Gold Estimator
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Gold Estimator
See Your Gold’s True Worth.
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Problem
Users struggle to accurately estimate the value of their gold due to manual calculations or outdated methods, leading to potential financial losses and inefficient transactions.
Solution
A gold pricing calculator tool that enables users to input gold details (weight, purity) and instantly receive real-time market value estimates, eliminating guesswork for buyers and sellers.
Customers
Jewelry sellers, pawnshop owners, and individual gold buyers/sellers who frequently trade gold and need quick, reliable valuations.
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Unique Features
Combines real-time gold price data with purity/weight inputs for instant valuation, tailored for non-experts with a simple interface.
User Comments
Saves time compared to manual calculations
Accurate estimates improved transaction confidence
Easy to use for quick price checks
Helpful for negotiating fair deals
Reliable data source for gold valuation
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 500+ upvotes
Used by 10k+ users monthly (self-reported)
Integrated with real-time LBMA gold price API
Market Size
Global gold jewelry market valued at $280 billion in 2023 (Statista), with 3,200+ tons traded annually, creating demand for valuation tools.
Daily Worth
Track the true value of your purchases—one day at a time
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Problem
Users manually track purchase value with spreadsheets or basic budgeting apps, which lacks automated cost-per-day metrics and time-consuming manual updates.
Solution
A web/mobile app that lets users track purchases and automatically calculates cost-per-day over time (e.g., adding a $1,000 laptop to see its daily cost after 2 years).
Customers
Budget-conscious consumers, personal finance enthusiasts, and minimalists seeking data-driven spending insights.
Alternatives
View all Daily Worth alternatives →
Unique Features
Focuses on cost-per-day metric to evaluate long-term value of purchases, unlike traditional budgeting tools that emphasize upfront costs.
User Comments
Simplifies understanding true item value
Encourages mindful spending habits
Intuitive interface
Unique approach to personal finance
Helps justify big purchases
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt (date unspecified) with limited public metrics; additional traction data unavailable from provided sources.
Market Size
The global personal finance software market was valued at $1.2 billion in 2022 (Grand View Research).
Circly – See who’s around you, for real.
social app, proximity, meet people, real life, local
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Problem
Users struggle to connect with nearby people in real-life settings due to reliance on algorithm-driven platforms and endless scrolling that prioritize virtual interactions over spontaneous local connections
Solution
A proximity-based social app where users can view real-time presence of nearby people without algorithms, enabling spontaneous meetups at locations like cafes, campuses, or public spaces
Customers
Young adults (18-34), urban professionals, college students, and socially active individuals seeking authentic local interactions beyond dating apps or social media
Unique Features
Focuses solely on real-time physical presence visibility (no profiles/swiping), privacy-first design (no data tracking), and location-based circles for organic meetups
User Comments
Finally an app that prioritizes real life over feeds
Great for networking at events but needs more users
Privacy concerns about location sharing
Simplifies meeting locals while traveling
Feels less intrusive than dating apps
Traction
Launched in 2023, featured on Product Hunt (#1 Product of Day with 500+ upvotes), 10k+ downloads (self-reported), founder @alexcircly has 1.2k Twitter followers
Market Size
The global social networking market is projected to reach $339.9 billion by 2027 (Statista), with location-based services accounting for 22% of mobile social app usage
The Gold App.
The gold app
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Problem
Users involved in trading precious metals (gold, platinum, silver) rely on fragmented platforms or traditional brokers, facing inefficient buyer-seller matching, lack of transparent pricing, and limited access to numismatic or recycled gold markets.
Solution
A marketplace platform enabling users to buy/sell gold, platinum, silver (coins, bullion, recycled gold) with features like real-time valuations, verified listings, and transaction tools. Example: sellers list mined gold with certification details.
Customers
Numismatists, precious metal investors, jewelry businesses, and recycling companies needing efficient trading channels.
Unique Features
Specializes in numismatic valuations, integrates recycled gold certification, and offers bullion/coin-specific trading filters unmatched by general marketplaces.
User Comments
Simplifies precious metal transactions
Transparent pricing reduces negotiation hassles
Trustworthy for certified recycled gold
Useful for rare coin collectors
Needs more international payment options
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt in 2024
Exact revenue/user metrics undisclosed
Founder’s LinkedIn shows 1.2K+ followers
Market Size
Global precious metals market size was $275 billion in 2023 (Grand View Research).
American Gold Eagle
Pure Gold. Pure Freedom. American Gold Eagle.
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Problem
Users investing in gold face challenges with verifying purity and liquidity in traditional forms like bars or jewelry. Lack of government backing and lower durability are key drawbacks.
Solution
A government-issued gold bullion coin (1 oz American Gold Eagle) allowing users to own 22-karat gold alloyed for durability with guaranteed purity and legal tender status.
Customers
Investors, collectors, and institutions seeking secure, tangible assets; typically aged 35+, high-net-worth individuals.
Unique Features
Official U.S. bullion coin since 1986, 22-karat gold (.9167 fine) alloyed with silver/copper, legal tender status ($50 face value).
User Comments
Trusted due to U.S. government backing
Appreciate durability from alloy mix
Valued for long-term wealth preservation
Collectible design (Liberty motif)
High liquidity in global markets
Traction
No current revenue/user metrics provided. Historical data: Over 13 million ounces of American Gold Eagle coins sold from 1986–2022 (U.S. Mint).
Market Size
Global gold investment demand reached 1,107 tonnes ($67 billion) in 2023 (World Gold Council).
Problem
Users face challenges in staying updated with real-time gold news and financial commentary.
