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ASO for Fitness Apps in 2024

How to rank for keywords when 'workout app' is dominated by billion-dollar companies.

You will not rank for "fitness app" or "workout tracker". Nike, Under Armour, and Peloton own those. You have to go niche.

Long-Tail Keywords

Instead of "Weightlifting", target "5/3/1 Powerlifting Tracker" or "Kettlebell Flow Timer". The search volume is lower, but the intent is incredibly high. A user searching for a specific routine is 10x more likely to convert than a user searching for general fitness.

Screenshot Anatomy

  • Screenshot 1: The core value prop. Big text. "Log sets faster."
  • Screenshot 2: Social proof. "Join 10,000 lifters."
  • Screenshot 3: The hardest feature to build (e.g., Apple Watch sync, complex charts).

Do not use generic mockups with tiny text. Nobody reads them. High contrast, massive UI elements.

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