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SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timmy App Blocker | https://apps.apple.com/us/app/timmy-app-blocker/id6670452224 | Productivity / Fitness | Blocks apps until push-ups are done via camera detection; uses Apple's Vision API; schedule/time limit triggers; blocks any app/website; privacy-focused (on-device processing) |
| QuestPhone | https://github.com/QuestPhone/questphone | Productivity / Fitness (Android alternative) | Open-source Android app with similar functionality; mentioned as alternative |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Procrastination and lack of motivation to exercise
- Difficulty forming healthy habits
- Privacy concerns about camera/data usage
- Emergency access needs when push-ups aren't feasible
- ADHD users struggling with complex UI
- Inability to block specific websites without visiting them frequently (iOS limitation)
Problems to Solve:
- Creating accountability for exercise routines
- Reducing screen time addiction
- Building fitness habits through forced micro-workouts
- Ensuring privacy during camera-based tracking
- Providing emergency bypass options
- Simplifying UI for neurodiverse users
- Blocking websites proactively (not just frequently visited ones)
Potential Solutions:
- Hard mode with app deletion prevention
- Emergency codes for urgent situations
- Community features for motivation/support
- Pre-set blocking lists for common distractions (e.g., social media)
- Browser extensions to bypass iOS website blocking limitations
- Hybrid app development (Flutter/React Native) for cross-platform availability
- Alternative exercises (e.g., wall push-ups) for accessibility
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Leveraging native APIs for superior performance (Apple Vision/Screen Time)
- Prioritizing privacy as a selling point
- Offering freemium model with premium features
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Organic promotion via Reddit/community engagement
- Cross-posting to relevant subreddits (e.g., r/VibeCodeCamp)
- Tracking install sources for partner compensation (influencers/ambassadors)
Monetization & Product:
- Premium features behind paywall (processed via Apple)
- Considering ad-based skip options (user-resistant)
- Exploring punishment mechanics for emergency code overuse (e.g., faster/more push-ups)
- Planning Android version via hybrid frameworks (Flutter/React Native)
- Adding community features to combat procrastination
User Engagement:
- Developer actively responds to feedback in comments
- Providing tutorials/resources for technical users
- Hard mode for increased commitment
- Referencing relatable struggles (e.g., ADHD-friendly design considerations)