Launching Pfff!!! – Gamified venting app born from daily complaints & step-counter inspiration
Hey Indie Hackers!
I’ve been reading your stories for months and finally decided to share mine.
My close circle (especially my partner and my sister) complain a lot about daily frustrations – traffic, work annoyances, little life irritations. I noticed they needed a safe place to vent without feeling like they’re burdening anyone.
At the same time, I was fascinated by step-counter apps: people love hitting daily goals, earning streaks, and leveling up for something as simple as walking.
So I thought: why not combine the two? Turn venting into a daily habit that feels rewarding instead of negative.
That’s how Pfff!!! was born → https://pfff.meYou rant freely, earn XP, level up, and get instant replies in different tones (empathetic, cynical, sarcastic, humorous…).Free: 3 rants/day
Premium: unlimited + extra tones
It was also an amazing learning project for me: AI responses, audio/text processing, online payments, database – everything I’ve been studying lately.
Stats (total transparency):Just launched, users & revenue starting from zero
I’d really love your honest feedback:Would you use something like this?
What would make venting even more fun/addictive?
Any missing feature?
Try a quick rant and tell me what you think → https://pfff.meThanks for this incredible community!
dmum - Yann GUTTER
We built something in the CAPTCHA space recently and learned (the hard way) how much friction it can add if you’re not careful.
How are you balancing UX vs abuse?
Pfff — Habitual Whining 2.0? I’m French, so yes, I’m allowed 😈
Alright builders, let’s get real. I made Pfff, a gamified venting app — and yes, I’m French, so complaining is basically a superpower.
Early testing shows:
📌 People enjoy ranting, but most don’t see why they’d open it daily.
📌 Gamification (XP, streaks, leaderboards) is fun… but is fun enough to stick?
Here’s the challenge for you:
Solo streaks — enough, or do we need social pressure?
AI personality — addictive help or creepy distraction?
Am I chasing a dumb idea, or is there real viral potential here?
Be brutal. No polite nods. If it sucks, tell me. If it could work, explain why. I want this thread to be honest chaos.