fitness and health trackers

Recent window: last 5.4 months (2026-05-01 → 2026-10-11), compared with the prior 5.4 months.

healthcare · 217 members · Data as of 2026-10-14

Products in the fitness and health trackers niche monitor biometric data, physical activity, and recovery metrics through smart wearables and connected software. They are designed for everyday wellness seekers and dedicated athletes looking to optimize their daily habits and athletic performance. Unlike general lifestyle apps or clinical medical devices, these tools focus on continuous biometric logging, automated workout tracking, and actionable personal health scores.

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Most asked for

AI feedback on form from recorded workout video (1)
Raised on Vibe coded iOS workout app with Apple Watch support
Apple Health API access for large datasets (1)
Raised on I made my fitness dashboard public and Apple Health needs an API
ChatGPT integration for program rendering (1)
Raised on Vis Pro
Dual integration from Strava and Garmin at same time (1)
Raised on Dreeve, a self-hosted dashboard for your sports and fitness data
Export specific data types like streaks and workouts only (1)
Raised on I made my fitness dashboard public and Apple Health needs an API
Friend/social comparison features for longest hikes (1)
Raised on I made my fitness dashboard public and Apple Health needs an API
identify weak back muscles and muscle compensation patterns (1)
Raised on I spent 3 years building a wearable to understand my back pain
Leaderboard functionality for competing with friends on activities (1)
Raised on I made my fitness dashboard public and Apple Health needs an API

Concerns raised

AI-generated logo is off-putting (1)
Raised on Hamilton
Apple Health export files too large to load or work with (1)
Raised on I made my fitness dashboard public and Apple Health needs an API
Can only sync from Strava OR Garmin simultaneously, not both (1)
Raised on Dreeve, a self-hosted dashboard for your sports and fitness data
Difficulty accessing and analyzing historical health data (1)
Raised on I made my fitness dashboard public and Apple Health needs an API
effectiveness varies by body shape/height/posture differences (1)
Raised on I spent 3 years building a wearable to understand my back pain
Existing apps too intrusive (1)
Raised on I made my fitness dashboard public and Apple Health needs an API
Limited ability to export specific data subsets (1)
Raised on I made my fitness dashboard public and Apple Health needs an API
No easy API access to Apple Health data (1)
Raised on I made my fitness dashboard public and Apple Health needs an API

Compared to

Strava (2)
Raised on I made my fitness dashboard public and Apple Health needs an API, Dreeve, a self-hosted dashboard for your sports and fitness data
Apple Health app (1)
Raised on I made my fitness dashboard public and Apple Health needs an API
FitSaver (1)
Raised on Vibe coded iOS workout app with Apple Watch support
Garmin Connect (1)
Raised on Dreeve, a self-hosted dashboard for your sports and fitness data
HealthDisconnect (1)
Raised on Hamilton
Heartwood (1)
Raised on Hamilton
lidocaine patches (1)
Raised on I spent 3 years building a wearable to understand my back pain
OpenVitals (1)
Raised on Hamilton

Members

Name	Source	Upvotes ▲	Launched
Hamilton	HN	13	2026-09-25
ANORIA - Whoop for Emotions	YC	14	2026-05-05
Dreeve, a self-hosted dashboard for your sports and fitness data	HN	18	2026-07-29
pulse	GITHUB	21	2026-10-03
Fort: Automatic Strength Tracking for People Who Care About Longevity	YC	22	2026-02-02
Lumeria - What if there was an Oura Ring for Skin?	YC	26	2026-08-12
Fort \| Automated Strength Tracking for Longevity	YC	39	2026-02-23
miscale-dashboard	GITHUB	56	2026-10-12
Eat Train Feel	PH	60	2026-10-04
Vanoor	PH	62	2026-10-07
Kliva	PH	63	2026-09-25
Simple Workout Log	PH	63	2026-10-08
Google Fitbit Edge	PH	92	2026-10-13
kaizen	PH	246	2026-04-20
Vidaya	PH	250	2026-08-16
Oura Ring 5	PH	327	2026-05-31
SuperShrimp	PH	341	2026-04-07