step of the way.
r/SideProject
6/26/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS Amplify | https://aws.amazon.com/amplify/ | Deployment | Used for deploying site pages |
| Figma | https://www.figma.com/ | Design | Used for drafting marketing screens |
| Cursor AI | Not specified | Development | Used once for generating sample data |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Privacy concerns: Users want to avoid their data being collected
- Lack of control: Users want full control over their data
- App functionality issues: Some users experienced bugs in editing/deleting items
Problems to Solve:
- Creating packing lists, outfits, or inventory collections from photos
- Ensuring data privacy and on-device processing
- Improving app usability and fixing bugs
Potential Solutions:
- On-device processing to ensure privacy (as implemented in Fullpack)
- Swipe-to-delete functionality (already implemented but needs bug fixes)
- Avoiding AI wrappers that don't solve real problems
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Building a product that solves a specific problem in a niche market (travel space)
- Ensuring data privacy as a key selling point
- Rapid development and deployment
Marketing & Acquisition:
- App Store listing as primary distribution channel
- Social media promotion (implied by comments asking for marketing tips)
- Word-of-mouth through Reddit and community engagement
Monetization & Product:
- Free app model (implied by no mention of pricing)
- Focus on core functionality without unnecessary AI integration
- Product-market fit achieved by solving real user problems
User Engagement:
- Responding to user feedback in comments (e.g., addressing bug reports)
- Community building through platforms like Reddit
- Encouraging user reviews (though low review rate noted as an issue)