App Ideas
19 app ideas generated from real business problems. Each idea groups related complaints into a product concept with features, target users, and a revenue model.
SplitPerfect Install
A mobile app that provides step-by-step guidance, templates, and verification tools to simplify mini-split installation and reduce errors. It addresses common pain points like bracket issues, metric vs imperial sizing, and lack of standards.
“Worker wonders whether expansion joints are required for an installation, but lacks confidence in interpreting manufacturer guidelines to make the decision.”
“Metric-sized line sets sold as imperial in the US/Canada cause poor flare connections, leading to difficult installations.”
GuttrCheck AR
Augmented reality app that verifies gutter slope from photos, eliminating manual leveling. Helps homeowners and contractors ensure proper drainage.
“Uncertainty about the correct method to install gutters with specific flashing, requiring manual trimming and notching.”
“Drip edge installed too tight causes intermittent leaks around the house.”
FitLink Pro
An app that guides plumbers through common tight-space connection scenarios, providing step-by-step instructions and product recommendations. It reduces installation time and errors for PEX, drain, and transition connections.
“Worker cannot connect two PEX pipes that are close together due to minimum spacing requirements between fittings.”
“Supporting a cast iron stack while cutting and transitioning to PVC is difficult due to lack of suitable locations for riser clamps, forcing custom temporary supports.”
PlumbPlan AR
An app that helps homeowners and DIYers plan and configure under-sink plumbing installations by providing 3D visualizations, step-by-step guidance, and product recommendations tailored to their specific sink layout and needs.
“Plumber needs a way to ensure proper P-trap installation with accessible cleanouts under sinks.”
“User is unsure how to configure and install plumbing supply lines for a utility sink in a cold climate with exposed pipes, and needs guidance on specific fittings and sizes.”
GutterGuide AR
Installers waste time manually measuring and adjusting gutter pitch on complex roofs. An AR-powered app that guides gutter alignment on irregular surfaces reduces errors and speeds up installation.
“Homeowner needs safe method to remove gutter toppers nailed under shingles without damaging roof.”
“Need to install a metal roof on two differently-pitched roof sections and cannot afford a professional; unsure how to handle the slope transition to prevent leaks.”
PlumbPlan Pro
Homeowners and DIYers struggle to plan multi-appliance plumbing layouts for water softeners, filters, and appliances. An interactive, step-by-step tool provides custom diagrams and material guidance for confined spaces.
“Unsure how to correctly configure first-fix plumbing for a kitchen refurb to integrate a water softener, drinking water filter, dishwasher, and washing machine in a limited space while ensuring proper drain connections.”
“A homeowner is struggling to integrate a water softener and other filtration devices into a residential plumbing system with 1.5-inch copper pipes and is uncertain about the feasibility, flow impact, and value of the project.”
VentPipe TightFit Support
A specialized support bracket for securing vertical vent pipes in narrow crawlspaces without oversized clamps or attic access. This tool requires minimal space and can be installed from below.
“Homeowner needs to fit a vent pipe within a standard 2x6 wall cavity without excessive bulk or visible intrusion.”
“Homeowner remodeling a bathroom is unsure whether adding vent pipes not required by code would prevent septic odors and save future effort of opening walls.”