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We’ve built an AI bot for mental clarity, not sure if it’s actually valuable yet, need honest feedback

We’ve been experimenting with an idea for a voice-based AI focused more on reflection and mental clarity than productivity.

The idea is pretty simple:
A space where someone can think out loud, vent, process thoughts, and hopefully leave feeling a bit more clear-headed.

But while building it, one thing keeps bothering me:

A lot of AI apps feel interesting for a few days, then eventually get forgotten or uninstalled.

So I’m trying to understand something deeper:

What actually gives an AI app lasting value instead of short-term novelty?

More specifically:

  1. What would make an AI companion/reflection app worth paying for monthly, if anything?
  2. What features or experiences would genuinely make you keep coming back over time?

Could be anything:
better memory, emotional intelligence, personalization, journaling, mood tracking, deeper conversations, progress tracking, voice realism, or something completely different.

And honestly, “nothing would make me pay for this” is completely valid feedback too.

I’m mainly trying to understand where people think these kinds of apps succeed or fail long term, because right now most seem to lose users after the initial curiosity wears off.

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u/PlutoPhoenix — 3 days ago
▲ 8 r/androiddev+7 crossposts

Hi everyone,

We’re building an early-stage AI app called Thimin (short for Thriving Minds), and honestly, I’m not fully convinced we’ve made something genuinely valuable yet.

The idea is pretty simple. It’s a voice-based AI you can talk to openly, without feeling judged.
Not a productivity tool, not a therapist replacement, just a space where you can think out loud, vent, and hopefully get some clarity.

A big reason behind this is that a lot of people don’t talk, not because they don’t need to, but because they don’t feel comfortable opening up to someone else. We thought maybe AI could help in that gap.

So we built an MVP.
Right now, it’s basically just talk, reflect, and see if it actually helps.

I don’t know if it truly works in a meaningful way yet, and don’t want to assume it does.

That’s why I’m here.

I’m looking for people who can actually use it, not to try it for 30 seconds, but have a conversation with it, and give some honest feedback in the comments.

I’d really love to know:

  • Did it feel helpful or just gimmicky?
  • Did you feel even slightly more clear after using it?
  • At any point did it feel real or useful?
  • What felt missing or frustrating?

If you’re open to trying it:

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.thimin.prod&hl=en

Even if your feedback is blunt or harsh, that’s exactly what I need right now.

Just trying to figure out if this is something worth pushing forward or if we need to rethink it.

Really appreciate it 🙏

u/PlutoPhoenix — 3 days ago
▲ 11 r/TestMyApp+7 crossposts

Hi everyone,

We’re building an early-stage AI app called Thimin (short for Thriving Minds), and honestly, I’m not fully convinced we’ve made something genuinely valuable yet.

The idea is pretty simple. It’s a voice-based AI you can talk to openly, without feeling judged.
Not a productivity tool, not a therapist replacement, just a space where you can think out loud, vent, and hopefully get some clarity.

A big reason behind this is that a lot of people don’t talk, not because they don’t need to, but because they don’t feel comfortable opening up to someone else. We thought maybe AI could help in that gap.

So we built an MVP.
Right now, it’s basically just talk, reflect, and see if it actually helps.

I don’t know if it truly works in a meaningful way yet, and don’t want to assume it does.

That’s why I’m here.

I’m looking for people who can actually use it, not to try it for 30 seconds, but have a conversation with it, and give some honest feedback in the comments.

I’d really love to know:

  • Did it feel helpful or just gimmicky?
  • Did you feel even slightly more clear after using it?
  • At any point did it feel real or useful?
  • What felt missing or frustrating?

If you’re open to trying it:

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/thimin-ai-life-coach/id6747063345
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.thimin.prod&hl=en

Even if your feedback is blunt or harsh, that’s exactly what I need right now.

Just trying to figure out if this is something worth pushing forward or if we need to rethink it.

Really appreciate it 🙏

u/PlutoPhoenix — 13 days ago