Show HN: StopAddict – Quit addictions by leveling up every day you stay clean
I built StopAddict, a minimalist app that helps you quit addictions or bad habits by turning the process into a simple XP and level-up system.
Every day you stay clean, you earn XP. If you relapse, you don’t lose everything — just your momentum. The goal is to make progress feel tangible, without guilt, spam, or pressure.
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Why I built it:
Most addiction apps felt bloated, medical, or too serious. I just wanted a quiet space to track discipline — like a gamified habit tracker with no fluff.
I’m 18 and just getting started in SaaS. This is one of my first projects built solo in public (Next.js + MongoDB + Vercel).
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Features: • Track multiple addictions (ex: nicotine, porn, social media) • XP system + streaks + level • Anonymous & mobile-friendly • Dark mode (because of course)
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Upcoming: • Milestones & badges • Daily reflections • Optional community support (opt-in only)
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Would love feedback: • Does this resonate with you? • What would make it more helpful without overcomplicating it? • Are XP/streak mechanics motivating or too gamified?
Thanks for reading You can try it here: https://www.stopaddict.net/
I built this because I was struggling with some bad habits and couldn’t find a tool that felt right. Most apps I tried felt clinical, overwhelming, or focused too much on guilt. I wanted something super simple that actually made me want to come back every day — like a game, but without the pressure.
I’m 18, and this is one of my first real SaaS projects. I’d love honest feedback from you all, especially: • Does the gamified approach make sense? • Should I add social features or keep it 100% solo? • What’s the one feature you’d expect but don’t see yet?
Thanks in advance — and if anyone’s building something similar or has shipped solo, I’d love to connect.
Doesn't this minimize the effectiveness of the app? If relapsing is only as painful (in the app) as breaking a streak in your scoring, that is vastly less painful than the reality of a relapse. Have you researched what effect such a discrepancy would have on the level of motivation an addict would get from the app? Maybe that is better asked in a more general way: What research did you do into addiction and recovery when deciding on features in the app?
$25 a month to basically keep a journal is very expensive too.