App Showcase: Any Distance
App info
- App name: Any Distance Running Tracker
- Onboarding steps: 2
- Paywall type: Free Trial - Soft Paywall
- Monthly installs: None
- Monthly revenue: None
- App category: health and fitness
What it does
Any Distance is a design-forward fitness tracker that turns everyday activities into a visually engaging experience. It allows users to log workouts like runs, walks, and a wide variety of sports, then presents the data through stylish, customizable summaries. The app adds a layer of gamification through collectible 3D achievements and encourages social sharing by turning workout stats into creative, personalized images.
Where it shines
Any Distance excels in its presentation layer. The app feels less like a sterile data logger and more like a creative tool for your active life. This is immediately clear in the onboarding, which uses a polished 3D animated carousel (00:06) instead of flat slides. The most striking feature is its approach to achievements. Rather than simple badges, users earn interactive 3D medals that spin and sparkle (04:15), making milestones feel genuinely special. Finally, the ability to create beautiful, custom share cards by adding personal photos to workout data (06:30) is a powerful way to encourage organic growth.
UX highlights
- Mascot Integration: A friendly cat-like mascot appears throughout the app, from onboarding (00:08) to the workout countdown (02:44), adding a playful and consistent brand personality.
- Tactile Goal Setting: When setting a time goal for a run (02:04), the user interacts with a digital display that provides satisfying haptic and audio feedback, making the interaction feel physical.
- Contextual Empty States: The main screen cleverly uses the empty state to prompt the first action: tracking an activity. It's a clear and effective call to action.
- Rich Sharing Editor: The sharing flow (05:29) is more than a simple export. It's a mini-editor with templates, photo integration, and filters, giving users creative control.
- 3D Object Interaction: Users can rotate and inspect 3D models of their achievement medals and even their virtual shoes (08:28), adding a delightful layer of interactivity.
- Clear Information Hierarchy: Workout summaries (03:55) and the main feed present data cleanly, prioritizing key metrics while maintaining a minimalist aesthetic.
Monetization & growth
Monetization is introduced early via a soft paywall presented at the end of the brief onboarding flow (00:58). The app offers a 1-week free trial for its 'Super Distance' yearly subscription. The paywall itself is well-structured, using a clear feature comparison table to show the value of upgrading from the free version. It also builds trust by highlighting its 'Apple Design Award Winner' status and displaying a high user rating (01:03).
Who it’s for
This app is likely for the casual to intermediate fitness enthusiast who is motivated by aesthetics, gamification, and social sharing. It's less for the data-obsessed athlete focused on hardcore performance metrics and more for someone who wants to celebrate their active lifestyle. Users who appreciate great design, enjoy collecting digital items, and want to share their progress on social media will find Any Distance particularly appealing.
Notes & opportunities
The app's focus on design is a clear strength. However, some utility screens could be improved. For example, the 'Stats' section (07:30) shows a 'No data' message even after activities have been logged, which could be confusing. It might be better to show the data that exists, even if it's sparse. Additionally, while the early paywall is a clear strategy, it gates the entire app experience, which might deter users who want to try the basic functionality before committing to a trial.