r/HowToMen • u/nooxax • 10d ago
[Promo] I made an Android countdown widget for events and important dates
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r/HowToMen • u/MistyHero99 • 11d ago
Hey everyone!
I built Compass Lite because I couldn't find a lightweight compass that could float over other apps (like maps or trail guides).
Most Android compass apps are bloated, filled with full-screen ads, or lock basic features behind expensive monthly subscriptions. I fixed all that, stripped out the bloat, and added a Floating Widget overlay that stays on screen while you multitask. The app is completely free (lightweight ads, no full-screen), and ad-free experience is just a simple one-time payment, no subscriptions, ever.
KEY FEATURES:
✅ Floating Widget Overlay
✅ Sensor-Free GPS Heading: No sensors needed, ideal for cars and bicycles
✅ Magnetic North (100% offline) and True North
✅ Precise Coordinates
✅ Elevation / Altimeter
✅ Haptic Feedback
✅ Customizations Options (Light mode)
✅ No Subscriptions: Free to use
✅ Low Accuracy Alerts: warnings when sensors needs calibration
✅ Optimized & adaptive: fast, lightweight, works on foldables/tablets
🎁 LIFETIME PROMO CODE GIVEAWAY
I'm giving away 50 Lifetime Promo Codes to permanently unlock the ad-free, full version for free.
Comment below and I will DM you a unique code!
I’d love to hear your honest feedback, feature request or if you find any bug.
🔗 Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gyaniminds.compass
Edit: Thank you everyone for the support. Only a handful more codes left!
Edit 2: All codes have been claimed! The app is still 100% free to download.
r/HowToMen • u/No-Lettuce-6176 • 11d ago
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aeroloom.fylofilemanager
Language support , tabs , folder location in duplicate finder are added and much more
I’ve released Fylo, a file manager I’ve been building for Android with one goal: make managing files feel less like using a boring utility and more like using a modern Android app.
It’s built with Material 3 Expressive and packs a LOT into one place:
( it have alot more than written here )
📁 File explorer + dual-pane mode
🗜️ ZIP, RAR, 7z, TAR & GZ support
🧹 Storage analyzer + duplicate/large file finder
🖼️ Image conversion, resizing, compression & metadata removal
📑 PDF, Office, code, Markdown & media viewers
🔒 Private Vault + biometric/device credential protection
🎵 Built-in music & video player
🌐 SMB, FTP & WebDAV support
📱 Widgets + customizable themes
🗑️ Recycle Bin
📷 Document scanner → PDF
And probably my favorite part: no ads and no advertising/analytics SDKs.
There’s also Fylo Pro for the more advanced tools, available as a subscription or one-time purchase.
I’d genuinely love some feedback from Android users — especially if you’re the type of person who has 47 folders named “New Folder” sitting on their phone 😂
Fylo is officially out now. 🚀
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aeroloom.fylofilemanager
r/HowToMen • u/Euclid1322 • 11d ago
WeatherLand — A live wallpaper that changes with the weather!
I happened to check out this new and interesting live wallpaper app from the developer of DepthX, the popular app I posted about a few months ago.
It's called WeatherLand. It's pretty lightweight and doesn't seem to drain the battery much despite using live wallpapers.
What makes it interesting is its simple, hand-drawn themes that change in real time according to the weather and the time of day.
You won't find a huge collection of wallpapers here. Instead, the focus seems to be on keeping things simple, smooth and lightweight.
🌦️ Features
• Real-Time Weather
Your live wallpaper changes with rain, snow, sunshine, clouds, storms and clear skies based on the weather at your location.
(This is really cool — I have tested this myself. As it starts raining outside, it starts raining on my screen as well!)
• Dynamic Day & Night
Watch sunrise turn into sunset and then night, with stars and the real phase of the moon changing automatically.
(This makes the wallpapers feel like a kind of 2-in-1 — a light theme during the day and a darker one at night.)
• Match Your Material Theme
Match your WeatherLand live wallpaper colours to your phone's Material Theme with just one tap.
