Smart Runner: Running Plans

Smart Runner: Running Plans

Marathon, 5K, 10K Training

7 ratings
3 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

Released
March 25, 2026
Updated
November 1, 2026

Features

Background Location Access

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This app offers science-backed marathon and half-marathon training plans based on VDOT calculations. It provides adaptive, personalized workouts and detailed performance metrics, with a focus on user privacy and a one-time purchase model.

✓Adaptive 2-week training plans
✓VDOT-based pacing zones
✓ATL/CTL/TSB training load tracking
✓HealthKit integration
✓Apple Watch live workout guidance
✓Strava sync
✓Post-run analysis
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What's New in Smart Runner

2.2.0

November 1, 2026

Pick the time your daily reminder arrives. Open Settings, then Schedule, and set it for when you actually lace up, whether that is before sunrise or after dinner. New to running? Your plan now starts from where you really are. Beginner paces are no longer pushed up to a minimum that was too fast, so easy runs feel easy from the first week. Your music keeps playing. Voice cues on your phone and your watch dip the volume for a moment and hand it right back, even after a phone call. Lace up and enjoy the run.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

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User reviews

Great app and vibrant design!

I really like the UI and the design of this app : the vibrant colors look great and genuinely give you a boost of energy to get moving. The plans based on Jack Daniels’ VDOT formula are structured well, making it an interesting and straightforward tool for training. It’s clean and very well thought out!
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Response from developer

Those colors are basically legal caffeine :) So happy you’re enjoying the VDOT plans. Jack Daniels would be proud (the coach, not the whiskey).

Great Way to Start Running or Continue Running

Want to start running again or continue to run more miles this can be your app. Makes you run smarter not harder. Kudos dev!

Response from developer

Thanks so much, appreciate the kind words! Happy to hear the smarter-not-harder approach is landing.

Features

I like all the features in the app and am working on my first Mile!!

Response from developer

Thank you! Good luck with that first mile - you've got this.

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FAQ

What is Smart Runner's pricing model?

Smart Runner offers a one-time purchase of $29.99 to unlock all features and train forever. There are no monthly subscriptions, and it provides a 7-day free trial.

Does Smart Runner have ads?

No, Smart Runner is ad-free. The app prioritizes user privacy and does not display advertisements.

How does Smart Runner personalize training plans?

Smart Runner uses the VDOT system, based on Jack Daniels' Running Formula, to measure your current fitness from a recent race result and build a personalized, adaptive 2-week rolling plan around it.

What kind of data does Smart Runner track?

Smart Runner tracks VDOT-based pacing zones, ATL/CTL/TSB training load metrics, and integrates with Apple Health to auto-import runs. Post-run analysis helps understand workout impact.

Is Smart Runner compatible with Apple Watch?

Yes, Smart Runner provides live workout guidance directly on your Apple Watch, allowing for real-time feedback during your runs.

How does Smart Runner handle user data privacy?

Smart Runner is designed with privacy as its core architecture. No account, email, or password is required, and your data never leaves your phone, syncing only with Apple Health.

What is the update frequency for Smart Runner?

The latest version, 2.1.2, was released on June 22, 2026. Updates are provided regularly to enhance features and ensure reliability.

What age rating does Smart Runner have?

Smart Runner has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in improving their running performance.