Running App reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 339 Reddit reviews across 36 subreddits and 85 posts to rank the best Running App brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/running, r/AppleWatch, r/AppleWatchFitness, r/beginnerrunning, r/Marathon_Training. Top-rated brands include Strava (4.2/5), Nike Run Club (4.0/5), Nike (4.2/5).
Stats
Reviews339
Subreddits36
Posts85
Brands82
Products25
339 reviews from
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By Brand
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#1
Strava
4.2
(48)
"STRAVA. I love strava. Big runner community and also can be installed and launches from apple watch."
"Strava.com is the way to go 💯"
"My SO really likes the Strava app."
"I've tried a few and Strava is the best for me."
"Strava is probably the best free running app out there."
"Strava is so informative, even the free version!"
"Strava"
"Strava. Look at their global heat map for ideas."
"Strava is the best!!! It can connect with google fit also."
"Strava, for Noobs and Pros. Can't recommend it enough."
#2
Nike Run Club
4.0
(31)
"Started running in 2021 with no knowledge or plan and started with NRC app."
"Honestly, nike run club is solid af for marathon training."
"I used the NRC app for my first marathon and thought it was excellent."
"For me, it’s exactly what I want and need in a running app."
"Nike Run Club babyyy!"
"I really like the Nike app."
"Nike+ Running Club and Strava are both fantastic."
"I love NRC."
"I've used Nike running app for just about every distance."
"Yes yes yes yes! I used it when training for my first half."
#3
Nike
4.2
(25)
"I agree NRC is a great entry-level app! No ads and no in-app purchases. The guided runs are fantastic but you can also fully ignore them and just track your runs."
"Nike Run Club— it’s completely free and has great programs for beginners."
"Another vote for nike run club! i love the guided runs with coach bennett. they have so many runs, and the getting started collection is amazing."
"I absolutely love the Nike Run Club app. Coach Bennett is awesome. It was the first time I ever ran and didn’t feel pressure to perform and just listen to my body."
"Nike Run Club, guided runs, training plans, add shoes for mileage tracking. All for free."
"Nike Run Club for guided runs and tracking, Runalyze for the BEST run specific data analysis, Runna for training plans/run tracking."
"I like Nike Run and coach Bennett guided runs."
"I'd strongly recommend Nike Run Club, Its' 'guided run feature by Coach Chris Benette sells the app for itself, it is hands down the Best thing that happened to my running!"
"They tailor the plans to your skill level and it’s free."
"Nike+ Running is definitely my favorite. Quick and easy, synchs for viewing online."
#4
WorkOutDoors
4.9
(20)
"WorkOutDoors is awesome."
"+1000 for WorkOutDoors"
"+1 for work outdoors"
"This is by far my favorite: http://workoutdoors.net"
"100% WorkOutDoors. A single purchase of the app gets you software that turns your watch into a Garmin."
"I use WorkOutDoors and it’s great. It shows a live map which is very useful to me."
"WorkOutdoors is by far the best."
"WorkOutDoors"
"On Apple Watch I use WorkOutDoors."
"WorkOutDoors. Best running app for Apple Watch hands down."
#5
Runna
4.7
(19)
"I use Runna. I started running about 3 years ago. Runna has provided a training program for me that I feel like has improved my times."
"Second for Runna - really a big fan, and the AI is also great!"
"I love Runna. Addicted!"
"Runna."
"22 weeks of Runna and i'm on the up up up."
"If you’re wanting a training app, I highly recommend Runna!!"
"I've just tried Runna and am a big fan."
"I used runna for a while It was great."
"Runna or Coopah"
"I’ve been using Runna for about a year now. It’s personalized and you can set it to train you up for your goal time."
#6
Garmin
4.2
(19)
"Forerunner 30 works like a charm. Got it for 30€, because I only wanted it to track my runs and so I could see my current pace/time. It's much more accurate than your phone as well!"
"Garmin Connect"
"It has been so good and from my view it is 100% chance of reaching your goals."
"Buy one of the lower tier garmin forerunner watches and use the free garmin app."
"Strava . . . Then you will eventually get a garmin"
"Garmin."
"Garmin Connect or Runna."
"A Garmin watch or similar would allow you to manually program a workout like this. That’s how I’d program interval training for running workouts"
"The free Garmin Connect app can be paired to your device and sync all your activities, giving trends of pace, distance and heart rate etc."
