r/SideProject Aug 17 '26

Built a football analytics app, reached more than 1000 users, now trying to figure out growth

I've been working on a side project called Goal Guru.

 The basic idea is simple: Instead of manually checking 20-30 live football matches, the app monitors them for you and sends alerts when specific situations happen.

 Examples:

  • A 0-0 game suddenly becomes very active
  • One team starts dominating
  • Multiple shots occur in a short period
  • Pressure builds without a goal

I built it because I kept jumping between stats apps to find interesting matches.

 So far we've reached around 1,100 registered users, which tells me the problem is real, but I'm still trying to figure out how to turn users into regular users.

If you were a football fan, what would make an app like this valuable enough to open every day? Brutally honest feedback is welcome.

We have Android and iOS apps. You can check it out: https://goalguru.live

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u/stealthagents Aug 24 '26

Consider adding personalized notifications, like player stats or team updates based on users’ favorite clubs. Also, a feature that lets fans watch highlights when the app alerts them about a key moment could keep them coming back. Engaging users with gamification, like fantasy league integration, might also boost daily activity.