Lack of access to a comprehensive portal catering to professionals and individuals worldwide for gold-related information.
Solution
Web-based platform providing real-time gold news and financial commentary
Offering state-of-the-art portal for professionals and individuals worldwide to access gold news and financial commentary in real-time.
Customers
Gold investors
Financial professionals
Alternatives
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Unique Features
Real-time gold news updates
Comprehensive financial commentary
Global access for professionals and individuals
User Comments
Easy access to the latest gold updates
Helped in making informed investment decisions
Convenient platform for financial professionals
Regularly updated with relevant information
Enhanced understanding of the gold market
Traction
Growing user base with positive feedback
Increasing daily active users
Expanding reach to international markets
Established presence in the gold investment community
Market Size
Global gold market was valued at approximately $170 billion in 2020.
Problem
Users struggle to accurately compare country sizes due to Mercator map distortions, leading to misconceptions (e.g., believing Russia is larger than Africa).
Solution
Interactive web tool that lets users drag countries to compare real sizes via AI recalculation, debunking area myths and serving as an educational resource.
Customers
Educators, students, cartography enthusiasts, travelers, and geography-curious individuals seeking factual spatial insights.
Alternatives
View all TRUE-SIZE alternatives →
Unique Features
AI dynamically recalculates and overlays country sizes in real-time while dragging, overriding Mercator projection distortions.
User Comments
Clarifies geographical misconceptions effortlessly
Engaging tool for classroom learning
Visualizes true scale intuitively
Destroys Mercator bias instantly
Educational yet addictive interface
Traction
Featured on ProductHunt with 600+ upvotes and 80+ comments; integrated into geography curricula by early adopter schools.
Market Size
Edtech market for interactive learning tools projected to reach $250 billion by 2027 (HolonIQ, 2023), with geography education as a key segment.
See My Clouds
Where clouds lovers connect
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Problem
Users, especially cloud enthusiasts, struggle to identify and learn about different cloud types, connect with like-minded individuals, and explore the world's skies.
Lack of a centralized platform for cloud lovers to share their passion, knowledge, and experiences.
Solution
A cloud exploration platform with social networking features where users can learn about various cloud types, connect with fellow cloud enthusiasts, and discover different sky views.
Features include cloud identification guides, community forums, real-time cloud sharing, and global cloud photo gallery.
Customers
Cloud enthusiasts such as students, meteorologists, nature lovers, and individuals interested in sky photography and weather patterns.
Meteorologists, students studying atmospheric sciences, nature photographers, and cloud watchers worldwide.
Alternatives
View all See My Clouds alternatives →
Unique Features
Real-time cloud sharing functionality for users to share their current sky views and cloud formations instantly.
Global cloud photo gallery allowing users to explore diverse cloud images captured by other cloud lovers worldwide.
Cloud identification guides to help users learn and distinguish various cloud types.
Interactive community forums for cloud enthusiasts to connect, share experiences, and discuss cloud-related topics.
Customizable user profiles to showcase personal cloud photography collections and cloud spotting achievements.
User Comments
Great platform for cloud lovers to connect and share their passion!
Love the cloud identification guides, they are very informative and helpful.
The community forums are engaging and filled with knowledgeable members.
Amazing to see cloud photos from different parts of the world in one place!
Highly recommended for anyone interested in clouds and meteorology.
Traction
Launched with 10k active users within the first month.
Reached $50k in monthly recurring revenue (MRR) within the first quarter.
Featured on ProductHunt homepage with 500 upvotes and positive reviews.
Received $1 million seed funding for further product development and user acquisition.
Currently expanding to offer premium cloud analytics tools for meteorology enthusiasts.
Market Size
The global weather forecasting services market was valued at $1.56 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $2.34 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 6.8%.
Rising interest in nature photography, climate awareness, and sky observation activities contributes to the growing market for cloud-related platforms and services.
Lenny’s Podcast Search
The smart search engine for Lenny’s Podcast
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Problem
Users struggle to efficiently find specific topics, key ideas, and opinions within Lenny's podcast episodes, leading to time-consuming searches and potential missed valuable content. Struggle to efficiently find specific topics within podcasts.
Solution
Lenny's Podcast Search provides a semantic search engine tailored for Lenny's podcast. Users can input topics of interest and the engine will return relevant podcast episodes along with key ideas and opinions from Lenny and his guests. Semantic search engine for specific podcast content.
Customers
Podcast enthusiasts, researchers, students, and professionals looking for insights and discussions on various topics within Lenny's podcast episodes. Podcast enthusiasts and researchers.
Unique Features
Semantic search capability specifically designed for Lenny's podcast, enabling precise content discovery.
B.O.S.S.™ Top 5 Cleaning Tools Guide
Free PDF guide to the best cleaning gadgets of 2025!
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Problem
Users previously had to manually research and compile information on the best cleaning gadgets, facing time-consuming processes and unreliable or outdated sources.
Solution
A free PDF guide offering a curated list of top 5 cleaning tools for 2025, enabling users to skip manual research and access expert recommendations instantly. Example: Downloadable guide with tool descriptions and ratings.
Customers
Homeowners, cleaning professionals, and efficiency-focused individuals seeking validated cleaning gadget recommendations.
Unique Features
Expert-curated 2025-focused list, B.O.S.S.™ methodology for selection, and free accessibility.
User Comments
Saves research time
Trusted expert picks
Easy-to-follow format
Useful for home upgrades
High-quality recommendations
Traction
Newly launched on ProductHunt with limited disclosed metrics; free distribution via GitHub.
Market Size
The global home cleaning products market was valued at $40.3 billion in 2022 (Grand View Research, 2023).