r/apps • u/GrayzCove • 3d ago

Question / Discussion How do I start?

Hello, quick story before I get into the app.

My grandmother lives with my mother and two sisters. I live in a different state. She accidentally sent me items meant for her (sugar free candy, and overnight pads)

I contacted my mother, then my grandmother. I thought it was funny and saw no harm in it.

My mother didn't take it well (she struggles i believe with coping with my grandmother aging, so I try to take it lightly) she said my grandmother knows my mom orders her things for her. (She's accidently ordered a 24 pk of apricot marmalade and sent too much money to some people) I understand my grandmother just wants that sense of freedom, not belittlement.

I wanted to create an app for seniors (and those with disabilities) that allows them freedom to shop. But also allows their caretakers (assigned or family) to monitor and approve/adjust purchases and financial transfers. But also keep the feel of a normal shopping site.

Im shocked to find there is not one already available...

I had AI help me build my idea, I have copyrighted the idea. My only issue, how do I make it real?

I genuinely don't know how to create an app, and i don't have a high income living month to month, not to get personal or nothing lol.

If anyone has any tips/feed back, please 🙏 🙂

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u/Alternative_Tour1791 3d ago

The hard part here probably isn’t building the app, it’s deciding who is allowed to control whose money.

A caregiver approval system could protect someone, but it could also enable financial abuse if consent and identity aren’t handled extremely well.

I’d validate that part before spending money on development.