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I made a budgeting app as my first iOS app

r/SideProject
7/3/2025

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
SwiftUIhttps://developer.apple.com/xcode/swiftui/iOS Development FrameworkUsed for building the app's UI and functionality
Figmahttps://www.figma.com/Design ToolUsed for UI design in other projects
Google Drawingshttps://docs.google.com/drawingsBasic Design ToolInitial UI design tool for the app

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty tracking personal finances comprehensively
  • Lack of clear savings goal visualization
  • Challenges maintaining budget discipline

Problems to Solve:

  • Need for simple financial tracking solution
  • Desire for budget vs actual spending comparison
  • Requirement for categorized expense organization

Potential Solutions:

  • Automated spending categorization
  • Visual progress tracking for savings goals
  • Intuitive budget comparison features

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Solo development with rapid iteration
  • Learning while building approach
  • Continuous improvement based on user feedback

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Showcasing development journey on Reddit
  • Direct App Store link sharing in communities
  • Leveraging personal story for relatability

Monetization & Product:

  • Free initial version to gather users
  • Potential future premium features
  • Focus on core budgeting functionality first

User Engagement:

  • Actively responding to user comments
  • Soliciting feedback for improvements
  • Building community through transparent development process