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I built an iOS app to help pets live longer — and it’s totally free
r/indiehackers
6/30/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fido's Bark | https://apps.apple.com/app/id6744088514 | Pet Health Management | Track medications, vet visits, vaccinations; Share updates with family/sitters/vet; Add notes and photos; Monitor weight, temperature, blood pressure over time |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Overwhelmed by tracking pet health details (vet visits, meds, health changes)
- Difficulty sharing pet health information with family, sitters, or vets
Problems to Solve:
- Organizing pet health records in one place
- Monitoring pet health metrics over time
Potential Solutions:
- Centralized app for tracking medications, vet visits, vaccinations
- Sharing features for collaboration with caregivers
- Visual tracking of health metrics (weight, temperature, etc.)
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Solving a personal pain point that resonates with others
- Offering free access to build user base and gather feedback
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Sharing on relevant communities (e.g., IndieHackers subreddit)
- Direct call-to-action for user feedback
Monetization & Product:
- Free pricing model to encourage adoption
- Potential for premium features based on user requests
- Strong product-market fit indicated by addressing common pet owner frustrations
User Engagement:
- Soliciting feature requests directly from users
- Building community trust through transparency and free offering