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What are the best Android apps for runners?
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Best Android apps for runners
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Runtastic
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Sep 19, 2021
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Endomondo
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Nov 20, 2020
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Zombies, Run!
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Aug 29, 2017
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Runkeeper
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Jan 8, 2020
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Strava
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Sep 7, 2019
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Runtastic
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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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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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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.
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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).
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Endomondo
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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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Works only on outdoor activities
Indoor activities can be logged manually, but the app is created to track outdoor activities.
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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.
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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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SuaveVarmanpaz's Experience
Best all around running and social fitness app.
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Analyzes performance
Performance analysis can be viewed on Endomondo's homepage after a workout.
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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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Generous free version
All the necessary features for a basic fitness app can be used without getting the Premium version.
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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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(Paid) Can use data from accessories
Can use data from heart-rate sensors and pedometers.
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Zombies, Run!
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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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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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Use your own playlist
Zombies, Run! narrates the mission over your own music playlist.
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Runkeeper
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Runkeeper
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Does not announce split pace properly when using kilometers
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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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GutsyAnat's Experience
Intervall run is not usable, messing up time measures and informs late of the next intervall
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Works with Android Wear
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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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Works with Pebble smartwatches
You will have to download the app both on your phone and Pebble.
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Simple interface
The interface is clean and easy to use.
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Great for Interval Training
You can set interval lengths and RunKeeper will let you know when to start and stop running via audio messages.
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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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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.
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Watch the Pro's
You are able to follow some profession athletes and see their training etc Makes you realise how hard they train
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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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Allows challenging other people
You can set a goal and challenge friends as well as local professional athletes.
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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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Has monthly challenges
Monthly Challenges encourage users to achieve longer distances, more elevation metres etc
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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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GPS Fields Area Calculator
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The best app to calculate the distance for running or walking
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