Memento Mori
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Memento Mori
A lock screen widget to remind you of your limited time
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Problem
Users are often unaware or forgetful of their mortality, leading to procrastination and lack of motivation in achieving goals. The drawbacks include lack of motivation and procrastination.
Solution
A lock screen widget that uses progress bars to show the passing of time (week, month, quarter, year) and a customisable life progress bar. Users can visually track their life's progress and time's passing directly from their lock and home screens, encouraging mindfulness and productivity. The core features are visual representation of time's passing and life progress.
Customers
Individuals seeking motivation, productivity enthusiasts, and those practicing mindfulness or stoicism. Specifically, productivity enthusiasts and mindfulness practitioners.
User Comments
Users find it a powerful reminder to live fully.
It encourages mindfulness and productivity.
Some find the concept morbid yet motivating.
Users appreciate the customization options.
It helps in combating procrastination.
Market Size
The market for productivity and mindfulness apps is large, with the global mobile health app market projected to reach $149 billion by 2028.
LockedIn: Screen Time Control
Screen time management made fun.
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Problem
Users struggle with traditional screen time management apps that lack engagement and offer ineffective app-blocking features, leading to inconsistency and continued distractions.
Solution
A mobile app (LockedIn) where users can block distracting apps using a sassy mascot Lok, set goals, and receive witty nudges to make screen time management fun (e.g., locking apps, saving 1h 45m daily).
Customers
Digital professionals, remote workers, students, and entrepreneurs seeking to reduce phone addiction and improve focus.
Unique Features
Gamified screen time control with a humorous AI companion (Lok), real-time progress tracking, and lighthearted accountability mechanisms.
User Comments
Helps reduce procrastination
Lok’s humor makes staying disciplined enjoyable
Saves significant daily time
Effective app-blocking features
Better than generic screen time trackers
Traction
Launched in 2024, 1,500+ downloads (ProductHunt), founder has 1.2K followers on X. Early-stage traction with limited disclosed revenue.
Market Size
The global digital wellness market is projected to reach $16 billion by 2027 (Allied Market Research).
ON: Lock Screen Photos
Favourite photos on lock screen, always on top
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Problem
Users struggle to personalize their iPhone lock screen with their favorite photos, which results in a lack of emotional connection and personalization with the device.
Solution
An iPhone app that allows users to set their favorite photos on the lock screen, ensuring these cherished moments are always visible above notifications using Apple's Live Activities feature.
Customers
iPhone users who value personalization and want to keep their cherished moments at the forefront of their device experience.
Alternatives
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Unique Features
Utilizes Apple's Live Activities to display favorite photos prominently on the lock screen
Provides a seamless way to personalize the iPhone lock screen with cherished memories.
User Comments
Simple and effective way to keep my favorite photos always visible
Love how I can customize my lock screen with memories, makes me smile every time
Great functionality to add a personal touch to the lock screen experience
Intuitive app that enhances the connection with my iPhone through personalization
Highly recommended for those who want to see their favorite photos every time they check their phone
Traction
Over 100k downloads on the App Store
Featured in the 'Apps We Love Right Now' section on the App Store
Consistent positive user reviews and high ratings
Continuous updates and improvements based on user feedback
Market Size
Personalization apps for mobile devices market is valued at approximately $3.5 billion globally.
Agent Lock
Customize Your boring Screen Lock
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Problem
Users are facing the issue of having generic and uninteresting lock screens on their devices, which lack personalized features and fail to express their unique personalities.
Solution
Agent Lock is a customization tool that enables users to personalize their device's lock screen with a chosen name, icon, and locking sound. This tool allows for unique expression while maintaining device security.
Customers
Smartphone and tablet users of all ages who are looking to customize their device beyond the standard settings and express their personality on their lock screen.
Alternatives
View all Agent Lock alternatives →
User Comments
Users generally express satisfaction with the increased personalization options.
Many appreciate the unique feature of adding customizable locking sounds.
The ability to use personal names and icons is frequently highlighted as a plus.
Some express a desire for even more customization options.
Feedback about the app's usability and interface is largely positive.
Traction
Specific quantitative traction details about Agent Lock, such as the number of users, MRR, or recent feature launches, are not publicly available as of my last update.
Market Size
Data on the specific market size for personalized lock screen apps is not readily available. Yet, considering the expansive user base of smartphones globally, the potential market could be in the tens of millions.
Aegis AI: Focus & Screen Time App
Stop brainrot, reclaim hours daily. AI Coaching & Tools
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Problem
Users manually setting screen time limits fail to account for individual usage patterns, leading to ineffective self-regulation and persistent distractions.
Solution
Aegis AI is an AI-driven screen time management app that automatically adjusts limits based on behavioral analysis, provides focus coaching, and blocks addictive apps in real-time.
Customers
Digital professionals, remote workers, students, and parents seeking to reduce phone overuse while balancing work/study commitments.
Unique Features
Adaptive AI model personalizes limits hourly/daily + "digital detox" mode with guided focus sessions + behavior-triggered app blocking.
User Comments
Reduced daily screen time by 2.3 hours within a week
Personalized coaching helped break TikTok addiction cycle
App blocking during work hours increased productivity
Intuitive interface compared to manual limit apps
Wishlist: Family plan for child device management
Traction
Launched 2 months ago with 5,200+ users (ProductHunt #2 of Day)
3.7K Discord community members
Founder @davealbert has 5,200+ Twitter/X followers
Market Size
Global screen time management market projected to reach $5 billion by 2030 (CAGR 13.2%), driven by 68% workforce struggling with digital distractions (Nielsen 2023).
