Mac App That Moans Earns $5K in 3 Days, Goes Viral
▼ Summary
– The app “SlapMac” uses a MacBook’s motion sensors to trigger sound effects when the laptop is physically slapped.
– It offers eight voice packs, including moaning, punching, and farting sounds for humorous effect.
– The developer created and launched the entire app in 48 hours, selling it for $5.
– The app generated $5,000 in sales within its first three days of release.
– Additional features include a USB-triggered sound, a cooldown timer, sensitivity settings, and a lifetime slap counter.
A new application for Mac computers has quickly captured online attention by generating a range of humorous sounds when users physically interact with their devices. The developer behind SlapMac reports the novelty software earned an impressive $5,000 in just three days following its launch, demonstrating a strong market for lighthearted digital entertainment.
The app functions by utilizing a MacBook’s built-in motion sensors to detect impact. A slap or tap on the laptop chassis triggers a selected sound effect from an available library. Current options include various exaggerated moans, punch sound effects, and comical fart noises, allowing for customizable auditory feedback from the machine.
In a social media post, the creator expressed surprise at the immediate commercial success. The entire project, from coding the Swift application to building the landing page and licensing system, was reportedly completed in under 48 hours. After listing it for a five-dollar purchase price, sales began almost instantly and continued steadily.
Beyond the core slapping functionality, the developer has already introduced additional features. One add-on, called the USB Moaner, produces a sound whenever a user plugs a device into the laptop’s USB port. The app also includes practical controls like an adjustable sensitivity setting to prevent accidental triggers and a cooldown timer to space out the audio responses. For dedicated users, a counter tracks the total number of lifetime slaps administered to the device.
While its utility may be purely for amusement, the rapid financial return of SlapMac highlights how simple, quirky concepts can sometimes find a substantial audience. The app is available for direct purchase, though it may permanently alter how one views their otherwise-silent computer.
(Source: Dexerto)
