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# **phone holder for running**

**Skip it****53/100 **

a small market ($802K/yr) — phone holder for running doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$802K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+186.1%**

**Products**

**23**

**Brands**

**13**

was 15 a year ago

**Sellers**

**19**

**Price range**

**$7.49–$35.02**

**Returns**

**3.3%**

**Rating**

**4.5★**

**Skip it**

Scored 53/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**30**

 ×0.30

Growth

**75**

 ×0.30

Competition

**47**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**44**

 ×0.10

Returns

**73**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +186.1% year over year.

45K22KSpike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jun '25Oct '25Feb '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.2×

## **Competition**

- Fitgriff43% - HAISSKY16% - MVRK11% - Guzack7% - AIKENDO5% - VUP4% - Other (7 brands)13%

The top 5 products take 59% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 13 brands and 19 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**13 **▼falling

was 15 a year ago

**Sellers**

**19**

**Top 5 brand share**

**83%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Fitgriff Running Belt for Men & Women - Secure Jogging Pouch for Phone Keys & Essentials - For All Cell Phones (Black 24.5 - 35.5 Waist Size)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417iglSvtHL.jpg) [**Fitgriff Running Belt for Men & Women - Secure Jogging Pouch for Phone Keys & Essentials - For All Cell Phones (Black 24.5 - 35.5 Waist Size)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WH7JH6W)

Fitgriff$15.494.7★15,08616%▲rising

2
![Running Armband with Earphone Bag Cell Phone Armband for iPhone 17 16 15 Pro 14 Plus 13 11 XR Galaxy S24/S10 Water Resistant Sports Phone Holder Case & Zipper Slot Car Key Holder for 6.7 inch Phone](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41H6rnlohbL.jpg) [**Running Armband with Earphone Bag Cell Phone Armband for iPhone 17 16 15 Pro 14 Plus 13 11 XR Galaxy S24/S10 Water Resistant Sports Phone Holder Case & Zipper Slot Car Key Holder for 6.7 inch Phone**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZBCK9RT)

HAISSKY$11.114.3★6,89115%▼falling

3
![MVRK Water Resistant Running Vest Chest Pack Phone Holder for Running Lightweight Training Pack with Extra Storage & Reflective Detail](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dLSsU5BSL.jpg) [**MVRK Water Resistant Running Vest Chest Pack Phone Holder for Running Lightweight Training Pack with Extra Storage & Reflective Detail**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094DTHNHZ)

MVRK$32.154.5★2,47611%▲rising

4
![Fitgriff Running Belt for Men & Women - Secure Jogging Pouch for Phone Keys & Essentials - For All Cell Phones (Leopard 24.5 - 35.5 Waist Size)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4167lBbkKsL.jpg) [**Fitgriff Running Belt for Men & Women - Secure Jogging Pouch for Phone Keys & Essentials - For All Cell Phones (Leopard 24.5 - 35.5 Waist Size)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2S18LKB)

Fitgriff$15.564.7★15,0869%▲rising

5
![Fitgriff Running Belt for Men & Women - Secure Jogging Pouch for Phone Keys & Essentials - For All Cell Phones (Camo-Black 24.5 - 35.5 Waist Size)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41V4E6OxIWL.jpg) [**Fitgriff Running Belt for Men & Women - Secure Jogging Pouch for Phone Keys & Essentials - For All Cell Phones (Camo-Black 24.5 - 35.5 Waist Size)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2RYBQFB)

Fitgriff$15.574.7★15,0867%▲rising

6
![GUZACK Running Armband for iPhone 17 16 15 14 13 12 Pro Max/Plus/XR/XS Galaxy S25/S24/S23/S22 with Card Slot & Key Pockets Sports Arm Bands Cell Phone Holder Fit Up to 6.9 Inches Phone](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QOhDYSf9L.jpg) [**GUZACK Running Armband for iPhone 17 16 15 14 13 12 Pro Max/Plus/XR/XS Galaxy S25/S24/S23/S22 with Card Slot & Key Pockets Sports Arm Bands Cell Phone Holder Fit Up to 6.9 Inches Phone**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LCPJLRB)

Guzack$10.984.5★1,8636%▼falling

7
![Fitgriff Running Belt for Men & Women - Secure Jogging Pouch for Phone Keys & Essentials - For All Cell Phones (Black 33.5 - 47.5 Waist Size)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417iglSvtHL.jpg) [**Fitgriff Running Belt for Men & Women - Secure Jogging Pouch for Phone Keys & Essentials - For All Cell Phones (Black 33.5 - 47.5 Waist Size)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ9K5XX8)

