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24 alternatives to I reduced my shower time from 30 minutes to 5 with an app I built
Bathtimer helps you take shorter showers by pacing yourself
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 1 we have checked on their own sites, 1 of them free or with a free tier. I reduced my shower time from 30 minutes to 5 with an app I built launched in 2022; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Take shorter showers by sticking to a routine!
2022 · bathtimer.com · its alternatives →
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Shorter Shower▲100Take a shorter shower to save time and water
2022 · shortershower.com · its alternatives →
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Mom Clock▲742Hi HN, I’ve tried dozens of reminder and habit apps over the years. They’re all polite. Gentle. Easy to ignore. So I built something intentionally different. Mom Clock is a reminder app that behaves more like a strict parent than a productivity coach: – no snoozing – no “later” – optional app blocking using Screen Time APIs The idea came from my own behavior: I don’t need motivation — I need enforcement. This is not for everyone. Some people hate it. Some people love it. I’m genuinely curious where HN stands on this tradeoff: comfort vs. effectiveness. Happy to answer questions about: –…
Jan 2026 · momclock.com · its alternatives →
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Hey HN! I built StretchMyTimeOff as a quick experiment using Cursor (Anysphere's AI code editor) and GPT-4o to see how far AI could go in building a simple, functional site. What it does: The site helps you get the most out of your vacation by suggesting optimal days to take off around national holidays, maximizing long breaks with minimal vacation days, anywhere in the world and for any calendar year. It's an idea I've had for a while, and building the algorithm with GPT was a fun challenge. Any feedback or ideas I'm all ears :)
2024 · stretchmytimeoff.com · its alternatives →
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Shower Time▲15One shower for the whole internet. One occupant at a time.
Sep 2026 · showerfortheinternet.com · its alternatives →
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Cold Shower▲73Track the time and temperature of your cold showers
2023 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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I am a software developer and in the last few months after recently becoming a father I was barely finding time for a proper workout. Recently I was reading about new research on Snack Exercises and how beneficial mini workouts of less than 2mins every so often, during the day are to our body. So, I decided to build an iOS App for me and others to help with this. The app generates a list of exercises that I need to tick to complete daily or loose my streak. The algorithm takes into account muscle groups and balancing the exercises to hit most main muscles. I also stayed going through all…
2025 · shortreps.com · its alternatives →
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SaveMyTime 3.0▲106Get rid of wasted time to make space for New Year’s Goals
2019 · its alternatives →
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Cold Shower▲14Hello there, I'm working on an android app that allows to easily track the time and temperature of your cold showers and ice baths. Main features include the possibility to visualize your progress over time, achievements when you reach new time and temperature limits, a “badass score” that makes it easy to compare your progress with others, and a Voice Coach that keeps you motivated and makes you feel less alone in the cold. I’d appreciate any feedback on the app. More specifically, I would like to know how intuitive the user interface is, and what UI changes would make it a better app.…
2025 · coldshower.web.app · its alternatives →
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Unhook▲82Reduce screen time on your phone by taking short walks
2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Sigh▲76Reduce overall stress in 5 minutes with cyclic breathing
2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Wash your favorite clothes in just 5 minutes
2017 · gentlewasher.com · its alternatives →
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Avoid Coronavirus COVID-19 according to health organizations
2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Four7Eleven▲70The healthy 4-7-11 method app for calm breathing
2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Easiest way to monitor your hydration, right from your wrist
2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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