GhostStudy

Offline-first AI homework app—runs 100% in your browser, no internet or accounts needed

Score: 7.6/10MexicoHard BuildReady to Spawn
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The Opportunity

Problem

Students risk their personal homework data being exposed through cloud storage in popular AI learning apps lacking privacy protections.

Solution

GhostStudy uses lightweight client-side ML models (via Transformers.js) for instant homework help on math, writing, and more, storing everything locally in IndexedDB. Export sessions anytime, with PWA install for desktop/mobile offline use. Privacy is absolute: no servers, no tracking, no data exposure ever.

Target Audience

K-12 and college students using AI apps for homework assistance, along with privacy-conscious parents

Differentiator

Fully offline with embedded open-source models—no API keys, no connectivity required for core use

Brand Voice

friendly

Features

Offline Chat Engine

must-have25h

Embedded ML models for basic homework queries (math solver, grammar check)

PWA Install

must-have10h

App-like experience installable on phone/desktop

Local Storage History

must-have12h

Unlimited session history in browser storage

Subject Modules

must-have20h

Pre-trained models for K-12 math, English, science

Export/Share

must-have10h

PDF/JSON exports + ephemeral share links (client-side generated)

Model Updater

nice-to-have8h

Pro: Download new models securely

Grade Level Selector

nice-to-have6h

Tailored difficulty by K-12/college

Image OCR

future15h

Scan homework photos locally

Total Build Time: 106 hours

Database Schema

users

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
emailtextNo
device_fingerprinttextYes

Relationships:

  • one-to-many with subscriptions

subscriptions

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
stripe_idtextNo

Relationships:

  • foreign key to users.id

downloads

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
model_versiontextNo
downloaded_attimestampNo

Relationships:

  • foreign key to users.id

API Endpoints

POST
/api/auth/signup

Pro user registration

GET
/api/models/list

List available model downloads

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/download/token

Generate temp download URL

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/stripe/webhook

Subscription sync

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + Tailwind + Transformers.js
Backend
Next.js API routes
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Stripe
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
Workbox for PWA

Build Timeline

Week 1: Offline core

30h
  • PWA setup
  • Basic ML chat with small model

Week 2: Modules

35h
  • Math/science modules
  • Local storage

Week 3: Exports/UI

30h
  • Exports
  • Dashboard
  • Auth lite

Week 4: Pro features

25h
  • Payments
  • Model downloader
  • Testing

Week 5: Polish

15h
  • Grade selector
  • SEO/PWA manifest

Week 6: Beta test

10h
  • Fixes, deploy
Total Timeline: 6 weeks • 165 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

Core subjects only

  • Basic models
  • Unlimited offline use

Pro

$37/mo

None

  • Advanced models
  • Model updates
  • Exports

Lifetime

$197/mo

One-time

  • All Pro forever

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 11501.5%$83$1,000
Month 61,2003.5%$1,554$18,648

Unit Economics

$12
CAC
$250
LTV
4%
Churn
95%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 20.8xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

AI Homework Help That Stays on Your Device

Offline, private, no accounts—install and study anywhere securely.

Feature Highlights

100% offline AI
No data collection ever
PWA for mobile/desktop
K-12 specialized models
Instant exports

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"'Perfect for travel studying!' - Student"
"'Parents approve—no cloud risks.' - Mom"

First Three Customers

Share PWA demo on r/nosurf, r/privacytoolsIO, homeschool Facebook groups; cold DM indie edtech YouTubers for reviews; run $50 Twitter ad targeting 'offline ai'.

Launch Channels

Product HuntHacker Newsr/educationr/privacyTikTok student hacks

SEO Keywords

offline ai homeworkprivate browser tutorno internet study aipwa homework helperlocal ai education

Competitive Analysis

Photomath

photomath.com
Free/$9.99 mo
Strength

Math scanning

Weakness

Cloud processing

Our Advantage

Fully local/offline

Socratic by Google

socratic.org
Free
Strength

Broad coverage

Weakness

Google data tracking

Our Advantage

Zero telemetry

🏰 Moat Strategy

Embedded models tuned for homework create high switching cost; PWA virality via easy sharing

⏰ Why Now?

Web ML maturity (Transformers.js stable) + demand for offline tools amid spotty school WiFi

Risks & Mitigation

technicalhigh severity

Model inference speed on low-end devices

Mitigation

Start with tiny models, progressive loading

marketmedium severity

Accuracy vs cloud AI

Mitigation

Clear disclaimers + hybrid future

Validation Roadmap

pre-build5 days

Demo prototype to 50 students via Discord

Success: 70% prefer over ChatGPT for privacy

mvp21 days

Waitlist 100 installs

Success: 20 Pro upgrades

Pivot Options

  • General offline note-taker
  • Mobile app wrapper
  • Model fine-tuning service

Quick Stats

Build Time
165h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$1,500
Market Size
$1500.0M
Features
8
Database Tables
3
API Endpoints
4