Best Distance Runner Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 4.3★, the distance runner category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 247+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Distance Runner Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Running Walking Tracker GoalsRunning Walking Tracker GoalsFree4.8★ (106K)NoYesAug 2026
2Nike Run Club: Running CoachNike Run Club: Running CoachFree4.8★ (417K)YesNoAug 2026
3Running Slimkit - Lose WeightRunning Slimkit - Lose WeightFree4.6★ (87K)YesYesAug 2026
4Running Trainer: Tracker&CoachRunning Trainer: Tracker&CoachFree4.9★ (114K)NoYesAug 2026
5adidas Running: Run trackeradidas Running: Run trackerFree4.8★ (107K)YesNoAug 2026
6RUN — Running Club & TrackerRUN — Running Club & TrackerFree4.8★ (4.5K)NoYesAug 2026
7Speedometer: MPH TrackerSpeedometer: MPH TrackerFree4.6★ (511)YesYesAug 2026
8Running App - Run TrackerRunning App - Run TrackerFree4.9★ (1.1K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Distance Runner

Running Walking Tracker Goals#1

Running Walking Tracker Goals by AK Apptuitive GmbH

Run, Walk & Jog Mile Distance
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(106K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Track your running, walking, and biking activities to achieve fitness goals like weight loss or calorie counting. Monitor distance, speed, elevation, and calories burned with voice control and Apple Watch integration. Offers various activity types and customizable goals.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate tracking
  • 💪 Motivating and helpful for fitness goals
  • 📊 Detailed statistics and progress tracking

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and data loss issues
  • 🔋 Drains battery when used for long periods
Nike Run Club: Running Coach#2

Nike Run Club: Running Coach by Nike, Inc

Workout App & Distance Tracker
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(417K ratings)
FreeAds
#45in 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
Running Slimkit - Lose Weight#3

Running Slimkit - Lose Weight by MONTIBUS LTD

Distance Tracker and Fitness
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.6😊(87K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a comprehensive approach to weight loss through running and nutrition. It provides personalized training plans with interval workouts and balanced meal plans, along with features to track progress and stay motivated.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app for new runners
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Keeps users motivated
  • 👍 Gradually increases running intensity

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 GPS and distance tracking issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent voice prompts
  • 🔒 Difficult to unsubscribe from premium

More Distance Runner apps to explore

4
Running Trainer: Tracker&Coach
Running Trainer: Tracker&Coach
Running Trainer: Tracker&Coach
Run Coach: 5K & 10K Runner
Free

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.

Accurate distance and time trackingPace and calorie trackingGPS mapping and route tracking
💪 Health & Fitness
(114K)
subscription
5
adidas Running: Run tracker
adidas Running: Run tracker
adidas Running: Run tracker
From Walk to Marathon training
Free

Track your runs and fitness activities with personalized training plans for all levels. Connect with a global community, join challenges, and monitor your progress with detailed stats and expert guidance.

Activity tracking for running, walking, cycling, and morePersonalized training plans for various distancesSyncs with Health Connect and popular devices
💪 Health & Fitness
(107K)
ad-supported
6
RUN — Running Club & Tracker
RUN — Running Club & Tracker
RUN — Running Club & Tracker
Coach 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
(4.5K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Speedometer: MPH Tracker
Speedometer: MPH Tracker
Speedometer: MPH Tracker
HUD, Car Speed, Odometer
Free

This app uses high-precision GPS to accurately measure your speed in real-time for various activities like driving, cycling, and running. It offers trip data, an odometer, and intelligent safety features like speeding warnings and speed camera alerts.

Real-time GPS speed measurementOdometer and trip trackingSpeeding alarm and warnings
🗺️ Navigation
(511)
free with in-app purchases
8
Running App - Run Tracker
Running App - Run Tracker
Running App - Run Tracker
Running & Mile Tracker
Free

Track your runs with GPS, monitor key stats like distance, speed, and calories burned, and analyze your performance with detailed graphs. Offers personalized training plans and audio feedback to help you achieve your fitness goals.

Real-time GPS route mappingDetailed run statistics analysisPersonalized training plans
💪 Health & Fitness
(1.1K)
subscription
9
Marathon Runner: M,HM,10K,5K
Marathon Runner: M,HM,10K,5K
Marathon Runner: M,HM,10K,5K
Running training & GPS tracker
Free

This running trainer creates customized plans for marathons, half-marathons, 5Ks, and 10Ks based on Olympic training methods. It offers real-time GPS tracking, automatic pauses, and interval training. Premium features include dynamic plan adjustments and voice coaching.

