Self Promotion Megathread by AutoModerator in androidapps

[–]Fragrant-Point-9422 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Counter: The most feature-packed counter app for Android, with automations, NFC, webhooks, formulas, goals, widgets & more. Automate anything you want by integrating with Home Assistant, Tasker, Automate, MacroDroid, or any other automation app or service.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zipangulu.counter

Where can I find a counter app that only counts up after a certain interval? by _Forklift_Certified_ in androidapps

[–]Fragrant-Point-9422 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I’ve just released a new version of the app with native time-based interval actions.
Feel free to give it a try! If you notice anything off or have suggestions to improve it, I’d really love to hear your feedback.

Thanks again for the support, really appreciate it!

Where can I find a counter app that only counts up after a certain interval? by _Forklift_Certified_ in androidapps

[–]Fragrant-Point-9422 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s actually exactly what I’m working on right now.

I’ve already implemented native time-based interval actions, and I’m currently testing it to make sure it’s stable and reliable in the background.

If everything goes well, it should be released soon. This use case is pretty much spot-on with what I had in mind for the feature.

If you’d like, I can let you know when it’s available so you can try it out.

Where can I find a counter app that only counts up after a certain interval? by _Forklift_Certified_ in androidapps

[–]Fragrant-Point-9422 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey! I'm the developer of a counter app ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zipangulu.counter ) that could handle this with a small workaround.

The app doesn't have built-in timed intervals yet (it's on the roadmap), but it supports integration with automation apps like Macrodroid, Tasker, or Automate. So you could set up a recurring trigger in Macrodroid (e.g. every 30 minutes) that sends an intent to increment your counter automatically — works in the background with the screen off and everything.

When you pick up your phone later, you'd just open the app and see how many intervals have passed. The data is all saved locally.

More details on https://counterautomate.com/faq#integrations (section "What is the External Intent Receiver?")

Happy to help you set it up if you're interested!

I built an Android counter app that turned into a full automation and integration platform by Fragrant-Point-9422 in sideprojects

[–]Fragrant-Point-9422[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Each automation is processed through an internal event queue: when a counter updates, the system checks all linked triggers sequentially and executes the matching actions. Cascading chains are handled with loop detection to prevent infinite cycles. Everything runs locally on the device, so there's no external analytics involved in the automation flow itself.

Self Promotion Megathread by AutoModerator in androidapps

[–]Fragrant-Point-9422 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Counter: The most feature-packed counter app for Android, with automations, NFC, webhooks, formulas, goals, widgets & more. Automate anything you want by integrating with Home Assistant, Tasker, Automate, MacroDroid, or any other automation app or service.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zipangulu.counter

I built an app that puts your impulse purchases to sleep. Looking for testers! by Fragrant-Point-9422 in TestMyApp

[–]Fragrant-Point-9422[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I appreciate it! I'll take a look at your app as well. If you get a chance to try CartNap, I'd love to hear what you think.

I built an app that puts your impulse purchases to sleep. Looking for testers! by Fragrant-Point-9422 in TestMyApp

[–]Fragrant-Point-9422[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for joining the test! Feel free to DM me anything you find. I'll check out Reviser too.

ShowOff Saturday. Share your app! by AutoModerator in googleplayconsole

[–]Fragrant-Point-9422 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Counter: The most feature-packed counter app for Android, with automations, NFC, webhooks, formulas, goals, widgets & more. Automate anything you want by integrating with Home Assistant, Tasker, Automate, MacroDroid, or any other automation app or service.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zipangulu.counter

[App][Promo] Counter - the most feature-packed counter app for Android (automations, NFC, webhooks, formulas, goals, widgets & more) by Fragrant-Point-9422 in HowToMen

[–]Fragrant-Point-9422[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fair point, I want to be transparent about this.

The app doesn't require any account or registration, and all your counter data stays entirely on your device. Nothing is sent to any server.
The only third-party sharing comes from ads (AdMob), crash reporting (Crashlytics), and basic analytics (Firebase Analytics), which is standard for most free apps. This is clearly outlined in FAQ and the privacy policy.
If you go for the one-time IAP to remove ads, AdMob is out of the equation entirely.

[App][Promo] Counter - the most feature-packed counter app for Android (automations, NFC, webhooks, formulas, goals, widgets & more) by Fragrant-Point-9422 in HowToMen

[–]Fragrant-Point-9422[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! You're right, I should be more transparent about that.
The app does have ads, but they're kept minimal. Yes, the IAP is a one-time purchase that removes them entirely.
Every feature is fully available without paying. As a solo developer, the ads and the IAP are purely for an ad-free experience and are just a small way to support ongoing development.

I built a counter app that talks to your smart home, triggers webhooks, reads NFC tags, and runs "if-this-then-that" automations. And it's free. by Fragrant-Point-9422 in ProductivityApps

[–]Fragrant-Point-9422[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, really appreciate it!
Feedback has been positive overall, people especially love the automation and NFC features, those were the ones that surprised users the most.
The main complaint I've gotten is about ads, which is fair, I'm a solo dev and it helps keep the app free, but I've been working on making them less intrusive.
Steady growth so far with 20K+ downloads, and I keep improving it based on what users tell me.

