Nike+ Running vs. Runtastic Pro

I use Runtastic but that is because my HRM links to the app on my phone. I have not used Nike+Running so I cannot speak on that. But I DO love my runtastic which not only links to my phone app but also dumps straight into MFP.

Just to note, one of the biggest issues for people is music integration. Both APPS integrate very well with your music and have good functionality during your run.

Nike+ Running only gives you the basics; duration, pace, map of the route, how you felt, shoes tracking, estimated calories (never close to correct for me), and overall progress over time. This is actually more than many runners want or care about. In addition, you can select if you want to do generic (basic run), specific distance, timed, or a speed run.

Runtastic Pro adds a TON of additional things.First off, you can select the type of activity you are going to do. For example, I can select if I did treadmill or run or bike ride or many many other options. It has a better delayed start timer, so you can set a default, but if you need to tie your shoe lace or adjust your armband that hold your phone, then you can easily extend the time to start your activity. It gives you the same stuff as Nike+ Running, but you can also do interval training, which for me, is HUGE.

In addition, you get really fun stats such as elevation, max speed, pause durations (great for when I am doing brick workouts), calories (can sync with an Ant+ or bluetooth monitor I think) OR if you use a separate HRM, you can input your calories after your exercise is done. It also tracks your average and max heart rates, as well as the temperature if outside. Many other options, but you can just go to their website. These are the features I use the most.

Thanks. I wouldn't like it to MFP because I don't log my calories burned here as I use TDEE -20%, but i like the option.

Just don't enable the option for Runtastic to link to MFP.

I know this isnt in your options but for Droid my absolute fave was Cardio trainer because it would auto stop my music but for iPhone the closest I could get was using RunKeeper, which I love aside from the fact that it doesnt auto stop my music. I can play a playlist and also add voice prompts and of course post to FB or twitter. Hope that helps!

I tried runtastic but didn't like it but I cant remember why, and I could never get the Nike app on my phone to work..

I have never used Nike but I have a couple friends who really like it. I dumped Runtastic a couple months ago for Runkeeper; I used the free version of Runtastic so I don't know if the Pro would have been any better. The GPS signal kept dropping and the log in took forever. I haven't had any issues with Runkeeper (free version) at all and I like the free training plans they have in it. The website allows for mapping out routes to make planning my long runs even easier!

I use iSmoothrun for the iphone. It syncs my runs/rides to Strava, Runkeeper and Dailymile. Strava is for comparing with friends (most use strava), and Runkeeper is my actual log to see my own progress over time (and they have advanced reports).

Runkeeper does have their own app, but iSmoothrun is more accurate and also because it syncs with various services it is why I prefer that.

I usually look at the avg. page, how I performed per km (pace), total elevation climb, calories burned, etc.

What I like about runkeeper's website is that my strength training workouts (logged using either Gain fitness or Gym hero) are also synced to that site, so in one place I can see my food intake (from MFP), strength and cardio (running and cycling). I think it is because I'm a stats junkie that I really like the runkeeper online site for that purpose.

Oh, and another reason I prefer iSmoothrun - the GPS seems more accurate, and it also switches to accelerometer in case the GPS signal fails, and will swicth back as soon as it gets a clear signal again. I also used the metronome in the app to increase my cadence from 154 average to 166 average which is nice.

As for music - i created a special playlist, so i'm not worried about control from the phone. I'm using a flipbelt -type belt to hold the phone so it is inaccessible while running in any way.