Customized race training plans (M, HM, 10K, 5K)Real-time GPS route trackingAutomatic pause functionality
💪 Health & Fitness
(48)
free with in-app purchases
10
Run Tracker - StreakRunner
Run Tracker - StreakRunner
Run Tracker - StreakRunner
Run daily habit & milestones
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
11
Any Distance Running Tracker
Any Distance Running Tracker
Any Distance Running Tracker
Running tracker trainer & map
Free

Track over 90 workout types with this comprehensive fitness companion. Monitor pace, calories, distance, and heart rate, with detailed 2D and 3D map views of your routes. Share your progress visually and set personalized goals.

Track 90+ workout typesReal-time pace, calorie, distance tracking2D and 3D route mapping
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.4K)
free with in-app purchases
12
First Mile Runner
First Mile Runner
First Mile Runner
Beginner 5K run/walk coach
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
13
StepsApp Pedometer
StepsApp Pedometer
StepsApp Pedometer
Step Counter, Walking Tracker
Free

This app transforms your phone into a powerful step counter and activity tracker. Monitor steps, distance, calories burned, and set daily goals. It integrates with Apple Health and Apple Watch for comprehensive activity monitoring.

Automatic step countingWorkout tracking with GPS and heart rateApple Health and Apple Watch integration
💪 Health & Fitness
(292K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Run Tracker: Best GPS Runner to Track Running Walk
Run Tracker: Best GPS Runner to Track Running Walk
Run Tracker: Best GPS Runner to Track Running Walk
by Jian Yih Lee
Free

This app uses GPS to track outdoor activities like running, cycling, and walking. It provides map navigation and allows users to record their exercise sessions. A free pro version is available for a limited time.

GPS trackingMap navigationActivity tracking (running, cycling, walking)
⚽ Sports
(5)
free with in-app purchases
15
Walking Distance Tracker
Walking Distance Tracker
Walking Distance Tracker
Step Counter Pedometer by Vima
Free

This app helps users track their walking fitness goals with GPS. It offers real-time stats, maps, and voice updates, along with features for managing shoe mileage and sharing progress. Integrates with Apple Watch and HealthKit.

GPS tracking for walksReal-time stats (speed, distance, altitude, time)Color-coded speed maps
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.9K)
free with in-app purchases
16
Run Trainer - Running Tracker
Run Trainer - Running Tracker
Run Trainer - Running Tracker
Couch to 5K,10K, Half Marathon
Free

This app serves as a personal running coach and GPS tracker, offering guided training plans for various distances from Couch to 5K to half marathons. It provides audio coaching, detailed performance statistics, and seamless integration with Apple devices.

Personalized training plans (Couch to 5K, 10K, Half Marathon)Customizable training schedules (MyPlan)Audio coaching with voice cues
💪 Health & Fitness
(199)
free with in-app purchases
17
Running Tracker ⓒ
Running Tracker ⓒ
Running Tracker ⓒ
Fitness Tracker- Coach,Workout
Free

This app helps you achieve weight loss goals through running. Track your distance and time, set personal goals, and monitor your progress. It offers interval running workouts to complement healthy eating for effective results.

Track running distance and timeSet personal running goalsMonitor progress towards goals
💪 Health & Fitness
(1.5K)
subscription
18
Distance Meter - Odometer and Walking Tracker for Car or Runner. Length Measure Free
Distance Meter - Odometer and Walking Tracker for Car or Runner. Length Measure Free
Distance Meter - Odometer and Walking Tracker for Car or Runner. Length Measure Free
by App Holdings
Free

This app calculates traveled distance, speed, and altitude. It also includes a built-in compass for navigation. Ideal for individuals with active lifestyles.

Calculate traveled distanceMeasure speedTrack altitude
💪 Health & Fitness
(32)
free
19
Start Running For Beginners
Start Running For Beginners
Start Running For Beginners
Couch to 5K - for weight loss
Free

This app guides beginners into running with a structured plan designed to increase jogging time gradually. It offers personalized coaching, detailed tracking, and voice feedback to help users achieve their fitness goals, including weight loss.

Personal running coachCouch to 5K training planDistance, speed, and pace tracker
💪 Health & Fitness
(2.1K)
free with in-app purchases
20
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
(170)
free

FAQ about Distance Runner

What are the best distance runner apps for iPhone?
Running Walking Tracker Goals tops our distance runner apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 106K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top distance runner apps we rank are free to download, including Running Walking Tracker Goals and Nike Run Club: Running Coach.
Running Walking Tracker Goals has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 247+ distance runner apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app helps you track various fitness activities such as running, jogging, walking, biking, and mountain biking. It monitors key metrics like distance, time, speed, elevation, and calories burned, allowing you to set and achieve personal fitness goals.
Key features include the ability to start workouts with Siri, control workouts from a widget, listen to music during exercise, analyze performance, and receive monthly summaries. Premium members gain access to advanced statistics, voice coaching, training plans, and live charts.