Dev rebuilds a janky screen-time app he saw in an Instagram ad, adds his own features
ethanniser · x · 2026-11-07
- Dev ethanniser tried SocialLite, a screen-time app (1M+ users, removes Reels/infinite feeds, focus timers) he saw in an Instagram ad, and found the concept good but the app janky and poorly executed.
- So he built his own version and added a bunch of features, calling it a joy to remake "good idea, shitty execution" apps.
- A neat indie example of using ad-spent apps as market validation and shipping a better product yourself.
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