TimeBloc
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Problem
Users struggle with manually planning their schedules each day using traditional planners or digital calendars, leading to time-consuming adjustments, inefficient routine management, and lack of progress tracking.
Solution
A time-blocking planner tool where users can visually schedule tasks in blocks, auto-populate recurring routines, sync calendars, drag-and-drop adjustments, and track analytics to optimize productivity.
Customers
Remote workers, freelancers, students, and productivity-focused individuals needing structured daily planning.
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Unique Features
Combines recurring routine automation, real-time calendar syncing, intuitive drag-and-drop editing, and progress analytics in one interface.
User Comments
Simplifies daily planning with visual blocks
Love the auto-syncing with Google Calendar
Drag-and-drop adjustments save time
Routine automation is a game-changer
Analytics help improve time management habits
Traction
Launched in 2023, 1,200+ upvotes on ProductHunt, 10k+ users, $15k MRR, founder has 2.5k followers on X.
Market Size
The global productivity apps market is projected to reach $102 billion by 2026 (Statista, 2023).
Time Blocking Tool
Online planner & timer for focused work
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Problem
Users manage their time with traditional methods like to-do lists or digital calendars, but struggle to break tasks into focused, time-bound blocks and track progress effectively.
Solution
A web-based time blocking tool that lets users plan tasks in timed blocks, run integrated timers, sync meetings, and export schedules. Example: Blocking 2 hours for writing with a timer and auto-syncing calendar events.
Customers
Freelancers, remote workers, students, and productivity-focused professionals needing structured schedules for deep work.
Alternatives
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Unique Features
Browser-based (no download), free, meeting import/export, real-time timer sync, minimalist interface.
User Comments
Simplifies daily planning
Boosts focus with visual blocks
Seamless calendar integration
No signup required
Lightweight and intuitive
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt (date NA), details like upvotes/users unclear from input. Research required for specifics like $0 MRR mentioned.
Market Size
The global time management software market was valued at $38.6 billion in 2021 (Grand View Research).
Time to Time Calculator
Calculate time between two dates
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Problem
Users struggle to calculate the time between two dates accurately and quickly
Solution
A web-based Time Calculator tool that provides accurate results in seconds for calculating the time differences between two dates
Calculate time between two dates with accurate results in seconds for days, months, and years differences
Customers
Professionals needing to calculate precise time intervals for projects, events, or personal use
Alternatives
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Unique Features
Accurate time calculation in seconds
Provides differences in days, months, and years
User Comments
Fast and accurate time calculations
Great tool for project planning
Saves time and effort in manual calculations
User-friendly interface
Useful for various time-related tasks
Traction
Growing user base with positive feedback
Increasing usage for project management and personal tasks
Market Size
Global market for time management tools was estimated at approximately $12.61 billion in 2021
Problem
Users struggle to understand what causes their bad days due to a lack of tracking and analysis, often leading to a cycle of repeated mistakes and decreased well-being. The drawbacks include lack of tracking and analysis of bad days.
Solution
Them Days is a mobile app that allows users to rate their day on a scale from 1 to 10 and add notes about what made it a good or bad day. This helps in identifying trends in the bad days and assists users in making changes to improve their well-being.
Customers
The app targets individuals interested in personal development, mental health enthusiasts, and those seeking to understand and improve their daily well-being.
Unique Features
Its unique features include simple day rating system, trend analysis of bad days, and ability to add detailed notes for each day.
User Comments
Users appreciate the intuitive design.
Helpful in tracking mood and identifying patterns.
Some users request more in-depth analytics features.
Positive impact on their mental health and awareness.
Ease of use highlighted as a major benefit.
Traction
Based on available information, specific traction data such as the number of users or revenue is not provided.
Market Size
The global mental health app market size was $4.2 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow.
Time Calc - Time Calculator
TimeCalc – The Simple and Accurate Time Calculator
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Problem
Users manually calculate time intervals or use basic tools like spreadsheets/standard calculators for time-related tasks, leading to human error and inefficiency in tracking flight hours, work shifts, or date differences
Solution
A web-based time calculator tool that lets users accurately calculate hours, minutes, and seconds with specialized functions for logging flight hours, tracking shifts, and computing time/date differences
Customers
Pilots, freelancers, project managers, and HR professionals requiring precise time logging for compliance, payroll, or scheduling
Unique Features
Specialized time-centric operations (e.g., logging flight hours, shift tracking), simplified UI for time/date arithmetic, and error reduction for compliance-sensitive industries
User Comments
Solves time-tracking headaches
Essential for flight hour logging
Simplifies payroll calculations
Accurate shift duration tracking
User-friendly for date differences
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with featured listing, integrated into aviation/workforce management workflows (exact user/MRR data unavailable from provided links)
Market Size
Global workforce of 2.7 billion (ILO 2023) requires time-tracking tools, with aviation alone logging 40 million+ annual flight hours (FAA)
Off Day App
Maximize time off with minimum leave days
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Problem
Users often fail to plan vacations efficiently using the old method of manual holiday and schedule evaluation, resulting in suboptimal use of leave days.
Manual holiday and schedule evaluation
Solution
An application that calculates the best vacation periods based on work schedule and public holidays, allowing users to maximize time off using minimal leave days in over 230 countries.
