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RunKeeper
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Aug 10, 2023
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RUNALYZE
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Strava
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Mar 30, 2022
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Endomondo
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Aug 1, 2021
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RunKeeper
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RunKeeper
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RunKeeper
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Tracks distance, duration, speed, pace and calories burned
RunKeeper displays your route using Google Maps and tracks distance, duration, speed, pace and calories burned. You can also input your runs manually (useful when running on treadmills) to add them to your "workout logs".
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Intervals are not supported in stopwatch mode
Since this allows both "GPS" and "stopwatch" mode, and tracking several sports, it should allow you to use intervals in stopwatch mode. I would like to use intervals for treadmill running or stationary bicycle.
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Simple interface
The interface is clean and easy to use.
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Warm-up and cool-down time are included in overall pace
Warm up and cool down are options you can toggle for a run. If you toggle them on, those are included in your overall pace calculation, but they are.
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Gives audio cues
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Warm-up and cool-down time are included in overall pace
Warm up and cool down are options you can toggle for a run. If you toggle them on, those are included in your overall pace calculation, but they are.
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Great for Interval Training
Interval lengths can be set and RunKeeper will let know when to start and stop running via audio messages.
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Charts don't overlay
While charts do exist for pace, elevation, and cadence, they're all independent graphs. It would be nice to see pace overlaid with elevation, as some other apps do.
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Tracks shoe mileage
You can add several pairs of shoes to this app and select which you are wearing for each activity. It will keep an overall count of a shoe's mileage to help you know when to buy new shoes.
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Does not announce intervals correctly when also using audio stats
If you are using both intervals and audio stats, and then happen to occur at the same time, the stats are announced first, and then your interval announcement after. You end up starting your interval late, even though it's tracking that interval already.
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Tracks shoe mileage
You can add several pairs of shoes to this app and select which you are wearing for each activity. It will keep an overall count of a shoe's mileage to help you know when to buy new shoes.
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GPS sometimes fails
The GPS sometimes fails on devices that rely on WIFI for GPS (Apple ipod touch). However, GPS can be fixed manually later.
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Cross-platform
The app is available for iOS and Android.
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Slow and heavy for old smartphones
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Website has detailed statistics
Stats such as top speed, speed of each interval, fastest/slowest parts of a course, etc. Where applicable, graphs and maps routes will be display for a visual representation.
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Does not announce split pace properly when using kilometers
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Add photos to your runs
To make the memorable runs easy to remember why they were memorable.
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Doesn't optimize for WGS-84 GPS on map
The track path draw on map is wrong cause WGS-84 GPS format.
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Works with Pebble smartwatches
You will have to download the app both on your phone and Pebble.
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Can chart weight
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Perfect localization for interface and voice
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Works with Android Wear
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Integrates with many accessories
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RUNALYZE
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RUNALYZE
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RUNALYZE
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Accurate prognosis
Due to some sophisticated mathematical methods, the running prognosis is more accurate than the one from Garmin watches.
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No app for smartphone
Unfortunately doesn't exist as an app for smartphone to analize statistics of activities.
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SophisticatedTumatauenga's Experience
I like that i synchronises with other apps, is capable of calculating vo2 max more accurate formula than garmin watch. It gives a lot of interesting stats, the paid app is even more complete but a bit expensive. The free app is good enough for the pro and casual runners.
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Supporting a lot file activity file formats
File formats like .fitlog, *.slf, *.sml, *.pwx, *.zip, *.logbook, *.kml, *.tcx, *.logbook3, *.gpx, *.ttbin, *.kmz, *.fit, *.trk, *.xml, *.csv, *.hrm are supported.
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No real community features yet
There are no community features like following another user. Every activity or profile can be shared. Every public profile can be followed by RSS feed.
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paraitutj's Experience
This is the best app out there for runners. The developers are super responsive and they keep on adding new features
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Automatic activity synchronisation from Garmin
You can connect your Garmin account directly with Runalyze to automatically sync all new activities.
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ArticulateIshum's Experience
Very geeky and comprehensive.
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Great overview of training history
Configurable overview - You can choose what should be shown in the overview.
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Best for analyzing statistics
You can literally analize everything you want about your running or riding.
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Automatic synchronisation with Polar FLow
Sync all new activities directly from Polar Flow to RUNAYZE.
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Automatic synchronisation with Suunto App
Sync all new activities directly from Suunto App (Replacement of Movescount) to RUNAYZE.
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Track every equipment type
Track any equipment and link it with any activity, so that it can timely be replaced.
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Automatic synchronisation with Fitbit
Sync all new activities directly from Fitbit to RUNAYZE.
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Automatic synchronisation with Strava
Sync all new activities directly from Strava to RUNAYZE.
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Strava
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Keeps track of segments without user manually timing them
Segments - can track your improvements or compare with friends, club members without manual input. Or you can keep them private.
