The problem

I kept seeing "what's a realistic sub-90 plan" posts here, and most answers were vibes-based. Coaches give you a number, but the number doesn't update as you train. I wanted to know: if I improve my wall ball PB by 30 seconds, how much does that move my projected finish?

What I built

A diagnostic-first Hyrox planner that does the math for you. The projection formula:

finish_time = 8 × (1km pace × fade_coefficient)
            + Σ (per-station PB × position_fatigue_multiplier)
            + 8 × roxzone_allowance

Where:

• Run fade coefficient is calibrated to your finisher tier (default 1.10 = 10% slower by run 8).
• Position fatigue multipliers per station are based on race-day fatigue data (sled-push fresh = 1.03 × PB; wall balls at end = 1.25 × PB).
• Roxzone allowance defaults to 8s × 8 transitions = 64s, configurable.

You log:

• 1km run PB (fresh)
• Per-station PB (sled push, sled pull, burpee broad jump, rowing, farmer's carry, sandbag lunges, wall balls, ski erg)
• The projection updates instantly.

Two extra modes

1. Guided 16-segment simulation. Full-screen workout player that walks you through 8 runs + 8 stations with live per-segment timing. Roxzone tracked automatically between every segment. On finish, auto-detects PB improvements and writes them.
2. Time Loss Analysis. Per-station gap-to-elite computed automatically. Returns top 3 stations ranked by recoverable seconds, so you know where to focus this training block.

Feedback I'd love

1. Position fatigue multipliers. I calibrated these against my own simulation data plus a handful of pro splits. Curious if these match other racers' experiences. Especially the wall ball multiplier (1.25 × PB feels right but undertested).
2. Run fade coefficient. Default 1.10 (10% slower by run 8). Anyone have data showing this should be higher/lower for sub-90 vs sub-75 finishers?
3. Missing stations. I have all 8 standard. Doubles / pairs / relay variations are not modeled yet. Worth adding?

Link

blacknave.com/products/hyrox-planner

30-day free trial, no card. After that it's part of a $14/mo subscription that includes 20 other tools (gym coach, macros, etc.) but the Hyrox tool is the main reason I built any of this.

Happy to answer formula questions in comments.

I just launched my first iOS app this week and didn’t expect much, but it ended up getting around 24 downloads in the first couple days.

I built it mostly out of frustration. I tried a bunch of finance apps and they all kind of felt the same, lots of charts and totals, but I still didn’t really know what I was actually spending money on day to day.

So I made something simpler for myself.

Right now it lets you:

• connect your bank (uses Plaid)
• see individual purchases clearly
• notice repeat spending
• and mark stuff you regret buying later

It’s completely free right now, and I didn’t put any ads in it either. I mostly just want to get real feedback and see if it’s actually useful.

So far I’ve only shared it with a small waitlist and a few posts, nothing crazy.

Still super early and I’m trying to figure out what actually makes someone stick with a finance app long term.

If you’ve tried a bunch of these apps, what made you keep using one vs dropping it?

Hey r/CanadaFinance,

After Mint shut down, I tried every alternative and kept running into the same problem: they all want your bank login credentials through Plaid or similar. I never loved that, especially after reading about Plaid's data practices.

So I spent a few months building something different. It's called Ledger AI — you just upload a PDF or CSV statement from your bank, and it extracts every transaction, categorizes your spending, detects recurring subscriptions, and lets you ask plain-English questions like "how much did I spend on food last month?"

What it does:

• Reads PDFs and CSVs from any bank
• Auto-categorizes transactions using AI — you can correct any wrong ones
• Detects subscriptions and shows you their annualized cost
• Dashboard with spending trends, category breakdowns, and monthly comparisons
• AI Copilot, you can ask questions about your own finances

What it doesn't do:

• It does NOT connect to your bank
• It does NOT store your bank credentials anywhere
• It is NOT a financial adviser — it's a tool to help you see your own data more clearly

I'm a solo developer, and this is a legitimate early launch. I'd genuinely appreciate feedback — especially if something breaks or a statement from your bank doesn't parse correctly.

Website: useledgerai.com

Happy to answer any questions about how it works under the hood.

Posted here a week back when I launched. Quick update.

When Mint died I went through the same parade everyone here did. Tried Monarch, YNAB, Copilot, a few others. Nothing felt right so I started building my own. Plaid sync without the reconciliation step that some people find tedious, ZBB and spending limits, net worth tracking, and a free manual mode for people who just don't want to connect a bank.

55 users so far, which is great... but the surprising part is nearly all of them are on the free manual mode. Nobody is paying for sync outside of friends and family.

I think this sub specifically is part of why. A lot of people here are really becoming manual-first users & aren't in a hurry to hand a new app their bank credentials. I built manual mode in like a weekend and basically forgot it existed, but it turns out it's the one people actually want.

So if you're still hunting for a Mint replacement and just want to track stuff manually for free, it's there: Basis Budget on the App Store. iOS only right now.

Genuinely curious how many people here just gave up on apps after Mint and went back to a spreadsheet.