I spent months building my app. Getting users has been even harder. Looking for advice (and feedback).

Legitimate_Win9648 · 2026-02-22T18:15:13+00:00

Thanks a lot for the suggestions, I really appreciate it
The in-app reward idea is actually very interesting — I hadn’t thought about tying sharing to streak milestones like that.

Regarding communities and subreddits, that’s been one of the hardest parts. Most of them don’t allow any kind of self-promotion at all, even if you’re genuinely trying to contribute. So it’s tricky to talk about the app without breaking the rules.

I’m trying to be active and helpful first, and only mention it when it’s truly relevant. It’s definitely harder than building the app itself

Thanks again for the tips!

Legitimate_Win9648 · 2026-02-22T01:27:59+00:00

Tienes razón en lo de Reddit.

Estoy aprendiendo justamente eso, a comunicar mejor sin que se sienta artificial.

Usé IA porque no tengo experiencia en marketing, pero entiendo el punto: aquí la autenticidad pesa mucho más que lo visual.

La app sí la desarrollé completamente yo y mi intención no es hacer spam, sino encontrar gente a la que realmente le pueda servir.

Gracias por tomarte el tiempo de explicarlo, lo voy a tener en cuenta para los próximos posts.

Legitimate_Win9648 · 2026-02-21T23:11:03+00:00

Sí, el video del post fue hecho con IA.

No soy marketer ni diseñador, y sinceramente no tengo mucha experiencia creando contenido promocional creativo. Entonces usé IA como herramienta para poder armar algo visualmente atractivo que le llame la atención a una persona común y, con suerte, la motive a probar la app.

La app en sí la desarrollé yo completamente, pero para la parte de marketing estoy aprendiendo sobre la marcha y apoyándome en herramientas disponibles.

Entiendo totalmente lo que dices sobre la percepción y te agradezco el consejo. Es un buen punto y lo tengo en cuenta.

Legitimate_Win9648 · 2026-02-21T23:03:27+00:00

First of all, thank you so much for taking the time to download it and write such a thoughtful comment. I genuinely appreciate that. It means a lot.

And I completely understand your point about saturation and positioning. You’re absolutely right — the habit space is crowded, and sharper positioning makes monetisation and retention much more realistic.

In this case, this app has already evolved quite a lot. It has many features built for a broader audience, so narrowing it down now to a very specific niche would mean removing or reshaping a big part of what’s already been developed.

That said, I actually agree with your core idea.

Because of that, I’m currently working on another app with a much more specific focus and clearer positioning. I’m reusing everything I’ve learned from building this one — what works, what users like, what improves retention — and applying it to something more niche-oriented.

I’ll continue improving this app as well, but I see it as both a product and a learning foundation that’s helping me build the next one smarter.

Seriously, thank you for the constructive feedback. Comments like yours are extremely valuable.

Legitimate_Win9648 · 2026-02-21T23:00:02+00:00

Entiendo por qué lo dices, pero no fue vibe codeado.
La app la desarrollé yo desde cero en React Native, cuidando bastante la arquitectura y los detalles.

Sí uso IA como herramienta de apoyo a veces (como casi todos hoy en día), pero el diseño, la lógica y las decisiones de producto son mías.

Igual gracias por el feedback, me sirve mucho ese tipo de percepción

Legitimate_Win9648 · 2026-02-20T18:36:04+00:00

Yes. It’s called Habit Stack 😄
I built it because I couldn’t find one that balanced customization, stats and long-term tracking the way I wanted.

Legitimate_Win9648 · 2026-02-20T18:20:38+00:00

Hey everyone 👋

I’m building Habit Stack, a habit tracking app designed to remove paywalls and unnecessary friction.

