r/PublicValidation

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Hey everyone,

I'm an indie iOS developer, and I'm running a limited giveaway on my app — AI Checker: Text & Photo Scan.

The yearly PRO plan ($39.99/year) is FREE. I'm handing out promo codes to people who actually try the app.

How to claim your free yearly plan:

  1. Download AI Checker from the App Store (link below)
  2. Use 3 free identifier credits — scan some text, an image, or a document
  3. Comment a screenshot showing you're using the app
  4. I'll reply with a promo code to unlock the full yearly plan

What the app does:

AI Checker lets you check whether text, images, or documents are AI-generated. Paste content directly, import a PDF or DOCX, or scan a photo — you get a probability result with a clear breakdown.

Features:

  • Detect AI-generated text from pasted or imported content
  • Scan images for AI-generation signals
  • Humanize robotic text into more natural writing
  • Import PDF and DOCX files for instant analysis
  • Segment-level confidence breakdown
  • Save and review your recent scan history

Who it's for:

  • Students and educators checking assignments
  • Writers and content teams validating authenticity
  • Recruiters, editors, and researchers
  • Anyone who needs to verify content before publishing or submitting

Download here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ai-checker-humanize-ai/id6761704748

u/ferdous19 — 11 days ago
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I'm building a fitness app and I keep running into the same question: Is the real problem workout tracking, or is it the fact that everything is disconnected?
Progress photos are in camera roll. Workouts are in Notes or some app. Routines are screenshots. Bodyweight is somewhere else. Then you're supposed to somehow know what's working. The app I'm working on is called
PHIBIDI - AI Fitness Manager
and the idea is to bring visual progress tracking, workout planning, logging, and history into one place.
Apps like this already exist and I used them, but it didn't really suit me. It felt like those apps were serving me algorithm based generic routine templates, and founded by non gym goers
But I'm still trying to figure out the right angle coz this app is for everyone. Try it out it's available on both apple and android stores and Imk feedback please!!
Would you care more about:
-better progress photos/comparison
-easier workout logging
-routine planning
-seeing workout history clearly
-or something else?
Im also thinking of adding community and social features to keep track of friends, share routines, etc., would that be a good addition?
Trying to get honest feedback before overbuilding the wrong thing.

u/BrushSpecialist733 — 10 days ago
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Nuno AI just launched a new affiliate / partner program .

If you share your unique link and someone signs up for a paid subscription through it, you earn 50% of their first payment. The program also includes a 60-day cookie window and a $25 minimum payout, with payouts available via PayPal, Wise, or bank transfer.

For anyone in the micro SaaS, creator, or marketing space, this can be a simple way to earn from an audience that already cares about social media automation and multi-account scheduling.

We kept the setup lightweight so it is easy to join and easy to share. Do you know about this tool if no ,no issue i will guide you. Nuno AI is a tool that automates a lot of manual work. It is especially valuable for people who do not have time to post on multiple social media accounts. They can log in to this tool, connect their social media accounts, and post automatically.

The good thing is that they do not need to switch between multiple accounts. They can manage all social media platforms from one tool and one interface.

Link: https://getnuno.com/affiliates

u/GreatVtuber — 6 days ago
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Startup Snapshot: what are you building this month? 💬

Happy Monday! Time for our second Startup Snapshot. We want to hear what you're working on right now.

Drop a quick rundown below, and if you've been around since April, tell us what shifted in the last 30 days. Win, lesson, pivot, whatever's real.

Please use this template:

Name / URL: What it does (one sentence):

Stage: idea / building / launched / growing

One thing I need right now:

A win or lesson from April (optional):

Same deal as last time. This is a two-way conversation, so if you scroll through and see someone you can help, jump in.

See you in the comments 👋

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u/startupsavant — 9 days ago
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This started as a random idea I kept coming back to. I wanted something simple where you can save small things you might want to try someday. Foods, hobbies, places, or just random ideas that usually end up buried in Notes and forgotten.

I built it using Expo and React Native and tried to keep it as lightweight as possible. The goal was to avoid making it feel like a to do list. There is no pressure and no productivity angle, just a space to collect ideas.

