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Doomscroll Fog
Your gentle reminder to stop scrolling and move on
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Problem
Users struggle with excessive scrolling on social media and news feeds, leading to wasted time and reduced productivity. Block content or track users
Solution
A Chrome extension that gently blurs feeds after a set time, allowing users to set scroll limits, snooze by site, and view daily usage. Does not block content or track you
Customers
Professionals, students, and remote workers seeking to reduce screen time without harsh restrictions, particularly those active on social media or news platforms.
Unique Features
Non-intrusive blurring instead of blocking, privacy-focused (no tracking), customizable per-site limits, and a clean interface with usage analytics.
User Comments
Effective gentle reminder
Customizable and user-friendly
Respects privacy
Reduces anxiety from feeds
Seamless integration
Traction
Launched 2 weeks ago, 1.2k upvotes on ProductHunt, 5k+ installs, featured in 3 productivity newsletters
Market Size
The global digital wellbeing software market is projected to reach $2.3 billion by 2023 (Statista).
Gentle Reminder
Get daily reminders for great mental health, in your inbox.
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Problem
Users struggle to implement wisdom and knowledge into regular mental health practices, leading to a gap between knowing and doing.
Solution
Email-based reminder service that delivers daily nudges for better mental health practices, helping users internalize and apply wisdom regularly.
Core features: Provides digital nudges, sends reminders to user's inbox daily.
Customers
Individuals who aim to improve their mental health by incorporating wisdom into daily practices.
Unique Features
Focuses on bridging the gap between knowledge and action in mental health improvement.
Delivers daily reminders directly to the user's email inbox.
User Comments
Love receiving gentle reminders on a daily basis.
The emails are uplifting and motivate me to prioritize my mental health.
Simple yet powerful tool for building positive habits.
Helps me stay mindful and focused on improving my well-being.
Great way to incorporate mental health practices into my daily routine.
Traction
The product has gained significant traction with a daily email subscription base of 50,000 users.
Currently generating $10,000 monthly recurring revenue (MRR).
Market Size
$10 billion global market size for mental health and wellness products, with strong growth projected in the coming years.
WalkStar: Move & Groove
Get motivated to walk: If you stop, the music stops
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Problem
Users struggle to stay motivated to achieve their step goals with traditional pedometers or fitness trackers, which often offer little immediate feedback or engagement. Traditional pedometers or fitness trackers provide data but lack motivation mechanisms.
Solution
An iPhone app that plays music only when users are walking or jogging, motivating people to keep moving to enjoy continuous music play with a retro design and engaging interactive elements.
Customers
Fitness enthusiasts, individuals aiming to achieve daily step goals, and casual exercisers between the ages of 18-45 who like music and technology-driven fitness solutions.
Alternatives
View all WalkStar: Move & Groove alternatives →
Unique Features
Unique integration of music playback exclusively linked to physical activity as a form of motivational feedback, combined with a retro-themed user interface to enhance user engagement.
User Comments
Users find it fun and motivating.
The retro design is visually appealing.
It effectively increases activity levels.
Some users desire more music options.
It's seen as innovative and engaging.
Traction
As of the current release, it's new on ProductHunt with limited user data available. Product receives positive early feedback for concept and design.
Market Size
The global fitness app market was valued at $4.4 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $13.16 billion by 2025, indicating vast growth potential for innovative fitness solutions like Walkstar.
Unscrl: Stop Scrolling
Quit scrolling with daily ranks, tracking & motivation.
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Problem
Users struggle with regain control of their screen time due to ineffective manual methods or lack of engagement with basic tracking tools, leading to continued excessive phone usage.
Solution
A mobile app that combines behavioral science, gamification, and gentle accountability to help users reduce screen time through daily ranks, progress tracking, and motivational prompts.
Customers
Professionals, students, and social media users aged 18-45 seeking to minimize smartphone addiction and improve productivity.
Unique Features
Behavioral science-driven nudges, gamified progress rankings, and non-intrusive accountability mechanisms instead of punitive app-blocking.
User Comments
Effective in reducing mindless scrolling
Gamification makes habit-building fun
Daily rankings motivate consistent use
Subtle reminders feel less restrictive
Improves focus and mental clarity
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 500+ upvotes, featured in App Store's 'New Apps We Love' section, 10k+ downloads within first month.
Market Size
Digital wellness market projected to reach $5.7 billion by 2028 (Grand View Research, 2023), driven by rising smartphone penetration and mental health awareness.
Problem
Users often forget important dates, leading to missed events or deadlines.
Remembering important dates manually can be unreliable and prone to errors.
Solution
A reminder tool
Add your important dates and forget it, the tool will remind users without any delay.
Customers
Busy professionals who have many commitments
Students managing academic deadlines
Parents juggling family events
Event planners coordinating schedules
Alternatives
View all Reminds alternatives →
Unique Features
Automatic reminders for important dates
Simple and straightforward date addition process
Ensures no important dates are missed
User-friendly interface
User Comments
It's easy to use and effective in reminding users.
The design is straightforward and intuitive.
Some users wish for more customization options.
The reminders are timely and reliable.
Great for personal and professional use.
Traction
Available on ProductHunt with user changes and updates focused on enhancing the reminder feature.
Gaining popularity as users find reliability in timely reminders.
Market Size
The global calendar and reminder apps market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 10.9% over the forecast period from 2022 to 2026.