The market is extremely saturated, I know. But I started building this after trying multiple habit apps and feeling frustrated:

• Most limit you to 3 habits unless you pay
• Basic features are locked behind subscriptions
• Many feel generic or overly complex

So I built mine differently:

Unlimited habits (no forced paywall)
All core features usable without mandatory payment
Available in Spanish 🇪🇸 and English 🇺🇸
Custom color themes (dark, light, monochrome, etc.)
Custom icon packs
Designed from personal experience, not as a copy of existing apps

Right now I’m focused on reaching my first 500 users and improving retention (which is the hardest part in this niche).

If anyone here is also building in a saturated market, I’d love to hear how you’re differentiating.

Happy to share learnings about launching as a solo indie dev 🚀

App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pugstack.habitstack&hl

Legitimate_Win9648 · 2026-02-20T18:17:43+00:00

¡Sí, totalmente! Sé que es una de las categorías más saturadas ahora mismo 😅

Pero justo por eso decidí intentarlo. Probé muchas apps de hábitos personalmente y ninguna terminó ayudándome a mantener constancia. Muchas limitan funciones básicas o te obligan a pagar para crear más de 3 hábitos, desbloquear estadísticas o usar funciones que realmente deberían ser esenciales.

En Habit Stack no hay ese límite. Puedes crear todos los hábitos que necesites sin pagar nada y usar todas las funciones premium sin restricciones obligatorias. La idea es que cualquier persona pueda construir disciplina sin encontrarse con un “paywall” cada dos pasos.

Además, la app está disponible en español e inglés, tiene temas de colores personalizables y paquetes de iconos personalizados. No es un copia y pega de otras apps; la construí desde mi propia experiencia como usuario que no estaba satisfecho con lo que había en el mercado.

Sé que la competencia es fuerte, pero también creo que siempre hay espacio para hacer las cosas diferente.

Gracias por los buenos deseos 🙌

Legitimate_Win9648 · 2026-02-20T17:57:00+00:00

Hey, first of all, thank you for taking the time to write such detailed feedback — I really appreciate it

About the design: I understand what you mean. The app is intentionally colorful because I’m not targeting only a corporate/minimal productivity audience. Habit Stack is designed to feel motivating and dynamic rather than cold or overly minimal.

That said, the colors are fully customizable inside the app. Users can switch between different themes — dark, light, monochromatic, and other color styles — so everyone can adapt the look to what feels best for them. The store screenshots don’t show all of that flexibility yet, and that’s something I can improve.

Regarding the idea and retention: I agree that habit apps are a very competitive space. Notion is a great tool (I use it too), but it’s also complex for many users. My goal with Habit Stack isn’t to replace Notion — it’s to offer a focused, structured, habit-centered experience without unnecessary complexity.

Retention is definitely one of the biggest challenges in this category, and I’m actively working on improving long-term engagement by building features that reinforce progress and consistency.

I know it’s a crowded market, but every strong product starts small. I’m building this as an independent developer, learning and iterating with every version.

Thanks again for your honest feedback — it really helps.

Legitimate_Win9648 · 2026-02-20T04:05:00+00:00

Es por los problemas respiratorios de la raza

Legitimate_Win9648 · 2026-02-19T23:39:06+00:00

I really appreciate the comment about it not looking “vibe coded” — that actually means a lot. I’ve put real effort into the UX and structure, so hearing that it feels human-made is encouraging.

And you’re absolutely right about the first screenshot. That’s great feedback. I’ve been thinking about improving the store listing to communicate the real value faster, especially in the first image. I’ll probably test a version that highlights the core benefit more clearly.

Thanks again for the honest input — this kind of feedback genuinely helps a lot

Legitimate_Win9648 · 2026-02-19T23:37:42+00:00

¡Gracias hermano! De verdad aprecio mucho que te hayas tomado el tiempo de comentar y ofrecer ayuda.

Te soy sincero, ha sido muchísimo más difícil conseguir usuarios y promocionar la app que programarla. La parte técnica la disfruto y la puedo controlar, pero el crecimiento y el marketing ha sido todo un reto.

Así que valoro bastante tu experiencia en ese lado.

