Developers Need Better App Solutions
10 posts across 4 communities in the last 30 days; 40% from r/SomebodyMakeThis.
“I am currently finishing up the development of the StationClosed app for Apple/Android and Apple Watch, which allows you to see if....well...uh....a station is closed. I've been testing it over the last few weeks, and I'd love some ideas on whether it's simple enough for users…”
“I really hope this post isn't against the self promotion guidelines, if it is feel free to remove it. That said, would anyone here be interested in trying a new wear OS app I have been working on for audiobookshelf? Nothing out there had quite everything I wanted for accessing…”
“Thanks for the feedback! I think you're right about both. The app is cool but it's hard to figure out what it's for without some digging. I'll try to make it clearer. Btw, the answer to #1 is that traditional TTS apps like Speechify are hella expensive and we need a cheaper…”
Multiple posts express frustration with existing app solutions and a desire for more user-friendly or specialized tools. Users are seeking developers to create custom apps, improve infotainment systems, and streamline workflows in areas like salvage yard part ranking and hourly worker earnings tracking.
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“I am currently finishing up the development of the StationClosed app for Apple/Android and Apple Watch, which allows you to see if....well...uh....a station is closed. I've been testing it over the last few weeks, and I'd love some ideas on whether it's simple enough for…”
“I really hope this post isn't against the self promotion guidelines, if it is feel free to remove it. That said, would anyone here be interested in trying a new wear OS app I have been working on for audiobookshelf? Nothing out there had quite everything I wanted for accessing my own audiobookshelf instance so I started building one myself. Here are some of the features. Standalone Wear OS client for self-hosted Audiobookshelf — plays straight from the watch, no phone needed once a book'”
“Thanks for the feedback! I think you're right about both. The app is cool but it's hard to figure out what it's for without some digging. I'll try to make it clearer. Btw, the answer to #1 is that traditional TTS apps like Speechify are hella expensive and we need a cheaper alternative.”
“Looking to recreate the launcher I saw in this post ( https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted/s/n6D2hR5iui ) but local Curios if anyone has setup something similar? Not a full dashboard, just click button->take to ip:port. Maybe the answer is local HTML page running on VM+tailscale? Also considering “Homer” and trying to add buttons to “Glance” or HomeAssistant view submitted by /u/Ok_Pie3259 [link] [comments]”
Hi Isaac, I emailed you recently about joining the TallyCast closed testing, but I haven't heard back yet. I'm very interested in helping as a tester and would really appreciate an invitation…
“It's not free. LMK if you need another tester... Test card / code. I can test on two different devices TWP5 & GW7, WearOS 4 & 6.”
“Yesssss I've been looking for this! I've looked in the android app store and fdroid, I've searched for it online and asked around. I hadn't even heard of when2meet but I'm much happier supporting a small developer. Ok, for me, I want it to organise a meal/catchup with my busy family, so here's the things I really need: - Suuuuper easy and obvious for dad the technophobe - I almost got confused by the 'start and end' offer type above the 'available timeslots”
“Ah, man, I was so excited when I saw 'Suno', but I don't have iOS. If you ever make an Android version, can you ping me? I'd be able to give it a whirl that way.”
“Hey guys, I am like a very top developer toptal certified and earning well . Every app I can think of has very much competition. But I, being a redditor myself , wanted to see what ideas you can think of? I will decide what to build based on Upvotes I get! When the app gets live , I will get a working MVP within week whatever you say ! For reddit users I will give everyone a free trial ! Hoping my fellow redditors help me bring it to life!!! Comment your idea , what makes it unique and what is c”
“That's a smart call — a feature people don't know to ask for is easy to bury by accident. Good luck with Android, I'll keep an eye out for how it goes.”
“Congrats on launching Cloth Savvy on Android! I'm curious, how did you handle the differences in UI and user behavior between iOS and Android during development? I've had my own share of headaches with cross-platform development, so I'm always interested in hearing about others' experiences.”
“Was thinking it would be nice to have an app to rent other people's electronics but some of them would require people to maybe have their equipment modified? Like say you have a PS5 or Xbox but are at work for 8hrs of the day. This app would let people pay an amount to rent your console and games for a price while your at work. Would have to have certain things unaccessible but you get the idea. Or let's say you have studio equipment with Mpc's and keyboards drum pads etc. this is wh”
“Wow a actual idea post in this sub, not another AI slop lookingnto build app slop. Per the idea: right now you can swap TV and console at different times, for example upgrade TV to more inches and keep your good console. If you have 2 in 1 you would need to upgrade all together?”
“I mean like a weather app similar to how most ones on a phone work, but styled and has featured based on the Wii Forecast Channel.”
“I have wanted this for a long time, but I would LOVE if people made a forecast channel app for a phone. I use the Revo Launcher, which is the Wii home screen, but I crave more. helpppppp submitted by /u/Longjumping-Mango109 [link] [comments]”
“What it is: Yard Picker Pro analyzes a Pick Your Part salvage yard’s full inventory and ranks vehicles by which have the most profitable parts to pull and resell on eBay. You paste the yard’s inventory URL, it scrapes the vehicle list, and an AI works out full profit math per part (live eBay price, minus the yard’s actual part cost, minus labor, minus fees, minus shipping). Who it’s for: People who flip parts from salvage yards on eBay, or anyone curious whether that’s a viable side hustle. Work”