Best Away Running Apps & Games

177+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good away running apps. We benchmark 177+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Top Picks for Away Running

Get Running#1

Get Running by Benjohn Barnes

The human 5k running coach.
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😊(2.1K ratings)
$2.99
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This app guides users from a sedentary lifestyle to running a 5k in nine weeks with structured workouts. It offers human-like coaching, community support, and progress tracking to help users achieve their fitness goals.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Effective program
  • 💪 Helped get me running
  • 🙌 Motivational and encouraging

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes or won't open
  • 🔍 Lacks Apple Watch compatibility
  • 🔢 No history or progress tracking
Running Trainer: Tracker&Coach#2

Running Trainer: Tracker&Coach by FITNESS22 LTD

Run Coach: 5K & 10K Runner
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😊(112K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides accurate running tracking, including pace, distance, calories, and heart rate. It offers voice feedback, music integration, and a history of your running activities to help you improve.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate tracking
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 💡 Customizable settings
  • 🚀 Reliable performance

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent GPS tracking
  • 🐛 Inaccurate pace/distance reporting
  • 🔒 Limited customer support
Nike Run Club: Running Coach#3

Nike Run Club: Running Coach by Nike, Inc

Workout App & Distance Tracker
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(413K ratings)
FreeAds
#41in Health & Fitness
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This app offers guided runs, training plans, and community challenges to help users start, continue, and enjoy running. It tracks speed, distance, and GPS routes, providing motivation and expert guidance for various fitness levels and goals.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent coaching and guided runs
  • 👍 Motivating and encouraging
  • 📊 Comprehensive tracking and analytics
  • 🎨 Customizable run colors and levels

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Sync and connectivity issues
  • 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive features
  • 🔍 Inaccurate distance and pace tracking

More Away Running apps to explore

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Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
5K 10K, Half Marathon Training
Free

Track your runs with GPS, get personalized training plans, and real-time stats. This app offers coaching tips, community motivation, and supports over 600 activities. Improve your performance indoors or outdoors.

GPS tracking for distance, pace, and elevationCustomizable training plans for various distancesReal-time audio feedback during runs
💪 Health & Fitness
(743K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Runna: Running Plans & Coach
Runna: Running Plans & Coach
Runna: Running Plans & Coach
5k to Marathon Training
Free

This app provides tailored running training plans designed by world-class coaches for all levels, from beginners to marathoners. It offers personalized programs, run tracking, strength training, and a supportive community.

Customized training plansSeamless run syncingHolistic running support
💪 Health & Fitness
(31K)
free with in-app purchases
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10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run
10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run
10K Runner, Couch to 10K Run
10K Trainer: 0 to 5K to 10K
Free

This app guides beginners and 5K runners from zero to 10K in 14 weeks using alternating walk/run intervals. It features a human coach voice, music integration, and GPS tracking. Achieve your running goals with this effective, ad-free program.

Walk/run interval trainingGradually increasing run segmentsHuman coach voice guidance
💪 Health & Fitness
(38K)
subscription
7
V.O2: Running Coach
V.O2: Running Coach
V.O2: Running Coach
With Adaptive Training Plans
Free

This app provides adaptive training plans and personalized coaching for runners of all levels. It assesses your fitness, offers custom paces, and syncs with popular devices. Train intelligently to achieve measurable improvements and become your best runner.

Adaptive training plansVDOT fitness assessmentPersonalized training paces
💪 Health & Fitness
(5.6K)
free with in-app purchases
8
RUN interval - Running Timer
RUN interval - Running Timer
RUN interval - Running Timer
Interval running made easier.
Free

This app simplifies interval and Fartlek running by allowing you to set custom targets for time or distance during hard, easy, and rest efforts. It offers detailed post-run summaries, audio and visual feedback, and an Apple Watch app for enhanced training.

Customizable interval sessionsTime and distance targetsDistance Goal option
💪 Health & Fitness
(980)
free with in-app purchases
9
Running Log Lite
Running Log Lite
Running Log Lite
Classic running log
Free

Track your running progress without GPS. Log distance, duration, effort, and run type. View trends, graphs, and receive reminders to stay motivated and accountable for your fitness goals.

