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I built an app to help me with finding the motivation to exercise
r/SideProject
5/19/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steptastic | https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/steptastic/id6477454001 | Fitness Tracking | Virtual challenges, group competitions, activity goals, analytics, badges |
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Lack of motivation to exercise
- Difficulty staying consistent with fitness goals
- Missing social competition during lockdowns
Problems to Solve:
- Creating engaging fitness challenges
- Tracking progress and improvements
- Maintaining motivation through gamification
Potential Solutions:
- Virtual fitness challenges
- Group competitions
- Analytics and progress tracking
- Badge system for achievements
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Freemium model with premium features
- In-app purchases and subscriptions
- Regular updates and feature improvements
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Free promo codes distribution
- Lifetime discount offers
- Leveraging personal network and friends
Monetization & Product:
- Starting with simple 'Buy me a Coffee' purchases
- Gradually adding premium features
- Learning StoreKit 2 for subscriptions
User Engagement:
- Creating social competition features
- Implementing gamification elements
- Providing analytics and progress tracking