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Matthew Harder

Known forFriction°
1app5.0(1)Productivity

Publisher DNA

What defines Matthew Harder?

AI intelligence is not yet available for Matthew Harder. The portfolio data below is up to date.

Portfolio

What does Matthew Harder ship?

Apps

1 app analysed

  • High-effort mechanical barriers create a definitive psychological break from impulsive usage patterns.

Single-market publisher, every app ships only to United States.

Based on 1 of 1 app with localized market data · last scanned .

Americas (1)

  • United States1 / 1

Core markets (1/1 apps)

United States

Rivals

Who does Matthew Harder compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(1)

Chiemeziem Nwoke

known forFYSH: App Blocker & Detox

1 app5.0Productivity

FYSH competes directly for the digital wellness market by offering a psychological approach to screen time management, mirroring Friction's goal of breaking impulsive usage patterns.

Contenders(1)

John Archer

known for50/50 Chance Focus

1 app5.0Productivity

This app challenges Friction by introducing probabilistic blocking, which forces users to engage with the app's rules through a different psychological mechanism.

Same space(4)

BRIJIT SHEELIA

known forScreen Time + AI - ScreenTimer

1 app4.5Productivity

This app shares the core utility of screen time management but incorporates AI-driven assistance to guide user behavior.

Christopher Doherty

known forTallies — Habit Tracker

1 app5.0Productivity

While primarily a habit tracker, it competes for the same 'productivity' screen real estate by helping users build positive routines.

Hungryai

known forFlourish - Grow your Goals

1 app4.0Productivity

Flourish competes for the user's attention by gamifying productivity, offering a positive reinforcement loop compared to Friction's negative reinforcement.

Kanbon

known forAtomic: Habit Tracker

1 app4.9Productivity

Atomic competes for the productivity-focused user who wants to optimize their daily habits through data and minimalist design.

New entrants(2)

Dylan Evans

known forTasklet

1 app0.0Productivity

Tasklet is a new entrant in the productivity space, focusing on gamified task management to capture users seeking engagement.

Murugan Ambigapathy

known forCloudyyy

1 app0.0Productivity

Cloudyyy enters the market with a unique social-accountability angle, targeting users who need external motivation for habit building.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does Matthew Harder publish?
Matthew Harder has 1 app tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Productivity category.
What kind of apps does Matthew Harder make?
Matthew Harder's portfolio is concentrated in Productivity, with an average rating of 5.0/5 across rated apps.
What is Matthew Harder's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, Friction° is Matthew Harder's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are Matthew Harder's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked Matthew Harder's apps across 1 country.

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Marlvel.ai. “Matthew Harder intelligence.” Updated N/A. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/matthew-harder

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