Log run details (distance, duration, effort)Track run types (cross country, intervals, race)View trends and graphs
💪 Health & Fitness
(489)
free with in-app purchases
10
RUN — Running Club & Tracker
RUN — Running Club & Tracker
RUN — Running Club & Tracker
Couch to 5k 10k, Mile distance
Free

This app tracks running workouts with high accuracy using iPhone sensors, even without GPS. It stores your workout history, monitors shoe wear, and allows sharing results with friends. Customize your training stats and access them quickly via widgets and Apple Watch extensions.

GPS-free workout trackingWorkout history storageFootwear wear monitoring
💪 Health & Fitness
(3.8K)
free with in-app purchases
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Temple Run 2: Endless Escape
Temple Run 2: Endless Escape
Temple Run 2: Endless Escape
Run, Jump & Escape Danger!
Free

Embark on an exhilarating endless runner adventure through vibrant jungle worlds. Dodge obstacles, collect power-ups, and unlock legendary characters with unique abilities. Compete globally and play offline anytime in this thrilling action-packed game.

Endless running through diverse environmentsUnlockable legendary characters with unique abilitiesPowerful in-game power-ups
🎮 Games
(491K)
free with in-app purchases
12
INTVL
INTVL
INTVL
Run. Capture. Conquer.
Free

This app transforms running into a live, global territory-based game. Compete with others to claim real space on a map, engage in live takeovers, and rise through the ranks. It combines strategy, competition, and exploration with personalized training plans and community features.

Territory-based running gameLive global competitionsSmart GPS tracking
💪 Health & Fitness
(3.6K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Runmeter Running & Walking GPS
Runmeter Running & Walking GPS
Runmeter Running & Walking GPS
Run, Ride, and Walk Tracker
Free

This app transforms your iPhone into a powerful fitness computer, tracking a wide range of outdoor activities with detailed stats, maps, and graphs. It offers voice commands, live tracking, and training plans, with advanced features available through an upgrade.

GPS tracking for various activitiesDetailed stats, maps, and graphsVoice commands and announcements
💪 Health & Fitness
(3K)
freemium
14
RunGo - The Best Routes to Run
RunGo - The Best Routes to Run
RunGo - The Best Routes to Run
Powered by voice navigation
Free

Explore new running routes with turn-by-turn voice navigation, discover local gems, and track your progress. This app offers audio-guided tours, custom route creation, and live tracking for friends and family.

Turn-by-turn voice navigationExplore local running routesCreate custom routes
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.4K)
freemium
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Running - running tracker
Running - running tracker
Running - running tracker
running app & no ads 
Free

Track your runs with this ad-free application. It offers voice updates during your workout, supports Apple Watch integration, and syncs data with iCloud and Apple Health. Enjoy a customizable experience with various color themes.

Ad-free experienceVoice updates during runsApple Watch support
💪 Health & Fitness
(144)
free
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The cat is running away.
The cat is running away.
The cat is running away.
cats versus Japanese chess
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
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Couch to 5K® - Run training
Couch to 5K® - Run training
Couch to 5K® - Run training
by Active Network, LLC
$4.99

This app guides new runners from a sedentary lifestyle to completing a 5K race. It offers a structured nine-week training plan with virtual coaches and audio cues. Track your progress, map routes, and log workouts to achieve your running goals.

Structured 9-week training planChoice of 4 virtual coachesAudio cues for workouts
💪 Health & Fitness
(4.7K)
free
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Runner's World
Runner's World
Runner's World
by Hearst Communications, Inc.
Free

This app serves as a comprehensive guide for runners of all levels, offering inspiration and advice to improve performance and enjoyment. It allows users to access magazine content, share articles, and manage subscriptions.

Running inspiration and adviceContent for all runner levelsMagazine issue access
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.2K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Rock 'n' Roll Running Series
Rock 'n' Roll Running Series
Rock 'n' Roll Running Series
Rock 'n' Roll Running Series
Free

Experience a world-class running event infused with music. Track participants in real-time, access interactive course maps, and receive event updates. Designed to make every run enjoyable and engaging.

Real-time runner trackingInteractive course mapsLive leaderboards
⚽ Sports
(1.6K)
free
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Running Monsters
Running Monsters
Running Monsters
Endless Monster Runner Game!
Free

Embark on an endless running adventure as a monster. Attack villagers, dodge obstacles, and collect points to unlock new monstrous characters. Explore diverse areas and see how long you can survive.

Endless running gameplayPlay as various monstersAttack villagers
🎮 Games
(4.1K)
ad-supported