Show HN: I built BodyCount to get an accurate 'number'

For years, the question of my actual 'body count' was a nagging personal curiosity. My memory is fallible, and the common solutions—like keeping a list in a notes app or a spreadsheet—always felt insecure and strangely clinical. I wanted a tool built for this specific purpose: a private, secure space to finally get an accurate number.

So, I built BodyCount.

Once I started inputting my own data (the data my brain had long forgotten), the project evolved. It became less about the final sum and more about the story the data told. Visualizing the connections on a map and seeing patterns over time gave me a new perspective on my own history. It wasn't just a number; it was a private, personal dataset that I owned and controlled.

From a technical standpoint, privacy was the absolute priority. The goal was to create a space that felt significantly more secure than a standard cloud-based note. All data is stored privately, with a focus on ensuring user entries are for their eyes only.

I posted an earlier version here a couple of days ago and received some great feedback. A recurring theme was the desire for people to try it out without hitting a paywall. So, I've spent the last 48 hours implementing a freemium model. You can now log your first few connections and explore all the features for free to see if it's right for you.

The site is www.bodycount.love

I’d love to get your feedback on the new freemium flow and the overall concept. Is a private, data-driven dashboard a better solution than the old notes app method for this kind of personal data?

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