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I built Find My but with future plans

r/SideProject
7/9/2025

Content Summary

Developer built a social web app inspired by Find My with future plan visualization. The app helps users maintain connections when moving/traveling by showing who will be in the same location. The creator is seeking feedback and building social media presence through LinkedIn, Instagram, and Reddit. Comments reveal local developer community building efforts in Portland.

Opinion Analysis

Mainstream opinion supports the app's concept for solving relocation social challenges. The developer community emphasizes local event participation (Demolicious) for networking and growth. Conflicting views: While the post focuses on social features, no direct discussion exists about privacy implications of location sharing. Debate emerges about reviving Portland's tech scene versus current state.

SAAS TOOLS

SaaSURLCategoryFeatures/Notes
React-Frontend FrameworkUsed with Vite for development
Vite-Build ToolFrontend tooling
Supabasehttps://supabase.comBackend-as-a-ServiceDatabase and authentication services

USER NEEDS

Pain Points:

  • Difficulty staying connected when moving to new cities
  • Challenges making new connections during travel/relocation

Problems to Solve:

  • Maintaining social connections during life transitions
  • Discovering overlapping schedules with friends

Potential Solutions:

  • Social app showing future location plans
  • Visualizing who will be in same place/time

GROWTH FACTORS

Effective Strategies:

  • Leveraging existing social patterns (Find My inspiration)

Marketing & Acquisition:

  • Multi-platform social media presence (LinkedIn, Instagram, Reddit)
  • Community engagement through local tech events

Monetization & Product:

  • Potential freemium model (implied by social features)

User Engagement:

  • Building local developer communities
  • Event participation (e.g., Demolicious competition)