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I built an app that turns books into a podcast - Over 500+ users use it.
r/SideProject
7/3/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dialogue | https://bookdialogues.com/ | Learning/Productivity | Converts books into 4 podcast episodes |
| Uses discussion format (not direct text) | |||
| Focus on non-fiction/self-help | |||
| Voice capabilities mentioned | |||
| NotebookLM | Not provided | AI/Productivity | Google's tool for converting PDFs to podcasts |
| Users upload their own materials | |||
| Inspora | Not provided | Learning/Motivation | Provides 3-minute summaries of real-life success stories |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Difficulty focusing on reading
- Retention challenges with traditional reading
- Copyright concerns when scaling content
- Children's screen time management issues
Problems to Solve:
- Making book content more accessible through audio
- Improving knowledge retention
- Creating child-friendly educational content
- Avoiding copyright infringement
Potential Solutions:
- Audio-based learning through podcast format
- Using discussion-style summaries instead of direct text
- Expanding into children's storytelling
- Adding fiction/narrative content capabilities
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Niche focus on non-fiction/self-help category
- Leveraging voice technology capabilities
- User-generated content requests system
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Reddit community engagement for feedback
- Direct user testimonials about podcast quality
- Solving specific parent concerns about screen time
Monetization & Product:
- Potential premium features for schools/parents
- Market expansion into children's education sector
- Maintaining clear product positioning while exploring adjacent markets
User Engagement:
- Book request feature for user participation
- Community feedback integration in development
- Quality voice capabilities as differentiator