Should I Build It Should I Build It
20 May 2025
Tech

Pooper mc pooperton in the poop stinky butthole poop and it poops

Confidence
Engagement
Net use signal
Net buy signal

Idea type: Competitive Terrain

While there's clear interest in your idea, the market is saturated with similar offerings. To succeed, your product needs to stand out by offering something unique that competitors aren't providing. The challenge here isn’t whether there’s demand, but how you can capture attention and keep it.

Should You Build It?

Not before thinking deeply about differentiation.

Your are here

Alright, let's talk about your idea, "Pooper mc pooperton in the poop stinky butthole poop and it poops." Based on similar products, you're entering a "Competitive Terrain" market. This means there's already interest in this idea category, but there are also existing products out there. With 6 similar products already identified, it's clear this isn't uncharted territory, so be prepared for competition. The similar products have medium engagement (4 comments on average). While we don't have specific use or buy signals, the mere existence of similar products signals a potential market. The key here is differentiation: you'll need to figure out how to stand out from the existing alternatives. People are generally excited about tools for digestive health management and easy tracking so if you provide something that others don't you might have a chance.

Recommendations

  1. Start by diving deep into the existing products in the "Competitive Terrain." Specifically look into those 6 similar products we identified. Identify their strengths and, more importantly, their weaknesses, which users are complaining about in the discussion summaries. Use these gaps to define a unique angle for your product.
  2. Based on the similar product discussion summaries, focus on user-friendly design and insightful statistics, which are appreciated in the similar PoopLog app. Also, consider Apple Health integration, as suggested by users. Differentiate by going beyond basic tracking and offering actionable insights or gamified experiences.
  3. Given the competitive landscape, a strong brand and targeted marketing are crucial. Develop a clear, concise message that highlights your unique value proposition. Focus on how your product solves a specific problem or fulfills a particular need better than the existing solutions.
  4. Consider starting with a niche market. Instead of targeting everyone, focus on a specific segment of the population with unique needs related to bowel movement tracking. For example, you could target people with IBS or those following specific diets.
  5. Engage early and often with your initial users. Get their feedback on your product, and use it to iterate quickly. Focus on building a loyal user base who will advocate for your product. Offer personalized support and be responsive to their needs.
  6. Carefully consider the feedback and criticism of existing products. The PoopLog app received criticism for being low quality, so focus on a high-quality, polished product to stand out. Ensure that the application's UI/UX is a key focus, avoiding the pitfall of appearing as a 'low-quality' offering.
  7. Leverage humor and creativity. One user appreciated the confetti animation in Poopetti, which indicates a positive and memorable user experience. Consider how you can add delightful elements to your product that make it fun and engaging to use.

Questions

  1. Given the potential issues with 'low quality' in competitor apps, how will you ensure the reliability, accuracy, and visual appeal of your offering?
  2. What specific, unmet needs in bowel movement tracking will your product address, and how will you validate those needs early on?
  3. Beyond tracking, how can you provide actionable insights to users based on their data, and what expertise will you need to do that effectively?

Your are here

Alright, let's talk about your idea, "Pooper mc pooperton in the poop stinky butthole poop and it poops." Based on similar products, you're entering a "Competitive Terrain" market. This means there's already interest in this idea category, but there are also existing products out there. With 6 similar products already identified, it's clear this isn't uncharted territory, so be prepared for competition. The similar products have medium engagement (4 comments on average). While we don't have specific use or buy signals, the mere existence of similar products signals a potential market. The key here is differentiation: you'll need to figure out how to stand out from the existing alternatives. People are generally excited about tools for digestive health management and easy tracking so if you provide something that others don't you might have a chance.

