TF: When and where did Rovo App started?
RI: Rovo actually started off as a hobby project back in July last year in Singapore. Joshua, Danny, James & I (the founders) were just grabbing dinner. I shared the problem of finding people to play tennis with. It turned out that Joshua had a similar idea back in University while Danny & James also faced a similar problem of finding players but in different sports. We actually never discussed about taking the idea into a startup at that point. We just really enjoy solving problems, building stuff and working together. So we just went ahead and built it. Over time the app picked up organically and total strangers started using the app and gave us continuous feedback. When total strangers start using your product with no convincing & give you amazing feedback, its an amazing feeling. As we started to see that happening more & more, we started to think that Rovo can be so much bigger than a hobby project.
TF: What is the main concept and goal behind this app?
RI: Lets start with the goal first as that’s the most important thing. Rovo’s goal is to inspire the world to play more, improve & be the best version of themselves through fitness & sports. To that end, the app and the concept is just a means to that broader goal. I believe the concept and the app will evolve over time, but the goal remains.
Today, Rovo connects players with others of similar skill level, availability & location to discover each other & play more. Players can look for other racquet sports buddies to arrange Singles (2 people), doubles (4 people) or even Social (5-10 people) games.
TF: Any specific population that you currently target?
RI: Currently the app supports racquet sports – Tennis, Badminton, Table Tennis & Squash (or Racquet ball). So, we target anyone who plays those sports or is keen to pick them up. So far we’ve seen all sorts of players on Rovo. There’s a lot of players who are completely new to the sport, those who are playing casually on a regular basis and also those who play competitively.
TF: What are the advantages and disadvantages of this app?
RI: We’d like to think there are no disadvantages! In truth though, we still have improvements to make to allow for Leaderboards & Tournaments which we will be adding soon. There’s also a bit of apprehension of playing with strangers. We’re learning how to encourage players to take that leap because on the other end of that leap is a chance to improve. The app has a highly engaged community of players that are very friendly. In fact once players start playing with a few different players from the app, they come back to tell us how it has helped them improve their game. Playing with different people of various styles teaches you to be more measured in you shots. So, if there’s one major benefit of the app – It’s that it really helps players to improve!
One of our featured players, Chester Fernandez also said this about us:
Many apps today often keep us behind our mobile screens. Rovo does the opposite and has that physical aspect which draws us out of our homes to meet new people. The world needs more of such interactions – Chester Fernandez
TF: Is this app free of download?
RI: Yes! It’s absolutely 100% free. You can get the app currently in Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia & Australia from here.
It looks like a promising app for me! I’ll surely download and try it for myself. If you’re curious about the app, you may check out their official website at https://rovo.co/
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The app with Promising Features. Will try it. Thanks for sharing details……
This sounds innovative! We definitely need an app to get people moving. I would support it.
What a creative and fun idea! I love hearing other entrepreneurs talk about their passion projects..
Interesting! Love how there are so many things to help us get fit nowadays. Too bad it isn’t available in the uS!
This is such a cool app idea! Sometimes all your friends are busy but you really want a game. Wish they would bring it to the US!
This is a super handy app. I am getting into this ASAP!
I have never heard of this app idea before. It sounds like a great idea!
Great interview about the app. I love how technology is allowing people to create their own startups.
This looks like an awesome app. Will surely try this app soon. Thanks for sharing this with us
This app is going to be phenomenal. It will not only encourage people to go out and get active, it also allows you to meet other people who love the same sport as you. Nice!
Anything that tracks progress or stirs competition is very interesting for me. The same with this app.
That’s a cool app, I love the idea of it. Something new.
Although never heard of this app but it sounds goods. I will check it out.
This looks like an awesome app. From the sounds of it, it’s not available in the U.S. If that’s the case, I hope it launches soon here.
This app sounds pretty neat! Creating a platform for socializing and sports is just what I need!
What a great way to help encourage people to be active in a fun way! Go Rovo App! Thanks for sharing ♡
I definitely need to check this out! I would love to use this app!
Wow this app sounds revolutionary! Wish this was available in the US!
Ha! There is totally an APP out there for EVERYTHING these days huh?!
I love this one though, sounds fun and like a great motivation to get people UP AND AT EM!
This is something my boyfriend would love to have in his phone. Sounds like an amazing app that can actually improve someone’s life.
It is nice to learn what it is and how it works. They are so many apps out there but we cannot know them all. If someone introduce to me, I would pay more attention on it, like this one. Thanks!