Open Source●Mid
See how algorithms manipulate your social/media feeds in real-time
Visualizes feed manipulation on 7 platforms, but lacks depth beyond percentage breakdowns.
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aadivar
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Rhome, a social app for media recs from friends instead of algorithms
by rohannih·Feb 23, 2026·3 points·0 comments
AI Analysis
●Mid
Social rec app fighting short-form content proliferation, but lacks differentiator.
Strengths
- •Clean profile UX showing friend recs with rationale (e.g., 'Great movie based on true story')
- •Addresses real friction: escape algorithmic feeds for trust-based discovery
Weaknesses
- •No technical differentiation; profile link only (no working app demo or user base visible)
- •Crowded space: Letterboxd, Goodreads, Bluesky, Are.na already solve this better and have network effects
Category
Target Audience
Users seeking curated recommendations from trusted friends instead of algorithmic feeds
Similar To
Letterboxd · Goodreads · Bluesky
Post Description
Would appreciate any feedback. I built this to combat the proliferation of short-form content that has been harming us, whether we realize it or not.
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