# i.Run FREE - GPS Running Coach for Fitness and ...

> GPS running coach with detailed metrics, HealthKit integration, and route sharing. (iPhone/iPad app by Hendrik Schweppe.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irun-free-gps-running-coach-for-fitness-and/id419593144 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hendrik Schweppe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1158187883)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2011-02-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irun-free-gps-running-coach-for-fitness-and/id419593144/reviews.md

## What is i.Run FREE?

Get this Premium $9.99 app for FREE thanks to ad suport: i.Run is the next generation running coach for your iPhone!! 
Spring 2011: i.Run climbs the charts to number ONE in Germany and the Netherlands! Top10 of all apps in many countries! 


- Ultra-accurate height calculation on your iPhone6/6+ using barometric sensing
- Send your tracks to Apple HealthKit and get statistics for your weekly or monthly activity
- Display your current and average heart rate from your HealthKit connected Bluetooth belt or Apple Watch (turn it on in the settings)
- Map image resolution improved
- Voice information for every completed mile/kilometer (turn it on in the settings)
- Images of your tracks now included in email, Facebook and Twitter posts
- Integration of your iOS Facebook/Twitter accounts (no separate login necessary!)
- Bugfixes and major revamps behind the scenes
- Stay tuned for our next big update that will boost your experience (and an Apple Watch App)! It's already in the works and will be free for all users!


i.Run provides all the information you need while running. Our stylish user interface combined with maximum ease of use create a new experience during your training! 

FEATURES 

- Accurate values for speed, pace per mile, average per mile, record per mile, distance, current altitude, burned calories as well as trip time. Units can be set to US or metric. 

- Watch yourself automatically move on the map and zoom in on your run with mile markers (red line) 

- Receive your trips via email (KML und GPX) and review them at home (e.g., with Google Earth) or share them with other runners. You can send the data after each ride or anytime later from your track history (e.g. when there is no cellular network available). For detailed analysis of your trips at home we recommend to upload your tracks to the portal www.1-2-sports.com at no charge. 

- Suspend, pause, and resume for receiving calls or when you need to take a break 

- iPod function can be used together with i.Run 

Based on countless tests and refinement we calculate all values with maximum precision of the built in GPS. It just works - out of the box. 

For the full experience we recommend to use an armband for your iPhone. That helps to easily check the map and your performance during a training. It also greatly improves GPS quality for highest precision. 

BUT THERE IS ONE MORE THING! 

A MAP! Including running trails! Even offroad you will not get lost while searching for a nice trail for your training: Somebody from the huge OpenStreetMap community has already been there and mapped the trail for you! A community of more than 150.000 people is constantly mapping trails around the globe! 

i.Run stores map data that has been loaded once. That saves battery during a training and allows you to preload the map when you are running in an area with no cellular connection or abroad. 

This really brings running to the next level! i.Run makes perfect use of what the iPhone can do with GPS, connectivity and the amazing display. 

And watching your tracks at home is more fun then ever, especially after a hard workout! 

GET FREE UPDATES SOON! 

The i.Run user base is thrilled by the mapped running trails and the intuitive and sleek UI. Now it's your turn! Our team is eager to get your feedback and implement cool new stuff. We have cool stuff in the pipeline and all future updates will be for free! 

i.Run - RUNNING WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN! 


REQUIREMENTS: 

- an iPhone with iOS 7 or 8
- Running shoes ;-) 


Please note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- Accurate GPS tracking
- Real-time speed and pace data
- Altitude and calorie calculation
- HealthKit and Apple Watch integration
- Voice feedback for miles/kilometers
- Route sharing (KML/GPX)
- Offline map access

## Recent user reviews (10 of 28)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irun-free-gps-running-coach-for-fitness-and/id419593144/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love the app. Where’s the update??

*2023-01-19, version 5.0*

Hey, I use this on a daily basis and out of all the apps I’ve tried, this one is the most user friendly, simple, and effective. I notice about 7 years ago was the last update and the update then said to standby for the next update. It’s been 7 years now so where’s the update already??? It needs a few more features and options. Great app so far!

### 5/5 — Great app

*2021-11-17, version 5.0*

Used for 1st time this afternoon, worked great very pleased as been after something like this for a while that’s so simple and accurate 👍

### 1/5 — Free is not free

*2020-09-17, version 5.0*

Card was charged $10.00... be sure to read before clicking!!!!

