ASICS Runkeeper vs PBRoad
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.
PBRoad
This app is designed for marathon runners to meticulously record their race journeys. It allows for the import of race track files, automatic recognition of race certificates, and showcases finisher medals and bibs. Analyze your performance and track your progress towards achieving personal bests and completing major marathons.
- Race track file import
- Automatic certificate recognition
- Finisher medal and bib showcase
- Performance data analysis
- Personal Best (PB) tracking
- World Marathon Majors tracking
- Runner's Passport feature
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PBRoad is Designed for Marathon Runner. It uniquely records your marathon journey, providing comprehensive running data and information, ensuring every step and breakthrough is recorded. Features: - Race Records: Whether you're participating in domestic or international races, simply import your track files for easy recording. You can also upload your finisher medals, certificates, and race bibs - the best proof of your accomplishments. - Auto Recognition: Upload your race certificate, and PBRoad automatically recognizes your race number and net time. Every record deserves to be taken seriously. After recording, your PB (Personal Best) will be automatically updated, and you can share your PB joy with friends. - Data Analysis: PBRoad analyzes your race performance, including average pace, fastest pace, finish time, and more, helping you better understand your performance. - Finisher Honors: Showcase your finisher medals, certificates, and race bibs on PBRoad, making each race memory more vivid. These are the proof of your dedication. - World Marathon Majors: If you dream of completing the World Marathon Majors, PBRoad helps track and record your performance in the Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York, and Tokyo marathons. - Runner's Passport: PBRoad offers a unique "Runner's Passport" feature, documenting each race and breakthrough like a real passport, chronicling your marathon journey. PBRoad is your perfect marathon companion, not only recording every step but also sharing every improvement. Let's run towards a better self together, because every effort deserves to be recorded! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PBRoad at none against ASICS Runkeeper's shown. PBRoad also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). ASICS Runkeeper's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (379K vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. ASICS Runkeeper sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PBRoad sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ASICS Runkeeper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASICS Runkeeper has 379K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of ASICS Runkeeper's written reviews are positive against 50% of PBRoad's.
ASICS Runkeeper ships an update every 2 weeks, PBRoad every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ASICS Runkeeper | PBRoad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (379K ratings) — better | 4.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 74.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 379K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #135 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 124 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ASICS Runner App, Inc. | 怀国 胡 |
Customer experience
ASICS Runkeeper
PBRoad
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
PBRoad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
PBRoad
- 1 Month$1.991 Month
- 12 Months$6.991 Year
- PBRoad Pro Runner$14.991 Year
- Lifetime$14.99
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