"The garmin connect app doesn’t feature all the available plans."
#7
iSmoothRun
4.5
(17)
"It has every option you can think of, including a metronome, cadence alerts, and verbal cues in any configuration you want."
"I’d suggest iSmoothRun."
"I use ismoothrun for many years. I think this should meet many serious runners needs."
"For iOS I always recommend iSmoothRun."
"If you are on iOS, ismoothrun is the best thing ever."
"You should take a look at iSmoothRun."
"ISmoothRun is one of the best running apps I've used."
"Another vote for iSmoothRun."
"I personally love iSmoothrun."
"ISmoothRun can pull training plans from TrainingPeaks & Final Surge as well as let you create your own workouts."
#8
Runkeeper
3.8
(17)
"Runkeeper Go is my favourite, I just find it easy to use."
"I sideloaded an older version of Runkeeper from apkmirror and it works perfectly!"
"I like Runkeeper."
"I use Runkeeper. It's not the flashiest, but it gets the job done."
"RunKeeper has been my faithful companion for years."
"Runkeeper or Strava."
"Runkeeper works for me and my wife!"
"I've been using Run Keeper. And so far I really like it."
"I'll try Runkeeper first, since it has Fit integration."
"I recommend RunKeeper. It's free."
#9
Endomondo
3.8
(12)
"Endomondo. I love it"
"I think Endomondo checks most of those boxes."
"My personal favourite is Endomondo."
"I think Endomondo checks most of those boxes."
"Endomondo & Strava. Both work fine."
"Endomondo is great."
"Endomondo has been good."
"Looks like Sony recommends Endomondo and iFit for use with their watch."
"I use endomondo - but link it to Runkeeper and Strava."
"I have been using Endomondo (I use the premium version for heart rate monitoring)..."
#10
Zombies, Run!
4.1
(7)
"I'd start from a fun-to-use app, like Zombies, Run!"
"It's basically a Couch to 5k training program mixed in with an audio story about a zombie apocalypse."
"I also really like Zombies, run. The only thing it helps with is motivation."
"I only know the story runs from the "Zombies, run!" app. It's a mix of fiction stories (in which you are a main character as runner) with your own playlist."
"I second the suggestion for Zombies, Run."
"I really like 'Zombies, Run!' right now."
"Zombie run 5k is also good, but the story interrupts your music which can be annoying."
#11
Runtastic
4.0
(7)
"I used Runtastic for a while now and it’s my favourite only because I’m so used to it."
"Runtastic"
"As someone who found running boring, runtastic helped motivate me to go out running every second night."
"Runtastic works really well, make sure to get the paid version."
"I use Runtastic."
"I prefer Runtastic. Native Heartrate measuring and nice UI."
"I prefer Runtastic."
#12
Ghostracer
4.5
(6)
"Ghostracer has this as a setting. I also really like that I can configure the screen as I want, with up to 6 metrics showing at once."
"Check out Ghostracer. In my opinion, it's the absolute best and it is very customizable."
"Ghostracer is the best."
"Another option is to use Ghostracer and share each run as a GPX and manually upload to Strava."
"Ghostracer because is compatible with my watch."
"I use Ghostracer and have it set to show average pace for the entire run."
#13
Intervals Pro
3.8
(6)
"Check out Intervals Pro (intervalspro.com), it measures heart rate and distance with customizable programs."
"I currently use Intervals Pro but will give this a try."
"I use intervals Pro as a couch to 5k. Does a great job of telling me verbally when to walk/run."
"Intervals pro."
"Intervals Pro"
"There is an app called Intervals that will give you haptic feedback on the watch."
#14
MapMyRun
3.8
(5)
"Yesterday I did a 50k using MapMyRun and Strava, Bluetooth headphones playing Pandora and still had plenty of battery life."
"Have you tried mapmyrun?"
"MapMyRun+ is doing me very well."
"I use mapmyrun. It's the only one I've tried and it works for me."
"Unless MapMyRun is terribly inefficient, I don't think switching to other running apps like Strava or Runkeeper will boost battery life significantly."
#15
C25K
4.5
(4)
"Couch25k is the best couch to 5k app out there."
"C25K is my favorite!"
"Why not use the free version of c25k and see if you like it? I used the free version to get to 5k, then used the free version of c210k app to get to 10k"
"I used the Zen Labs C25k app when I first started training."
#16
Workout app
4.3
(4)
"Native Workout app, however, is rock solid."