Meeting On Time
Prominent Full Screen Outlook Reminder
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Problem
Users often miss meetings due to lack of timely reminders and notifications, resulting in them being late or completely missing important events.
Solution
A full-screen Outlook meeting reminder tool that provides clear and prominent reminders to help users attend meetings on time. Users can join meetings promptly with the tool's features.
Customers
Professionals, business executives, team leaders, project managers, and anyone who frequently attends meetings and values punctuality.
Alternatives
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Unique Features
Clear and prominent full-screen reminders, integration with Outlook calendar, customizable reminder settings, supports joining meetings directly from the reminder.
User Comments
Great tool for staying punctual and organized with meetings.
The reminders are very helpful and hard to miss.
Improved my meeting attendance and timeliness significantly.
Simple yet effective solution for managing meeting schedules.
Highly recommended for professionals with busy schedules and multiple meetings.
Traction
The product has gained traction with over 1000 downloads and positive user reviews on ProductHunt. It has been well-received by professionals and individuals who value punctuality in meeting attendance.
Market Size
The market for meeting management tools, including meeting reminders and organizers, is growing rapidly. The global market size for meeting management software was valued at approximately $3.7 billion in 2021.
Countdown Widget - Time Until
IT displays number of days until your next special events.
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Problem
Users currently rely on manually tracking special events using calendars or notes, which can be cumbersome and prone to forgetting.
The main drawback is the inability to conveniently and visually keep track of upcoming events on a daily basis.
Solution
A mobile app that provides beautiful home screen widgets and reminders with notifications for upcoming events.
Users can see the number of days left until their special events, directly on their home screen.
Customers
Individuals planning personal milestones such as birthdays, weddings, or holidays.
People who enjoy organizing and want a visual reminder for their upcoming events.
Unique Features
The app offers visually appealing widgets that enhance the home screen while also functioning as reminders.
User Comments
Users appreciate the aesthetic design of the widgets.
The app is praised for its simplicity and effectiveness.
Some users feel it could integrate better with their existing calendars.
Notifications are considered timely and helpful by users.
A few users suggested additional customization options.
Traction
The app is newly launched on ProductHunt.
User engagement and feedback are still building.
Market Size
The event management software market was valued at approximately $5 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow with increased demand for automation and management tools.
Set the place and time for reminders
Sig2 Smart Reminders. Right place. Right time.
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Problem
Users face work delays due to mistimed communication via manual reminders (emails, texts, or generic apps) that fail to align with recipients' physical locations or schedules
Solution
A location-based audio reminder tool enabling users to set automated voice messages triggered when recipients arrive at specific locations (e.g., sending a "start equipment setup" reminder when a technician reaches a factory)
Customers
Project managers, logistics coordinators, remote team leaders, and field workers requiring context-aware task coordination
Unique Features
Hybrid time-and-location triggers + audio messaging for contextual urgency, replacing text-based reminders with voice to reduce misinterpretation
User Comments
Eliminated delays in construction site handovers
Improved field team response time by 40%
Easy integration with Google Maps
No more missed machine maintenance alerts
Received CEO praise at manufacturing firm
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt (34 upvotes), free beta with 500+ business users, founder @dorshay has 1.2K X/Twitter followers
Market Size
The global workplace productivity software market is valued at $96 billion (Grand View Research, 2023), with location-aware tools growing at 22% CAGR
NYC Subway Widget
Subway times on your home screen. no need to open an app
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Problem
Users need to check subway times by opening a separate app each time, which disrupts their workflow and wastes time due to frequent app switching.
Solution
A home screen widget that displays real-time transit times for NYC subway, buses, ferries, and regional rails without opening an app. Users can view schedules directly on their device’s home or lock screen.
Customers
NYC commuters, including daily public transport users like office workers, students, and tourists prioritizing convenience.
Alternatives
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Unique Features
Offline subway map integration, multi-transit support (MTA, PATH, LIRR, etc.), and lock-screen accessibility.
User Comments
Saves time during daily commutes
Offline map is a lifesaver in low-service areas
Accurate real-time updates
Simplifies travel planning
Doesn’t drain battery like other apps
Traction
Featured on ProductHunt with 500+ upvotes (as of 2023)
Supports iOS 16+ widget features launched in 2022
No explicit MRR/user count disclosed
Market Size
The NYC subway system serves 5.5 million daily riders, with millions more using buses and regional rail services (MTA 2022 data).
Problem
Users struggle to control their screen time and overcome screen addiction due to lack of willpower. They often find it challenging to resist the temptation of doomscrolling and end up spending excessive time on their devices.
Solution
An app that locks users out of Screen Time, eliminating the need for willpower to combat screen addiction. It prevents users from bypassing limits or turning them off, ensuring a distraction-free experience. Users can set limits and forget about them, enabling a healthier relationship with technology.
Customers
People struggling with screen addiction, individuals aiming to manage their screen time more effectively, and anyone looking to reduce doomscrolling behavior.
Unique Features
Locks users out of Screen Time to prevent access to apps and websites, eliminates the 'Ignore Limit' option, restricts users from altering set limits, and provides a seamless way to create a barrier against excessive screen time usage.
User Comments
Keeps me accountable and helps me stay focused.
Finally, a solution that works! I've seen a positive change in my screen habits.
Great for breaking the doomscrolling cycle.
Simple yet effective in curbing screen addiction.
Highly recommended for anyone struggling with phone addiction.
Traction
Shutout has gained significant traction with over 100k downloads within the first month of launch, demonstrating its popularity among users seeking to reduce screen time.
Market Size
The global digital detox market is estimated to be worth $24.7 billion by 2026, reflecting the increasing need for solutions like Shutout to combat screen addiction and promote healthy digital habits.