Leave a Review iSmoothRun
Good for intervals
Purchased for interval training it does work well for that purpose - although the process for creating customized workouts is a bit convoluted.
Unfortunately the ability to use sensors other then HR on iwatch for riding does not appear to function well. Specifically a Garmin cadence sensor has issues with tracking distance, in app calibration useless, and drops frequently.
Last company does not appear to answer their emails as I have tried reporting the issue multiple times without response. I guess if the app works for your use case great, if not don’t expect support.Show lessmndjf
Things you need to know.
First I’m really loving the voice audio clues with heart rate zone training. All the big workout apps do not offer this and they should. Here is what I wish I knew before purchase. Yes you can export iSmoothRun data to Strava, but that export is useless as data is translated wrong on Strava. Average pace and moving time is wrong. What’s the point of publishing on Strava if the data is giving the wrong expression of the run.
The iSmoothRun app is for the Apple
Watch. Correct? Then why can’t you put the app on the watch face for easy access. Instead one needs to go into app menu and scroll to iSmoothRun to start app. You would think being an app for the Apple Watch this would be a no brainer. Oh well.
Might have not purchased if I knew of these two issues. The saving grace for me is the voice audio clues for HR don’t trying. Fingers crossed and update is about to happen SOON.Show lessnothappy1&5
Best running app for serious runners, hands down!!!
I’ve logged over 900 runs in iSmoothRun, and it is hands down the best app for serious runners, and I’ve tried them all! I like to customize my interval runs and no other app provides the flexibility and customization that iSmoothRun does! I also love that I can customize the audio cues to provide just the information I want when I want it. And the ghost cues are great for helping me keep pace. I also like that I can upload my runs to RunKeeper, so I can keep all my history and analyze my progress. When the app recently had a bug uploading, I was worried I would have to find another app. I emailed support and they fixed it within a day!Show lessallenrunner
Works great except...
No metric support!!! My running coach sent me to the track for a high intensity workout but I couldn’t express her “100 meter” or “400 meter” instructions in the app because I had to choose from 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile distances!!! Easy fix - replace scroll bar with text input and let me do the math to express 100 meters in miles. Add this feature and I’ll update my review. ❤️🏃♀️
PS there is an option in settings to switch from “English” to “Standard” - does English = Metric? In any case I couldn’t get this to work despite trying multiple times.
PPS not everyone has email on their phones! There should be an email form on your web site.
Okay I’ll update my review to four stars since you have the feature I need but honestly. It is well and truly buried!!!Show lessWants genre games
Developer Response
What you ask for is available if you use "Advanced Intervals". There is the option there to use either metric or Imperial.This is the best... I’ve tried many
I have tried many running apps (Nike run club, Map My Run, Runkeeper, Strava)... and this is the best if you want all the features. The interval coaching is great - helps keep you on pace. Ability to customize your workout... amazing. Options and options... way more than any other run app. It syncs perfectly every time with my Wahoo Tickr (no other app has been able to). This app is clearly made for runners but easy enough a casual user would find it useful.Show lessJbeened
Great potential but too many glitches
I’ve used this app for about 2.5 years and most issues have stayed the same. Starting a run from my apple watch series 1 was almost impossible but even with the series 3 it still takes on average 20-30sec. While it doesn’t matter on training runs, it’s certainly upsetting during races.
At times the app will also auto pause my workout while running and then switch back right away.
I do love the ability to customize your workouts exactly the way you want to which may take some time initially but is definitely worth the effort.
I hope the developers will at least fix the delay/synchronization issues btw apple watch and iPhone.Show lesssemmler87
Replaced my beloved Garmin!
I have been using a Garmin 910XT for years and love it. However, the lack of LTE capabilities meant that I had to either carry a phone while running, or be unable to communicate during long runs.
The stock fitness App on the Apple watch was insufficient for me, but this ismoothrun app on the Apple watch has the features that I need for marathon training and racing.
1) Start / pause (or lap) by pressing the crown and button on the Apple watch. (Garmin has more hardware buttons, but one hardware button feature is enough for me.)
2) Download complex interval workouts to the watch (even easier than Garmin Connect workouts)
3) Accurate GPS (as good or better than Garmin during my tests)
4) Easy export to Garmin Connect
5) Good enough battery life, more than 50% battery remaining after a 3 hour workout.
I was ok with the Garmin interval beeps and vibrations, but I do prefer the voice commands from ismoothrun.
If not for this ismoothrun app, I would have bought the new Garmin LTE watch. But with ismoothrun, the Apple watch becomes about as good as a Garmin for a marathoner, and a much more capable device overall.
The only reason I would use a Garmin now would be for ultra running training or races that require more than 5 hours of battery life. For everything else, I am using the Apple watch and that's
because ismoothrun is so good.
I rarely write reviews, but this app is so useful for me that I wanted to share my positive feedback.Show lessThe techy runner
Way better than Nike!
I switched to iSmooth Run after the Nike Run app spontaneously stopped on me several times during my long runs. Overall I am significantly happier with the reliability of iSmooth Run and find it easy to use. My biggest complaint is with the auto pause. It takes too long to pause and then if I am not perfectly still it resumes. Would be nice to be able to set it to pause at a certain speed and restart at a certain speed. Love being able to upload workouts to Garmin connect. Love weekly logs. Overall meeting my needs.Show lessNancy Fries
This could be the Garmin killer app
I saw the star ratings and read the reviews then purchased the app without a flinch. Eager to leave my garmin at home and use my Apple Watch Series 3 LTE for workouts. The main feature combination that I want to use doesn’t work: (Custom Workouts using Heart Rate Zones). This feature is documented to work but has never worked for me. Is this a known issue? Will this issue be solved in a future update? I’ve tried many many times to get the iSmoothRun app on my Apple Watch to use the watch’s heart rate monitor and it never works. I have given all health permissions and still. I want to leave my garmin and phone at home.
I reached out to support via email and haven’t received a response.Show lessrubpic
Disappointed After Update
I have been very disappointed with iSmooth Run since the most recent update. The only way I could get it to work (starting a workout from my Apple watch) was to delete the app and reinstalling. This wiped out my history, of course. It only worked once. Now I start a workout and it just sits there displaying information from previous workout. I've tried turning off auto-pause, but that hasn’t helped, either.
It is good this app is free, because I would be screaming for my money back if I paid a dime for it. Their “online support” is not at all responsive.Show lessmeb05663