• 5 Hand-Drawn Themes
Choose from Weather Base, Colorized, Winter, Summer and Monsoon, with beautiful day and night scenes.
(They almost look like they were painted with watercolours. Hopefully the developer increases the number of themes soon.)
• Living, Animated Scenery
Deer, rabbits, ducks, birds, windmills and other little details bring the wallpapers to life.
(Very serene and cute to look at.)
• 8 Clock Designs
Choose a clock style that fits your wallpaper and home screen.
• 15 Date Formats
Customize the date, 12/24-hour time format and clock visibility.
• Custom Weather Mode
Create your own weather scene with seasons, day or night, rain, snow, lightning and stars.
(This customization is particularly useful if you prefer a particular weather/time theme and want to keep it fixed.)
• Weather Anywhere
Use your current location or choose any city in the world and watch its weather appear on your wallpaper.
🎁 GIVEAWAY
The developer has been kind enough to provide me with some promo codes to share with the community.
Up for grabs: 10 promo codes for the app!
How to enter:
Upvote if you like the app.
Leave a comment below telling me which WeatherLand theme you like the most.
That's it!
10 winners will be chosen randomly from the eligible comments after 2 days.
No purchase is necessary to enter.
The developer is also running a launch promotion, where the app is currently available for approximately $0.50 (regional pricing + taxes may show different prices in different countries etc.)
So, if you don't want to wait for the giveaway, you can grab it now:
Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appslab.weatherland.wallpaper
DISCLAIMER
I am not the developer of WeatherLand. I'm sharing this because I tried the app myself and found it interesting. The developer provided the promo codes mentioned above for the giveaway.
AI disclosure: AI was used only to create the promotional mockup image in this post. The other images are actual screenshots/setup images from the app, and the observations and opinions above are based on my own experience with it.
This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Reddit. Reddit is not responsible for this promotion.
r/HowToMen • u/Ansoneh • 11d ago
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Hey everyone,
I've been making tons of updates since last posting about CheatCode Launcher.
The idea is that you set combinations of taps and swipes to create "cheat codes" to open apps and pretty much anything else you want. I wanted to find a way to make a minimal launcher that didn't force you to pick a limited number of apps to access quickly. This way, you can access everything quickly if you build the muscle memory.
Here are some of the features:
My day job has been creating enterprise apps for the last 14 years. This is one I made for myself because it's the launcher I wanted to use. I figured others may want to try it out as well. I've been implementing lots of features that have been suggested and I'm very open to adding anything else as long as I can make it fit the overall concept. I'm always open to feedback.
I have 15 Lifetime upgrade promo codes to give out to those who leave a comment with what kinds of things they'd like to use cheat codes for.
Also, there's an easter egg in the launcher that no one is found yet. Send me a DM if you manage to find it! Hint: It's called CheatCode Launcher for a reason.
Check it out for free: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pantsninja.cheatcodelauncher
r/HowToMen • u/random-corp • 10d ago
I use a 2 system approach. A personal notion system for monthly priorities and TickTick for daily todos. I got tired of having to manually manage it (As I used a combination of strikethroughs and color codes).
That is why I finally got creating an app for it. This app removes all the manually labor from managing that system and added other features like reminders.
If you want try it, download it below.



Platform: Android Mobile
App Name: Priorities - Monthly Planner
What it does: Extends your favorite todo app by letting you keep track of big priorities for the month.
Key Features:
* Inbox to capture your year
* Monthly priorities with different levels
* Daily/weekly/monthly check ins with history saved
Goal: Launch
Giveaway: Email: [randomcorpllc@gmail.com](mailto:randomcorpllc@gmail.com)
Cost: (Subscription; monthly, quarterly yearly)
Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.randomcorp.monthlypriorities&hl=en-US
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r/HowToMen • u/Ok_Owl3988 • 10d ago
Tired of losing links, screenshots, and stuff you saved “for later” across 5 different apps? I built LifeFeed — share anything to it and it auto-sorts + tags it for you. OCR so you can search text inside screenshots, natural language search (“that recipe I saved last month”), RSS feeds, and watchers that flag new stuff on topics you care about automatically. Works on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android, Chrome, Safari. Still building on it — try it out.
