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running keywords

How hard it is to rank for running on App Store in United States, how much it is searched, and the apps you would compete with.

Search traffic

High
92/ 100

Excellent traffic potential: this keyword is popular and could drive significant installs.

Difficulty

Hard
92/ 100

High competition. Established apps hold the top spots, so expect a sustained effort or target long-tail variations.

Efficiency (KEI)

Excellent

High demand with manageable competition.

KEI 1.00 · traffic vs difficulty

Competitor strength

Strong

Established apps hold the ranks that matter, so breaking in is hard.

95/100 across the top apps

Should you target it?

High traffic but hard. Established apps hold the top spots, so target long-tail variations of it instead.

  • Top apps for it see an estimated 31k installs on average.
  • Top-3 app strength: 100/100 (higher means tougher incumbents).
  • Top apps updated their listing about 18.5 days ago on average.

Top apps ranking for “running”

The listings you would compete with. These hold the top spots on App Store in United States right now.

  1. 1
    Strava: Run, Bike, Walk

    Strava: Run, Bike, Walk

    4.8
  2. 2
    Map My Run GPS Running Tracker

    Map My Run GPS Running Tracker

    4.8
  3. 3
    Nike Run Club: Running Coach

    Nike Run Club: Running Coach

    4.8
  4. 4
    Running Walking Tracker Goals

    Running Walking Tracker Goals

    4.8
  5. 5
    Runna: Running Plans & Coach

    Runna: Running Plans & Coach

    4.9
  6. 6
    adidas Running: Run tracker

    adidas Running: Run tracker

    4.8
  7. 7
    Running Trainer: Tracker&Coach

    Running Trainer: Tracker&Coach

    4.9
  8. 8
    ASICS Runkeeper—Run Tracker

    ASICS Runkeeper—Run Tracker

    4.8
  9. 9
    5K Runner: couch potato to 5K

    5K Runner: couch potato to 5K

    4.9
  10. 10
    INTVL

    INTVL

    4.7
  11. 11
    Running Slimkit - Lose Weight

    Running Slimkit - Lose Weight

    4.6
  12. 12
    C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map

    C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map

    4.8

What the top apps have in common

The words that recur most across the apps ranking for “running”. Weave the relevant ones into your title, subtitle, and description.

running×80run×24coach×17tracker×14app×9plans×5pacer×5calculator×4

Frequently asked questions

How hard is it to rank for "running" on App Store?

"running" scores 92 out of 100 for difficulty on App Store in United States, which is hard. The apps in the top 3 are very strong (app power 100/100). High traffic but hard. Established apps hold the top spots, so target long-tail variations of it instead.

How much search traffic does "running" get?

It scores 92 out of 100 for search traffic (high), with the top apps for it seeing an estimated 31k installs on average. Traffic scores are relative to the whole store, so a moderate score still means real, steady searches.

Which apps rank for "running"?

Right now the top apps for "running" on App Store include Strava: Run, Bike, Walk, Map My Run GPS Running Tracker, Nike Run Club: Running Coach, Running Walking Tracker Goals, Runna: Running Plans & Coach. Those are the listings you would need to outrank.

Is "running" worth targeting for an indie app?

High traffic but hard. Established apps hold the top spots, so target long-tail variations of it instead.

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