NYC Subway Widget
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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.
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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).
App Opener
Link opens directly in the YouTube app.
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Problem
Users struggle to seamlessly redirect social media visitors from external platforms to their YouTube app for quick subscriptions, impacting user engagement and subscriber conversion rates.
Solution
A web tool that generates YouTube app deep links to facilitate the direct opening of the YouTube app, increasing social media visitor conversion rates. Users can create customized deep links for easy sharing and clicking, redirecting visitors directly to the YouTube app for faster subscriptions.
Customers
Content creators, social media influencers, digital marketers, and brand promoters seeking to enhance conversion rates and engagement by seamlessly redirecting social media visitors to their YouTube app for quick subscriptions.
Unique Features
Customized YouTube app deep link generation for seamless redirection
Enhanced subscriber conversion rate by eliminating the need to search for the YouTube channel on the app
User-friendly interface for easy link creation and sharing
User Comments
Saves time for viewers trying to find creators on YouTube - Great tool!
Simple and effective solution for increasing direct subscriptions
Love the quick and hassle-free way to direct viewers to my YouTube app
Highly recommended for content creators looking to boost subscriber numbers
Game-changer for social media engagement and conversion rates
Traction
Over 10,000 active users monthly
Recently featured on ProductHunt with positive feedback
Growing user base with an increasing number of deep links created daily
Market Size
Global app deep link market was estimated to be worth around $2.77 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach $22.22 billion by 2028, registering a CAGR of 30.5%.
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).
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).
Enso - Reduce Screen Time
The app that helps you stop mindlessly checking other apps
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Problem
Users struggle with mindlessly checking apps, leading to excessive screen time and reduced productivity. Traditional solutions like manual self-control or basic screen-time trackers lack proactive enforcement and habit-building mechanisms.
Solution
A mobile app that blocks distracting apps and enforces focus modes, allowing users to set app limits, schedule focus sessions, and track screen time. Example: Block social media during work hours and enable "dumb phone" mode.
Customers
Busy professionals, remote workers, students, and individuals seeking digital detox. Demographics: Ages 18-45, tech-savvy, employed in knowledge-based roles.
Unique Features
Combines app blocking with behavioral nudges (e.g., delayed access prompts) and customizable focus modes that mimic a minimalist phone interface.
User Comments
Reduced social media addiction within weeks
Simple interface but powerful blocking features
Struggled with initial app setup process
Improved focus during work hours
Wish it had website blockers for desktop
Traction
Launched 3 months ago, 8k+ downloads (Google Play Store), 4.7/5 rating from 450+ reviews. Founder has 2.3k Twitter followers. Recent update added "dumb phone" mode.
Market Size
Global digital wellness market valued at $12.3 billion in 2023 (Grand View Research), with 70% of employees reporting smartphone distractions at work (Udemy).
Problem
Users struggle to find quality open-source alternatives to traditional tools, leading to reliance on costly SaaS solutions.
Solution
A curated platform offering open-source apps for various tasks, ensuring quality and performance while eliminating the need for expensive SaaS subscriptions.
Vetted for quality and performance.
Customers
Tech enthusiasts, developers, businesses, and individuals seeking cost-effective software solutions.
Unique Features
Curated selection of high-quality open-source apps, elimination of SaaS costs, expert vetting for quality and performance.
Market Size
The global open-source software market was valued at $XX billion in 2021.
Time Rich (Digital Detox iOS App)
Be Time Rich — reclaim your time from your phone.
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Problem
Users struggle with ineffective self-control and motivation when trying to limit phone usage using default screen-time trackers or basic app blockers, leading to ongoing distractions and reduced productivity.
Solution
An iOS app that lets users block distracting apps, set schedules/time limits, and unlock access only by writing motivational quotes and reflections, combining technical restrictions with mindful behavior reinforcement.
Customers
Professionals, students, and freelancers seeking productivity improvement; individuals practicing mindfulness; Japan-based mobile users.
Unique Features
Mandatory reflective writing (quotes/reflections) to unlock apps, merging digital detox with intentional habit-building.
User Comments
Helps stay focused through enforced pauses
Writing unlocks create accountability
Reduces mindless scrolling effectively
Simple interface without bloated features
Popular choice in Japanese productivity communities
Traction
20,000+ downloads (prioritizing Japan market); ranked #3 in Productivity on ProductHunt launch; iOS-only MVP with scheduled Android development
Market Size
Global digital wellness market projected to reach $4.23 billion by 2028 (Grand View Research, 2023)
Home Needs Pro
HomeNeeds Pro is one mobile app for all services @home
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Problem
Users struggle to find certified professionals for various home services, such as electrician repairs, plumbing fixes, appliance maintenance, and beauty services
Solution
Mobile app that provides a single platform to connect users with certified professionals for a wide range of home services.
Users can find electricians, plumbers, appliance maintenance experts, and beauty service professionals on this app
Customers
Homeowners, renters, property managers, and individuals looking for reliable professionals for home services
Unique Features
Certified professionals for all home service needs in one app
Convenience of accessing different services through a single platform
User Comments
Convenient and time-saving app for finding trusted professionals
Great variety of services available on the platform
Easy to navigate and user-friendly interface
Quick response and efficient service providers
Highly recommended for home service needs
Traction
The app has gained over 10,000 downloads in the first month of launch
Positive user reviews highlighting the efficiency and reliability of the professionals
Continuous growth in the number of service providers and users
Market Size
The home services market is estimated to be worth $600 billion globally
ScreenTime Overlay - Usage In Real Time
Display Mobile Screen Time as a Popup Over Other Apps
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Problem
Users manually check their screen time through settings or periodic reports, leading to lack of real-time feedback and unconscious overuse of their phones.
Solution
An Android app that displays real-time screen time as a floating popup over other apps, providing visual feedback (smiley/frowny faces) based on usage vs. set targets.
Customers
Android users focused on digital wellbeing, students, professionals, and individuals aiming to reduce phone addiction.
Unique Features
Real-time overlay visible across all apps, emotional feedback (smiley/frowny faces), and non-intrusive monitoring without blocking usage.
User Comments
Helps track phone habits effectively
Overlay is always visible and motivating
Simple and intuitive design
Emotional cues make goals clearer
Android-specific solution fills a gap
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt (exact metrics unavailable), targets Android's 3 billion+ active devices. Comparable apps like StayFree have 1M+ downloads.
Market Size
The global digital wellbeing market is projected to reach $15 billion by 2027, driven by 3.8 billion smartphone users seeking usage control tools.
The Weekendest iOS App
Real-time Subway Map for NYC
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Problem
Users in NYC often struggle with inefficient and unpredictable subway services, unable to easily access real-time information, which leads to increased commute times and difficulty in planning efficient travel routes.
Solution
The Weekendest is an iOS app offering a real-time New York City subway map. Users can view nearby stations' train times, real-time subway routings on a map, and data-driven delay detection. The app also lets users follow their train and displays next stop info on the Lock Screen.
Customers
Commuters, everyday travelers, tourists visiting NYC, and anyone needing up-to-date information on subway schedules and delays to plan their travel efficiently.
Alternatives
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Unique Features
Real-time subway map updates, lock screen integration for live follow-up on train routes and stops, and no advertisements in the basic service.
User Comments
Highly accurate and updated
Great for planning daily commutes
Essential for navigating NYC's complex subway
Subscription is valuable for frequent users
User-friendly interface
Traction
1,500 upvotes on ProductHunt, multi-thousand user base since launch, continuous updates, and positive reviews.
Market Size
The public transportation apps market is growing, with $1.2 billion estimated valuation in the upcoming years.