Life-Solving App Ideas

Mileage Tracking and Tax App Ideas

Stride: A mileage tracking app commonly used by gig workers like Doordash drivers.
- Pros: "You shouldn’t owe the taxes because you relied 'Stride.'"
- Cons: "Simply and only using a Stride app does not meet the level of proof that the IRS requests in an audit."
MileIQ: Another app recommended for tracking business miles.
Legalshield: This app makes hiring an attorney more affordable and may assist with legal matters related to tax issues.
Reasonable Cause Relief: An IRS program providing penalty relief for taxpayers with reasonable cause.
Day Planner Method: A manual method of tracking mileage used by some individuals.
Cons: "Recording only with these apps and not keeping additional detailed logs may lead to IRS audit issues."

Dating App Functionality

OkCupid: Highlighted as a previous detailed dating app that lost popularity to swiping apps.
Dating Profile Requirements: "Most people don't want to answer 113 questions," suggesting simpler profiles may be more user-friendly.
Personalization: "Part of attraction building...is the process of learning about each other."
Cons: "If you have so many conversations going that talking to me is 'exhausting,' then you're not a match for me."

Technology and Productivity App Ideas

Workspace Saver: An app to save and restore workspaces for efficient task management.
CLI CRM Interface: Integrating CRM functionalities with Apple Contacts to track interactions.
Virtual Desktop App: To save and restore the state of all open apps and files for various projects.
Aloha Browser Tool: Extracting video URLs and enhancing download functionalities.
Cons: "If someone could just redesign an app bar utility... to prevent machines from sleeping during time machine backups."

Miscellaneous App Ideas

Influencer Locator: An app to detect the presence of influencers in specific locations.
Pricing Transparency App: An app to calculate and display accurate prices at restaurants after taxes and charges.
Happy Hour Map: An interactive map showing locations and durations of happy hours.
Dumpster Tracker: Identifies unlocked dumpsters for fix-and-flip investors.
Learning to Drive App: An educational app focusing on driving skills.
Beach Conditions App: Providing real-time updates on water conditions, crowd levels, and more.
Lost Cat Tracker: A tool to help find lost cats based on sightings and reports.
Cons: "We don’t need more apps...people need to get their heads out of their phones."

These summaries offer insights into a variety of app ideas from mileage tracking to dating profiles, productivity tools, and location-specific services. Each idea addresses a particular problem or need within different industries or daily life scenarios.