"I use the stock Workout app for most runs, it works well 99% of the time."
"The standard workout app works well."
"I actually like Apple's Workout app."
#17
TrainAsOne
4.3
(4)
"It’s an AI powered training plan generator. Works remarkably well for me!"
"I'd recommend looking at TrainAsONE with Watchletic."
"TrainAsOne is my goto for marathon training; it integrates well with Garmin and is a decent training app for long distances."
"If you have a Garmin device, I use Trainasone.com. The program is adaptive to your performance."
#18
Samsung
3.5
(4)
"Samsung Watch is the best in this aspect."
"There's Samsung Health. It's a pretty good (free) app that tracks calories, steps, weight, exercise, etc."
"You can try samsung's own app samsung health, it writes your heart rate and location."
"I tried yesterday the running coach from Samsung and I don't like it at all."
#19
Runalyze
4.0
(3)
"Runalyze."
"Runalyze."
"I like runalyze. It depends on what you want out of the app."
#20
HealthFit
4.0
(3)
"I use the stock app (most reliable app) and export the workouts with HealthFit to Strava."
"I use the stock app and then export the data to Strava."
"Get HealthFit and link your workouts to Strava?"
#21
Nxt Run
5.0
(2)
"Nxt Run is great for more advanced runners."
"Nxt Run is the best one if you are looking for plan customization."
#22
Train As One
5.0
(2)
"I'm a big fan of Train as One although I am not using it to check instantaneous speeds etc, my Garmin watch does that."
"Have you tried TrainAsOne?"
#23
Nike+
3.0
(3)
"I have been using nike+ and like it."
"I finally settled on was starting the Outdoor Run activity on the watch and starting a run on Nike+ on my iPhone."
"The Nike+ app is horrendous."
#24
RunnerUp
4.5
(2)
"RunnerUp is the app I generally suggest. - tracks and records your runs - exports to strava etc. as desired - highly configurable announcements after every lap"
"RunnerUp."
#25
Couch to 5K
4.5
(2)
"Totally treadmill compatible, and it will pause your music for the audio cues."
"I have heard good things about this app."
#26
Peloton
4.5
(2)
"I did run club distances and incorporated the Peloton styles."
"I really enjoy the peloton app for treadmill workouts."
#27
Samsung Health
4.0
(2)
"Samsung health has a running coach :)"
"I think the Running Coach workout baked in to Samsung Health is pretty good!"
#28
Map My Run
4.0
(2)
"Map my Run gives a lot of stats and information."
"I use Map My Run by UA."
#29
Runmeter
4.0
(2)
"Have you taken a look at Runmeter?"
"I use Runmeter and it is pretty good."
#30
Tempo
4.0
(2)
"Tempo is a good one."
"I run with the stock Workout app (which can take advantage of always-on display on S5) and then use Tempo on iPhone to check the stats and graphs."
#31
Nike App
4.0
(2)
"I like the Nike app the best, personally."
"I personally use the Nike+ app on a track."
#32
Apple Health
4.0
(2)
"I’ve been liking the stock Workouts app."
"I use the built in activity app."
#33
Apple
4.0
(2)
"If you have an Apple Watch you can use the Workouts app that’s built in, all the data stays on-device in Apple Health."
"Now I use the built in activity tracker from apple."
#34
NRC
3.5
(2)
"Check out Nike Run Club's - The Coach feature."
"I just love Nike Run Club."
#35
RunGo
3.0
(2)
"For running apps, looks like RunGo can do this, it's paid, but only $2."
"I think RunGo has this, but I don't need/use directions while running."
#36
RunforGear II
5.0
(1)
"RunforGear II is totally free and provides quite a few metrics."
#37
SmashRun
5.0
(1)
"There is nothing better than SmashRun."
#38
Aaptiv
5.0
(1)
"I’ve never been fitter in my life."
#39
MotiFit
5.0
(1)
"MotiFit Run is my daily go to app for running."
#40
Kiprun
5.0
(1)
"Kiprun Pacer - I would say. It's free and gives excellent training advice with KPIs to ensure you are training at the correct load."
#41
NXT RUN
5.0
(1)
"Try our NXT RUN app on the app store or play store. I believe it is by far the best AI running app out there."
#42
Jeff Galloway
5.0
(1)
"The Jeff Galloway app is my absolute favorite. I've used C25K and the None to Run but found the Jeff Galloway plan to feel much more sustainable and easy going for beginners."
