Productivity App Development
Budget: $500 – $1,000 CAD
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Project Brief — "Brick Mode" Mobile App
Project Type: Native Mobile App (iOS + Android)
Goal: Build a gamified, behavior-based focus timer app with ad and in-app payment override system
About the App
I’m creating a mobile app that helps users reduce distraction and improve focus by voluntarily locking themselves out of their phone during set periods of time. The app uses a combination of personal motivation, gamification, and monetized deterrents to keep users committed to their goals.
Key Functionality
Focus Timer Sessions
Users start a session by selecting a duration (15 min, 30 min, 1 hour, or custom)
They also choose a personal motivation (e.g., “Be present with my kids”)
A full-screen timer displays during the session with the chosen motivation shown
Override Options (if user breaks focus early)
If they try to quit early, they must either:
Watch a full-screen ad (AdMob or similar)
Pay a $2 fee via in-app purchase (RevenueCat / Apple & Google compliant)
Or lose XP/streak progress and be locked out of the app until they complete an override
Gamification
Users earn XP (+25 per 15 minutes completed)
Progress tracked via level system (Level 1 = 0–100 XP, etc.)
Daily streaks maintained by completing at least one focus session per day
Motivation Tracking
XP and time are also tracked by motivation (e.g., “3h 45m focused on ‘Deep Work’”)
Allows users to see how much time they’ve dedicated to different life priorities
Daily Push Notifications
One notification per day reminding users to stay focused and maintain their streak
Platform Requirements
Must be a native mobile app that runs on iOS and Android
Must comply with App Store & Google Play payment rules (i.e., no Stripe for in-app digital goods)
App should have clean, modern UI (calm tones, minimalist)
If using a no-code or low-code builder, you must handle full setup (e.g., Adalo + RevenueCat + AdMob)
Backend Requirements
User system with XP, level, and streak tracking
Session logs with timestamps, duration, motivation, and status (complete/broken)
Motivation log table: total XP/time per goal
Push notification scheduling (OneSignal or native)
Technologies You Can Use (Open to Your Recommendation)
I’m open to:
Adalo with RevenueCat + AdMob
Flutter with Firebase, RevenueCat, and native ads
React Native
Other no-code/low-code platforms (if you can still support IAP and ad logic)
The most important thing is that it’s:
Mobile-native (not just a web app)
App store compliant
Visually polished and psychologically engaging
Deliverables
Fully functional MVP mobile app
Working XP, motivation, and override logic
Ad and IAP integrations completed and testable
Polished, user-friendly UI
Full app preview or demo file for review
Who I’m Looking For
Experience with mobile development (especially apps focused on productivity, wellness, or behavior change)
Understanding of monetization via IAP and ads
Strong grasp of clean, minimal design (modern UI principles)
Good communicator who can explain platform/tool recommendations clearly
If you’ve built something similar (focus timer, habit tracker, mindfulness app, etc.), please include examples. I’m happy to share wireframes, brand tone notes, and work closely with the right person to make this a product people love to use. Good UX and UI design for clean and simple, visually appealing, minimalist design.
Project Brief — "Brick Mode" Mobile App
Project Type: Native Mobile App (iOS + Android)
Goal: Build a gamified, behavior-based focus timer app with ad and in-app payment override system
About the App
I’m creating a mobile app that helps users reduce distraction and improve focus by voluntarily locking themselves out of their phone during set periods of time. The app uses a combination of personal motivation, gamification, and monetized deterrents to keep users committed to their goals.
Key Functionality
Focus Timer Sessions
Users start a session by selecting a duration (15 min, 30 min, 1 hour, or custom)
They also choose a personal motivation (e.g., “Be present with my kids”)
A full-screen timer displays during the session with the chosen motivation shown
Override Options (if user breaks focus early)
If they try to quit early, they must either:
Watch a full-screen ad (AdMob or similar)
Pay a $2 fee via in-app purchase (RevenueCat / Apple & Google compliant)
Or lose XP/streak progress and be locked out of the app until they complete an override
Gamification
Users earn XP (+25 per 15 minutes completed)
Progress tracked via level system (Level 1 = 0–100 XP, etc.)
Daily streaks maintained by completing at least one focus session per day
Motivation Tracking
XP and time are also tracked by motivation (e.g., “3h 45m focused on ‘Deep Work’”)
Allows users to see how much time they’ve dedicated to different life priorities
Daily Push Notifications
One notification per day reminding users to stay focused and maintain their streak
Platform Requirements
Must be a native mobile app that runs on iOS and Android
Must comply with App Store & Google Play payment rules (i.e., no Stripe for in-app digital goods)
App should have clean, modern UI (calm tones, minimalist)
If using a no-code or low-code builder, you must handle full setup (e.g., Adalo + RevenueCat + AdMob)
Backend Requirements
User system with XP, level, and streak tracking
Session logs with timestamps, duration, motivation, and status (complete/broken)
Motivation log table: total XP/time per goal
Push notification scheduling (OneSignal or native)
Technologies You Can Use (Open to Your Recommendation)
I’m open to:
Adalo with RevenueCat + AdMob
Flutter with Firebase, RevenueCat, and native ads
React Native
Other no-code/low-code platforms (if you can still support IAP and ad logic)
The most important thing is that it’s:
Mobile-native (not just a web app)
App store compliant
Visually polished and psychologically engaging
Deliverables
Fully functional MVP mobile app
Working XP, motivation, and override logic
Ad and IAP integrations completed and testable
Polished, user-friendly UI
Full app preview or demo file for review
Who I’m Looking For
Experience with mobile development (especially apps focused on productivity, wellness, or behavior change)
Understanding of monetization via IAP and ads
Strong grasp of clean, minimal design (modern UI principles)
Good communicator who can explain platform/tool recommendations clearly
If you’ve built something similar (focus timer, habit tracker, mindfulness app, etc.), please include examples. I’m happy to share wireframes, brand tone notes, and work closely with the right person to make this a product people love to use. Good UX and UI design for clean and simple, visually appealing, minimalist design.