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I got tired of fake BS, so I built a livestream map where you can show the world what's actually happening on the ground
r/SideProjectu/na361·Nov 2025

I got tired of fake BS, so I built a livestream map where you can show the world what's actually happening on the ground

“Feel like this would be amazing for documenting civil unrest and protests”
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livestreamauthenticity
After 4 months of late nights, my app Comforto finally made it to the App Store
r/SideProjectu/thisischetu·Oct 2025

After 4 months of late nights, my app Comforto finally made it to the App Store

“As a Senior level procastinator I feel you, congratulations man hope success”
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I spent a year building this cause I can't pay 200usd for a DAW just to record a voiceover.
r/SideProjectu/InformationFun4466·Oct 2025

I spent a year building this cause I can't pay 200usd for a DAW just to record a voiceover.

“that was a fair question. I asked the question lot of times in my head. The context is 200usd was my per month sal”
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₹199/month or $5/month (for cu...
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I built Caffeine Clock, the caffeine tracker app that I always wanted to exist
r/SideProjectu/MrIndigo12·Oct 2025

I built Caffeine Clock, the caffeine tracker app that I always wanted to exist

“The offline-first approach is smart. What's your actual weekly retention rate for users who log their first drink?”
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I’m a doctor from the UK. I have just launched an app to improve gut health!
r/SideProjectu/hodgln·Sep 2025

I’m a doctor from the UK. I have just launched an app to improve gut health!

“You’re making me feel embarrassed, I’m a developer and I can’t even create an app with an interface as beautiful as your”
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healthtechmobileapp
I invented a timelapse camera for houseplants and brought it to market (I quit my 9-5 as software engineer for this)
r/SideProjectu/PlantCam·Sep 2025

I invented a timelapse camera for houseplants and brought it to market (I quit my 9-5 as software engineer for this)

“Are you open to sell your product as a white label? I may have a few nice use cases. Pm me if you are interested”
2.3K
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double-digit sales
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My completely free budget tracking app reached 8000 daily active users
r/SideProjectu/Old-Storage1099·Aug 2025

My completely free budget tracking app reached 8000 daily active users

“In one of my apps I offered themes and customizations for pro users, but no additional features. I had a lot of paying c”
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Budgeting AppPersonal Finance
5 years, 30+ failed projects… and finally one that’s growing
r/SideProjectu/Alex-grow·Aug 2025

5 years, 30+ failed projects… and finally one that’s growing

“Same here. Success rate is about 10%. Some get profit in first months, other take years until i figure out what i did wr”
1.7K
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thousands in revenue
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