Recommendations

  1. Start by diving deep into the existing products in the "Competitive Terrain." Specifically look into those 6 similar products we identified. Identify their strengths and, more importantly, their weaknesses, which users are complaining about in the discussion summaries. Use these gaps to define a unique angle for your product.
  2. Based on the similar product discussion summaries, focus on user-friendly design and insightful statistics, which are appreciated in the similar PoopLog app. Also, consider Apple Health integration, as suggested by users. Differentiate by going beyond basic tracking and offering actionable insights or gamified experiences.
  3. Given the competitive landscape, a strong brand and targeted marketing are crucial. Develop a clear, concise message that highlights your unique value proposition. Focus on how your product solves a specific problem or fulfills a particular need better than the existing solutions.
  4. Consider starting with a niche market. Instead of targeting everyone, focus on a specific segment of the population with unique needs related to bowel movement tracking. For example, you could target people with IBS or those following specific diets.
  5. Engage early and often with your initial users. Get their feedback on your product, and use it to iterate quickly. Focus on building a loyal user base who will advocate for your product. Offer personalized support and be responsive to their needs.
  6. Carefully consider the feedback and criticism of existing products. The PoopLog app received criticism for being low quality, so focus on a high-quality, polished product to stand out. Ensure that the application's UI/UX is a key focus, avoiding the pitfall of appearing as a 'low-quality' offering.
  7. Leverage humor and creativity. One user appreciated the confetti animation in Poopetti, which indicates a positive and memorable user experience. Consider how you can add delightful elements to your product that make it fun and engaging to use.

Questions

  1. Given the potential issues with 'low quality' in competitor apps, how will you ensure the reliability, accuracy, and visual appeal of your offering?
  2. What specific, unmet needs in bowel movement tracking will your product address, and how will you validate those needs early on?
  3. Beyond tracking, how can you provide actionable insights to users based on their data, and what expertise will you need to do that effectively?

  • Confidence: High
    • Number of similar products: 6
  • Engagement: Medium
    • Average number of comments: 4
  • Net use signal: 30.0%
    • Positive use signal: 30.0%
    • Negative use signal: 0.0%
  • Net buy signal: 4.3%
    • Positive buy signal: 4.3%
    • Negative buy signal: 0.0%

This chart summarizes all the similar products we found for your idea in a single plot.

The x-axis represents the overall feedback each product received. This is calculated from the net use and buy signals that were expressed in the comments. The maximum is +1, which means all comments (across all similar products) were positive, expressed a willingness to use & buy said product. The minimum is -1 and it means the exact opposite.

The y-axis captures the strength of the signal, i.e. how many people commented and how does this rank against other products in this category. The maximum is +1, which means these products were the most liked, upvoted and talked about launches recently. The minimum is 0, meaning zero engagement or feedback was received.

The sizes of the product dots are determined by the relevance to your idea, where 10 is the maximum.

Your idea is the big blueish dot, which should lie somewhere in the polygon defined by these products. It can be off-center because we use custom weighting to summarize these metrics.

Similar products

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PoopLog - Bowel movement tracker

22 Jul 2024 Health Medical Health & Fitness

The ultimate bowel movement tracker designed to help you monitor and maintain your digestive health. Track your bowel activity effortlessly and view detailed insights into your digestive health.

The Product Hunt launch received enthusiastic feedback, with users praising the tool for digestive health management and easy tracking. Many congratulate the launch and find the name amusing. The app's user-friendly design, insightful statistics, and exportable reports were appreciated, with a suggestion for Apple Health integration. Users are excited about its potential for health monitoring and historical data analysis, some considering it a game-changer. There are also ideas about AI integration for automated data collection.

The application received criticism for being low quality.

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Poopetti - Lightweight Animated Emoji Library, mainly focused on Poop💩

10 Oct 2024 User Experience Developer Tools Emoji

Drowning in User Incompetence? Poopetti to the Rescue! The fun, satisfying way to give visual feedback. Rain Emoji: Shower the screen with emojis-poop storm as default Poopetti: Confetti is boring. Celebrate fails with a majestic burst of poop confetti!

Users appreciate the fun library and plan to use it in future projects. One user specifically mentioned that the confetti animation after unsubscribing is hilarious, indicating a positive and memorable user experience. Another user congratulated Alex on the launch, referencing user testing experience.

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