#43
NHS
5.0
(1)
"If you are in the UK, NHS Couch to 5K is the one, free, selection of coaches for your runs."
#44
Adidas
5.0
(1)
"I’m just curious if there are any people out there that use Adidas Running? I’ve used it for 10+ years and it previously was called Runtastic. I love it."
#45
SportWerks
5.0
(1)
"I've been using SportWerks for two+ years, now, and wouldn't consider using anything else that is currently available."
#46
Decathlon
5.0
(1)
"It's been perfect. Great 10km and 15km PBs after 8 weeks."
#47
Kiprun Pacer
5.0
(1)
"**FREE** Kiprun Pacer is excellent."
#48
VDOT 02
5.0
(1)
"I use VDOT 02. I like it quite a bit."
#49
Gaia GPS
5.0
(1)
"Gaia gps. Best mapping and tracking app out there."
#50
TrainingPeaks
4.0
(1)
"Training peaks app can be integrated with AWU."
#51
Fitbit
4.0
(1)
"I use Fitbit to record the run and use separate app for intervals."
#52
Garmin Instinct
4.0
(1)
"Get a Garmin instinct - for 200 dollars."
#53
Milestone
4.0
(1)
"I have a $30 zwift foot pod (rebadged Milestone pod), and the milestone app is usually very close to what my GPS says for outdoor runs."
#54
JayPS
4.0
(1)
"Try JayPS. It works quite good for running."
#55
iFit
4.0
(1)
"Looks like Sony recommends Endomondo and iFit for use with their watch."
#56
Stock app
4.0
(1)
"Stock app or maybe Zones if HR zone focused."
#57
Stryd Footpod
4.0
(1)
"I’d say Stryd footpod since you pay for the device and then have access to their running with power training plans."
#58
Zombies Run
4.0
(1)
"I think it would work well for an elliptical."
#59
Nike Running App
4.0
(1)
"I've used the Nike running app training plans for 10Ks and 5Ks and have liked both plans a lot."
#60
Intervals
4.0
(1)
"Intervals is a great app if you do any heart rate or interval with your running."
#61
Workouts++
4.0
(1)
"I like Workouts++. It's very easy to start a run."
#62
Nike+ Running
4.0
(1)
"I use both Nike+ Running and Endomondo."
#63
Runday App
4.0
(1)
"There's an app called Runday App which contains running drills."
#64
Adidas Running
4.0
(1)
"I love the Adidas Running voice coaching on my phone."
#65
Freeletics
4.0
(1)
"Freeletics is a great one to start running and build up speed and endurance."
#66
Zen Labs
4.0
(1)
"I also used Zen labs, and it plays over music."
#67
Workouts
4.0
(1)
"I honestly like the Workouts app."
#68
ASICS
4.0
(1)
"I use ASICS Runkeeper and Strava simultaneously. I like how you can make custom workouts with the ASICs app."
#69
Watch to 5K
4.0
(1)
"If you are new to running Wacth to 5K is a standalone Apple Watch app brings couch to 5K to your watch without the need for your phone."
#70
Just Run
4.0
(1)
"I used (and am still using) Just Run. It is very simple, free and good for 0 to 5k and 5k to 10k plans."
#71
Intervals.icu
4.0
(1)
"Intervals.icu."
#72
Final Surge
4.0
(1)
"Final Surge."
#73
Sporttracks.mobi
4.0
(1)
"Sporttracks.mobi has some fine insights."
#74
RunGap
4.0
(1)
"RunGap. It can pull activities from Apple Health and Garmin Connect."
#75
Garmin Connect
4.0
(1)
"I use a garmin watch linked to Garmin Connect."
#76
Sweat Mobile
4.0
(1)
"Http://sweatmobile.com/"
#77
Nike Run
4.0
(1)
"Nike run."
#78
Gymatic
4.0
(1)
"Gymatic is good for HIIT and strength training."
#79
Run Keeper
4.0
(1)
"I just use run keeper's free app. I don't know anything else, but this seems to work."
#80
Apple Watch
3.0
(1)
"I'm really hoping that Apple will step-up and write a full featured running app for their watch."
#81
Nike Running
3.0
(1)
"You can take the data from the watch and manually input it into NikeRunning."
#82
Zwift
3.0
(1)
"Have been trying out treadrunning on zwift since i have a turbo wheel on trainer for my road bike."
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