Example apps, and the modules they compose
These are 12 kinds of mobile app that Edict is being designed against. They are design targets, not customers, and none of them is a finished or supported app today.
What does each kind of app need?
Each example lists the planned modules it would compose. Open one to see an illustrative rule for that app.
Fitness and habit tracking
An example app where users log workouts and habits, keep streaks, and get coached by a premium AI feature.
LikeWorkout tracker, Habit tracker, Calorie tracker, Fitness coaching app
AI assistants and companion apps
An example app where users chat with a specialized AI, with stored history, usage limits, and plan-based access.
LikeAI tutor, Personal assistant, Journaling companion, Specialized AI coach
Education and flashcards
An example learning app with spaced-repetition scheduling, scores, achievements, and AI-generated quizzes.
LikeSpaced-repetition study app, Exam preparation, Language learning, AI-generated quizzes
Budgeting and expense tracking
An example app for private budgets, expense logs, receipts, recurring costs, and budget alerts.
LikePersonal budget, Expense log, Receipt manager, Recurring expense tracker
Journaling and wellness
An example app for private journals, mood tracking, guided prompts, reminders, and retention controls.
LikePrivate journal, Mood tracker, Reflection app, Guided prompt app
AI photo and content tools
An example app where users upload photos, run AI processing in the background, and spend credits or plan allowances.
LikeImage generator, Avatar maker, Photo-processing utility, AI content creator
Productivity and task management
An example app for to-dos, goals, and recurring tasks with dependencies, reminders, and shared lists.
LikeTo-do app, Goal tracker, Personal planner, Recurring task manager
Social and community apps
An example app with profiles, relationships, reactions, feeds, permissions, and moderation workflows.
LikeInterest-based community, Creator community, Friend network, Dating-style interaction app
Appointment booking
An example app for service bookings with availability, time zones, capacity limits, payments, and waitlists.
LikeFitness trainer booking, Salon appointments, Class reservations, Service-provider scheduling
Travel and itinerary planning
An example app for saved itineraries, shared trips, permissions, scheduling, and AI-assisted planning.
LikeTrip planner, Shared group itinerary, Day-by-day travel organizer, AI trip suggestions
Meal planning and recipes
An example app for recipe data, weekly meal schedules, shopping lists, AI-generated plans, and reminders.
LikeRecipe collection, Weekly meal planner, Shopping list app, AI-generated meal plans
Inventory and collections
An example app for item records, quantities, relationships, photos, search, and atomic stock adjustments.
LikeHome inventory, Collection catalog, Small stock tracker, Pantry tracker
Which other kinds of apps do we plan to cover?
Edict is in development, and its goal is a backend for 99% of the apps on the App Store and Google Play today. These types have no example page yet. Each line lists the planned modules it would use.
- MarketplacesAuthentication, Database, Payments, Files, Push
- Dating and matchingAuthentication, Database, Files, Push, AI gateway
- Chat and messagingAuthentication, Database, Files, Push
- Meditation and sleepAuthentication, Subscriptions, Files, Background jobs, Push
- Language learningAuthentication, Database, Subscriptions, Push, AI gateway
- Kids learningAuthentication, Database, Subscriptions, Business logic
- Quizzes and triviaAuthentication, Database, Business logic, AI gateway
- Games with leaderboardsAuthentication, Database, Business logic, Payments, Push
- Event ticketsAuthentication, Database, Payments, Business logic, Push
- Local deliveryAuthentication, Database, Payments, Push, Background jobs
- Property rentalsAuthentication, Database, Payments, Files, Business logic
- Photo and video editingAuthentication, Files, Background jobs, Subscriptions, AI gateway
- Document scanning and notesAuthentication, Files, Background jobs, AI gateway
- Podcasts and audioAuthentication, Files, Subscriptions, Background jobs, Push
- News readersAuthentication, Database, Subscriptions, Push, Background jobs
- Field serviceAuthentication, Database, Files, Background jobs, Push
- Clubs and membershipsAuthentication, Database, Subscriptions, Payments, Push
- Loyalty and rewardsAuthentication, Database, Business logic, Payments, Push
- Pet careAuthentication, Database, Files, Background jobs, Push
- Outdoor trailsAuthentication, Database, Files, Push
Which modules do the examples share?
A few modules appear in almost every example. Others show up where an app needs them. The counts come from the examples on this page.
| Example app | Authentication and user management | Database and backend APIs | Subscriptions and paywalls | Payments and credits | Push notifications | AI gateway | Files and content delivery | Background operations | Declarative business logic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness and habit tracking | Uses | Uses | Uses | Does not use | Uses | Uses | Does not use | Uses | Uses |
| AI assistants and companion apps | Uses | Uses | Uses | Does not use | Does not use | Uses | Does not use | Uses | Does not use |
| Education and flashcards | Uses | Uses | Uses | Does not use | Uses | Uses | Does not use | Uses | Uses |
| Budgeting and expense tracking | Uses | Uses | Does not use | Does not use | Uses | Does not use | Uses | Uses | Uses |
| Journaling and wellness | Uses | Uses | Does not use | Does not use | Uses | Uses | Does not use | Uses | Uses |
| AI photo and content tools | Uses | Does not use | Uses | Uses | Does not use | Uses | Uses | Uses | Does not use |
| Productivity and task management | Uses | Uses | Does not use | Does not use | Uses | Does not use | Does not use | Uses | Uses |
| Social and community apps | Uses | Uses | Does not use | Does not use | Uses | Does not use | Uses | Uses | Uses |
| Appointment booking | Uses | Uses | Does not use | Uses | Uses | Does not use | Does not use | Uses | Uses |
| Travel and itinerary planning | Uses | Uses | Uses | Does not use | Does not use | Uses | Does not use | Uses | Does not use |
| Meal planning and recipes | Uses | Uses | Uses | Does not use | Uses | Uses | Does not use | Uses | Does not use |
| Inventory and collections | Uses | Uses | Does not use | Does not use | Does not use | Does not use | Uses | Does not use | Uses |
| Examples using the module | 12 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 8 |
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