Hi, I'm a fan of the project and it's obvious a ton of effort is put into it, and it works beautifully! However, I have to point out that in terms of marketing it's really not clear what Plain is from the outside. Lets look at the description used in Github and Google Play:
PlainApp is an all-in-one application that aims to offer various frequently-used features.
In a world where many apps are cluttered with ads and invasive tracking, PlainApp offers a refreshing alternative. PlainApp is designed to help you manage your private data with ease, without sacrificing your privacy or wasting your time.
My goal is ambitious. I want to integrate multiple features into the app that will prove beneficial for learning and work purposes. All the data saved on the app will be shared with each feature, enabling users to access their data easily.
With PlainApp, your phone becomes more than just a plaything. It becomes a powerful tool for managing your digital life.
After reading this, I still have no idea what this app is or what it's trying to do. It's unlikely I'm going to read further and look at long bullet points explaining every feature.
When downloading something, the description has to answer two questions in the first line:
Four lines in and neither of them is answered, which means people will click off the app and not look back. I know Plain has a lot of features, some of which aren't related, but you have to start with the selling point of your application. I'm not going to download it to figure out how useful it is. Consider something like:
Plain is an open-source application that allows you to manage your phone through a web browser. Access files, videos, music, contacts, and more from your desktop using a secure, easy to use web interface!
If the introduction starts with this, then I'm sure a lot of people would suddenly be interested and keep reading. It says a lot in a few words. It's open source, which means it's safe to use. It allows me to access files (and presumably download/upload them). It allows me to access videos and audio on my phone from my desktop, which sounds useful. Now I'm interested.
With the main concept introduced, now you can start explaining all the other productivity features like a ChatGPT interface and maybe provide bullet points of everything it offers. But right now, the current description is vague and even kind of misleading.
Some examples of good, to-the-point introductions from Google Play for inspiration:
(APP NAME) is the best way to code and ship real projects, apps, games, and more right from your phone.
Run your business from your phone or tablet with the (APP NAME) mobile app.
Say goodbye to printing, scanning, and complex e-signature tools! (APP NAME) lets you sign any document in seconds
(APP NAME) helps you create and maintain good habits, allowing you to achieve your long-term goals. Detailed charts and statistics show you how your habits improved over time. The app is completely ad-free, open source and it respects your privacy.
Thanks for reading.