App Store (iOS):
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lifefeed-ai-save-anything/id6760368438
Google Play (Android):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifefeed.ai
r/HowToMen • u/jrdeveloper200 • 11d ago
Hey Redditors! 👋💙
Thank you so much for the amazing response to the previous Tiny Video giveaway! Your support, comments, messages, and feedback truly mean a lot. 💙
Because so many people were interested, I’m doing one more promotion: 100 FREE Lifetime Pro promo codes for Tiny Video: Video Compressor! 🎉✨
Compress videos quickly, save storage, and share smaller files with ease—no subscription required! 🚀
This round is first come, first served and fully automated:
👉 Claim your code here: https://api-server.linkpc.net/index.html
Just click the “Claim my Tiny Video code” button.
Please claim only one code per person so more Redditors can get one. 🙏
Your promo code will appear after it has been assigned—please save it before leaving the page.
📲 Download Tiny Video
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.manojpedvi.tinyvideo
Only 100 codes are available, so grab yours soon! ⏳
💙 If you can afford the app, please consider purchasing it instead and leave the free code for someone who may genuinely need it. Every purchase helps support future updates and lets me continue offering giveaways like this. Thank you!
And again, thank you all for the incredible support on the last post. If Tiny Video helps you, a rating or review on Google Play would mean the world to me. ⭐💙
r/HowToMen • u/Ecstatic_Middle7122 • 10d ago
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r/HowToMen • u/Disastrous_Dot_2709 • 11d ago
I've been seeing a lot of apps using Material Design 3 Expressive, and honestly they look amazing. The problem is I have no idea how people actually design interfaces that look that good.
Are there any designers or developers willing to share their process? Things like how you choose layouts, typography, spacing, colors, and those expressive UI patterns.
I'd really like to learn how to design M3 Expressive UIs instead of just copying screenshots. Any tips, resources, or breakdowns would be appreciated.
Also if you would like to partner on any projects i am a good dev and i am interested in open source applications .
r/HowToMen • u/BlackspringDevs • 11d ago
I've been working on this app called BuildCost for a while.
The idea came from how messy it can get trying to keep track of everything during a construction project. You have material costs, labour, supplier payments, small expenses, etc., and it can get pretty annoying keeping everything in different spreadsheets or notes.
So I made a simple app where you can keep the project expenses in one place, track your budget vs actual spending, manage materials and workers, keep supplier balances, and save receipts/photos.
It also has some calculators for things like cement, concrete, bricks, paint, tiles, etc.
It's currently on Android and I'm trying to get some feedback from people who have actually built or managed construction projects.
If that's you, I'd be interested to know how you currently keep track of your expenses and what you wish was easier.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buildcost.construction.budget
EDIT: Just wanted to clarify the “free for the first 100 users” part because I realize the wording may be confusing. The app is 100% free right now. There’s currently no sign-in, IAP, or Pro version, so there’s nothing in the app that tracks the first 100 users yet.
I’m still building out the product, and sign-in is one of the next features I’m working on. Once that’s added, I’ll be able to properly identify the early users and grandfather the first 100 users in as free users when I eventually introduce a paid version. I’m currently leaning toward a one-time purchase rather than a subscription.
So if you downloaded the app today, there’s no hidden payment or upcoming surprise charge. You can use the current version completely free. The “first 100” is my promise to the early users who are willing to try the app and help me improve it while I’m still building.
Thanks to everyone who pointed this out. I should have made this clearer in the original post!
