StepGoals - Pedometer Counter
Health & Fitness
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Distribution Intelligence
Niche: pedometer apps for seniors
Market Size
Small Market
Top Competitor
299K ratings
Best ASO Gap
+21
Users express the need for the app to track steps even when the phone is not being held, as they often engage in activities where they can't carry their phone.
“it only counts stops you take with your phone... I don’t carry my phone for at least half of my daily activity”
Users experience issues where the app stops tracking their steps mid-walk, which undermines its primary purpose.
“This app frequently stops recording while in use.”
Users report that the app sometimes fails to accurately track steps after long hikes, leading to frustration and loss of motivation.
“the problem is every now and then... it will show that I only took a couple of steps when in fact I have hiked 15 miles”
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| Pain point | Pacer Pedometer | Pedometer α | Pedometer++ | StepsApp Pedometer | Habit Tracker |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inability to track steps without phone in hand | ✗ | ? | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| App stops recording steps unexpectedly | ? | ✗ | ? | ? | ✗ |
| Inaccurate step counting after hiking | ✗ | ? | ? | ? | ✗ |
| GPS glitches during tracking | ✗ | ? | ? | ? | ✗ |
| Recent update hides insights behind paywall | ✗ | ? | ? | ✓ | ✗ |
| Difficulty navigating app features | ✗ | ? | ✓ | ? | ✓ |
| No option to reset step count daily | ? | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| App records steps before installation | ? | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| No pause button for tracking sessions | ? | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Inaccurate distance tracking during walks | ? | ✗ | ? | ? | ✗ |
Green ✓ = competitor has solved it · Red ✗ = gap you can exploit
What everyone does
- •Tracks steps
- •Displays calories burned
- •Tracks distance
- •Integrates with Apple Health
- •Automatic step counting
Gaps nobody covers
- •GPS mapping for exploring local routes
- •Real-time progress sharing with friends and family
- •Ability to join walking groups and compete in challenges
- •Heart rate tracking
- •Graphical representation of walking data
- •Custom step count goals and progress tracking
- •3D medals for achievements
- •Habit tracking and analytics
Interesting edges
- •Focus on gamification and social interaction
- •Detailed analytics on habit progress
- •Collaborative habit tracking with friends or loved ones
top app has 299K iOS ratings · 135K monthly searches. Validated demand with room for a focused indie product. Apps exist but no single dominant winner.
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Top keyword: “challenges”
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