Running apps

jrue1985
jrue1985 Posts: 191 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
What do you use for running apps on your android phone?
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  • JustSomeEm
    JustSomeEm Posts: 20,252 MFP Moderator
    I think Zombies, Run has an android app. LOVE it. :)
  • kyedo
    kyedo Posts: 83 Member
    RunKeeper
  • lisaabenjamin
    lisaabenjamin Posts: 665 Member
    I use Runkeeper - I really like it, and it syncs with MFP too.
  • caringiscreepyx
    caringiscreepyx Posts: 34
    endomondo is pretty good
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    On my S5 ... Digifit, CharityMiles, Runzi (measures step cadence) simultaneously. My GPS watch automatically links to MapMyRun and Runkeeper.

    It's amazing to me to see how each program uses the exact same data file and comes up with a different distance.
  • Butrovich
    Butrovich Posts: 410 Member
    RunKeeper.
  • lassemista
    lassemista Posts: 2
    Cardio Trainer - came on my phone and does everything I need. Free app.
  • happyjack1976
    happyjack1976 Posts: 74 Member
    I use Runtastic
  • chloeealicee
    chloeealicee Posts: 204 Member
    Another runkeeper fan here :)
  • derkin2005
    derkin2005 Posts: 282 Member
    Runtastic and I swear by it.
  • mamahannick
    mamahannick Posts: 322 Member
    I like Nike+ because unfortunately my main method of running has to be the treadmill right now, and it tracks treadmill runs as well as outdoor runs. I have had a few issues with it, but deleting and re-installing it once has seemed to fix those. Haven't had any issues since. :)
  • BlueberryWatermelon
    BlueberryWatermelon Posts: 73 Member
    I looooove Runkeeper.
  • toscarthearmada
    toscarthearmada Posts: 382 Member
    Zen Labs C25k App - Tells you when to start running and stop. I did the 10k app too and it was amazing!
    Runkeeper - My favorite app of them all! I even bought the year long subscription to this! I don't know what I would do without Runkeeper. It tracks my runs, gives me my pace and distance...also it compares similar runs to each other.
  • jrue1985
    jrue1985 Posts: 191 Member
    Wow everyone! Thank you for the quick replies! I will look at all of these tonight. What activity trackers do you use? I have been looking at the Fit bit Zip.
  • Gholmar
    Gholmar Posts: 37
    iPhone user here, but I use:

    Zombies, Run!
    Digifit (syncs w/ Bluetooth HRM strap)
    Battlesuit Runner Fitness
  • donitchell
    donitchell Posts: 142 Member
    I've been using Runtastic but i took part in a 10k race yesterday but the app said i only did 5.72 miles. :huh:
  • JTick
    JTick Posts: 2,131 Member
    I've used Runkeeper forever, but here lately I've just not been happy with it. The mileage is way off. There's another update I do to do on it, but I've updated several times and it just keeps getting worse.
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    I use Runkeeper and Endomondo in parallel on my Galaxy S4.

    I've tried Runtastic and MapMyFitness in the past but wouldn't recommend either of them.
  • phoenixx866
    phoenixx866 Posts: 173 Member
    I use both RunKeeper and Zombies, Run!
  • writergirljodie
    writergirljodie Posts: 19 Member
    Me too!! I love this app!! It really keeps me out on the pavement!!
  • writergirljodie
    writergirljodie Posts: 19 Member
    I LOVE Zombies, Run! So much fun and keeps me motivated to get out and actually run. I've also used C25K and it was really nice until I found Zombies, Run! I also use RunKeeper and Map My Run (usually when I'm hiking, though, instead or when I'm not feeling like running from zombies! LOL)
  • alpine1994
    alpine1994 Posts: 1,915 Member
    I've used Runkeeper forever, but here lately I've just not been happy with it. The mileage is way off. There's another update I do to do on it, but I've updated several times and it just keeps getting worse.

    I had the same problem. I got a Garmin Forerunner GPS watch and Runkeeper was blatantly off. There's a park with a paved loop around it where I run and Runkeeper said it was 1.3 miles around the loop. The GPS watch said .85 miles. I looked up the park online to see if there was any info...and it's definitely .85 miles. Thanks for nothing Runkeeper! :(
  • brianpperkins
    brianpperkins Posts: 6,124 Member
    I've used Runkeeper forever, but here lately I've just not been happy with it. The mileage is way off. There's another update I do to do on it, but I've updated several times and it just keeps getting worse.

    I had the same problem. I got a Garmin Forerunner GPS watch and Runkeeper was blatantly off. There's a park with a paved loop around it where I run and Runkeeper said it was 1.3 miles around the loop. The GPS watch said .85 miles. I looked up the park online to see if there was any info...and it's definitely .85 miles. Thanks for nothing Runkeeper! :(

    Usually that problem lies with the phone, not the app.
  • BSRjogger
    BSRjogger Posts: 8 Member
    BattleSuit Runner Fitness is like ZRun but better story and gameplay.
  • sallygroundhog
    sallygroundhog Posts: 133 Member
    Android phone
    I use Zombies, Run!
    Zombies, Run! 5k
    and Map My Run
  • robertw486
    robertw486 Posts: 2,399 Member
    caringiscreepyx wrote: »
    endomondo is pretty good

    I'd caution all Endomondo users to do a simple test. Turn your app on for any activity, then set the phone down. Though I used Endomondo for a couple years I found the rate it adds calories to account for BMR is just way too high.

    I'm not a runner, but I switched to Strava and get much closer to net calorie burn now. I'm hoping it works as well for other activities.
  • rbakedq
    rbakedq Posts: 142 Member
    I use Runkeeper, Endomundo and Wahoo Fitness. Endomundo feeds into my Fitbit account which is then fed into MFP.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    I use Strava and I love it.
  • PeachyCarol
    PeachyCarol Posts: 8,029 Member
    I'm mostly interested in which app has the most accurate GPS, and which app will tell you your pace for each mile on the free version while you're using it. I use Fitbit for the calorie burn. Any suggestions with those things in mind?
  • dewd2
    dewd2 Posts: 2,445 Member
    The GPS is determined by your phone. The apps will only report what it gets back.

    I use Endomondo on my Android phone (LG G4) and I 'believe' there is only a free version now (I did pay for it years ago). You can configure it to give you pace info at any interval you like (time or distance). The info can be voice, display on the phone, or as I use it, displayed on my watch.

    There are others that do this as well (Runkeeper, Runstastic, etc). I chose Endomondo because at the time it worked best with my watch.

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