Shin

Solo dev dad from Japan 🇯🇵 Building a voice timer app for kids.

[Shin @Shin_dadtodev]

TimeSense is now officially available on iOS & Android!

No more “Hurry up!”
Let kids feel time with their eyes and ears — and move on their own.

A smart timer app with characters that talk to your child.

#Parenting #KidsTimer #EducationalApps

👇 App link & details in thread

[Shin @Shin_dadtodev]

¡Hola, comunidad hispanohablante!!!

Acabo de lanzar la versión en español de TimeSense 🎉

Un temporizador visual con guía por voz que ayuda a los niños a entender el tiempo y seguir rutinas fácilmente.

[Shin @Shin_dadtodev]

TimeSense is now officially available on iOS & Android!

No more “Hurry up!”
Let kids feel time with their eyes and ears — and move on their own.

A smart timer app with characters that talk to your child.

#Parenting #KidsTimer #EducationalApps

👇 App link & details in thread

[Shin @Shin_dadtodev]

TimeSense 2.0 is live.
A visual timer that helps kids know what to do next.

#buildinpublic #indiedev #parenting #edtech #adhd #kidsapp

[onoshin@個人開発 @o_shinworks]

子どもの自分で動く力を育てる声かけタイマーアプリ、TimeSense v2.0リリースしました！

これまでの声かけ機能に加えて、やることリストと達成記録機能を追加しています！

新学期のお供にどうぞ！

※Android版はもう少しでアプデ反映

[Shin @Shin_dadtodev]

I’m an indie developer, and most of my ideas and creative sparks come when I’m away from the desk.

How do you generate your ideas?

[Shin @Shin_dadtodev]

Finally submitted for release! 🚀

[Shin @Shin_dadtodev]

Scavenger Hunt App
#midjourney #midjourneyvideo

[Shin @Shin_dadtodev]

Anyone here into Japanese anime like ONE PIECE, Hunter x Hunter, or Dragon Ball? 🚀

I’m making an app that turns daily life into an adventure—perfect for fans of quests & exploration!

#ONEPIECE #HunterxHunter #DragonBall

[Shin @Shin_dadtodev]

Next app’s nearly done—the real challenge now is recognition.

Made a promo video! Couldn’t find the right SE, so I recorded one myself lol (see if you notice it).

Still not 100% confident about localization—does it come through?

[Shin @Shin_dadtodev]

First app, first annual plan purchase last month! Super happy 🙌

Gonna keep improving from here.”

[Shin @Shin_dadtodev]

It’s really starting to come together.

[Shin @Shin_dadtodev]

How does everyone handle localization? Is it mostly AI these days? I sometimes notice awkward Japanese in foreign apps, so I’ve been wondering.

[Shin @Shin_dadtodev]

Working on a new toy app — just wrapping up final tweaks and localization. Almost ready to submit!

[Shin @Shin_dadtodev]

Super helpful.
“Post every day” and “share even the smallest wins” really hit home.

Everyone knows how hard consistency and daily practice really are — the fact you pulled it off is seriously impressive.

[Hasan Cagli @HsanC_]

It took me 80+ days to reach 1000 followers on X.

Here’s what I’d do different to make it way FASTER:

> NOT publish any posts without an image or video.
> Show my FACE more.
> Publish all my wins (even the smallest ones)
> Always keep it PERSONAL and human.
> Avoid writing LONG paragraphs (better structure my tweets + use as few words as possible)

Don’t look at your numbers too much.

It can demoralize you and affect your consistency.

Just post everyday, see what works and double own on them.

It’s NOT as hard as you think to grow on X.

[Shin @Shin_dadtodev]

While I was working, I noticed my 7yo son quietly focused on something.
Turns out he used @canva to draw a character I showed him, and then built a game with it in @YouWareAI 👀
(I just helped import the image, but still!)

Not gonna lie — his game might beat mine someday. 😅

[Shin @Shin_dadtodev]

Your app’s competitors aren’t just other apps—they’re any products solving the same problem.
And unless people know you exist, you can’t reach out to help them.
I’d love to learn how you’re tackling this.

[Shin @Shin_dadtodev]

New feature added!
TimeSense now reads the current time out loud — helping kids see and hear the moment.
More than just a timer: it’s an educational clock that’s easier and more effective than physical ones.

[Shin @Shin_dadtodev]

I created over 800 voice lines, truly believing I’d built something I’d want to pay for myself.
But I still don’t know how users will feel about it.
Will all that effort vanish into thin air—or turn into something valuable?
Product building is never easy.

[Shin @Shin_dadtodev]

New feature added!
TimeSense now reads the current time out loud — helping kids see and hear the moment.
More than just a timer: it’s an educational clock that’s easier and more effective than physical ones.

[Shin @Shin_dadtodev]

New feature added!
TimeSense now reads the current time out loud — helping kids see and hear the moment.
More than just a timer: it’s an educational clock that’s easier and more effective than physical ones.

[Shin @Shin_dadtodev]

TimeSense is now officially available on iOS & Android!

No more “Hurry up!”
Let kids feel time with their eyes and ears — and move on their own.

A smart timer app with characters that talk to your child.

#Parenting #KidsTimer #EducationalApps

👇 App link & details in thread

[Shin @Shin_dadtodev]

Small improvements. Small steps. One at a time.

I need to find better ways to gather user feedback.

My app is designed for families with young kids —
If that sounds like you, I’d love for you to try it and share your honest thoughts. 🙏

[Shin @Shin_dadtodev]

One week since release:
48 users, 1 purchase.

Not sure if that’s good or not — but honestly, I’m just happy.

And most of all, it gave me the energy to keep going.

#indiedev #buildinpublic

https://t.co/uPnfjItN5s

[Shin @Shin_dadtodev]

Woohoo!! My first-ever revenue from my first-ever app!

It’s just $1.03.
Not even enough for a Starbucks coffee. ☕

But maybe — just maybe — it’s the dollar that changes everything.

#indiedev #firstdollar #buildinpublic #appdev

[Shin @Shin_dadtodev]

Woohoo!! My first-ever revenue from my first-ever app!

It’s just $1.03.
Not even enough for a Starbucks coffee. ☕

But maybe — just maybe — it’s the dollar that changes everything.

#indiedev #firstdollar #buildinpublic #appdev

[Shin @Shin_dadtodev]

Respect. Same here — juggling parenting, work, and indie dev every day.
Consistency is my edge too. Let’s both look back someday and say: “We did it.” ✊
#indiedev

[Daniel S. @DanGW_92]

Husband. Father. Two regular jobs. Still find 30 mins a day to learn and code.
One day I’ll break free from the hamster wheel.
Consistency is my edge.
Seeing others live the indie dream keeps me grinding.
Hopefully, one day I’ll look back at this and say "you did it." #indiedev