I also recently added widgets, which has been one of my favorite additions. It makes the app feel more present without relying on notifications, which fits the low pressure vibe much better.

The biggest thing I have learned is that simple is actually really hard. Every extra tap or bit of friction becomes obvious very quickly. Onboarding also matters much more than I expected, even for a small app like this.

It is still early, but seeing around 600 people using something I built is a great feeling. It has made about 50$ so far, which is not huge, but it feels like real validation that the idea resonates with at least some people.

Any feedback is welcome, whether positive or critical.

AppStore: Malu: Idea Journal

u/Grand-Objective-9672 — 9 days ago
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Hey everyone,

I just wanted to share a small personal milestone and say thank you to the Expo team and community.

I’ve been working with React Native for almost 10 years now. For most of that time, I was building apps for other people, clients, companies, startups, agencies, you name it.And don’t get me wrong, I learned a lot from that.

But at some point, I started feeling this weird frustration: I had spent years helping other people ship their ideas, while never really giving myself the time to seriously build one of my own. So this year, I decided to change that.

A friend and I started building our own app, Paintly, a small daily art history app that helps people discover one artwork every day and learn a bit more about art in around 2 minutes.

Nothing massive. Nothing revolutionary. There are already apps in this space, but none of them felt exactly like what we wanted as users so we decided to build our own version.

And honestly, Expo has been a huge part of making that possible. Being able to move fast, iterate quickly, ship updates, test ideas, and avoid getting stuck in too much native complexity has made a real difference. Especially when you’re a small team and every hour matters.

We recently crossed 700+ downloads and around $200 in revenue.

It’s still very early. We’re not “successful” yet. But for us, it already feels meaningful because it’s the first time React Native and Expo are not just tools I use for work, they’re tools I’m using to try to build a different life. So yeah, thank you Expo.

Not only for the framework, but for making it feel possible to go from idea to real product without needing a huge team or huge budget.

Curious if anyone else here is also using Expo to build their own indie project or side business. Would love to hear what you’re working on.

And if anyone wants to check out Paintly and give feedback, here’s the link:
https://taap.it/getpaintly

u/IamGambas — 7 days ago
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Hey folks, for anyone ideating and building something, I built - https://www.gethoply.com/. You can use it to share ideas privately, get feedback, and buy intent - validate before you build. You can also share ideas/products publicly and get the community’s feedback when you are ready.

Signup for waitlist here - https://www.gethoply.com/

We are rolling out access this week 🎉

u/thebstar — 8 days ago
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My friends and I had a ritual that was killing our movie nights: we’d spend nearly half an hour scrolling through movies until we were too tired to actually watch anything. I decided to build something to replace the "infinite scroll" with a single decision based on what we actually want to see.

I started building the prototype on my MacBook using free AI tools to help with the heavy lifting. To be honest, the initial code was a complete mess, but seeing it actually function on my screen for the first time was a great feeling.

At first, I designed it with a swipe-to-like mechanic. I quickly realized that swiping is just another form of scrolling, you're still stuck making dozens of micro-decisions. I pivoted to a "dice roll" approach to make the process as frictionless as possible.

How it works:

The Roll: You set your basic filters (Genre, IMDb score, country) and roll the dice.

Watched List: If you've already seen a movie, you can exclude it so it never pops up in future rolls.

Watchlist: A quick way to save a roll that looks interesting for later.

The Result:

It’s called Movie Dice, and I just got it live on the App Store.
I’ve attached a short clip of the UI. I’m looking for honest feedback, so feel free to roast the design or the flow, I’d love to know what I can improve.

Movie Dice - Appstore

https://reddit.com/link/1t5hbl6/video/ar6kl9z8jjzg1/player

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u/sdfghj_ — 7 days ago
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Hey everyone,

I’ve been working on a Flutter-based mental health app called PsyScore — it includes psychological assessments (PHQ-9, GAD-7, etc.), progress tracking, therapist/patient dashboards, dark/light mode, and app lock.

I recently listed it on Flippa and got some initial traction (views + a watcher), but no sale yet.

u/Dependent-Gur-1780 — 6 days ago
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Welcome to Launch Lane – May 2026

This monthly thread is for sharing what you shipped: tools, SaaS, CLIs, dashboards, agents, scripts, and other projects relevant to VibeCodeDevs.

