COMMIT

Inspiration

Porn addiction is a silent epidemic affecting millions, especially young people, damaging their mental health, productivity, and relationships. As someone who has seen peers struggle with this, I wanted to create a tool that goes beyond generic blockers — something that truly supports people on their recovery journey. The idea of combining AI, gamification, and community came from realizing how much support and structure can help in overcoming deeply ingrained habits.

What it does

Commit is an AI-powered, gamified app that helps users reduce and eventually quit porn addiction. It does this through:

Personalized streak-based journeys (Reduction → Committing Phase)
Daily and weekly challenges powered by AI
Activity logging with calendar-based visual insights
Supportive community chat rooms based on user streaks
XP system for rewards and real-world gym discounts

How we built it

Frontend: React Native (v0.78.0), Native Navigation (Stack, Tabs, Material Top Tabs)
Backend: Firebase (Auth, Firestore, Storage, Cloud Functions)
AI Integration: Google Generative AI (Gemini API) for personalized challenges and insights
Storage: Firebase for user data, books, and blog media
State Management: Async Storage
UI Components: React Native Paper, Vector Icons, Linear Gradient
Other Libraries: Gifted Charts, PDF Viewer, Reanimated, Animatable

Challenges we ran into

Balancing sensitive content with helpful functionality
Designing a phased user journey (reduction vs. full commitment)
Integrating AI-generated content seamlessly in a mobile UI
Handling Firebase permissions securely for user-generated content
Managing real-time community interactions with multiple chat rooms

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Built a working prototype with complete user flow from onboarding to challenge system
Created a reward system that integrates both virtual and real-world benefits
Designed a system that adapts based on user progress and encourages long-term commitment
Successfully integrated Gemini API for personalized challenge generation

What we learned

Building for addiction recovery requires empathy, nuance, and user trust
Firebase and Gemini APIs are powerful when used creatively
Gamification can be an effective tool for behavior change when done right
Community and accountability are just as important as personal discipline

Business Model

Commit plans to monetize through:

AI Therapist Support: Premium subscription for 24/7 AI-powered mental health coaching and support
Real Therapist Support: Pay-per-session or subscription access to certified therapists
Personalized AI Challenges: Premium users get more advanced, adaptive, and gamified AI-generated challenges tailored to their recovery journey
Partnerships with Gyms/Wellness Brands: XP points can be redeemed for discounts, creating a win-win for both users and partners