Outside Television
For outdoor athletes and endurance enthusiasts, ranging from casual walkers to competitive marathon runners and cyclists seeking performance metrics.
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
Snapshot
Who is Outside Television?
Connecting outdoor athletes to their performance data and endurance sports media through a unified ecosystem of tracking utilities and streaming content.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 7Last updated
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
v26.5.2
7mo ago
Publisher DNA
What defines Outside Television?
Publisher DNA
Primary focus
Fitness tracking utilities and outdoor sports media
Scale
indie
Target audience
Outdoor athletes and endurance enthusiasts, ranging from casual walkers to competitive marathon runners and cyclists seeking performance metrics.
Signature Patterns
- •Core focus on GPS-based activity tracking for endurance sports
- •Freemium monetization model centered on 'MVP' and 'Outside+' premium tiers
- •Extensive hardware integration with wearables including Apple Watch and Garmin
- •Consistent cross-promotion between functional fitness utilities and live sports media
Portfolio momentum
The publisher maintains an intense development pace with 44 releases across its 7 active apps in the last 6 months, ensuring all core titles remain current.
Portfolio
What does Outside Television ship?
Apps
7 apps analysed
Map My Run: A running tracker app that uses GPS to track route, distance & pace.
Support for 600+ activity types
- Ease of Use
- Auto-pause Malfunctions
Map My Walk: A walking tracker app that tracks steps, route, distance, and pace.
GPS mapping utility provides safety for hikers
- Simple and accurate tracking of walking distance and time motivates users to maintain daily activity
- Inaccurate GPS tracking and mapping errors cause frustration by misrepresenting the actual distance walked
Distributed across 10 markets, strongest in Europe.
Based on 1 of 7 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
Americas (3)
- Brazil1 / 1
- Mexico1 / 1
- United States1 / 1
Europe (5)
- France1 / 1
- Germany1 / 1
- Italy1 / 1
- Portugal1 / 1
- Spain1 / 1
Asia-Pacific (2)
- Japan1 / 1
- South Korea1 / 1
Core markets (1/1 apps)
User Sentiment
How do users feel about their apps?
2
Positive apps
0
Neutral / mixed
1
Negative apps
58/100
Avg sentiment score
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Who does Outside Television compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(3)
This app is a direct competitor for the running-focused audience, offering more specialized coaching than Map My Run's general utility.
This app competes for the casual walker segment, using movement validation to incentivize activity in a way similar to Map My Run's tracking.
Both apps compete for the same outdoor fitness audience by offering GPS tracking and activity logging, forcing users to choose between coaching-centric features and community-sourced trail discovery.
Contenders(19)
Targets the same fitness-focused demographic by offering activity logging that integrates with a retail loyalty program.
Both apps compete for the same fitness-focused user base by offering performance logging and routine management tools within the health and fitness category.
Provides a multi-sport GPS engine that serves as a direct alternative for tracking outdoor cycling sessions.
Offers specialized outdoor navigation that serves as an alternative for cyclists requiring precise route planning.
Both applications target the same fitness-focused demographic and share core GPS tracking functionality, creating direct competition for users seeking reliable activity logging.
Both apps target the same fitness-focused audience with GPS-based activity tracking and freemium monetization models.
Both applications target the walking fitness segment, competing for users seeking structured activity tracking and weight loss goals.
Both apps target health-conscious users seeking daily activity tracking on iOS, competing for the same user base through freemium models.
Both apps target cyclists with GPS tracking and performance metrics, creating direct competition for users seeking route logging and ride analysis.
Both apps target health-conscious users seeking to track fitness metrics and activity, with overlapping freemium models that gate advanced analytics behind paid subscriptions.
Both apps target the same performance-oriented running and fitness audience, competing for daily activity tracking and coaching engagement.
Both applications target runners seeking motivation and tracking, competing for the same daily active user time by offering structured training plans and GPS-based activity logging.
Both applications target the same runner demographic with coaching-focused features and GPS tracking, creating direct competition for daily active usage.
Both apps target fitness-focused users through social competition and activity tracking, creating direct overlap in the casual walking segment.
Both apps compete for the same high-intent fitness audience by offering GPS tracking and performance metrics, though Map My Run targets generalist runners while Ride with GPS focuses on cycling-specific hardware integration.
Both apps target the health-conscious walking segment, competing for daily active usage through habit-forming activity tracking and social motivation.
Both apps compete for the same health-conscious user base, but WalkFit targets mobility-constrained users with specialized content while Map My Walk focuses on general GPS-based activity tracking.
