Free tools for first-time app founders.
You've got an app idea but you're not sure where to start. These tools help you think clearly, avoid common mistakes, and make smart decisions before you spend a cent. No sign-up. No email capture. Just honest, practical tools built from years of working with people exactly like you.
Idea Validation
Is your app idea ready?
A quick click-through that asks you the hard questions most people avoid. Based on The Mom Test, lean startup principles, and years of real project experience. Takes about 3 minutes.
Start the checker →Platform Strategy
Platform Picker
iOS, Android, web, or all three? Answer a few questions about your users and find out where to launch first. Takes about 2 minutes.
Start the picker →Hiring
Red Flag Checklist
Talking to a designer, developer, or agency? Answer 13 questions about what they've told you and find out if you're in good hands. Takes about 2 minutes.
Start the checklist →Coming Soon
MVP Scope Cutter
Paste your feature list and find out what actually belongs in version one. Cut the noise, keep the core.
Coming Soon
Budget Reality Check
Get a realistic ballpark for what your app will actually cost to design and build. No fluff, no bait-and-switch ranges.
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Revenue Model Matcher
Subscriptions, freemium, one-time purchase, or something else? Figure out the business model that fits your app.
Coming Soon
Competitor Snapshot
A structured way to audit what's already in the App Store and figure out where your version fits in.
Got an idea you want to talk through?
Book a free 20 minute call. Tell me about your idea. I'll be honest about whether this is the right fit. And if it is, we can start within the week.
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