### 5/5 — i.Run app

*2020-09-14, version 5.0*

I highly recommend the i.Run app for its ease of use and functionality.  Perfect for the professional athlete as well as the weekend warrior.

### 1/5 — No longer reliable

*2015-03-16, version 4.0.1*

I used to be able to rely ion this app.  But recently, part way through a ling walk, somewhere after 3 or 5 miles, it jumps to 6 or 8 miles, or something else totally inaccurate. Can no longer depend on it.

### 5/5 — great app!!!

*2014-12-14, version 4.0.1*

I love using this app to track my runs! it is so useful and has never let me down. the only thing that could be better is if it told me how far I had already run on the split screen. I recommend using this app if you run a lot!

### 1/5 — Shuts off before my run is done

*2014-07-07, version 4.0.1*

I have only used this twice but both times it shut itself off after about .8 Miles.  Very frustrating that I lost my data.  Not sure I want to try a third time or look for a better app.

### 3/5 — Cool

*2014-02-07, version 4.0.1*

I like to run so i bought the app

### 1/5 — GPS problems

*2013-08-05, version 4.0.1*

The GPS is way off on this app.  I know for a fact the route I ran was only 2.5 miles, yet it said I went 5 miles. I checked the map of the route and it showed some wild spikes in my route. Maybe the paid version is better but at 10 bucks it is not worth the risk.

### 3/5 — Not accurate for trail running

*2013-07-10, version 4.0.1*

For a running app that shows elevation gain, it does not calculate calories, etc, correctly. I have a trail that gains 1100 feet in a mile and 1/2 and it says I burned 81 calories. Why can't I find an app that factors in elevation in its stats??

## Frequently asked questions about i.Run FREE

### What does this running app do?

This app functions as a GPS running coach, offering precise tracking of speed, pace, distance, altitude, and calories burned. It provides real-time voice feedback for each mile or kilometer and allows for easy sharing of your running routes.

### What are the key features of this running app?

Key features include ultra-accurate height calculation, integration with Apple HealthKit for heart rate data, voice information for completed distances, route sharing via email and social media, and offline map access with preloaded trails.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is offered for free, supported by ads. While the description mentions a premium version for $9.99, the current offering is free with ad support. Future updates, including an Apple Watch app, will also be free for all users.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for iPhone and utilizes its built-in GPS. It also supports integration with Bluetooth heart rate belts and Apple Watch for heart rate monitoring. An Apple Watch app is also in development.

### How can I use this app for my training?

This app is ideal for tracking your runs, whether on roads or offroad trails. You can review your performance statistics, analyze your routes at home using KML/GPX files, and share your progress with friends or other runners. The offline map feature is particularly useful for training in areas with no cellular connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0 — 2015-06-16

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Ultra-accurate height calculation on your iPhone6/6+ using barometric sensing
- Send your tracks to Apple HealthKit and get statistics for your weekly or monthly activity
- Display your current and average heart rate from your HealthKit connected Bluetooth belt or Apple Watch (turn it on in the settings)
- Map image resolution improved
- Voice information for every completed mile/kilometer (turn it on in the settings)
- Images of your tracks now included in email, Facebook and Twitter posts
- Integration of your iOS Facebook/Twitter accounts (no separate login necessary!)
- Bugfixes and major revamps behind the scenes
- Stay tuned for our next big update that will boost your experience (and an Apple Watch App)! It's already in the works and will be free for all users!

### 4.0.1 — 2013-04-15

- Bugfix for tour upload to Twitter 
- Support for iPhone 5 screen size 
- further iOS6 support 
- GPS precision fine tuned

### 4.0 — 2013-02-20

- Support for iPhone 5 screen size
- further iOS6 support
- GPS precision fine tuned

### 3.1 — 2011-10-08

- iOS5 compatibility
- improved GPS precision
- bugfix for sporadically broken track files
- easy track management (renaming, deleting, uploading)

### 3.0.1 — 2011-02-26

The big 3.0 update brings rich community features for you. In addition to sharing your tracks by email you can reach out to your friends around the world via Twitter and Facebook and you are able to import tracks from other enthusiastic athletes via 1-2-Sports.

Connection to the leading sports portal 1-2-Sports:
- Easy to use: Sign up in just 1 minute from within the app
- Export your trips to 1-2-Sports with a single click
- Import trips from 1-2-Sports into the app and show them in the map for guidance

Post your trips to Facebook and Twitter:
- The easiest way to show trip info to all your friends
- Your trails can be viewed in Google Maps from your page with a single click

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