Both applications target the health-conscious walking demographic through GPS-based activity tracking and goal-setting functionality.
Both apps compete for the running coaching audience, with C25K targeting beginners through a specific training program while Map My Run offers broader activity tracking and coaching.
Same space(36)
This app acts as a primary data aggregator for wearable users, often serving as the central hub where Map My Run data is exported.
Provides gym-specific tracking for users who supplement outdoor cycling with indoor strength training sessions.
Provides structured workout logging for gym-goers who want to supplement their cycling with strength training.
Provides outdoor navigation and trail discovery tools that complement the cycling route planning features of the source app.
Offers gym-based strength training plans for cyclists looking to improve performance through resistance exercises.
GoFit provides a structured, goal-oriented walking program that serves as a specialized alternative to the general-purpose tracking of Map My Walk.
This app serves the reproductive health needs of the same demographic, offering specialized tracking that Map My Run does not cover.
This app captures the recovery and wellness segment of the fitness audience, providing biometric data that complements Map My Run's activity metrics.
This app focuses on the consistency of gym logging, providing a specialized journal that complements Map My Run's outdoor tracking.
Provides professional coaching and adaptive plans for runners, serving as a high-performance alternative for endurance athletes.
Pedometer++ serves users who prefer native Apple ecosystem integration over the social-first, ad-heavy model of Map My Walk.
known for
Encourages brisk walking, serving as a low-intensity activity alternative for cyclists on rest days.
This app targets the same fitness-conscious demographic as Map My Run but focuses on indoor bodyweight routines rather than outdoor GPS tracking.
This app provides nutritional tracking that complements Map My Run's activity data, focusing on AI-assisted food recognition.
This app targets the social and competitive side of gym training, providing a gamified experience that differentiates it from Map My Run.
This app serves the gym-going segment of the fitness audience by providing structured logging tools that complement Map My Run's outdoor-focused activity tracking.
Enables indoor cycling training by connecting to exercise bikes and home trainers for realistic simulation.
Monitors sleep patterns to help athletes recover from the physical exertion of cycling and other activities.
Supports the health-tracking needs of cyclists by providing nutrition and calorie monitoring tools.
Weight Loss Walking by Slimkit targets the specific weight-loss segment of the walking audience through structured, interval-based training plans.
Stepz acts as a lightweight, battery-efficient alternative for users who prioritize privacy and passive tracking over the active GPS mapping of Map My Walk.
This app is the primary nutrition companion for Map My Run users, providing the caloric data necessary to balance exercise expenditure.
This app provides a highly efficient nutritional logging experience that serves as a faster alternative to Map My Run's integrated tools.
This app provides a simplified nutritional tracking alternative for users who want to manage weight alongside their fitness routines.
Offers route planning tools that serve as an alternative for cyclists and hikers exploring new trails.
Pacer functions as a passive activity tracker that complements Map My Walk by providing background step counting without manual workout initiation.
Tracks hydration levels to assist athletes in maintaining performance during and after cycling workouts.
Serves as a specialized tool for tracking endurance events, complementing the generalist cycling tracking of the source app.
Tracks daily steps and activity, serving as a simple movement monitor for casual fitness users.
This app serves a niche medical-tracking segment that overlaps with the health-conscious audience of Map My Run.
This app targets gym enthusiasts with an AI-first approach to body composition, offering a more specialized logging experience than Map My Run.
GirlWalk competes for the same fitness-focused demographic but pivots to audio-guided content for weight loss rather than general GPS tracking.
This app bridges the gap between hardware and software for gym users, providing a more equipment-integrated experience than Map My Run's general tracking.
This app provides AI-guided fitness planning for users who want more structure than Map My Run's general activity tracking.
WalkUp offers an AI-driven alternative for users seeking adaptive, interval-based walking plans that automatically adjust to their fitness progress.
This app competes for the same casual user base by gamifying physical activity, though it uses financial incentives rather than coaching to drive engagement.
New entrants(2)
Assists users in managing nutrition, which is essential for athletes tracking performance and body composition.
This app targets the home-workout segment, providing structured plans that complement Map My Run's outdoor activity focus.
The Analyst's Read
The bottom line on Outside Television
Bottom line
Outside Television Inc is a specialized incumbent that successfully bridges the gap between fitness utilities and enthusiast media. Their disciplined focus on the endurance niche and high update velocity suggests a robust, well-maintained product ecosystem with strong market-fit.
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What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 7
- With full intel:
- 1
- With overview:
- 7
- Website scraped:
- yes
- Social presence:
- yes
