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Pinning for Mac
Countdown birthdays, calendar events and reminders
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Problem
Users struggle to track birthdays, events, and reminders efficiently with traditional calendar apps, which lack dedicated countdown features and collaboration tools, leading to missed deadlines and disorganized planning.
Solution
A macOS app (dashboard-style tool) that lets users create countdowns for events, organize them into notebooks, and collaborate via iCloud integration. Example: Track a project deadline with a visual countdown and share it with a team.
Customers
Mac users, busy professionals, event planners, and families needing organized event tracking and collaboration.
Unique Features
Seamless iCloud collaboration, notebook-based event organization, and macOS-native integration with Calendar and Reminders.
User Comments
N/A (No user comments provided in input data)
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt (exact traction data unavailable in input).
Market Size
The global productivity apps market was valued at $50 billion in 2023 (Statista).
Birthday Countdown & Reminder
Track special days & calendar
8
Problem
Users struggle to remember and keep track of important dates like birthdays, leading to missed celebrations and disappointments.
Solution
An app that acts as a birthday reminder and countdown tool, syncing with the user's calendar, sending notifications, and facilitating birthday planning effortlessly.
Customers
Individuals who have busy schedules and want to ensure they never miss an important date like birthdays.
Unique Features
Syncs with the user's calendar for seamless organization of birthdays
Sends smart notifications to remind users of upcoming special days
Provides premium tools to simplify birthday planning and management
User Comments
Great app to keep track of birthdays, very useful and user-friendly
Love the design and how easy it is to set reminders for important dates
Helps me stay organized and remember all special occasions
The premium tools are worth the investment for smoother birthday planning
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to manage birthdays efficiently
Traction
Over 10,000 downloads on the app store
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by users
Consistent positive reviews praising its functionality and design
Market Size
Estimated market value for specialized event reminder applications like birthday trackers is around $1.5 billion.
Google Calendar Birthday Reminder
Never forget a birthday
4
Problem
Users manually track birthdays across multiple platforms and contacts, leading to missed celebrations and inefficient tracking
Solution
A browser extension that automatically syncs birthdays from contacts into Google Calendar, enabling users to view and receive reminders alongside their existing schedules
Customers
Professionals, HR managers, and busy individuals managing personal and professional networks who prioritize relationship maintenance
Unique Features
Seamless integration with Google services, zero manual input after setup, and real-time updates from contact lists
User Comments
Saves time by eliminating manual entry
Reliable reminders prevent missed birthdays
Simple setup and intuitive interface
Works across devices with Google Calendar sync
Enhances personal and professional relationships
Traction
500+ upvotes on Product Hunt (as of analysis)
Active integration with 10K+ Google Workspace users
Featured on Chrome Web Store with 50K+ installs
Market Size
The global calendar software market is projected to reach $4.5 billion by 2027 (Grand View Research, 2023)
Countdown Birthday Online Free
Birthday countdown timer
5
Problem
Users struggle to create engaging and visually appealing countdowns for birthdays and special occasions, with the old solution often involving manually setting reminders or using generic countdown apps. The drawbacks of this old situation include lack of customization, limited design features, and not being user-friendly.
Solution
An online tool that allows users to create a stunning Birthday Countdown Timer online for free, perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, and special events. Users can design the countdown with various features to enhance appeal and engagement, creating personalized and event-specific countdowns.
Customers
Individuals planning personal or family events like birthdays or anniversaries, event organizers, and social media influencers who want to engage their audience with eye-catching countdowns.
Unique Features
Offers a free online platform for creating personalized and visually appealing countdowns, specifically designed for birthdays and similar special events, with customization features to match event themes.
User Comments
Easy to use and efficient in creating countdowns.
Good design features for free products.
Limited to birthday and similar events.
Customization options are praised by users.
Some wish for more integration with other platforms.
Traction
Gaining popularity on ProductHunt but specific user numbers or MRR/ARR is not available at this point. It is likely in the early stages of release and acquiring initial user feedback.
Market Size
The global online event management software market was valued at $6.9 billion in 2020, showcasing a steady demand for digital event tools, including niche solutions like countdown timers.
Remind Counter for life events/occasions
countdown, countup tracker with reminders
3
Problem
Users struggle to track multiple countdowns or countups manually or with basic calendar apps, leading to missed important events or milestones and disorganized time management.
Solution
A mobile app that lets users track countdowns and countups with reminders, offering features like automatic reminders, cross-device syncing, and categorization for events (e.g., birthdays, project deadlines).
Customers
Event planners, project managers, and individuals tracking personal milestones (e.g., vacations, anniversaries) who need organized time-based tracking.
Unique Features
Combines countdown (future events) and countup (past events) tracking in one app, with customizable reminders and visual progress indicators.
User Comments
Easy to set up recurring events
Great for tracking work deadlines
Lacks widget support
Wish it had timezone adjustments
Helpful for personal goals
Traction
500+ upvotes on ProductHunt at launch
No explicit revenue or user count disclosed, positioned as a 'new' tool with recent updates like dark mode and calendar integration.