Scroll Buddy
A scroll bar that walks when you scroll
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Problem
Users currently face the challenge of interacting with a standard, unengaging scroll bar, which can make web navigation feel monotonous and unstimulating.
unengaging scroll bar
Solution
A web-based tool
animated stick figure that walks down the page when you scroll
Customers
Web designers, developers, content creators seeking unique user experience enhancements and interactive web elements
Alternatives
View all Scroll Buddy alternatives →
Unique Features
Transforms standard scrolling into an interactive experience with an animated stick figure replacing the traditional scroll bar.
User Comments
Unique and fun way to enhance user engagement
People look forward to the new version with more actions
Brings an element of surprise and creativity to boring tasks
Potential to keep users on a page longer due to its novelty
Clear need for more customization options or themes
Traction
Launched recently with upcoming version 2, which promises new actions and improved animation. Current traction details like user numbers or revenue are not available.
Market Size
The global web animation software market is projected to be worth $372 million by 2024, indicating a growing interest in interactive web tools.
Smoothie Scroll
Free ultra-fluid mouse scrolling for windows
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Problem
Windows users experience jerky, inconsistent mouse scrolling with default settings, leading to reduced productivity and discomfort during prolonged use
Solution
A Windows application that enables ultra-fluid, customizable mouse wheel scrolling (e.g., adjust scroll speed, animation curves, per-app settings)
Customers
Windows users, designers, developers, and professionals requiring precise scrolling for creative workflows or document-heavy tasks
Alternatives
View all Smoothie Scroll alternatives →
Unique Features
Real-time scroll customization without lag, per-application configuration, and physics-based animation smoothing
User Comments
Transforms scrolling instantly
Pro version worth it for power users
Easy to tweak settings
Reduces eye strain
Occasional app conflicts
Traction
400+ Product Hunt upvotes (2023 launch), free tier with 50k+ downloads, Pro version priced at $19.99
Market Size
Global PC market had 250 million units shipped in 2023 (Statista), representing potential user base
Scrolling Text
Scrolling text / scrolling banner / digital scoreboard
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Problem
Users need to create scrolling text displays for events, promotions, or digital signage but struggle with manual coding or limited customization options in basic tools, leading to time-consuming processes and inflexible outputs.
Solution
A web-based toolset (scrolling text generator, LED banner creator, digital scoreboard) that lets users generate customizable scrolling text with adjustable speed, fonts, colors, and animations without coding. Examples: LED-style promotional banners, real-time sports scoreboards.
Customers
Marketers, event organizers, retail store managers, and sports venue operators needing dynamic text displays for engagement.
Alternatives
View all Scrolling Text alternatives →
Unique Features
Combines scrolling text, LED banners, and scoreboards in one platform; offers real-time updates and pre-built templates for instant use.
User Comments
Saves hours compared to manual solutions
Perfect for live event scoreboards
Easy to adjust animations
Lacks advanced font options
Free tier has limited export formats
Traction
1.2K+ upvotes on ProductHunt, launched 3 months ago, 10K+ active users (per PH data)
Market Size
The global digital signage market is projected to reach $31.7 billion by 2027 (MarketsandMarkets, 2023).
Problem
The current situation for users is relying on traditional Wikipedia interfaces, which can be cumbersome and lacking in engaging user-experience. The drawbacks include difficulties in rapidly exploring and discovering new information, as the traditional format does not support a seamless browsing experience.
Solution
A mobile app that reinvents Wikipedia discovery with an endless, TikTok-inspired feed, allowing users to swipe and uncover the world’s knowledge in a dynamic and engaging format. Users can explore information continuously without interruption, making learning more interactive and enjoyable.
Customers
Tech-savvy individuals, students, and knowledge enthusiasts who are accustomed to using apps like TikTok for consuming content and prefer a fast-paced, visually engaging way to acquire information.
Unique Features
The solution offers an innovative TikTok-style interface for browsing Wikipedia content, creating a unique and engaging way to discover information that differentiates it from traditional Wikipedia interfaces.
User Comments
Users appreciate the unique concept that combines education with entertainment.
Many find the platform more engaging than traditional browsing methods.
The swipe feature is popular for its ease of use and quick navigation.
Some users have concerns about potential information overload.
The design is praised for making learning visually appealing and interactive.
Traction
The product is newly launched and capitalizes on the popularity of short-form, engaging content formats inspired by platforms like TikTok.
Market Size
The Global Online Education Market is projected to reach approximately $319.167 billion by 2025, which includes innovative platforms that provide new ways to explore educational content online.
Stop Doomscroll
Limit your time and scrolling on distracting websites.
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Problem
Users waste excessive time scrolling on distracting websites like social media and news sites
Solution
Browser extension to help users manage online habits effectively
Allows users to limit their time and scrolling on distracting websites
Customers
Students
Professionals seeking improved productivity and focus
Alternatives
View all Stop Doomscroll alternatives →
Unique Features
Focus on managing online habits
Specifically designed to limit time and scrolling on distracting websites
User Comments
Helped me reduce my social media time significantly
Great tool for increasing focus and productivity
Simple and effective solution for curbing online distractions
Highly recommended for students and professionals alike
Easy to use and customizable for individual needs
Traction
No specific traction data found
Market Size
Global digital wellness market was valued at $6.2 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $10.7 billion by 2026