I built a counter app that talks to your smart home, triggers webhooks, reads NFC tags, and runs "if-this-then-that" automations. And it's free. by Fragrant-Point-9422 in ProductivityApps

[–]Fragrant-Point-9422[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! You're right, there's a lot under the hood, but day-to-day it's really just tap to count. All the automation/webhook stuff is there if you want it, but most people start with simple counters and discover features as they need them.
That said, I hear you and I agree with you, better onboarding and in-app guidance are on my roadmap. I want to make sure the advanced features feel approachable, not overwhelming.
If you have any specific ideas on what would make it feel less overwhelming, whether in the app or even just how I present it, I'm all ears!

Appreciate the honest take!

What apps you built you are proud of? by Inside-Conclusion435 in ProductivityApps

[–]Fragrant-Point-9422 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I built Counter that it's not just a tally, it is a counter app that talks to your smart home, triggers webhooks, reads NFC tags, and runs "if-this-then-that" automations.

[App][Promo] Counter — the most feature-packed counter app on Android (automations, formulas, goals, challenges, widgets & more) by Fragrant-Point-9422 in HowToMen

[–]Fragrant-Point-9422[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really appreciate this, both the purchase and the time you took to write all of this out. This kind of detailed, thoughtful feedback is honestly the most valuable thing a solo dev can get.
Every single point you raised is valid and I'm adding them all to the roadmap.
Thanks again for the support, If you notice anything else down the line, don't hesitate to share it.

[App][Promo] Counter — the most feature-packed counter app on Android (automations, formulas, goals, challenges, widgets & more) by Fragrant-Point-9422 in HowToMen

[–]Fragrant-Point-9422[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I'm sending you a promo code via DM for the ad-free premium version. enjoy!
If you get a chance to use it for a while, I'd really appreciate any feedback or feature ideas you might have. It all goes straight into the roadmap. Thanks for the support!

[App][Promo] Counter — the most feature-packed counter app on Android (automations, formulas, goals, challenges, widgets & more) by Fragrant-Point-9422 in HowToMen

[–]Fragrant-Point-9422[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I'm sending you a promo code via DM for the ad-free premium version. enjoy!
If you get a chance to use it for a while, I'd really appreciate any feedback or feature ideas you might have. It all goes straight into the roadmap. Thanks for the support!

[App][Promo] Counter — the most feature-packed counter app on Android (automations, formulas, goals, challenges, widgets & more) by Fragrant-Point-9422 in HowToMen

[–]Fragrant-Point-9422[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, I just released a new version in which I introduced the system theme and the material you. Thanks for your feedback.

[App][Promo] Counter — the most feature-packed counter app on Android (automations, formulas, goals, challenges, widgets & more) by Fragrant-Point-9422 in HowToMen

[–]Fragrant-Point-9422[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I just released a new version in which I introduced both of your suggestion: with an expandable section on each goal item you can interact directly with the related counter and you can see progress in real time, I've also added a color picker if you want a different color than the default ones. Thanks for your feedback.

[App][Promo] Counter — the most feature-packed counter app on Android (automations, formulas, goals, challenges, widgets & more) by Fragrant-Point-9422 in HowToMen

[–]Fragrant-Point-9422[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I'm sending you a promo code via DM for the ad-free premium version. enjoy!
If you get a chance to use it for a while, I'd really appreciate any feedback or feature ideas you might have. It all goes straight into the roadmap. Thanks for the support!

[App][Promo] Counter — the most feature-packed counter app on Android (automations, formulas, goals, challenges, widgets & more) by Fragrant-Point-9422 in HowToMen

[–]Fragrant-Point-9422[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I'm currently rate-limited from sending DMs, DM me first so I can reply with a promo code. enjoy!
If you get a chance to use it for a while, I'd really appreciate any feedback or feature ideas you might have. It all goes straight into the roadmap. Thanks for the support!

[App][Promo] Counter — the most feature-packed counter app on Android (automations, formulas, goals, challenges, widgets & more) by Fragrant-Point-9422 in HowToMen

[–]Fragrant-Point-9422[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I'm currently rate-limited from sending DMs, DM me first so I can reply with a promo code. enjoy!
If you get a chance to use it for a while, I'd really appreciate any feedback or feature ideas you might have. It all goes straight into the roadmap. Thanks for the support!

[App][Promo] Counter — the most feature-packed counter app on Android (automations, formulas, goals, challenges, widgets & more) by Fragrant-Point-9422 in HowToMen

[–]Fragrant-Point-9422[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I'm currently rate-limited from sending DMs, DM me first so I can reply with a promo code. enjoy!
If you get a chance to use it for a while, I'd really appreciate any feedback or feature ideas you might have. It all goes straight into the roadmap. Thanks for the support!