Fitgriff$15.644.7★15,0864%▲rising

8
![VUP Running Armband 360Rotatable for iPhone 17/16/15/14/13/Pro Max/Pro/Mini/12/11/SE/Xs/XR/X/8/7/Plus Fits All 4-6.7 Inch Smartphones with Key Holder Phone Armband for Running Hiking Biking (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yFUVVcQ2L.jpg) [**VUP Running Armband 360Rotatable for iPhone 17/16/15/14/13/Pro Max/Pro/Mini/12/11/SE/Xs/XR/X/8/7/Plus Fits All 4-6.7 Inch Smartphones with Key Holder Phone Armband for Running Hiking Biking (Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072C3SCW6)

VUP$14.464.3★10,4874%▼falling

9
![Fitgriff Running Belt for Men & Women - Secure Jogging Pouch for Phone Keys & Essentials - For All Cell Phones (Pink 24.5 - 35.5 Waist Size)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QhseUdfbL.jpg) [**Fitgriff Running Belt for Men & Women - Secure Jogging Pouch for Phone Keys & Essentials - For All Cell Phones (Pink 24.5 - 35.5 Waist Size)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WJBL3HM)

Fitgriff$15.524.7★15,0864%▲rising

10

![Fitgriff Running Belt for Men & Women - Secure Jogging Pouch for Phone Keys & Essentials - For All Cell Phones (Neon Yellow 24.5 - 35.5 Waist Size)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41jMxIhdJML.jpg) [**Fitgriff Running Belt for Men & Women - Secure Jogging Pouch for Phone Keys & Essentials - For All Cell Phones (Neon Yellow 24.5 - 35.5 Waist Size)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WKGC16V)

Fitgriff$15.484.7★15,0863%▲rising

11

![Slim Running Belt Fanny Pack Waist Pack Bag for Hiking Cycling Workout Reflective Runners Belt Jogging Pouch Travelling Money Phone Holder for Running Gear Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51qXff5Xu+L.jpg) [**Slim Running Belt Fanny Pack Waist Pack Bag for Hiking Cycling Workout Reflective Runners Belt Jogging Pouch Travelling Money Phone Holder for Running Gear Accessories**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WP9CL46)

AIKENDO$9.624.5★14,8023%▼falling

12

![HiRui Universal Sports Armband Cell Phone Armband Sleeves Running Armband for Exercise Workout Compatible with iPhone 17/17Plus/Pro/16/15/15Plus/14 Samsung Galaxy All Phones (Medium Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410Jmw3PTIL.jpg) [**HiRui Universal Sports Armband Cell Phone Armband Sleeves Running Armband for Exercise Workout Compatible with iPhone 17/17Plus/Pro/16/15/15Plus/14 Samsung Galaxy All Phones (Medium Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F3HS93P)

HiRui$12.654.0★3,2592%▼falling

13

![AIKENDO Slim Running Belt for Women Men Runners Fanny Pack Phone Holder Running Pouch Waist bag for Workout Jogging Money Belt Running Gear Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41t4laLv1SL.jpg) [**AIKENDO Slim Running Belt for Women Men Runners Fanny Pack Phone Holder Running Pouch Waist bag for Workout Jogging Money Belt Running Gear Accessories**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09X9NGMWY)

AIKENDO$9.494.6★2,4422%▼falling

14

![Slim Running Belt Fanny Pack for Men Women Running Phone Holder Runners Pouch Waist Pack for Workout Money Belt Running Gear Accessories [Fits ALL Phones]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21U040mVu2L.jpg) [**Slim Running Belt Fanny Pack for Men Women Running Phone Holder Runners Pouch Waist Pack for Workout Money Belt Running Gear Accessories \[Fits ALL Phones\]**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLJLY4WS)

U·LANARO$9.564.6★1,5592%▼falling

15

![Kebrela Wristband Phone Holder for Running Forearm Armbands Running Armband with Card Slot for iPhone Pro Max Plus (16/15/14/13/12/11/X/XR) for Galaxy S24/S10 Cell Phone Holder Up to 7.0 Phone](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41aJ5mPTn9L.jpg) [**Kebrela Wristband Phone Holder for Running Forearm Armbands Running Armband with Card Slot for iPhone Pro Max Plus (16/15/14/13/12/11/X/XR) for Galaxy S24/S10 Cell Phone Holder Up to 7.0 Phone**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLKV3GPN)

