Indie dev's simple Ingredient Checker app shows "there's riches in niches"
alexmacgregor__ · x · 2026-10-23
Indie developer alexmacgregor showcased Ingredient Checker, a deliberately simple app built around one narrow need, arguing "there's riches in niches." The app now lives on Rocket, an open app platform for vibe coders that aggregates scattered indie launches, lets developers claim listings, share verified details, and plug into identity and payment integrations. Rocket's rising chart features apps like Whisperit (AI legal workspace) and Darwin (self-improving website chatbot), positioning the platform as a discovery and growth layer for solo builders.
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