I made a running app that turns your runs to a virtual garden
I started running 5 years ago and it completely changed me. Recently, I decided to train for my first marathon and needed something more than just tracking my runs to motivate me. I noticed all the apps currently available are just trackers and route finders, but nothing has solved the problem of consistency. So I thought of combining the basic idea of the Forest app with running and created a small app for myself which would reward me with plants and trees for my runs. I am not a mobile developer but then i came across Capacitor. Since I knew Next.js and have been working with it for the…
I made a running app that turns your runs to a virtual garden launched on May 27, 2025 with 36 votes, #669 of 7,905 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
In plain words
This running app gamifies fitness by growing a virtual garden as users complete runs. Built with Next.js and Capacitor, it rewards consistency with plants and trees rather than just tracking metrics. Designed for runners seeking motivation beyond traditional route and distance tracking, it combines workout logging with the satisfying progression of cultivating a digital garden that flourishes over time.
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From the sources
Stay consistent in your running journey with Run&Grow. Track your runs, cultivate a virtual garden, and watch it flourish as you achieve your fitness goals.
Run consistently, watch your garden bloom, and finally stick with it. It looks great and really fun to use! 🌱✨ I’ve noticed a growing trend of apps using the concept of a “garden” to represent progress. Yours does it in a really charming way! Run 1/4 Skipped 2 runs last week, thought today was going to be hard but it wasn’t too bad. New app is really cute and I got my first tree "Inspiring and innovative approach to fitness! Run&Grow offers a unique blend of motivation and visual progress, making running more enjoyable. Well done on bringing innovation to the runningfrom runandgrow.com
In the maker’s words, at launch
I started running 5 years ago and it completely changed me. Recently, I decided to train for my first marathon and needed something more than just tracking my runs to motivate me. I noticed all the apps currently available are just trackers and route finders, but nothing has solved the problem of consistency. So I…
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