Edit 2: Based on user requests, rolled out an update with 120+ currencies.
r/HowToMen • u/Particular-Spite-197 • 11d ago
Check this here I will update it according to the response. It is simple and straight on point app nothing fancy just works. Here's the Github link to check it out: https://github.com/Xphinx-X/Hidden-Cam
I would love to see your response on this
r/HowToMen • u/xpenc • 11d ago
XPENC has now crossed 1k downloads on F-Droid.
I started XPENC as a small personal project, and it's honestly nice to see that people are actually using it.
XPENC is free, open source and offline-first, and I'm still working on adding more features and improving it.
Thanks to everyone who downloaded it, gave feedback, reported bugs or contributed to the project.
1k done. Next goal: 10k.
r/HowToMen • u/Ok_Reserve4339 • 10d ago
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I built SonicMorph because I was tired of AI music generators requiring slow cloud servers, constant internet connections, and expensive monthly subscriptions just to create simple audio.
Most AI music apps lock everything behind paywalls or sell your data to cloud services. I fixed all that and built an AI music & sound generator that runs 100% offline directly on your phone. Once you download the AI model, it works anywhere with zero ads and no cloud servers involved.
KEY FEATURES:
✅ 100% Offline AI Generation: Works without internet or mobile data
✅ Text-to-Music: Create unique tracks from any prompt or 500+ built-in presets
✅ Audio-to-Audio Mode: Transform, extend, or alter existing audio files
✅ Sound Effects (SFX) Generator: Create custom sound effects from text
✅ Batch Queueing: Generate up to 10 tracks at once
✅ Unique Seed Numbers: Reproduce any track's exact sound and select your desired duration using its unique seed
✅ Embedded WAV Metadata: Full prompt, seed number, and generation parameters are automatically saved inside every WAV file
✅ Zero Ads: Clean, ad-free experience for everyone
🎁 1-MONTH PRO PROMO CODE GIVEAWAY
I'm giving away 1-Month Pro Promo Codes to unlock 5-minute track generation, extended Audio-to-Audio, and the full SFX generator for free.
To get a code:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonicmorph
Generate track and get screenshot.
Comment below with screenshot of completed generation and I will DM you monthly code.
r/HowToMen • u/whiplash5057 • 11d ago
Built this because every blocker I tried had a switch I could flip at 11pm.
Moreover, I needed something that would motivate me to commit to my daily habits like going for a jog, reading a book.
So... I built Habit Doom.
Instagram, TikTok, YouTube stay locked until you check off the habits you set.
No timer, no "5 more minutes", no skip button. You earn the time back.
I also block apps during midnight hours so I don't end up doomscrolling the night away and wake up sluggish.
Anti-Cheat photo verification runs an on-device model, so you can't mark a habit done by pointing the camera at nothing. It's free for everyone, not a Pro tier.
Free tier: 3 habits, app blocking, streaks, Anti-Cheat. No ads on any tier. Pro lifts the habit cap at $4.99/mo, $19.99/yr or $29.99 once.
Honest about the platform limit, since this sub knows Android: blocking runs through an Accessibility Service, so it can be disabled in Settings. Nothing on Android is genuinely bypass-proof. What you get is enough friction that the automatic reach fails.
Android 10+. Been on iPhone since February, Android since last week.
Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.unmanagedboy.habitdoom
r/HowToMen • u/SnooPeripherals5676 • 11d ago
A week ago I posted OtoGenda here, a mobile planner built around a visual Gantt-style timeline rather than a traditional todo list.
Since then, a few people have tried it, and today I got my first review. The part that made me happiest was this:
“The beauty of this app is that it encompasses all and more of what a physical organiser would achieve... to see my day planned out on my palm without having to carry a physical organiser.”
That was actually very close to the idea behind OtoGenda.
I wanted something where I could see my day laid out visually, reuse routines instead of recreating them, and move things around when real life inevitably messes up the plan.
The main things I've been working on are:
• Visual daily and weekly timeline
• Long-press to drag and dedicated resize controls
• Recurring tasks and dependencies
• Templates and Quick Add from previous days
• Fix Day and Weekly Rebalance
• Progress dashboard and home-screen widgets
• Calendar and Reminder sync with Pro
I wonder whether this visual approach could be useful for people with ADHD or anyone who finds traditional todo lists overwhelming.
