Build a multi-platform music listening stats tool replacing Spotify apps
9/15The Opportunity
Spotify killed thousands of third-party apps via 250K user API threshold. Music power users need multi-platform stats via Last.fm, Apple Music, YouTube Music.
Meaningful platform-shift signal but niche audience with low WTP for tools.
Original Signal
“Last.fm is basically abandoned and Spotify Wrapped is one annual dump. I want to see my cross-platform listening data in real time — what I've been obsessing over this week, not just December.”
Score Breakdown
9/15How urgently people need this solved and how willing they are to pay for it. Based on complaint frequency and spending signals across platforms.
How open the market is. A high score means few or no direct competitors, or existing solutions are overpriced and underdeliver.
How quickly a solo developer can ship an MVP. 5 = weekend project with standard tools. 1 = months of infrastructure work.
Existing Solutions
Last.fm does cross-platform scrobbling but the app is stale, the design is 2008, and it doesn't pull from Apple Music cleanly. stats.fm covers Spotify well but stops there — no Apple Music, no Tidal, no YouTube Music.
Willingness to Pay
Music obsessives pay $3–$5/mo for Last.fm Pro and would pay $5–$8/mo for a modern multi-platform stats tool with real-time data.
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