Micro-SaaS & AI ProductsSource date: June 28, 2026Last reviewed October 19, 2026

Two college track athletes with no coding background built an AI track app that makes $20,000 a month

They say they built it in two weeks by talking to ChatGPT.

Subject: 3AK (Christian and Braylin)Subscription app at $10 a month or $30 a year

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Case Overview & Background

Christian and Braylin, college track athletes, built 3AK, a track and field app that tracks workouts, analyses form and meals, and has a community. They report about $70,000 in total revenue, 40,000 users and over $20,000 a month.

How AI Is Used

They built the app by describing what they wanted to ChatGPT; the app analyses videos and meals.

Step-by-Step Process

Step 01Build for your sport

Made the app they wanted as athletes.

Step 02Talk to AI

Built in about two weeks.

Step 03Test pricing

Tested yearly plans heavily.

Customer Acquisition & Distribution

Track and field community.

Limitations, Risks & Failure Modes

What may not apply to you, and what could go wrong:

  • Self-reported
  • Still students
  • Niche sport

Key Takeaways

  • Athletes can build for athletes
  • AI makes coding optional
  • Price testing matters

Sources

Interview SiteJune 28, 2026

Starter Story: We Built This $20K/Month App While In College

Note: Video interview transcript.

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