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byCruz Hibbard

If your goal is to actually make money, don’t try to build the next TikTok. Build something that solves a small, painful problem that people already pay to fix. Here are a few MVPs that have realistic earning potential: 1. AI Gym Coach (Best if you like fitness) Since you’re interested in lifting and nutrition, this could be a good fit. Problem People don’t know how to structure workouts or track progress. MVP * User enters age, height, weight, and goal. * AI creates a workout plan. * Log workouts. * Track body weight and personal records. * AI adjusts workouts each week. Monetization * Free: 3 workouts * Premium: $9.99/month * Custom meal plans and AI coaching ⸻ 2. Homework Helper for High School Students Problem Students waste time finding answers and organizing assignments. MVP * Scan homework with camera. * AI explains the answer (doesn’t just give it). * Homework planner. * Upcoming test reminders. Monetization * Limited free scans. * $7–10/month premium. ⸻ 3. Receipt & Subscription Tracker Problem People forget what they’re paying for. MVP * Upload receipts or connect email. * Detect subscriptions. * Monthly spending dashboard. * Reminder before renewal. Monetization * Premium budgeting insights. * Affiliate links to better alternatives. ⸻ 4. Sports Highlight Generator Problem Athletes want highlight reels for recruiting and social media. MVP * Upload game footage. * AI finds big plays. * Creates vertical clips with music and captions. Monetization * Pay per exported video ($5–10). * Monthly subscription. ⸻ 5. Local Deals App Problem People miss discounts around them. MVP * Restaurants and stores post daily deals. * Users browse by location. * Save favorite businesses. * Notifications for nearby offers. Monetization * Businesses pay to promote deals. * Featured listings. ⸻ The one I’d build first AI Progress Coach Imagine a mix of fitness tracking and AI coaching. Core Features 1. Sign up 2. Enter goals 3. AI generates workout 4. Log exercises 5. Upload progress photos 6. Weekly AI feedback 7. Weight graph 8. Streak tracking Future Features * Barcode food scanner * Meal plans * Macro tracking * Apple Health integration * Wearable sync * Friends/challenges ⸻ Tech Stack * Frontend: Flutter or React Native (iOS + Android from one codebase) * Backend: Supabase or Firebase * AI: OpenAI API * Payments: Stripe ⸻ Revenue Potential If you charge $10/month: * 100 subscribers = $1,000/month * 500 subscribers = $5,000/month * 1,000 subscribers = $10,000/month The hardest part isn’t building the app—it’s getting the first 100 paying users. Key advice Pick an idea where you can answer yes to all three questions: * Does this solve a problem people have every week? * Can I build the first version in 2–4 weeks? * Would someone realistically pay at least $5–10/month for it? A focused app that solves one problem well has a much better chance of making money than a feature-packed app trying to do everything.