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Hello HN,

I'm a software developer with ADHD who just launched adhdhelp.app — a web app offering immediate, evidence-backed strategies to cope with common ADHD modes (overwhelm, anxiety, task block, etc.). Most of the core features are ad-free and account-free; a $5/month opt-in lets you access more exercises and sounds.

When I shared the project here about two days ago, the discussion was centered on two grievances:

Pricing. Some thought any paywall was unfair, even at €5. In this niche I've not found anything cheaper, but I invite suggestions on how to structure freemium without losing users.

AI artwork. Blog posts and in-app graphics use AI-created artwork (cleared with each author). Commenters have argued I should be using human artists instead, and a few assumed the coping skills were AI-generated as well (they're not — they're compiled from CBT/DBT papers and linked on the site).

My questions to the community:

Is AI artwork a deal-breaker for you in a product like this?

Does it affect your belief in the underlying material or morals of the project?

For solo developers on budgets that are limited, what choices strike a good balance between aesthetics, cost, and principle?

Thanks for your thoughts — they will have a direct influence on how I go on to further develop the app.