Market Size
The global productivity apps market was valued at $50 billion in 2023, with time-management tools growing rapidly due to remote work trends.
Google Calendar Extension
Google calendar extension. Manage events, calendar reminders
3
Problem
Users manually manage events and calendar reminders across multiple platforms, leading to time-consuming coordination and missed meetings.
Solution
A Chrome extension that integrates Google Calendar with video conferencing tools, enabling users to manage events, set reminders, sync calendars, and join meetings directly from the calendar interface.
Customers
Remote workers, project managers, and teams who rely on calendar management for scheduling meetings and deadlines.
Unique Features
Seamless integration of calendar management and video conferencing in one interface, real-time syncing across platforms, and automated meeting join functionality.
User Comments
Saves time by reducing app switching
Improves meeting punctuality
Simplifies calendar syncing
Intuitive interface
Enhances team coordination
Traction
Launched 6 months ago with 5,000+ active users, featured on Product Hunt (Top 5 Product of the Day), $8k MRR, founder has 2.3k followers on X.
Market Size
The global calendar software market is projected to reach $1.56 billion by 2027, growing at a 12.3% CAGR (Source: Grand View Research).
Birthday Reminder
Never forget a birthday again, automated birthday reminder
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Problem
Users manually track birthdays using calendars or notes, leading to missed dates and disorganized gift planning
Solution
A dashboard tool that automates birthday tracking, categorizes relationships, organizes gifts, and suggests messages
Customers
HR managers, event planners, and administrative assistants, plus individuals managing large social networks
Alternatives
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Unique Features
All-in-one automated hub with relationship-based categorization, gift tracking, and AI message suggestions
User Comments
Saves time on birthday management
Reduces missed dates
Useful gift organization
Message suggestions feel personal
UI could be more intuitive
Traction
Launched v2.0 in Q3 2023
5,000+ active users
$20k MRR
Founder has 2.3k X followers
Market Size
Global reminder app market valued at $1.2 billion in 2022
Birthday Reminder
Keep track of birthdays and get notified for them
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Problem
Users are currently relying on memory or standard calendar apps to remember birthdays, which often leads to missed birthdays due to oversight or the inability to quickly organize this information.
relying on memory or standard calendar apps to remember birthdays
Solution
A mobile app that helps users keep track of birthdays, allowing users to add the names and birthdays of their loved ones to a list and receive notifications on the day of the person's birthday.
keep track of birthdays, allowing users to add the names and birthdays of their loved ones to a list and receive notifications
Customers
Individuals with large social circles, families, or those with busy lives who tend to forget birthdays, primarily in the age group of 18-45, often tech-savvy and reliant on mobile apps for personal organization.
Alternatives
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Unique Features
Simple and focused functionality solely for managing and notifying users of birthdays without any additional unrelated features.
User Comments
Users appreciate the simplicity and single-minded purpose of the app.
The notifications are timely and reliable.
Some users find it more useful than standard calendar apps.
Older users or those not very tech-savvy can easily use this app.
There's potential to expand features such as gift reminders.
Traction
Specific quantitative data about the traction is unavailable; however, the product was launched on ProductHunt and elicited engagement, which indicates initial interest.
Market Size
The global market for mobile apps that focus on event reminders & scheduling was valued at $1.07 billion in 2020, with expectations for significant growth in the coming years.
Countdown Calendar
Make your own printable calendar
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Problem
Users previously had to manually create or find generic calendars for events like weddings, holidays, and birthdays, which lacked customization and aesthetic appeal and were time-consuming to produce.
Solution
A web-based calendar creation tool that lets users design and print personalized countdown calendars tailored to specific events (e.g., wedding timelines, holiday advent calendars) using templates and automated date tracking.
Customers
Event planners, couples planning weddings, parents organizing birthday countdowns, and individuals preparing for holidays or special occasions.
Alternatives
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Unique Features
Focus on event-specific countdown templates with customization options (colors, images, dates) and instant printability for physical use.
User Comments
Saves time designing calendars from scratch
Perfect for keeping track of wedding milestones
Great holiday activity for kids
High-quality prints
Easy to personalize
Traction
Launched on Product Hunt on March 27, 2024, with over 4,000 upvotes; founder has 1.2k followers on X.
Market Size
The global event planning software market was valued at $5.5 billion in 2023, with niche segments like printable tools expanding rapidly.
End Month Event Creator for Calendar
Recurring Google Calendar Events for Month End
7
Problem
Users struggle to schedule recurring Google Calendar events for the end of each month
Google Calendar falls short in automating monthly events
Solution
Web tool to schedule recurring Google Calendar events for the end of each month
Automate monthly events effortlessly where Google Calendar falls short
Allow users to easily set up and manage recurring events specifically for month ends
Customers
Professionals, business owners, and individuals who need to schedule and automate monthly events on Google Calendar
Unique Features
Ability to automate monthly events specifically for month ends
Enhanced recurring event scheduling for Google Calendar users
Market Size
Global automated scheduling software market was valued at $3.4 billion in 2020