Kebrela$11.974.2★4172%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 23 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Fitgriff Running Belt for Men & Women - Secure Jogging Pouch for Phone Keys & Essentials - For All Cell Phones (Black 24.5 - 35.5 Waist Size)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417iglSvtHL.jpg)**Fitgriff Running Belt for Men & Women - Secure Jogging Pouch for Phone Keys & Essentials - For All Cell Phones (Black 24.5 - 35.5 Waist Size)** Fitgriff**$15.49**4.7★15,086 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WH7JH6W) [![Running Armband with Earphone Bag Cell Phone Armband for iPhone 17 16 15 Pro 14 Plus 13 11 XR Galaxy S24/S10 Water Resistant Sports Phone Holder Case & Zipper Slot Car Key Holder for 6.7 inch Phone](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41H6rnlohbL.jpg)**Running Armband with Earphone Bag Cell Phone Armband for iPhone 17 16 15 Pro 14 Plus 13 11 XR Galaxy S24/S10 Water Resistant Sports Phone Holder Case & Zipper Slot Car Key Holder for 6.7 inch Phone** HAISSKY**$11.11**4.3★6,891 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZBCK9RT) [![MVRK Water Resistant Running Vest Chest Pack Phone Holder for Running Lightweight Training Pack with Extra Storage & Reflective Detail](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dLSsU5BSL.jpg)**MVRK Water Resistant Running Vest Chest Pack Phone Holder for Running Lightweight Training Pack with Extra Storage & Reflective Detail** MVRK**$32.15**4.5★2,476 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094DTHNHZ) [![Fitgriff Running Belt for Men & Women - Secure Jogging Pouch for Phone Keys & Essentials - For All Cell Phones (Leopard 24.5 - 35.5 Waist Size)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4167lBbkKsL.jpg)**Fitgriff Running Belt for Men & Women - Secure Jogging Pouch for Phone Keys & Essentials - For All Cell Phones (Leopard 24.5 - 35.5 Waist Size)** Fitgriff**$15.56**4.7★15,086 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2S18LKB) [![Fitgriff Running Belt for Men & Women - Secure Jogging Pouch for Phone Keys & Essentials - For All Cell Phones (Camo-Black 24.5 - 35.5 Waist Size)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41V4E6OxIWL.jpg)**Fitgriff Running Belt for Men & Women - Secure Jogging Pouch for Phone Keys & Essentials - For All Cell Phones (Camo-Black 24.5 - 35.5 Waist Size)** Fitgriff**$15.57**4.7★15,086 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2RYBQFB) [![GUZACK Running Armband for iPhone 17 16 15 14 13 12 Pro Max/Plus/XR/XS Galaxy S25/S24/S23/S22 with Card Slot & Key Pockets Sports Arm Bands Cell Phone Holder Fit Up to 6.9 Inches Phone](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41QOhDYSf9L.jpg)**GUZACK Running Armband for iPhone 17 16 15 14 13 12 Pro Max/Plus/XR/XS Galaxy S25/S24/S23/S22 with Card Slot & Key Pockets Sports Arm Bands Cell Phone Holder Fit Up to 6.9 Inches Phone** Guzack**$10.98**4.5★1,863 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LCPJLRB) [![Fitgriff Running Belt for Men & Women - Secure Jogging Pouch for Phone Keys & Essentials - For All Cell Phones (Black 33.5 - 47.5 Waist Size)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417iglSvtHL.jpg)**Fitgriff Running Belt for Men & Women - Secure Jogging Pouch for Phone Keys & Essentials - For All Cell Phones (Black 33.5 - 47.5 Waist Size)** Fitgriff**$15.64**4.7★15,086 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZ9K5XX8) [![VUP Running Armband 360Rotatable for iPhone 17/16/15/14/13/Pro Max/Pro/Mini/12/11/SE/Xs/XR/X/8/7/Plus Fits All 4-6.7 Inch Smartphones with Key Holder Phone Armband for Running Hiking Biking (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41yFUVVcQ2L.jpg)**VUP Running Armband 360Rotatable for iPhone 17/16/15/14/13/Pro Max/Pro/Mini/12/11/SE/Xs/XR/X/8/7/Plus Fits All 4-6.7 Inch Smartphones with Key Holder Phone Armband for Running Hiking Biking (Black)** VUP**$14.46**4.3★10,487 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072C3SCW6)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Size-Overall**15%

*“Stays put well”*

**Quality-Overall**10%

*“Seems to be well made”*

**Comfort-Overall**10%

*“Super comfortable”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“Worth every cent”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“Does the job”*

**Ease Of Use**6%

*“Easy to Use”*

**Exercise/Sports Suitability**5%

*“Glad I bought this for running”*

**Pockets/Compartments**3%

*“The pockets are great”*

**Weight Light**3%

*“Lightweight and breathable”*

**Efficiency**3%

*“Very functional”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**22%

*“Very large”*

**Zipper Quality**8%

*“Broken zipper”*

**Durability**6%

*“Break easily”*

**Quality-Overall**5%

*“Poor Quality”*

**Comfort-Overall**4%

*“it was just so awkward”*

**Stretchability/Expandability/Elasticity**3%

*“it is stretchy”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Its a little hard to use”*

**Grip**2%

*“Barely holds anything”*

**Material Quality**2%

*“Wish different material”*

**Compatibility-Overall**2%

*“No for wire headphones”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall54% - Comfort-Overall4% - Pockets/Compartments4% - Advertised Vs Actual Product4% - Functionality-Overall4% - Value For Money3% - Waist Fit2% - Length2% - Material Quality2% - Compatibility-Overall2%