What are the best Android apps for runners?

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What are the best Android apps for runners?

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Best Android apps for runners	Price	Last Updated
-- Runtastic	-	Sep 19, 2021
-- Endomondo	-	Nov 20, 2020
-- Zombies, Run!	-	Aug 29, 2017
-- Runkeeper	-	Jan 8, 2020
-- Strava	-	Sep 7, 2019

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Runtastic

Top Con

Nags for "Gold Membership" even in paid "Pro" app

Top Pro

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. See More

Top Pro

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". See More

Top Pro

Support for interval training

This app encourages users to utilize their interval training feature. This feature is easy to use because it is integrated with their voice coach who well notify the runner when the next interval is arriving. See More

Top Pro

Includes an audio coach

The audio coach provides updates at each checkpoint. The trainer is capable of telling the user total duration, pace, speed, calories burned, calories burned, and heart rate (if wearing a monitor). See More

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Endomondo

Top Pro

Has motivational audio messages

Endomondo can interact with you via audio messages giving reports on progress and encouragement. See More

Top Con

Works only on outdoor activities

Indoor activities can be logged manually, but the app is created to track outdoor activities. See More

SupportiveLluddLlawEraint's Experience

Endomondo is/was the very best app I used after trying and comparing several for months. I gladly paid the premium for several years. See More

Top Pro

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. See More

SuaveVarmanpaz's Experience

Best all around running and social fitness app. See More

Top Pro

Analyzes performance

Performance analysis can be viewed on Endomondo's homepage after a workout. See More

Top Pro

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). See More

Top Pro

Generous free version

All the necessary features for a basic fitness app can be used without getting the Premium version. See More

Top Pro

No need for an Internet connection

Once downloaded an Internet connection is not required, except for social features. See More

Top Pro

Motivates by giving optional challenges

Endomondo allows competing with others or setting and reaching personal goals. Winners of challenges get prizes. See More

Top Pro

(Paid) Can use data from accessories

Can use data from heart-rate sensors and pedometers. See More

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score 2 · Answer 3

Zombies, Run!

Top Pro

Variety of missions

There are currently over 120 missions available for purchase to help keep the workouts new and exciting. See More

Top Pro

GPS tracks your run

Zombies, Run! uses your GPS, and can upload your run stats online (if you register for ZombieLink). See More

Top Pro

Realistic acting

The cast of vocal actors do a fantastic job of making the story feel as real as possible. See More

Top Pro

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. See More

Top Pro

Use your own playlist

Zombies, Run! narrates the mission over your own music playlist. See More

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Runkeeper

Top Con

Does not announce split pace properly when using kilometers

Top Pro

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. See More

GutsyAnat's Experience

Intervall run is not usable, messing up time measures and informs late of the next intervall See More

Top Pro

Works with Android Wear

Top Pro

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". See More

Top Pro

Works with Pebble smartwatches

You will have to download the app both on your phone and Pebble. See More

Top Pro

Simple interface

The interface is clean and easy to use. See More

Top Pro

Great for Interval Training

You can set interval lengths and RunKeeper will let you know when to start and stop running via audio messages. See More

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Strava

Top Pro

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 See More

Top Con

Makes private information available to everyone by default

The activity you log along with your name is available to everyone who uses Strava by default. You can turn sharing of that information off (for some you have to go to their website as it can't be done in-app), but you are opted into sharing personal information by default. See More

Top Pro

Watch the Pro's

You are able to follow some profession athletes and see their training etc Makes you realise how hard they train See More

Top Pro

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 See More

Top Pro

Allows challenging other people

You can set a goal and challenge friends as well as local professional athletes. See More

Top Pro

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. See More

Top Pro

Has monthly challenges

Monthly Challenges encourage users to achieve longer distances, more elevation metres etc See More

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Nike+

Top Pro

Works on multiple devices

Your Nike+ account can be synced between Apple and Android devices. See More

score 1 · Answer 7

GPS Fields Area Calculator

IntelligentUkanomitama's Experience

The best app to calculate the distance for running or walking See More

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My Recommendation for Runtastic

My Recommendation for Runtastic

Nags for "Gold Membership" even in paid "Pro" app

Keeps a detailed history

Accurate exercise tracking

Support for interval training

Includes an audio coach

My Recommendation for Endomondo

My Recommendation for Endomondo

Has motivational audio messages

Works only on outdoor activities

Social features

Analyzes performance

Tracks distance, duration, avg. speed, avg. pace, calories burned and hydration

Generous free version

No need for an Internet connection

Motivates by giving optional challenges

(Paid) Can use data from accessories

My Recommendation for Zombies, Run!

My Recommendation for Zombies, Run!

Variety of missions

GPS tracks your run

Realistic acting

Creative motivator

Use your own playlist

My Recommendation for Runkeeper

My Recommendation for Runkeeper

Does not announce split pace properly when using kilometers

Website has detailed statistics

Works with Android Wear

Tracks distance, duration, speed, pace and calories burned

Works with Pebble smartwatches

Simple interface

Great for Interval Training

My Recommendation for Strava

My Recommendation for Strava

Keeps track of segments without user manually timing them

Makes private information available to everyone by default

Watch the Pro's

Supports multiple devices

Allows challenging other people

Equipment tracking

Has monthly challenges

My Recommendation for Nike+

My Recommendation for Nike+

Works on multiple devices

My Recommendation for GPS Fields Area Calculator

My Recommendation for GPS Fields Area Calculator

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