🌟 Editor's Note
Welcome to the very first edition of AppsToMake. Each week, we share creative, data-backed app ideas designed to spark your next side project or startup. Whether you’re a developer, designer, or just a curious builder, these ideas are here to inspire action.
💡 App Idea: CoupleCook
An app that helps couples plan weekly meals together, coordinate grocery lists, and record shared favorite recipes. Designed to make meal planning collaborative and stress-free.
#️⃣ Long Tail Keyword:
“meal planning app for couples”
🏇 Competition Level:
Medium–low (more achievable SEO ranking)
📈 Monthly Search Volume:
800 searches
🚉 Platform:
Mobile app (iOS + Android)
👤 User Targeting
Young couples (cohabiting partners, newlyweds, busy parents)
Age 25–40, dual-income households
Interested in healthy, cost-effective cooking and simplifying daily life
📣 Marketing Channels
TikTok & Instagram Reels (“couples cooking hacks,” “meal planning together”)
SEO content: blogs like “5 Ways Couples Can Simplify Dinner”
Reddit communities: r/MealPrepSunday, r/CookingForTwo, r/MealPrep
Influencer partnerships (food couples, lifestyle bloggers)
App Store Optimization using the target long-tail keyword
💸 Monetization
Freemium model
Free basic features (shared meal calendar, recipe saving)
Premium at €4.99/month (seasonal recipe suggestions, grocery delivery integrations, cookbook export)
One-time purchase “Premium Couple Pack” (lifetime features) as an alternative
⌛ MVP Timeline
30 days to launch a basic version (calendar + shared recipes + list sync)
💻 Vibe-code Tech Stack:
AI Backend:
OpenAI’s GPT-4o for recipe and suggestion generation
Frontend tools
Cursor + GPT 5 model
Database/backend:
OpenAI’s GPT-4o for recipe and suggestion generation
✨ In Case You Missed It (trend roundup):
Indie makers are shifting towards tiny niche apps → smaller markets but easier wins.
AI APIs are cheaper than ever → lower barrier for experiments.
Substack/Notion creators are turning content into micro-SaaS products.
🔖 Reader Takeaway (closing):
Ideas don’t matter unless executed. Pick one, test fast, and see what sticks. We’ll bring you new sparks every week.
Till next time,
