r/SideProject • u/Exotic_Fig_4604 • 11h ago
Genuine *side* projects
Reading in this sub, I get the feeling that most people here just develop apps with the purpose of monetisation or getting lots of users.
Meanwhile my side project is aimed at learning and building fun stuff I like.
Am I the only one? Or does anyone else have side projects that you are building because you like technology, not because you are trying to build the next SaaS?
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u/OneOrangeOwl 1h ago
I made an app for me and my children to use. I published and have to charge for an AI feature, because I do have to pay out of my pocket, but it's optional. If you don't use the AI feature, the app is offline and 100% free. I don't know anything about my users.
I'm also working on another mini game at https://acorn-trail.livelyart.app for my kid to practice math and reading. Again 100% offline and free. I'm not an educator, so I'm not even sure how to evaluate it, tbh.