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Strava (Android, iOS)
iPhone Rating: 4.8
Android Rating: 4.5
Pros: encourages social running; paid version offers performance analytics; pairs well with many devices
Cons: many features locked behind a paid subscription; some privacy concerns about sharing of routes
iPhone Rating: 4.8
Android Rating: 4.5
Pros: encourages social running; paid version offers performance analytics; pairs well with many devices
Cons: many features locked behind a paid subscription; some privacy concerns about sharing of routes
10k Runner (Android, iOS)
iPhone Rating: 4.9
Android Rating: 4.7
Pros: can help prepare non-runners for a 10K in 14 weeks; works with other music apps, so you can listen while you run; offers regular motivational quotes
Cons: not ideal for intermediate or advanced runners; app includes lots of pop-ups and notifications
iPhone Rating: 4.9
Android Rating: 4.7
Pros: can help prepare non-runners for a 10K in 14 weeks; works with other music apps, so you can listen while you run; offers regular motivational quotes
Cons: not ideal for intermediate or advanced runners; app includes lots of pop-ups and notifications
MapMyRun (Android, iOS)
iPhone Rating: 4.8
Android Rating: 4.7
Pros: allows you to view time, distance and speed while running; syncs with several devices; has location sharing options for safety
Cons: many features locked behind a paid subscription; GPS can be unreliable at times
iPhone Rating: 4.8
Android Rating: 4.7
Pros: allows you to view time, distance and speed while running; syncs with several devices; has location sharing options for safety
Cons: many features locked behind a paid subscription; GPS can be unreliable at times
Runkeeper (Android, iOS)
iPhone Rating: 4.8
Android Rating: 4.2
Pros: suitable for all running levels; can track other activities like hiking and biking; offers in-app challenges and virtual running groups
Cons: subscription required for custom race-training plans; community is stronger with other apps
iPhone Rating: 4.8
Android Rating: 4.2
Pros: suitable for all running levels; can track other activities like hiking and biking; offers in-app challenges and virtual running groups
Cons: subscription required for custom race-training plans; community is stronger with other apps
Stride (Android, iOS)
iPhone Rating: 4.5
Android Rating: 3.5
Pros: gamifies your running experience; encourages consistency over speed; can collaborate or go solo
Cons: app can be glitchy; subscription can become expensive
iPhone Rating: 4.5
Android Rating: 3.5
Pros: gamifies your running experience; encourages consistency over speed; can collaborate or go solo
Cons: app can be glitchy; subscription can become expensive
RockMyRun (Android, iOS)
iPhone Rating: 4.7
Android Rating: 3.4
Pros: functions with Apple Health, Strava, Nike, RunKeeper, MapMyFitness, and Runtastic; includes a wide range of music genres; syncs with a variety of heart rate monitors
Cons: requires monthly fee; needs a mobile data connection or wi-fi access
iPhone Rating: 4.7
Android Rating: 3.4
Pros: functions with Apple Health, Strava, Nike, RunKeeper, MapMyFitness, and Runtastic; includes a wide range of music genres; syncs with a variety of heart rate monitors
Cons: requires monthly fee; needs a mobile data connection or wi-fi access
Zwift (Android, iOS)
iPhone Rating: 4.7
Android Rating: 4.1
Pros: can help make running more fun; different courses and nine worlds to choose from; easy to use and navigate
Cons: you'll need a compatible treadmill for the app to work; you need to log in to the desktop app to build your own route
iPhone Rating: 4.7
Android Rating: 4.1
Pros: can help make running more fun; different courses and nine worlds to choose from; easy to use and navigate
Cons: you'll need a compatible treadmill for the app to work; you need to log in to the desktop app to build your own route
Runna (Android, iOS)
iPhone Rating: 4.9
Android Rating: 4.7
Pros: personalised training plans to suit all levels; includes music playlists; compatible with Apple, Garmin, and Coros running watches
Cons: not designed for anyone who just wants to track day-to-day runs — the premise of the app is following a plan
iPhone Rating: 4.9
Android Rating: 4.7
Pros: personalised training plans to suit all levels; includes music playlists; compatible with Apple, Garmin, and Coros running watches
Cons: not designed for anyone who just wants to track day-to-day runs — the premise of the app is following a plan
Nike Run Club (Android, iOS)
iPhone Rating: 4.8
Android Rating: 4.2
Pros: even the premium content is free; lots of guided runs to choose from; compatible with Apple Watch
Cons: some users complain that it takes up a lot of space on their phone; the GPS can be spotty at times
iPhone Rating: 4.8
Android Rating: 4.2
Pros: even the premium content is free; lots of guided runs to choose from; compatible with Apple Watch
Cons: some users complain that it takes up a lot of space on their phone; the GPS can be spotty at times
Adidas Running (Android, iOS)
iPhone Rating: 4.8
Android Rating: 4.2
Pros: integrates with Apple Health and MyFitnessPal; free version includes real-time GPS tracking
Cons: premium subscription is required for targeted training programs; the app voice can be annoying
iPhone Rating: 4.8
Android Rating: 4.2
Pros: integrates with Apple Health and MyFitnessPal; free version includes real-time GPS tracking
Cons: premium subscription is required for targeted training programs; the app voice can be annoying
