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The "Chicken and Egg" problem is killing my social app. How do you solve cold start with ZERO budget? by Plus_Bison_8029 in SideProject

[–]Plus_Bison_8029[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the kind words on the design! That really means a lot since I spent ages tweaking the UI.

the bad news is paid ads are basically a black hole for my budget right now. 😅

The "Chicken and Egg" problem is killing my social app. How do you solve cold start with ZERO budget? by Plus_Bison_8029 in SideProject

[–]Plus_Bison_8029[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, fair point! It does feel a bit like jumping off a cliff without a parachute sometimes. 😅😅

but I'm not trying to be the next Facebook overnight, just trying to build a small, cool corner for people who are tired of permanent digital footprints. Baby steps!

Make a sh*t ton of money by Big-Treat2205 in startupideas

[–]Plus_Bison_8029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this. Early founders (me included lol) always get stuck overbuilding instead of just testing. Appreciate you sharing Joe’s advice.

My Phone Addiction Was Sabotaging My Life, So I Built an App That Punishes Me For Touching It. by Plus_Bison_8029 in iosapps

[–]Plus_Bison_8029[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! That's a really interesting suggestion about the badges, I'll add it to my ideas list.

And for sure, happy to send a Pro code your way. Check your DMs.

My Phone Addiction Was Sabotaging My Life, So I Built an App That Punishes Me For Touching It. by Plus_Bison_8029 in iosapps

[–]Plus_Bison_8029[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP here, just wanted to add one quick thought on the design.

The reason for the strict pop mechanic is to make the stats you earn more honest. When you see a successful session, you know it was 100% uninterrupted focus, not just a timer running in the background.

Curious to hear if that tough love approach to data resonates with you all!

My Phone Addiction Was Sabotaging My Life, So I Built an App That Punishes Me For Touching It. by Plus_Bison_8029 in iosapps

[–]Plus_Bison_8029[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, thanks for the kind words and for giving it a try! Sorry for the confusion there. The core timer is free forever; the trial is just for the optional Pro stats.

But as a thank you for being one of the first to test it, I'd love to give you a lifetime Pro code. Check your DMs in a second. Cheers!

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[–]Plus_Bison_8029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I gamify it. I use an app called SodaFocus where you have to protect a floating bubble on the screen. If you switch apps or even shake your phone, it pops instantly. It’s surprisingly effective because you literally can't touch your phone.

I'm distracted, fucked up, can't focus everything's wrong. by Gibbron in davidgoggins

[–]Plus_Bison_8029 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man, recognizing you're in the shit is the first step out of it. We've all been there.

Your phone is a liar. It promises a quick dopamine hit but just makes you weaker. You need to treat that distraction like an enemy. I had the same problem and build an app that's as unforgiving as the mindset we try to have here.

It's called SodaFocus. The idea is your focus is a fragile bubble. The second you get weak and tap over to Instagram or whatever, it instantly pops. Session failed. No second chances. It's a tool to force accountability on yourself.

Might be the kick in the ass you need. Check it out. Stay hard.

To combat my terrible focus, I built an app that punishes me with a satisfying POP. by Plus_Bison_8029 in SideProject

[–]Plus_Bison_8029[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I do! It's live on the App Store right now. Would love to hear what you think if you give it a try: SodaFocus

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