Multi-hobby interest tracker & time allocator: SKIP, 42/100 | Ideas Lab

A scheduling and progress tracker for people juggling multiple hobbies.

The pain

People with 3+ hobbies forget when they planned to do each one, lose track of progress (practice hours, skill milestones), and feel guilty about neglecting some pursuits. They use scattered tools: calendar for scheduling, notes app for progress, spreadsheets for time allocation.

The gap

No single tool combines hobby scheduling, time-blocking, and progress tracking. Google Calendar handles scheduling but ignores hobby-specific metrics. Habit trackers (Streaks, Done) work for daily habits, not multi-hour hobby sessions. Project management tools (Asana, Notion) are overkill and not hobby-focused.

Build angle

Start by validating whether the problem is acute enough to pay for. Interview 20 people with 3+ active hobbies. Ask: Do you miss scheduled hobby time? Do you abandon hobbies because you can't track progress? Would you pay $5-10/month? If yes from 40%+, build a minimal version: calendar view + simple progress log + weekly time allocation dashboard. Avoid feature creep (social sharing, community, gamification) until retention proves the core solves the problem.

Strengths

Clear, relatable problem for a specific segment (multi-hobby enthusiasts)
Low technical complexity—calendar UI + database is straightforward to build
Potential for recurring revenue if retention is strong
Underserved niche; no dominant player owns this space

Risks

Market size unclear—how many people actively juggle 3+ hobbies and pay for tools? Hobby engagement is often sporadic and free-tool dependent
High churn risk—hobby interest wanes; users may abandon the app when they drop a hobby
Weak monetization—hobbyists are price-sensitive and may use free alternatives (Google Calendar + Notes)
Competitive threat from Notion templates and existing habit trackers adding hobby features
Requires consistent user engagement to justify development; low engagement = low LTV

Fly Labs Method

Is the pain real, is there a gap, is it the right time, can one person build it.

42

Value Equation

Dream outcome and how likely it feels, against the time and effort it costs.

35

One-Person Business

Curiosity pull, identity fit, and a path from free value to paid for a solo creator.

48

Viral Frameworks

Hook strength, shareability, and how cheaply it can be tested.

38

Builder Lens

Evidence the problem exists, timing, defensibility, and a model that fits on a napkin.

32

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The angle

Start by validating whether the problem is acute enough to pay for. Interview 20 people with 3+ active hobbies. Ask: Do you miss scheduled hobby time? Do you abandon hobbies because you can't track progress? Would you pay $5-10/month? If yes from 40%+, build a minimal version: calendar view + simple progress log + weekly time allocation dashboard. Avoid feature creep (social sharing, community, gamification) until retention proves the core solves the problem.

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