What is FakeDIY?
Made this in 1 hour: FakeDIY – Create Custom iOS Home Screen Shortcuts Instantly, Tired of boring, generic app icons on your iPhone? FakeDIY is a minimalist web app that lets you turn any app or URL into a sleek, customized iOS home screen shortcut.
Problem
Users have to use generic app icons on their iPhones, which lack personalization and aesthetic appeal, leading to a monotonous home screen experience.
Solution
A web app that generates custom iOS home screen shortcuts instantly, allowing users to input URLs/app names, choose icons, and create visually appealing shortcuts without technical skills.
Customers
iPhone users seeking personalization, tech enthusiasts, social media influencers, and UI/UX designers who value aesthetics.
Unique Features
Instant one-click customization, no app installation required, minimalist interface, and URL-to-icon conversion in seconds.
User Comments
Saves time compared to manual shortcut creation
Intuitive for non-technical users
Limited icon template library
iOS-only restriction
Enhances home screen aesthetics effortlessly
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 500+ upvotes within 24 hours, 10k+ icons created in the first week, founder has 1.2k followers on X.
Market Size
The global mobile app market, which includes customization tools, is projected to reach $935 billion by 2027 (Statista, 2023).
