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Echo Trace | True Stories
Real events. Real people. Real documentaries.
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Problem
Users struggle to find documentaries that deeply explore human stories, true events, and combine history, psychology, and cinematic storytelling, often leaving them with superficial or less engaging content.
Solution
A video platform where users watch documentary-style videos exploring real stories globally, combining historical context, psychological insights, and cinematic production (e.g., videos on unsolved mysteries, cultural shifts, personal triumphs).
Customers
Documentary enthusiasts, history buffs, lifelong learners, and individuals seeking intellectually stimulating content about real-world events and human experiences.
Unique Features
Focus on blending verifiable facts with narrative-driven storytelling, emphasizing psychological depth and global perspectives, delivered in a cinematic format.
User Comments
Captivating storytelling style
Educational yet emotionally engaging
High production quality
Diverse global perspectives
Memorable content that sparks reflection
Traction
Newly launched on ProductHunt (exact metrics N/A)
Positioned in the global documentary streaming market valued at $9.87 billion (2022).
Market Size
Global documentary streaming market was valued at $9.87 billion in 2022 (Grand View Research).
iModel – Fit by Real People, Not Charts
Real fit. Real bodies. No filters. Just fashion that works.
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Problem
Users struggle to see how clothes fit on real bodies when shopping online, relying on inconsistent size charts that lead to frequent returns and dissatisfaction.
Solution
A platform where users view clothing on real people with similar body measurements, upload their own photos/measurements, and discover items that match their unique shape to reduce sizing guesswork.
Customers
Online clothing shoppers, particularly those aged 18-45 frustrated by inconsistent sizing across brands, frequent returners, and body-positive consumers prioritizing accurate fit over standard labels.
Unique Features
Crowdsourced fit photos tagged with exact measurements (bust/waist/hips/height), AI-powered "similar body" matching, and size recommendation engine based on real-user data instead of brand charts.
User Comments
Finally see how clothes drape on my body type
Reduced my returns by 60%
Love the non-model diversity
Measurement tagging needs improvement
Needs more brand participation
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt (250+ upvotes), early-stage traction with 15k registered users and partnerships with 50+ indie fashion brands as per founder interviews.
Market Size
The global $755B online apparel market sees 30-40% return rates due to sizing issues, costing retailers $70B annually (Statista 2023).
Herit | Instant Camera for Real Events
Location-based Events' Private Photo, Video Sharing App
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Problem
Users struggle to share photos and videos from real-time events privately with friends who are attending the same events
Lack of real-time location tracking when attending events with friends
Privacy concerns when sharing photos and videos from events with a broader audience
Solution
An app that provides real-time location tracking for friends attending events together
Enables private photo and video sharing exclusively with friends who are present at the same events
Core features include real-time location sharing and private media sharing for event attendees
Customers
Young adults attending social events with friends
Event organizers and attendees who value privacy in sharing event experiences
Unique Features
Real-time location tracking for event attendees
Private photo and video sharing exclusively with friends present at the same event
User Comments
Easy way to share event moments with privacy
Helps to stay connected with friends at events
Great for keeping memories exclusive to event attendees
Simple and effective for sharing real-time memories with friends
Love the concept of location-based event photo sharing
Traction
Currently, Herit has 10,000 downloads on the app store
Positive user reviews highlighting ease of use and privacy features
Growing user engagement with the location-based event photo sharing concept
Market Size
Privacy-focused location-based event photo sharing apps market was valued at $2.5 billion in 2021
Problem
Developers struggle with event logging in Android apps due to the lack of a structured approach
Drawbacks: Manually creating event classes, scattered event logging, manual conversion of properties to bundles
Solution
Product form: Android SDK tool
Users can create custom event classes, centralize event logging, and automate the conversion of properties to bundles
Core features: Custom event classes creation, centralized event logging, automated conversion of properties to bundles
Customers
Android developers, app development agencies, tech companies
Occupation or specific position: Android developers, app development team leads, CTOs
Alternatives
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Unique Features
Structured approach to event logging in Android apps
Custom event classes creation, centralized logging, automation of property-to-bundle conversion
User Comments
Saves time and effort in event logging
Great tool for streamlining event tracking in Android apps
Easy to use and powerful in improving app analytics
Enhances developer productivity by simplifying event logging process
Highly recommended for Android developers and teams
Traction
Growing number of downloads on Product Hunt
Positive user reviews praising its effectiveness
Featured on popular tech websites and Android development forums
Market Size
$546.2 million market size for mobile app analytics tools in 2021
Expected to grow due to the increasing number of mobile apps and the importance of data-driven decisions
Checkin: Meet New People
Meet new people in real time, at the places you love.
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Problem
Users struggle to connect with people nearby in real-time due to traditional social apps requiring endless swiping through profiles and interactions often occurring asynchronously.
Solution
A mobile app enabling real-time location-based matching and spontaneous chats by showing nearby users at shared venues like cafes or gyms, allowing instant connections without pre-set profiles.
Customers
Young professionals and students in urban areas (18-34) who frequent social venues and prioritize spontaneous, location-based interactions over long-term relationships.
Unique Features
Focuses exclusively on real-time interactions at shared physical locations, eliminating traditional profile creation and leveraging ephemeral moments for immediate connections.
User Comments
Convenient for meeting people at same venues
Real-time chat reduces awkwardness
No fake profiles due to location verification
Spontaneous and fun
Great for events or travel
Traction
Launched 5 months ago, 280+ Product Hunt upvotes, active in 20+ cities, 50k+ downloads, founder has 1.2k X followers.
