Starter Story Simple timer app makes $25K/month. How? | Starter Story
Oct 8, 2025
Discover how a simple timer app transformed into a $25K/month business. Hear the story of its creator, Lucas, and the journey from idea to income. Learn about the strategies used to turn a minimal design into a life-changing opportunity. Uncover the secrets behind a successful app and what makes it stand out in a crowded market.
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Solopreneur Builds $25K/Month Timer
- Lucas, a solopreneur from Germany, built a tiny count-on timer that grew into a $25K/month app.
- A single Reddit post with 58 uploads dramatically changed his trajectory and led to paying customers.
Simplicity + Distribution Beats Complexity
- A stupidly simple idea can become a life-changing business with the right distribution.
- Focused execution and one strong promotional moment can eclipse complex product strategies.
Build Simple Products And Scale Lean
- Build extremely simple products that solve a clear need to enable fast adoption.
- Hire close collaborators like family when scaling small, focused businesses to keep operations lean.