app-store-opportunity-research

## Prerequisites - **Browser tools** for App Store browsing and research - **Web search** for Reddit, Google Trends, and indie revenue research - No API keys required — all research is done through browser and web search ## Pipeline Overview ``` 1. Define Category & Goals 2. App Store Charts Research 3. Community & Demand Research 4. Competitor Deep-Dive 5. Revenue Deep-Dive 6. Gap Analysis 7. Score & Rank 8. Top 3 Report 9. Quick Validation (optional) 10. MVP PRD ``` --- ## Step 1: Define the Category & Goals Ask the user what space they want to explore. Help them narrow down: - **Too broad:** "Health apps" (thousands of competitors) - **Good:** "Sleep + anxiety apps for consumers" (specific intersection) - **Good:** "Habit tracking for fitness beginners" (audience + niche) - **Good:** "AI-powered journaling apps" (tech angle + category) **Key questions to ask:** 1. What category or problem space interests you? 2. Consumer or B2B? (Consumer is easier to validate quickly) 3. Any budget constraints? (No-AI = cheaper to build, AI = higher ceiling) 4. Target revenue? ($1K/mo side project vs $10K/mo business vs $50K+/mo full-time replacement) 5. What's your timeline? (2-4 week MVP vs 2-3 month polished launch) 6. Do you have domain expertise or personal pain in this area? (Strongest apps come from scratching your own itch) --- ## Step 2: App Store Charts Research Browse the iOS App Store charts to map the competitive landscape. ### Chart URLs Navigate to: `https://a...