Granular App Usage Control: Limit Addictive App Sections

Users are increasingly aware of digital distractions but find existing screen time tools too broad, only allowing limits on entire applications. A significant pain point is the desire to limit specific, often addictive, sections within popular apps (e.g., Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, TikTok FYP) while still allowing access to other, more productive or necessary parts of the same application (e.g., DMs, posting, research). A SaaS product could leverage advanced on-device AI/ML and accessibility services to identify and monitor these specific UI sections in real-time. This would allow users to set custom daily/weekly time limits, or even block access to these sections entirely after a limit is reached. The SaaS model is justified by the continuous development required to maintain compatibility with app updates, which frequently change UI elements, and to offer ongoing feature enhancements (e.g., advanced analytics, custom rules). This addresses a widespread digital wellness need for precise control.

Product Form: Mobile application (iOS/Android) with a recurring subscription model.

Estimated Revenue: $50,000 - $150,000/month. Given the global struggle with social media addiction and the lack of such granular control from native OS features, a premium solution offering genuine relief could attract a significant number of subscribers. Pricing could be around $4.99 - $9.99/month, or an annual plan around $49.99 - $79.99. Achieving 10,000 to 30,000 active subscribers is plausible within 1-2 years if marketing and product stability are strong.