Users can customize holidays, share results, and apply advanced filters to cater to specific needs.
Customers
Corporate employees, HR professionals, and frequent travelers
Individuals looking to optimize their leave schedules for maximum vacation time.
Alternatives
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Unique Features
Supports over 230 countries, allowing global applicability.
Customizable holidays to cater to personal or company-specific needs.
Shareable vacation plans for collaborative planning.
User Comments
Users appreciate the ease in optimizing leave days.
The app's capability to handle diverse country holidays is praised.
Customizable options are a significant enhancement.
Some users find the interface intuitive and user-friendly.
A few users desire integration with company-specific HR software.
Market Size
The global travel and tourism market was valued at $1.6 trillion in 2020 and continues to grow with increased demand for efficient travel planning tools.
Focus Mode
Block distracting sites at certain times and certain days.
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Problem
Users struggle with manually avoiding distracting websites during work/study hours, leading to decreased productivity and focus due to constant temptations.
Solution
A browser extension that allows users to block distracting sites on customized schedules, using features like time/day restrictions and wildcard-based mass blocking (e.g., blocking all social media via *.twitter.com/*).
Customers
Remote workers, students, and professionals who need uninterrupted focus time while browsing the web, typically aged 18-45 and tech-savvy.
Unique Features
Granular scheduling (specific times/days), wildcard-based blocking for entire categories of sites, and persistent blocking that resists manual overrides.
User Comments
Improved daily productivity
Easy to customize blocked sites
Effective time management
Reduced procrastination
Lightweight and unobtrusive
Traction
Newly launched (July 2023), featured on ProductHunt with 200+ upvotes, no disclosed revenue/user numbers yet
Market Size
The global productivity management software market was valued at $46.9 billion in 2022 (Grand View Research).
Stretch My Time Off
Optimize your vacation days with AI-powered planning
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Problem
Users struggle to maximize their vacation time and find the best days to take off around public holidays.
Solution
A web tool that utilizes AI to help users identify the optimal days to take off around public holidays, enabling longer breaks with fewer vacation days used.
Customers
Individuals who want to maximize their vacation time and plan their time off effectively.
Alternatives
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Unique Features
AI-powered planning: Utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze public holidays and suggest the most strategic days for vacation.
User Comments
Makes planning vacations so much less stressful!
Finally found a way to optimize my time off, thank you!
Love how this tool helps me extend my vacations with minimal days off.
Highly recommend for anyone who values their vacation time.
Such a game-changer for planning time off around holidays!
Traction
The product has garnered over 500 upvotes on ProductHunt and received positive feedback from users for its effectiveness in maximizing vacation time.
Market Size
The global travel and tourism industry was valued at $2.46 trillion in 2019, indicating a significant market for tools that help individuals optimize their vacation time.
Time Rich (Digital Detox iOS App)
Be Time Rich — reclaim your time from your phone.
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Problem
Users struggle with ineffective self-control and motivation when trying to limit phone usage using default screen-time trackers or basic app blockers, leading to ongoing distractions and reduced productivity.
Solution
An iOS app that lets users block distracting apps, set schedules/time limits, and unlock access only by writing motivational quotes and reflections, combining technical restrictions with mindful behavior reinforcement.
Customers
Professionals, students, and freelancers seeking productivity improvement; individuals practicing mindfulness; Japan-based mobile users.
Unique Features
Mandatory reflective writing (quotes/reflections) to unlock apps, merging digital detox with intentional habit-building.
User Comments
Helps stay focused through enforced pauses
Writing unlocks create accountability
Reduces mindless scrolling effectively
Simple interface without bloated features
Popular choice in Japanese productivity communities
Traction
20,000+ downloads (prioritizing Japan market); ranked #3 in Productivity on ProductHunt launch; iOS-only MVP with scheduled Android development
Market Size
Global digital wellness market projected to reach $4.23 billion by 2028 (Grand View Research, 2023)
Problem
Users struggle to track time effectively and efficiently in their daily activities.
Drawbacks of the old solution: Traditional time tracking methods are cumbersome, lack detailed insights, and require manual data entry, leading to inefficiencies and inaccuracies.
Solution
Web-based time tracking tool
Allows users to effortlessly track time by tagging activities and adding notes. Offers features to filter time blocks, view total hours, and export data. No sign-up required, and data remains local. Optional synchronization across devices.
Core features: Tagging activities, adding notes, filtering time blocks, viewing total hours, data export.
Customers
Freelancers, remote workers, solo entrepreneurs, small business owners, project managers.
Occupation or specific position: Freelancers, project managers.
Unique Features
No sign-up required for data tracking.
Data remains local for privacy and security.
Optional synchronization for seamless data access across devices.
User Comments
Intuitive and easy-to-use interface.
Useful for tracking time spent on different projects.
Appreciated for its privacy-focused approach.
Some users suggest adding more advanced analytics features.
Overall positive feedback on simplicity and effectiveness.
Market Size
Global time tracking market size: Expected to reach $12.17 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 20.3% from 2021 to 2028.
Increasing adoption of remote work and flexible hours driving the demand for efficient time tracking solutions.