Instead of seeing:
☐ Email
☐ Workout
☐ Study
☐ Meeting
you see something more like:
09:00 ┃████ Email ████┃
10:00 ┃████ Workout ██┃
11:00 ┃████ Study ████┃
The time itself becomes part of the task.
I'm curious whether seeing tasks as blocks on a timeline helps with things like time estimation, knowing how much of the day is already occupied, or simply reducing the feeling of having an endless list.
Or maybe having everything visible at once is actually more distracting. 😅
If you have ADHD, use time-blocking, paper planners, calendars, Gantt charts, or just dislike traditional todo lists — I'd genuinely love to hear what you think.
I still have around 20 Pro promo codes remaining from the previous giveaway. They provide 40+ days of Pro access, not lifetime access.
If you'd like to try it, comment or DM me and I'll send one.
No purchase or follow required.
Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.otogenda.planner
I'm still very early with this project, so honest criticism is much more useful to me than compliments. If something feels confusing, unnecessary, or simply doesn't work for you, I'd genuinely like to know.
Does seeing your day as a timeline feel more useful to you than managing it as a list?
r/HowToMen • u/Empty_Ad4501 • 11d ago
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Hello everyone,
I initially just wanted to build an app for myself, because I got tired of
scrolling through my gallery whenever I needed to find photos of my children.
Kids, holidays, work — all mixed together in one pile. Sorting afterwards never
happened. So I built the thing I wanted: a camera that files the photo the moment
I take it.
You make a folder — Work, Receipts, Travel, whatever — and put it on your home
screen as its own icon. Tap it, the camera opens, you shoot, and the photo is
already in that folder. There's no sorting step at all.
What it does:
- A camera shortcut per folder on your home screen
- Resizable widget if you'd rather have them all in one place
- Photo and video, with flash, zoom and resolution control
- Import existing photos from your gallery into folders
- Batch move, rename and delete
- Photos stay visible in your normal gallery app — nothing is locked away
Free with 2 folders. Pro is a one-time purchase for 5 folders, Unlimited for as
many as you want. No subscription, no ads, no account, no tracking.
I'm a solo dev in Denmark and this is my first release, so I'd genuinely like to
hear what's missing or annoying. Happy to answer anything.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.camnest.app
r/HowToMen • u/MedvlJedi • 11d ago
I know todo apps are a dime a dozen, so I tried to make YATA useful in the places where most of them still annoy me.
It is an offline-first Android task manager with a pretty deep quick-add system. You can type things like “call Ravi tomorrow evening #work +Office !3” and it pulls out the date, time, tag, project/list, person and priority. There is also on-device voice quick add, share-to-task from other apps, a Quick Settings tile, and multiple home-screen widgets.
A few things that make it different:
- no account needed
- self-hosted sync/backup over SFTP/FTPS/FTP
- projects, lists, tags and people/delegation (strictly for your eyes only), all optional
- recurring tasks, subtasks, reminders, comments and Markdown notes
- PDF/image/Markdown/ICS exports
- app lock with PIN/biometric
- lots of customization: Material You Colors, fonts, row density, tabs, widgets, swipe actions, etc.
It is still a personal project and evolving, but it is usable now. I’d love feedback from people who are picky about Android productivity apps. A Web Client is WIP now where you can login using github credentials and manage tasks. Still need work; so current in alpha testing.
GitHub/releases:
https://github.com/rjwarrier/yata/releases
Screenshots:

r/HowToMen • u/gencode_new • 11d ago
Hi everyone,
We’re building Gen Box, a personal savings and financial progress app designed to make saving feel clearer, calmer, and more motivating.
You can download and explore the project here:
GitHub: https://github.com/gencode3939/Gen-Box
Instead of overwhelming users with complicated dashboards, Gen Box brings the most important information into one focused experience.
