5 Day App Challenge Day 1 Hour 2-3: Competitor Analysis and Feature Finalization


Competitor Analysis (1-2pm)

  • Spend an hour analyzing competitors, noting what they do well and where your app can improve or differentiate.

Takeaways from using other apps.

Do’s

  • Apple Health integration (to evaluate technical complexity)
  • Dark Mode and customizable colors for protein/carb/fat/calories
  • Quick add food
  • A barcode scanner that works
  • Habit forming components, track consecutive logged days etc
  • Good calendar navigation on some apps
  • Accurate Macro Counting (only avail as premium on some apps)
  • Sharing features to tell my friends – do it in public (does that mean social integration?)

Don’ts

  • NO INTRUSIVE ADS
  • a barcode scanner that doesnt work

This block of time was focused on other apps/platforms already in the market and help you crystallise whats in yours.


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