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r/buildinpublic · 2026-09-04

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RevenueCredibleCredibility 70/100

A mobile app that blocks/limits doomscrolling and enforces mindful/limited social media scrolling.

Problem it solves. Helps users reduce time lost to endless social media scrolling and improve focus/self-control.

Who pays. mobile users who want to limit social media/doomscrolling (general consumers)

Market. consumer mobile productivity / focus app

How it makes money. monthly and yearly subscription plans

Claimed. One more person subscribed to the yearly plan! But one more churn from the monthly plan...

Why we believe it · 11 comments read

Poster describes active app metrics (App Store views, subscriptions and churn), shares a product URL, and commenters engage with product details and ASO strategy rather than calling it promotional or fake.

“It's a crowded space yes, but I think these two things set me apart.” ▲ 20
“If you’re putting $1k into ads, I’d treat it as a test budget more than a growth budget.” ▲ 15

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