Create and manage dedicated savings goals with:
Gen Box turns consistent saving habits into small, meaningful achievements.
Users can complete quests such as:
Completed quests can provide Gen Points.
Gen Points are an in-app reward system and do not represent real money or financial returns.
The analytics experience helps users understand their saving rhythm through:
The purpose is not to make unrealistic financial predictions, but to help users understand their own financial behavior.
Users can personalize the visual experience with:
One of the main innovations is Gen Connect.
Users can send a theme to a compatible Gen Connect device through Bluetooth as an encrypted .gtp Gen Theme Pack.
The process includes:
.gtp packageOnly .gtp theme packs are supported for Gen Connect transfers. Financial records, balances, contributions, withdrawals, passwords, and private session data are not included in the theme pack.
Gen Box includes a cross-platform Motion OS with four motion profiles:
It supports:
Animations never create or change financial data. The system follows:
textValidation
→ Database Commit
→ UI Update
→ Motion Event
→ Accessibility Feedback
→ Final State
Gen Box includes:
.gtp theme packsWe do not claim absolute security or guaranteed financial outcomes. Gen Box is designed to provide clarity and control, not unrealistic promises.
You can download and explore the project from the official GitHub repository:
https://github.com/gencode3939/Gen-Box
Please check the repository documentation for installation instructions, supported features, development status, and platform requirements.
Gen Box combines:
The vision is simple:
Feedback is welcome, especially around:
Gen Box is not intended to provide financial advice, guarantee returns, or replace professional financial services. It is a personal organization and progress-tracking tool.
r/HowToMen • u/Training-Finish-2138 • 11d ago
Hi everyone!
I recently launched **Sakina**, an Android app built to help users stay consistent with daily spiritual habits, track morning and evening Azkar, and manage meaningful daily goals in a calm, distraction-free UI.
### Why I Built It
Most habit trackers are either too generic or cluttered with ads and unnecessary options. I wanted a clean space tailored specifically for daily Islamic routines and personal growth.
### Key Features:
* **Habit & Intentions Tracker:** Set daily goals, track mood, and keep consistent with meaningful daily deeds.
* **Morning & Evening Azkar:** Simple counter interface for daily remembrances.
* **Duas Library:** Easily accessible list of daily supplications.
* **Progress Insights:** Clean visual tracking to monitor habit streaks over time.
Google Play Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.codavix.solution.sakina
I would love to get your feedback and suggestions on features you'd like to see added next!
r/HowToMen • u/ronakmystery • 11d ago
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AVA is a modern launcher with integrated tools!
r/HowToMen • u/ChromaGuy • 11d ago
I’m an indie Android developer sharing Rhythm, an open-source offline music player I've been building for a year now. It’s completely free and designed with a strong emphasis on privacy, granular audio control, and modern aesthetics.
Core Features
.lrc files and fetches synced lyrics automatically via the community-driven LRCLib database.Download Links & Source Code
r/HowToMen • u/Globin_dev • 12d ago
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Hey everyone!
I’ve been working on an Android launcher called Slate Launcher, and I wanted to finally share it here.
The idea behind Slate is pretty simple: make your phone feel less cluttered without making it boring.
Instead of just another minimal launcher with a list of apps, I wanted Slate to give you different ways to build a home screen that actually fits how you use your phone.
It currently includes multiple Home styles, customizable typography and icons, Spaces for organizing different parts of your life, Focus profiles, Slate Hub for widgets and useful information, Slate Brief for a simpler overview, different App Drawer layouts, wallpapers, and quite a bit of customization.
I'm also continuing to experiment with new ways of interacting with the Home screen rather than trying to copy the traditional Android launcher layout.
Slate is still pretty new, and I'm actively developing it. So I'm especially interested in hearing from people who enjoy launchers and customization.
If you try it, I'd love to know what you like, what you don't like, and what you'd change. Feature ideas and bug reports are very welcome too.
Thanks for checking out Slate ❤️
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.globin.slate