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Not for indoor spinning or gym workouts
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Alin Alexandru's Experience
I'm using it together with my friends. The mobile app supports my smart bracelet and everything is synced. I can tag friends with which I ran and everything is stored and detailed on their online platform. Also, I'm glad that when I'm not biking, the app will pause my session.
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Accurate distance measurements
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No interval training!!!
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Allows challenging other people
You can set a goal and challenge friends as well as local professional athletes.
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By default, all your GPS data is made public
From their blog: "The basic level is to choose to not use any privacy controls and make your info available publicly..."
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Can share running routes with others
Running is boring if it's the same stretch of road. Stava lets you share good places to run.
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Supports multiple devices
Current list includes: iPhone 3GS and later, Android 2.2 and later, Garmin Forerunner and Edge, Soleus, Timex Run Trainer 2.0
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Equipment tracking
This lets you figure out how many miles you've put on a pair of shoes before it's time to get a replacement pair.
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Watch the pros
You are able to follow some professional athletes and see their training etc.. Makes you realize how hard they train.
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Tracks heart rate with chest strap
Can also track heart rate with other types of HR monitors e.g. arm strap or smart watch.
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Endomondo
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Removed features from paying customers in the past
Endomondo used to be a singular priced upfront paid app with no subscription fee, twice. During the first restructuring, the app was changed on the store, leaving out the people who had paid originally, to then require them to pay again for the new app. After this happened, the app changed again to be free-to-play, dropping features that paying customers had paid for and locking them behind a monthly pay wall. So not only did long time users who paid for the app get ripped off once, if they had paid for the newer paid app, they got ripped off again when the app went free-to-play. This is not a great track record for the service, leaving to question, when is the next restructuring going to happen that may potentially take the money of paying customers without delivering the service promised.
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Tracks distance, duration, avg. speed, avg. pace, calories burned and hydration
Endomondo displays your route using Google Maps and tracks distance, duration, avg. speed, avg. pace, calories burned and hydration. It even tracks what music you listen to while exercising (can be viewed on their website).
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Works only on outdoor activities
Indoor activities can be logged manually, but the app is created to track outdoor activities.
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(Paid) Can use data from accessories
Can use data from heart-rate sensors and pedometers.
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Generous free version
All the necessary features for a basic fitness app can be used without getting the Premium version.
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(Premium) Clear audio cues for intervals
(Premium) Each interval begins with a brief, clear series of tones that makes it very obvious which type of interval has just begun. (High, medium, low.)
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(Premium) Built-in and custom interval training
(Premium) version comes with both a few built-in intervals and also allows you to make custom intervals. You can use both time and distance as intervals.
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Can use data from accessories (Paid Feature)
For those that subscribe to the monthly fee to unlock extra features, you can use data from heart-rate sensors and pedometers.
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Analyzes performance
Performance analysis can be viewed on Endomondo's homepage after a workout.
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No need for an Internet connection
Once downloaded an Internet connection is not required, except for social features.
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Motivates by giving optional challenges
Endomondo allows competing with others or setting and reaching personal goals. Winners of challenges get prizes.
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Social features
Show routes of other people nearby. You can issues challenges to your friends, record a motivational speech for them and view their progress.
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Has motivational audio messages
Endomondo can interact with you via audio messages giving reports on progress and encouragement.
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Runtastic
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Accurate exercise tracking
Runtastic is capable of informing users of their pace, distance traveled, heart rate, and altitude, along with a detailed map that is saved into "history".
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Nags for "Gold Membership" even in paid "Pro" app
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Keeps a detailed history
The completed workout's map is saved along with all of the data collected about the workout. Because of this feature, users can easily track their improvement and accurately set goals.
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Includes useful metrics
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iSmoothRun
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iSmoothRun
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Integration with Apple HealthKit
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Choose many customizable metrics on phone and watch screen
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Exzellent interval options: Free editable, Visual and acustic clues
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Permanent cadence display
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Bulk imports/exports to popular fitness platforms
Post to the most popular running sites: RunKeeper, Strava, Dailymile, Nike+, Garmin Connect, Training Peaks, RunningFreeOnline, Tribesports, MapMyRun, 2PEAK, Movescount, Fitbit, MyFitnessPal. Export of TCX, GPX through Dropbox.
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Support many sensors
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Nike+
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Works on multiple devices
Your Nike+ account can be synced between Apple and Android devices.
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Zombies, Run!
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Creative motivator
Zombies, Run! uses a creative story line to help motivate the jogger. A mission is given, which the runner must complete while collecting supplies and running from zombies.
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Variety of missions
There are currently over 120 missions available for purchase to help keep the workouts new and exciting.
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GPS tracks your run
Zombies, Run! uses your GPS, and can upload your run stats online (if you register for ZombieLink).
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Realistic acting
The cast of vocal actors do a fantastic job of making the story feel as real as possible.
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Use your own playlist
Zombies, Run! narrates the mission over your own music playlist.
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MapMyRun
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