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Built a phone app, Pernell, that answers phone calls for you

r/SideProject
7/3/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
Pernellhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/pernell-ai-second-phone/id6744261145Communication/Virtual Receptionist- AI receptionist handling rejected calls
  • Action items dashboard
  • 7-day free trial
  • Requires in-app purchase after trial |

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Frustration with handling unwanted phone calls
  • Lack of preview/demo mode before purchase
  • Technical issues during sign-up flow
  • Regional availability limitations

Problems to Solve:

  • Managing unwanted phone calls efficiently
  • Reducing missed important calls
  • Creating seamless onboarding experience
  • Expanding platform availability

Potential Solutions:

  • Implement demo mode for value demonstration
  • Fix sign-in/sign-up flow confusion
  • Add Android version development
  • Improve purchase restoration functionality
  • Ensure cross-region compatibility |

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Offering free trial period for user acquisition
  • Direct user feedback collection
  • Rapid iteration based on user reports

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • App Store optimization through required features
  • Leveraging Reddit communities for launch feedback
  • Word-of-mouth through early adopters

Monetization & Product:

  • Freemium model with in-app purchases
  • Focus on AI-powered call handling as core feature
  • Developing actionable insights dashboard

User Engagement:

  • Proactive developer interaction in comments
  • Offering personalized free access to testers
  • Community-driven bug reporting
  • Feature requests tracking through user feedback |