Tim H

Dad of 2 · Part-time indie hacker and freelancer · Building @HeadUpApp & @vantafocus · Shipped 20+ apps

[Tim H @BuiltByTim]

🚀 It’s finally live.

After 4 months, 3 redesigns and even switching from React Native to Swift…

@vantafocus is here.

An NFC-powered app blocker to help you actually stay off your phone.

I had doubts, I restarted but I finally shipped.

👇🏻

[Tim H @BuiltByTim]

I was a little bit frustrated because in complete march there was no @vantafocus sale, but today another sale came in. Finally 🚀
New update will follow soon - stay tuned.

[Tim H @BuiltByTim]

I thought that building a chrome extension for my app blocker (to block websites during focus session) would be the killer feature. After checking the usage after so time it looks like i am the only one actually using it fml.

Maybe a marketing issue - what di you think?

[Tim H @BuiltByTim]

New update available. I am a huge fan of the live activities and the session start without NFC tag.

[VantaFocus @vantafocus]

New update in stores:

- smaller bug fixes and improvements
- live activities show your current progress
- you can start now an NFC session without scanning a tag
- registration via email and password as alternative to Sign in with Apple (user requested)

[Tim H @BuiltByTim]

Nothing better than waking up on Saturday morning with a new @RevenueCat notification.

[Tim H @BuiltByTim]

Guys I already made it. Can’t believe it. Thanks for all who supported @vantafocus development 💪🏼 let’s continue to build

[Tim H @BuiltByTim]

Just renewed my Apple developer license.
Next year’s goal: earn at least $99 with my apps so it pays for itself 😅
Let’s see how long it takes.

[Tim H @BuiltByTim]

@robin_faraj I am also running a M1 Pro with 32GB Ram. Actually still super happy with it. Best purchase so far

[Tim H @BuiltByTim]

Had to set up @Cloudflare for the first time because someone kept DDoSing me.
For all @vantafocus users: backend should be stable again in a few minutes.

[Tim H @BuiltByTim]

Currently working on LiveActivities for @vantafocus. It was on my feature list since day one but now it’s finally coming.
Already testing it:

[Tim H @BuiltByTim]

Two days ago I got a RevenueCat notification:
“new yearly subscriber.”
I was so happy I even showed my wife:
> “Look, I’m actually making money!” 🎉

But then the panic kicked in:
>“Why would you go yearly when the lifetime deal is the same price?”
>“Please don’t cancel… please don’t cancel…”

Today: “User was refunded.”
😭

[Tim H @BuiltByTim]

Got my Apple payout today: 6,76 €. So 🤏 close to going full-time. 😅

[Tim H @BuiltByTim]

Just created my first feedback survey. Now I have to warm up my email account. What I did so far:

> setup SPF
> enable DKIM
> add DMARC
> added proper email signature
> send out a handful of test emails to family and friends

Anything I missed?

[Tim H @BuiltByTim]

@ProductHunt Still building the your favorite app blocker @vantafocus

[Tim H @BuiltByTim]

Day 1. ✅
Ok let’s try this marketing thing again. For my App @HeadUpApp I had a streak of posting content daily for 3 weeks, but then life happened. Now I want to create a more consistent and sustainable streak for @vantafocus. Let’s see how far we can get this thing.

[Tim H @BuiltByTim]

@TimoBuilds_ Could be better 😅 I try to be more active here and get finally a proper marketing plan but still always fall into the build trap.

[Tim H @BuiltByTim]

Just renewed my Apple developer license.
Next year’s goal: earn at least $99 with my apps so it pays for itself 😅
Let’s see how long it takes.

[Tim H @BuiltByTim]

Get the app here: https://t.co/QBul2GAuFY

[Tim H @BuiltByTim]

🚀 @vantafocus just got its biggest update ever.

You can now block distracting websites across all your devices - iPhones + Chrome. No more escaping to your laptop when your phone is blocked. The best thing: It's available for free users as well.

I've been building this for months and it's finally live.

What's new:

1. Cross device blocking (via Chrome extension)
> with E2E encrypted blocklist (private & secure by design)
> Apps you choose to block on your phone are stored locally and never leave your device

2. Redesigned profile page
> You can now select profile icons and colors.
> Simplified app selector

3. Free tier now available.
> I want to collect real feedback & earn trust, so VantaFocus is now free to try

Full changelog: https://t.co/MdPnIi0ToM

[Tim H @BuiltByTim]

@TimoBuilds_ @ProductHunt @FocusMap_ Congrats Timo

[Tim H @BuiltByTim]

Extension was approved. Now waiting for apple’s review. I am so excited to share the new update with you.

[Tim H @BuiltByTim]

Big milestone: just submitted my first chrome extension. Can’t wait to see it to live!