Comparison

ASICS Runkeeper vs Athlete King

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Athlete King

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Welcome to Athlete King, the UK's leading name in fitness education. We create a breed of trainers who break the mould, who are sought after, whose schedules are packed, and whose impact is undeniable. They’re not just trainers, they’re life changers, physique transformers, and confidence builders. They are Athlete King Personal Trainers. Our programmes are not mere certifications, but a badge of honour, a testament to your dedication, specialism, and entrepreneurial prowess. It’s about moulding trainers who don’t just follow trends but set them. Whether you're squeezing in a study session at the gym, taking a quick break at work, or immersing yourself during your downtime, our app is designed for the modern-day learner, always on the move and always hungry for more. Dive deep into our curated content, engage with a vibrant community of like-minded members, and never feel lost with round-the-clock support from our exceptional tutors and support staff. Whether you're just discovering who we are or have been with us from the start, the Athlete King app is your trusted companion in your journey to becoming a world-class Personal Trainer.

Screenshots

ASICS Runkeeper4 screens
Athlete King4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: ASICS Runkeeper at #175 against Athlete King's unranked. ASICS Runkeeper also leads on device support. Athlete King's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ASICS Runkeeper sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Athlete King sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
ASICS Runkeeper versus Athlete King: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASICS RunkeeperAthlete King
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (381K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings381K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#175 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — better—
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASICS Runner App, Inc.Scott Walker

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

Athlete King

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

ASICS Runkeeper

Subscriptions10
  • 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
1 purchases

Athlete King

One-time1
  • AK Personal$999.99

Questions

Is ASICS Runkeeper free?
ASICS Runkeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Athlete King free?
Athlete King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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