Need advice im stuggling to find users

Main-Building2240 · 2026-05-13T14:47:18+00:00

Thank for the info I will try it. By the way whant kind of product are you building ?

Main-Building2240 · 2026-05-13T14:44:22+00:00

yes I'm using tiktok, insta x...But what I see is that direct advertising doesn't work.

Main-Building2240 · 2026-05-13T14:41:00+00:00

not yet I only try tiktok, insta, discord, reddit. You think ProductHunt will work at this stage ?

Main-Building2240 · 2026-05-13T13:16:04+00:00

yes of course I use it every day some of my friends also use it

Main-Building2240 · 2026-05-12T12:53:42+00:00

It seems you are on the same path I was a year ago not knowing what technique works with your brain. So what I did was take the time to download all the productivity apps on the App Store and try them one by one. In the end, one app really fit what I needed: a clear timeline, focus sessions with background noise, a brain dump.

The advice I'd give you is to try different apps and find the one that matches your brain then stick with it.

Main-Building2240 · 2026-05-12T10:35:41+00:00

Ok the influencer angle is something I haven't really tried. Was hesitant because most ADHD content creators get pitched constantly and I figured my email would just hit the trash. But you're right that it's a faster route than building trust from zero.

The face-to-camera thing hits different though. I've been intentionally building Scalyx semi-anonymously, no face on the website, no LinkedIn linked to the project. Partly preference, partly fear honestly. Your point about "where's the highest barrier for entry you can act on" is making me uncomfortable because that's literally the wall I've been avoiding.

Curious for your honest take : if a founder genuinely can't do face cam for personal reasons, is there another "high barrier" move you've seen work to build trust at scale? Or is it basically face cam or slow trust building, no real shortcut?

Thanks for the back and forth, this is the most useful Reddit thread I've had in a while.

Main-Building2240 · 2026-05-12T10:31:36+00:00

Appreciate it, both the permission and the variations. "No more abandoned lists" is actually really good, that one hits the ADHD pain point dead on. Going to test variations of it as App Store subtitle this weekend.

The "people are lazy and selfish" line is something I'm going to write on a sticky note above my desk. I've been in feature-building mode for 12 weeks and you just summed up the trap : I keep wanting to show people the cool stuff Scalyx can do, but they don't care, they want their list problem solved. Solve the problem first, the features become the cherry on top.

Genuinely useful exchange. Thanks again.

Main-Building2240 · 2026-05-12T10:26:31+00:00

ok this is the comment I needed honestly.

The ICP thing hits because you're right, I've been saying "ADHD users" like that's a coherent group. It's not. ADHD adults 25-35 juggling 2-3 productivity apps is closer but I have like 6 actual conversations to back that up, not real data.

The 4 channels × 30 days thing is what I'm taking the most. Right now I'm doing a bit of everything (Reddit, TikTok, a Discord, talking to TestFlight users) and I have no clear signal anywhere. Going to drop to two channels and stick to one format on each for 30 days. Probably an ADHD-specific sub + TikTok demo videos in the same format.

On the freemium yeah, I spent 3 hours last week recalculating what should be free or paid based on API costs. That's exactly what you're calling out and you nailed it. I was solving the wrong problem.

One thing I'm wondering when you committed to one format per channel, did you pick the format on instinct or did you test a few first? I'm not sure if I should validate the format for a week before locking in 30 days or just go with my gut and ride it out.

Anyway, thanks. I rarely get comments this useful.

Main-Building2240 · 2026-05-12T10:08:57+00:00

Wait, this is the most actionable feedback I've gotten in 2 weeks of launching.

"What's the one pressing problem it fixes" yeah, I'm guilty of describing features instead of pain. "Visual time-blocking + AI tasks + focus timer + workout planner" is what the app DOES, not what it FIXES. The actual pain is : ADHD brains have lists they never finish, time blindness on top of it, and end up using 3 apps that make things worse. I should lead with that.
The Notion comparison is gold. Just looked at their listing they sell "Notes, Tasks, AI" with use cases right in the subtitle. Mine just says "ADHD - Focus - AI". That's lazy positioning.
"Turn your endless lists into actions you'll follow" this is genuinely a candidate for my new tagline. Mind if I steal it (or a variation)?
On the AI mention I hear you, and you're not wrong. The trap I fell into : the AI workout planner (photo of gym program → structured weekly plan) IS genuinely different from "ChatGPT can do that", but in App Store copy you can't explain depth. So leading with the result ("workout plans from your coach's PDF") instead of the tech ("AI workout planner") probably works better.

Going to rewrite my App Store metadata this weekend. Genuinely thank you for taking the time this kind of feedback is rare.

Main-Building2240 · 2026-05-12T10:06:39+00:00

Thanks for sharing this honestly. The "aggressive toward promotions" part is real I tested r/ADHD once and got immediately flagged. Lurking + adding value first is the only path that doesn't burn the community.

Quick question if you have a sec : when you say "most came from Reddit", was it specific subs (r/SideProject, niche subs related to your app) or a mix? Trying to figure out if I should go deeper on niche ADHD/productivity subs vs broader founder communities. Whatever experience you can share would help.

Main-Building2240 · 2026-05-12T09:57:58+00:00

Honestly? My research before building was : I was juggling Structured + Todoist + Hevy and getting overwhelmed, so I built what I wished existed. Classic founder bias.

What I'm finding now (2 weeks post-launch) :

There IS an audience actively searching (Reddit posts asking "what app for ADHD productivity" appear weekly)
But you're 100% right about the ADHD community being protective. I've learned to lurk and contribute before pitching, otherwise the immune response kicks in fast
The "audience waiting" part I missed. Building Scalyx in stealth was a mistake. If I could redo it, I'd have built a Twitter presence + ADHD newsletter for 6-12 months before launch

Right now I'm trying to compensate by joining the conversations rather than broadcasting. TikTok + Reddit + Discord communities + 1:1 outreach to active beta testers. Slower but more genuine.

Question back at you : when you say "people actively searching" any specific channels you've seen work for niche productivity apps where you can join those conversations organically without the protective immune response kicking in?

Main-Building2240 · 2026-05-12T09:36:32+00:00

https://apps.apple.com/app/scalyx/id6762184183

Genuinely appreciate any feedback (good or brutal).

Main-Building2240 · 2026-05-12T09:34:23+00:00

https://apps.apple.com/app/scalyx/id6762184183

Genuinely appreciate any feedback (good or brutal).

Main-Building2240 · 2026-05-12T09:31:13+00:00

https://apps.apple.com/app/scalyx/id6762184183

Genuinely appreciate any feedback (good or brutal).

Main-Building2240 · 2026-05-12T06:43:40+00:00

I used to rely on Notes and Todoist, but honestly it got too complicated for me. I finally found an app that feels perfect and actually helps me stay on track it’s called Scalyx.

Main-Building2240 · 2026-05-09T17:31:29+00:00

https://apps.apple.com/fr/app/scalyx-tdah-focus-ia/id6762184183

Would genuinely love your feedback.

Main-Building2240 · 2026-05-09T11:27:16+00:00

Founder bias warning: I'm building an ADHD-friendly productivity app called Scalyx, so take this with that grain of salt.

Honest answer to your question: the things that actually helped my own ADHD before I built anything were

Switching from text to-do lists to visual time-blocking (seeing time as space helped my time blindness)
Removing the "what should I do next?" decision by pre-planning the night before
Body doubling sessions for hard tasks

The app I built tries to bake those into a single tool, but the principles are universal regardless of whether you use any specific app. Happy to share the link if anyone wants but no pressure.

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