ASICS Runkeeper vs Adrian James
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ASICS Runkeeper
Track your runs, set personalized goals, and follow guided workouts to improve your fitness. This app offers GPS tracking for various activities, progress monitoring, and motivational features to help you achieve your running ambitions.
- GPS activity tracking
- Personalized training plans
- Audio-guided workouts
- Goal setting and progress monitoring
- Integration with wearables and health apps
- In-app challenges and rewards
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Reach your running goals with the ASICS Runkeeper™ app. Track exercise, set measurable goals and see progress along the way—whether you’re just getting into running, training for a race or trying to reach a new personal record, we can help. MOTIVATION TO MOVE •Guided Workouts: Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced runner, our ASICS Running coaches push you to reach your fitness goals through a variety of audio-guided workouts that complement your fitness journey • Track workouts: Record activities like running, walking, biking, hiking and more manually or with GPS. • Set goals: Maybe you want to get faster, run farther or lose a little weight. No matter your goal, we’ll help you reach it. •Listen to audio: Choose the stats you want to hear during your activity like pace, distance, and time (available in five additional motivating voices in English), plus Apple Music and Spotify integration • Follow a plan: Routines lead to progress. Choose a personalized plan that will help get you out the door, day after day. • Stay motivated: Join in-app challenges, get exercise rewards, participate in virtual running groups and share achievements. • See progress: It’s what this is all about. We’ll log your stats to show you how you’re progressing against your running goals. SYNC WITH EASE • Apple Watch integration: Leave your phone at home and still track stats. • Bluetooth connectivity: connect wireless headphones and heart-rate monitors. • Fitness tracker integration: Connect your Garmin, Fitbit and other styles in seconds. • Apple Health integration: Connect to share your Runkeeper workout details (including calories, route, and heart rate) to Apple Health and sync your Health measurements to Runkeeper. • Partner apps: Connect with other top health apps like Fitbit, MyFitnessPal and more. UPGRADE YOUR PERFORMANCE Get the Runkeeper GO™ premium membership for more effective ways to reach your fitness goals, from 5Ks to marathons. Strategize for your next race by taking advantage of tailored race-training plans designed to help you run stronger and faster for race day. Compare your workouts with a variety of detailed progress insights and live tracking to closely monitor your training along the way. *Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Find the full terms and conditions, and our privacy policy, at http://runkeeper.com/termsofservice and http://runkeeper.com/privacypolicy respectively.
Adrian James
This app offers a comprehensive abdominal workout program designed to transform your body. It features video tutorials, an 8-week challenge, and no equipment is needed, allowing you to exercise anytime, anywhere.
- 18 graded exercises
- Clear video tutorials
- Workout mode with randomized levels
- 8-week challenge
- No gym equipment required
- Audio commentary
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Adrian James 6 Pack Abs Workout has become an international sensation. Download the chart-topping app to transform your body and gain a newfound lust for life. With over one million downloads, and popularised by celebs and sports stars, the Adrian James 6 Pack Abs Workout is the ultimate abdominal routine. You can exercise anytime, anywhere - no equipment and no internet connection required. Number one in over 50 countries, Adrian James 6 Pack Abs Workout provides clear video tutorials with an easy-to-follow workout mode to challenge every ability level. Get motivated with the 8-week challenge and earn points for every workout you complete. Where would you like to be 8 weeks from now? If the answer is "In the best shape of my life", download the app and start today. It’s your body. Take control. App features include: • 18 graded exercises to challenge every ability • Clear video tutorials with audio commentary • Helpful tips to guide you through each exercise • Workout mode with randomised levels • Motivational quotes to spur you on • Adrian James 8-week challenge • Absolutely no gym equipment required Also available: • Adrian James Bootcamp • Adrian James High Intensity Interval Training
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ASICS Runkeeper at Free against Adrian James's $3.99. ASICS Runkeeper also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (379K vs 347). Adrian James's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
ASICS Runkeeper is free to download; Adrian James costs $3.99 up front. ASICS Runkeeper sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Adrian James asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ASICS Runkeeper against 4.9 for Adrian James. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASICS Runkeeper has 379K ratings behind it against 347, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of ASICS Runkeeper's written reviews are positive against 84% of Adrian James's.
ASICS Runkeeper ships an update every 2 weeks, Adrian James every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ASICS Runkeeper | Adrian James |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (379K ratings) | 4.9 (347 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 74.0% of reviews | 83.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 379K — better | 347 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #123 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 10.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ASICS Runner App, Inc. | Adrian James Nutrition Ltd. |
Customer experience
ASICS Runkeeper
Adrian James
User reviews
ASICS Runkeeper
From 379K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Motivating and helpful
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Customizable features
Room to improve
- 🐛 GPS issues and inaccuracies
- 🐛 Syncing problems between devices
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Subscription model limits free features
Adrian James
From 347 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 🔥 Effective ab workouts
- 💪 Challenging but manageable
- 🎉 Motivating and results-driven
- 🤩 Great value for money
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
- 🔇 Audio problems
- 🔄 Outdated or lack of updates
- 📱 Not optimized for newer devices
Bugs and requests
ASICS Runkeeper
Reported bugs
4 issues- Workouts not recording properly
- Inconsistent distance and pace tracking
- Syncing issues between phone and watch
- Unexpected app crashes and freezes
Requested features
6 requests- Add treadmill/indoor tracking option
- Improve training plan customization
- Enhance Apple Watch app functionality
- Provide more detailed analytics and insights
- Allow pausing/resuming of workouts
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- Improve audio cue/voice feedback
Adrian James
Reported bugs
3 issues- App freezes on launch
- Workouts not loading properly
- Custom workouts getting stuck
Requested features
4 requests- Integration with Apple Fitness
- More exercise variety
- Customizable workout plans
- Progress tracking and syncing across devices
In-app purchases
ASICS Runkeeper
- Runkeeper Go Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Runkeeper Go Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Runkeeper Go Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
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- Runkeeper Go Quarterly$19.993 Months
- Runkeeper Go Yearly$39.991 Year
- Runkeeper Go Yearly1 Month trial$39.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$39.991 Year
- Runkeeper Go Yearly7 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
- Runkeeper Go Yearly no trial$39.991 Year
- RK Go Yearly1 Month trial$39.991 Year
Adrian James
No in-app purchases
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