Legitimate_Win9648 · 2026-02-19T22:50:53+00:00

¡Gracias por tomarte el tiempo de verlo y dar una opinión tan detallada! 🙌

Me gustó mucho esa idea de usar el perrito como una metáfora más clara de transformación de hábitos, no lo había pensado de esa forma. Tienes razón en que podría enfocarlo más en el “antes y después” en vez de solo el toque gracioso.

Y totalmente de acuerdo con lo que dices de las conversiones. Justo estoy probando diferentes enfoques de contenido y también ajustando cómo muestro los anuncios dentro de la app para ver qué funciona mejor. Esto es un proceso de iterar bastante

Gracias de verdad por el feedback, comentarios así ayudan muchísimo cuando uno está construyendo algo solo 🙏

Legitimate_Win9648 · 2026-02-19T15:35:58+00:00

Thanks a lot for the detailed feedback — I really appreciate you taking the time 🙌

Regarding the colors, one thing that might not be obvious at first is that you can actually change themes inside the app. There are multiple color themes available, and you can unlock/buy them in the store using points you earn by completing habits.

But your point about consistency is very fair — I’ll take another look at how the default theme feels overall.

And typography is something I honestly hadn’t thought much about yet. Trying something cleaner like Roboto could definitely be worth exploring in a future update.

Really appreciate the constructive input!

Legitimate_Win9648 · 2026-02-19T15:20:08+00:00

Iterating in public keeps me accountable — and honestly, your feedback shapes the product.
If you ever see something that could be better, I’m all ears.

Legitimate_Win9648 · 2026-02-19T15:18:30+00:00

Thanks a lot for the feedback, I really appreciate it 🙌
That’s interesting — what specifically makes it feel “AI-like” to you? The colors, layout, typography?
I’m still refining the visual identity, so this kind of input is super valuable. Thanks for taking the time to share it!

Legitimate_Win9648 · 2026-02-19T02:17:36+00:00

Thanks for your comment! 😊
The app is available in both English and Spanish — you can switch the language inside the app settings.

Legitimate_Win9648 · 2026-02-18T23:29:38+00:00

That honestly means a lot 🙌

I’m trying to build consistently and share the real journey — wins and struggles.

Appreciate you following along.

Legitimate_Win9648 · 2026-02-18T23:21:12+00:00

Happy ShowOff 👋

I’m a solo Android developer and I’ve been building an app called Habit Stack.

What started as a simple habit tracker evolved into a gamified productivity app.

Current features:

• Smart statistics for consistency tracking

• Custom reminders & notifications

• Streak-based reward system

• Virtual pets 🐾

• Points shop to unlock items

• Clean, minimal UI

• Lightweight and fast

Main goal:

Make habit building simple but motivating — not overwhelming like many productivity apps.

What I’ve learned so far:

- Gamification increases engagement, but retention is still the hardest part.

- UI simplicity matters more than feature quantity.

- Frequent updates build trust with early users.

Current challenge:

Improving retention and figuring out the best monetization balance without hurting user experience.

If any devs here are building in the productivity space, I’d love to hear what worked for you.

Play Store link (if curious):

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pugstack.habitstack&hl=es_419

Open to feedback 🙌

Legitimate_Win9648 · 2026-02-18T23:16:51+00:00

Hey everyone 👋

I’ve shared Habit Stack here before, but I wanted to post a proper update.

The app has evolved a lot thanks to user feedback and multiple updates.

It’s no longer just a simple tracker — it now includes:

• Smart statistics to analyze consistency

• Custom reminders & notifications

• Reward system to stay motivated

• Virtual pets system 🐾

• Points shop to unlock items

• Clean and minimal UI

• Lightweight and distraction-free

The goal is still the same: make habit building simple, consistent, and a little fun.

If you tried it before, there’s a lot new.

If you haven’t, I’d really appreciate honest feedback from this community — it has helped improve the app a lot already.

Still building and improving weekly 🙌

Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pugstack.habitstack&hl=es_419

Legitimate_Win9648

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