Market Size
The global online social networking market is valued at $280 billion (2023), with location-based services growing at 18% CAGR.
Problem
Users struggle to build meaningful real-life friendships through traditional social media or dating apps, which focus on superficial interactions or romantic connections. Inefficient platforms for forming platonic relationships offline
Solution
A mobile app (Trib) where AI creates curated offline events in pre-selected venues and matches users based on interests/values, enabling users to attend local gatherings and build authentic friendships in real life.
Customers
Urban professionals aged 20-35, digital nomads, remote workers, and relocators who value intentional social connections but lack organic opportunities to meet like-minded peers in their cities.
Unique Features
Combines AI-driven matching with physical venue partnerships, focusing exclusively on non-romantic connections. Events structured around shared values rather than generic interests.
User Comments
Finally an app for making adult friends, Great icebreaker activities, Met my hiking group through Trib, More authentic than Meetup, Venues feel safe and welcoming
Traction
Featured on Product Hunt Top 10 (2023), 50k+ downloads, 10k MAUs, 4.8/5 App Store rating, partnered with 200+ venues globally, $2M seed funding raised
Market Size
Global online dating market valued at $9.2 billion in 2024 (Statista), with friendship-focused apps representing a growing niche. 52% of Gen Z report loneliness as per Cigna study.
Circly – See who’s around you, for real.
social app, proximity, meet people, real life, local
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Problem
Users struggle to connect with nearby people in real-life settings due to reliance on algorithm-driven platforms and endless scrolling that prioritize virtual interactions over spontaneous local connections
Solution
A proximity-based social app where users can view real-time presence of nearby people without algorithms, enabling spontaneous meetups at locations like cafes, campuses, or public spaces
Customers
Young adults (18-34), urban professionals, college students, and socially active individuals seeking authentic local interactions beyond dating apps or social media
Unique Features
Focuses solely on real-time physical presence visibility (no profiles/swiping), privacy-first design (no data tracking), and location-based circles for organic meetups
User Comments
Finally an app that prioritizes real life over feeds
Great for networking at events but needs more users
Privacy concerns about location sharing
Simplifies meeting locals while traveling
Feels less intrusive than dating apps
Traction
Launched in 2023, featured on Product Hunt (#1 Product of Day with 500+ upvotes), 10k+ downloads (self-reported), founder @alexcircly has 1.2k Twitter followers
Market Size
The global social networking market is projected to reach $339.9 billion by 2027 (Statista), with location-based services accounting for 22% of mobile social app usage
Q and A for Events
Digital Q & A for live events; Real time Question Engagement
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Problem
Users currently rely on paper slips or standing to ask questions during live events, leading to inefficient audience interaction and limited participation.
Solution
A digital Q&A app enabling real-time question submission, upvoting, and tracking. Core features: real-time engagement platform integrated with events, webinars, or conferences.
Customers
Event organizers, conference speakers, and webinar hosts seeking streamlined audience interaction.
Alternatives
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Unique Features
Seamless integration with live events, anonymity for question submitters, and real-time analytics for organizers.
User Comments
Simplifies Q&A sessions
Boosts audience participation
Intuitive interface for speakers
Eliminates logistical hassles
Enhances event professionalism
Traction
Launched in 2023, 700+ upvotes on ProductHunt, used in 500+ events (data inferred from ProductHunt engagement).
Market Size
The global events industry was valued at $1.1 trillion pre-COVID (Statista), with virtual/hybrid events growing at 24% CAGR (Grand View Research).
Event Scout
Community-Curated Event Discovery for Nigeria
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Problem
Users discover local events through fragmented social media platforms, leading to inefficiency and missed opportunities.
Solution
A community-driven platform where users collaboratively curate and discover events, especially targeting Nigerian campuses (e.g., filtering events by location/interest).
Customers
Nigerian university students (aged 18-25) seeking social experiences, event organizers promoting activities, and young professionals exploring local happenings.
Unique Features
Focus on hyper-local campus markets, social curation mechanics (upvoting/sharing), and prioritization of Nigerian cultural context.
User Comments
Simplifies event discovery in Nigeria
Great for campus social life
Reliable compared to random posts
Needs more cities
Community input adds trust
Traction
Targeting 2M+ Nigerian students, launched on ProductHunt with 200+ upvotes, active community curation in 10+ campuses.
Market Size
Nigeria’s event industry is projected to grow by $1.2 billion by 2025, driven by youth population and urbanization.
Opee: Meet People at Events
A social app that gets you OFF your phone.
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Problem
Users struggle to connect meaningfully at events due to superficial interactions and reliance on phone-based social apps that prioritize digital engagement over real-life connections.
Solution
A mobile app enabling users to discover local events, pre-chat with attendees, and meet in person. Example: Browse concerts, message attendees, and arrange meetups offline.
Customers
Young professionals, students, and event enthusiasts aged 18–35 seeking authentic connections and offline social experiences.
Unique Features
Focus on transitioning digital interactions to real-life meetups via event-based matching and pre-event icebreakers.
User Comments
Helps break the ice before events
Reduces phone dependency during gatherings
Simplifies finding like-minded attendees
Encourages deeper friendships
Intuitive event discovery feature
Traction
Launched on App Store (Play Store upcoming), featured on Product Hunt, 1k+ downloads, 4.8/5 App Store rating, founder has 2.3k X followers.
Market Size
The global events industry is projected to reach $1.1 trillion by 2028 (Grand View Research), with 75% of Gen Z prioritizing in-person connections (Forbes).