Purpose

  • Present what you have built
  • Receive targeted feedback from developers and founders
  • Find early users, collaborators, or contributors

Your project does not need to be finished. If you shipped anything that moves your work forward, you can post it here.

How to Share Your Launch

Reply using this format:

Name:
One-liner (what it does):
Link:
Stack / AI tools used: (LLMs, frameworks, infra, etc.)
Who it is for: (your ideal user)
Feedback you want: (e.g., pricing clarity, onboarding friction, positioning, viability)

How to Get Better Feedback

You are more likely to receive useful feedback if you:

  • Clearly state the problem you are solving
  • Explain why you built the project
  • Describe a typical user journey
  • Ask for specific feedback instead of general opinions

Low-effort “link-only” posts may be removed.

For Reviewers

If you are reviewing, consider selecting 1–3 projects and providing specific, constructive feedback:

  • Where you felt confused or blocked
  • What would make you consider paying
  • How you would describe the product in one sentence
  • Relevant competitors or references

Consistent, thoughtful feedback improves the quality of this thread.

Sponsored & Featured Launches

Occasionally, a top comment may highlight a sponsored or curated launch. It will be clearly labeled and must provide genuine value.

This month, Launch Lane is a community experiment. For future sponsored or featured placements, refer to the Promo & Sponsorship Guidelines in the sidebar or contact the mod team via DM

u/Creepy_Intention837 — 11 days ago
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Help, I have a question about design systems

I’m building an app and looking for advice on how to implement a proper design system from the ground up.

I don’t already have one in place, so I’m trying to understand the best way to create something that helps keep my UI consistent, scalable, and easier to maintain as the app grows.

I’m especially interested in practical advice: where to start, what to document first, how to structure components, and whether I should begin with design tokens, a component library, Figma, Storybook, or something simpler.

I also want to avoid overbuilding too early while still creating a system I can grow into over time.

Another part I’m curious about is whether there’s a smart way to make that design system usable by AI agents later on. For example, if I build it correctly, can I structure it so agents can reference components, patterns, rules, and UI logic directly?

If you’ve built a design system for your own app, I’d love to know what worked, what you’d do differently, and what tools or frameworks helped the most.

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u/sdfghj_ — 6 days ago
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I’ve been trying to understand something lately.

A lot of people think the hardest part of outreach is sending the first message.

But honestly I don’t think that’s the real problem anymore.

Sometimes people don’t reply at all.

Sometimes they reply once and the conversation dies right after.

Sometimes you don’t know what to ask next.
Or how to keep the conversation natural without sounding pushy, awkward, or salesy.

And sometimes you realize too late that you never actually got the information you needed in the first place.

I’ve been studying real outreach conversations recently, and I’m noticing that a lot of people struggle with:

  • first messages that feel too generic
  • overexplaining too early
  • follow-ups that feel forced
  • conversations losing momentum after the first reply
  • not knowing how to guide the conversation naturally

So I want to try something:

If you have an outreach conversation that went nowhere (cold DMs, validation chats, client outreach, whatever), send it to me.

I’ll try to break down:

  • where the conversation started failing
  • what might’ve felt off from the other side
  • and what I would’ve done differently

Free obviously.

I’m mainly trying to learn patterns from real conversations because I think this problem is way more common than people admit.

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u/Then-9999 — 6 days ago
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Hey everyone

I've always hated the guessing game of matching test strip colors by eye. I wanted to bring an honest, purely scientific approach to this problem.

So, I combined science and AI to start a project that can read these strips down to the finest detail and slightest color variation. That's how I built

StripVision. The goal isn't just to make something flashy, but to provide a tool that is genuinely useful, accurate, and reliable.

Right now, the app has a completely free quota of 100 scans per month. I would love it if people interested in this space (aquariums, pools, water testing) could try it out and give me some honest feedback. I really need to hear what works, what doesn't, and what features you think I should add.

Thanks so much to anyone who takes the time to check it out!
Link: StripVision

u/kptbarbarossa — 9 days ago