Lifestyle Diseases Apps Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Platform Type (iOS, Android), By Device (Smartphones, Tablets, Wearables), By Indication (Obesity, Mental Health), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2022 - 2030

Report Overview

The global lifestyle diseases apps market size was valued at USD 4.1 billion in 2021 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.7% from 2022 to 2030. The market growth can be attributed to the growing number of people focusing on leading healthy lives. In addition, the rising adoption of smartphones, tablets, and wearable technology along with the availability of mobile applications is contributing to the market growth. The growing public awareness regarding lifestyle diseases linked to nutrition is boosting the demand for lifestyle diseases management apps.

According to a World Economic Forum study published in September 2020, the market for fitness applications has grown by over 45% across the globe in downloads and is anticipated to continue to grow as more people adopt smart devices, smart wearables, and smartphones. The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread lockdowns and social segregation rules, which supported the shift from conventional studios and gyms to virtual fitness. It has consequently resulted in a rise in app downloads and subscriptions for lifestyle diseases.

The lifestyle diseases management apps offer users individualized exercise plans by leveraging machine learning, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and other advanced technologies. They also provide customized health and fitness plans with assigned trainers, no-equipment workout programs, step tracking, diet monitoring, and customizable diet charts. Therefore, the demand for lifestyle management apps is expected to grow at a significant rate owing to their advantages over physical exercise and bodybuilding. Gymnotize Fitness Workout App, a training app, uses augmented reality to display the right method of lifting weights. Additionally, it offers users to monitor their count of repetitions, organize workouts as per their comfort, and graphs to analyze their own fitness process.

Platform Type Insights

The android segment dominated the market with a revenue share of over 50.0% in 2021 owing to its widespread adoption, the convenience of usage, and affordability. The android segment is also expected to witness the fastest growth over the forecast period. In Asia, a significant population of over 320 million people lives in abject poverty. Hence, the adoption of android apps is more than iOS apps. The availability of affordable smartphones is one of the key factors responsible for the higher penetration of Android-based mobile apps. Some of the lifestyle diseases apps accessible on android operating systems include MyFitnessPal, Sleep Cycle, Headspace, and Lose It, among many others.

The growth of the android segment is followed by the iOS segment. The iOS segment is expected to expand at a CAGR of 14.3% over the forecast period. The development process of iOS apps is moderately faster and less expensive compared to android. Some of the apps available on iOS are Hello Heart, PlateJoy, RunKeeper, Strava, Fitbod, and Fitocracy.

Device Insights

The smartphone segment dominated the market with a revenue share of over 50.0% in 2021 and is anticipated to expand at the fastest CAGR over the forecast period. Due to the evolving technology in the fitness industry, a large number of individuals prefer to use smartphones instead of joining gyms and fitness clubs to enhance their workout routines. Virtual programs offer fitness at a cheaper rate than gym memberships. Hence, the rising usage of smartphones for fitness purposes is further expected to support market growth.

The wearables segment is anticipated to register the fastest CAGR of 14.3% from 2022 to 2030. Companies such as Apple and Gramin have launched a range of fitness trackers to enhance the adoption of wearables. For instance, in January 2019, Google acquired ownership rights from Fossil for USD 40 million. According to the vice president of product management, Wear OS by Google, the acquisition of technology by Fossil Group and team to Google illustrates the approach to the wearables market by supporting a varied array of smartwatches and supporting the dynamic demand of vitality-seeking, active customers. In November 2019, Google parent Alphabet confirmed that it would acquire Fitbit for USD 2.2 billion. According to Google, the acquisition would make health and fitness more accessible to many individuals. The combination of Fitbit’s technology with Google’s AI feature increases wearable competitiveness and improves the next generation of gadgets at an affordable price.

Indication Insights

The obesity segment held the largest revenue share of over 25.0% in 2021 as many lifestyle management apps offer exercises and activities targeting obesity as a lifestyle disease. The installed lifestyle diseases apps can be used for tracking fitness goals, listing workout exercises, and monitoring the calories consumed, among others. These apps track the workouts, monitor calorie intake, and guide individuals with personal trainers. For instance, Leap Fitness Group provides a range of apps where exercises are planned for major muscle groups, which can be done without any equipment or trainer.

The mental health segment is expected to register the fastest CAGR of 17.1% from 2022 to 2030. According to a comprehensive 2018 study by Cohen Veterans Network (CVN) and National Council for Mental Wellbeing, around 76% of Americans consider their mental health as important as their physical health. Around 56% of citizens in the U.S. sought help for mental health issues. Hence, there is a significant demand for efficient and effective mental health management systems. Most meditation apps would require the users to create a profile to track their progress throughout the meditation. For instance, Headspace assists users in forming life-changing routines to improve their mental health with the help of science-backed meditation and mindfulness techniques.

Regional Insights

In 2021, North America dominated the market with a revenue share of over 30.0% owing to the factors such as the rise in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases, substantial adoption of smart devices, increase in service network coverage area, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the fitness industry. The adoption of digital health is a key factor fueling the growth of fitness management apps in North America. According to an article published by Freeletics in July 2020, around 74% of U.S. citizens used a minimum of one fitness app during the COVID-19 period out of which 41% of the population was using it for the first time.

Asia Pacific is anticipated to register the fastest growth rate of 16.0% over the forecast period owing to the growing penetration of smartphones and smart wearables. According to the data from The Mobile Economy 2020, GSMA, the number of unique mobile subscriptions in Asia Pacific is predicted to increase to 3 billion by 2025 from 2.8 billion in 2019. Factors such as the increasing obesity rate, healthcare expenditure growth, and IT infrastructure advancements are expected to drive governments and commercial organizations to create new fitness regime models. As per the article by World Economic Forum, the number of fitness and health mobile apps installed in India increased by 156%, which is 58 million new subscribers.

Key Companies & Market Share Insights

Some of the key players operating in the market are focusing on developing innovative models and undertaking strategies such as collaborations and partnerships to enhance their product offerings and expand their outreach to serve different regional markets. In December 2019, MyFitnessPal, a nutrition and food tracking app, announced the start of the MyFitnessPal Simple Start Challenge to engage and motivate subscribers to make positive dietary and wellness changes in the new year. In August 2021, Headspace and Ginger, an on-demand mental healthcare company, announced a definitive merger agreement, socializing mental healthcare to a wide range. Some prominent players in the global lifestyle diseases apps market include:

• MyFitnessPal

• Noom Inc.

• Fitbit, Inc.

• Azumio, Inc.

• Lifesum

• Sleep Cycle

• Headspace

• HealthifyMe

• Nudge Coach

Lifestyle Diseases Apps Market Report Scope

Global Lifestyle Diseases Apps Market Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2017 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global lifestyle diseases apps market report based on platform type, device, indication, and region:

• Platform Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

  • iOS

  • Android

  • Others

• Device Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

  • Smartphones

  • Tablets

  • Wearables

• Indication Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

  • Obesity

  • Cardiovascular Health

  • Diabetes

  • Mental Health

  • Others

• Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

  • North America

    • U.S.

    • Canada

  • Europe

    • U.K.

    • Germany

    • France

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Russia

  • Asia Pacific

    • Japan

    • China

    • India

    • Australia

    • South Korea

    • Singapore

  • Latin America

    • Brazil

    • Mexico

    • Argentina

  • Middle East & Africa

    • South Africa

    • Saudi Arabia

    • UAE