What it is
What it does
McKinley is a Mac app for making SF Symbols.
Problem
The process of making SF Symbols is usually a pain in the ass.
Who pays
Apple developers who need to create custom symbols for their apps.
Monetization
$60 (one off purchase)
Competition
The niche may be competitive as it requires specialized vector editing tools for Apple developers.
Weaknesses
Sold directly from my site via Stripe, not Mac App Store.
What could be built instead
Opportunity
Enhance the integration with Xcode and improve the user experience of editing symbols.
Vertical niche
Yes, it can be a vertical SaaS for Apple developers focusing on UI/UX design tools.
MVP
A basic tool that allows users to edit and export SF Symbols.
Differentiation
McKinley combines vector editing and SF Symbol conversion into one tool.
AI opportunity
AI could assist in generating symbol variations based on user inputs or existing designs.