Micro-SaaS for sale
Nature data tracker for curious science buffs
Collect and analyze your backyard biodiversity to fuel real science
Overview
People today face endless distractions and a disconnect from natural systems, despite growing concerns about climate and biodiversity loss. This app bridges science and nature by empowering users to systematically document plant and animal life around them, turning casual observation into impactful citizen science. Its daily-use feature is an intuitive logbook that prompts users to record sightings, upload photos, and receive instant species ID and ecological context, cultivating a deep, ongoing engagement with their environment.This is a Micro-SaaS concept bespoke build offered by Pixelswithin.
Imagine skipping the build and jumping straight to the buzz of an app people already want.
When you book this project, Pixelswithin will design, brand, and build out the full platform for you. The listed project quote is the cost to bring this idea to life — from concept to launch-ready product.
What this listing comes with.
Deliverables when you book this build:
- 🏷️ Brand
- 🌐 .com
- 🍽️ UI kit
- 💻 Frontend build
- 📊 Backend API
Projected Expenses
Cloud hosting for data storage and processing: $1,200/year; API subscriptions for species identification: $600/year; Map and geolocation services: $800/year
Business Model
Free 14-day trial to engage initial scientific curiosity, then monthly subscription at $9.99 with individual plans and optional family/team upgrades; upgrades include expanded data analytics and personalized nature insights.
Target Audience
Inquisitive naturalists who crave structured science yet want simple, personal ways to connect with local ecosystems and track biodiversity changes.
Top SEO Keywords
- biodiversity tracker
- nature journaling app
- citizen science platform
- backyard ecology log
- species identification tool
Growth Opportunity
Amid rising environmental awareness but limited user-friendly tools, this app meets a growing demand on forums, TikTok, and Reddit for accessible, science-based nature engagement. It can capture a defensible niche by combining rigorous data collection with daily, low-effort interaction, appealing to both amateurs and educators.
Project Quote Reasoning
This bespoke software product design & development project covers:
- Brand & design package
- Core backend build & hosting setup
- Launch-ready frontend
- Secure and scalable backend API
The investment pays off quickly compared to typical agency rates, and creates an asset that can be scaled with user feedback.
Competitors
iNaturalist offers broad citizen science data collection but can overwhelm casual users; Seek by iNaturalist focuses on identification but lacks ongoing ecological tracking; this idea uniquely blends daily journaling with species ID and personalized science insights for sustained engagement.
Recommended Tech Stack
Frontend: SvelteKit; Backend: Node.js with Express; Runtime: AWS Lambda functions; Hosting: AWS Amplify; Storage: AWS DynamoDB
What Other Founders Are Saying
Testimonials from Pixelswithin clients:
You have made a massive difference to my businesses. I no longer worry about design & development and instead can focus solely on what I do best.
Sogro (Reached $1 million ARR)
I really enjoyed working with you. Your design skills are amazing and I’m very pleased with the results. We’ve seen a great response in terms of metrics.
Katacoda (Acquired by O’Reilly Media)
$5,000
Project Quote
Main Stats
Market-validated
Launch in 4 weeks
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