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Your idea for a web application displaying Mass times for Catholic users falls into a category with minimal existing activity. This suggests it may be a very niche problem or one that isn't perceived as critical by many. Given the low confidence due to only one similar product found, it's crucial to validate the demand for your application before committing significant resources. With no comments on similar products, there's no clear indication of user engagement or willingness to use or buy such a service. The absence of both positive and negative signals (net use and net buy) means we have a neutral signal. This underscores the need for thorough market research to determine if there's a genuine need for this application. For now, proving demand is the top priority.

Recommendations

1. Start by engaging with Catholic online communities (forums, Facebook groups, etc.) to introduce your idea and gauge interest in a centralized, easy-to-access Mass time resource. Phrase this as a question rather than a declaration, e.g. "Would a website with up-to-date mass times be useful for you?". Pay close attention to the feedback and identify specific needs or pain points they may have.
2. Before building anything, offer to manually curate a list of Mass times for a few local churches and share it via email or a simple document. This will allow you to understand the challenges involved in gathering and maintaining this information, as well as get direct feedback from potential users without needing to code or spend a lot of time.
3. Create a landing page outlining the app's proposed features and benefits. Include a short explainer video (even a simple screen recording of how the app would work) and track how many people watch it completely. This will gauge interest without requiring a finished product, and give people something to share with their networks.
4. On your landing page, implement a pre-order or waitlist system that requires a small, non-refundable deposit (even $1). This is a strong indicator of genuine interest. People are more likely to value something they've paid for, even a little, and it adds another layer of confidence.
5. Set a goal to secure at least 5 interested users within a 3-week period. If you can't achieve this, re-evaluate the need for your app and consider pivoting to address a more pressing problem within the Catholic community. Perhaps a different type of application, maybe focused around community, bible study, donations, etc.
6. Since there is limited feedback from similar products, focus on direct user feedback. Conduct short interviews with people who expressed interest to understand their needs and expectations better.
7. Explore the possibility of partnerships with local Catholic churches to promote your app to their congregations. This could provide a direct channel to potential users and increase the app's visibility within the community. You could even give the church admin access so they can manage their own entries, reducing your workload.

Questions

1. Given that Mass times are often available on individual church websites, what unique value proposition will your application offer to encourage users to switch to your platform? Is it convenience, better UI, community or something else?
2. What are the biggest challenges in maintaining accurate and up-to-date Mass time information, and how will your application address these challenges at scale? Will you scrape the data or allow user submissions?
3. How can you ensure the app remains aligned with Catholic teachings and traditions, while still providing a user-friendly and modern experience for a diverse range of users?