Best Distance Runner Apps

207+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

With an average user rating of 4.7★, the distance runner category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 207+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Distance Runner Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Running Walking Tracker GoalsRunning Walking Tracker GoalsFree4.8★ (104K)NoYesJul 2026
2Nike Run Club: Running CoachNike Run Club: Running CoachFree4.8★ (416K)YesNoJul 2026
3Running Slimkit - Lose WeightRunning Slimkit - Lose WeightFree4.6★ (87K)YesYesJul 2026
4Running Trainer: Tracker&CoachRunning Trainer: Tracker&CoachFree4.9★ (112K)NoYesJul 2026
5RUN — Running Club & TrackerRUN — Running Club & TrackerFree4.7★ (3.8K)NoYesJul 2026
6Strava: Run, Bike, WalkStrava: Run, Bike, WalkFree4.8★ (364K)YesYesJul 2026
7ASICS Runkeeper—Run TrackerASICS Runkeeper—Run TrackerFree4.8★ (376K)YesYesJul 2026
8Running App - Run TrackerRunning App - Run TrackerFree4.9★ (1.1K)YesYesJul 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😊(104K 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😊(416K ratings)
FreeAds
#40in 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
(112K)
subscription
5
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
6
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Suivez vos activités sportives
Free

Track all your activities, from runs to yoga, and share your progress with friends. Discover new routes, get AI-powered insights, and join challenges. Stay motivated and safe with real-time location sharing.

Record 50+ sport typesAI-powered workout insightsRoute discovery and creation
💪 Health & Fitness
(364K)
free with in-app purchases
7
ASICS Runkeeper—Run Tracker
ASICS Runkeeper—Run Tracker
ASICS Runkeeper—Run Tracker
Running App and Training Plans
Free

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 trackingPersonalized training plansAudio-guided workouts
💪 Health & Fitness
(376K)
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
Footpath Route Planner
Footpath Route Planner
Footpath Route Planner
Running, Hiking, Bike Maps
Free

Easily plan and navigate custom routes for any outdoor activity. Draw your path with a finger and the app snaps to roads and trails. Measure distances, elevations, and get turn-by-turn directions, even offline.

Snap to roads and trailsMeasure distance and elevationTurn-by-turn navigation
🗺️ Navigation
(21K)
free with in-app purchases
10
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
(18K)
ad-supported
11
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
(32K)
free with in-app purchases
12
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
(744K)
free with in-app purchases
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
(286K)
free with in-app purchases
14
5K Runner: couch potato to 5K
5K Runner: couch potato to 5K
5K Runner: couch potato to 5K
Couch potato to 5K: Run 5K
Free

This app guides users from being inactive to running a 5K in 8 weeks with a structured, 30-minute daily program. It features a human coach voice, music integration, and GPS tracking to help you achieve your fitness goals.

8-week structured training planAlternating walk/run intervalsHuman coach voice guidance
💪 Health & Fitness
(117K)
subscription
15
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
16
Pedometer - Run & Step Counter
Pedometer - Run & Step Counter
Pedometer - Run & Step Counter
Running walking tracker pacer
Free

This app accurately counts your steps, calories burned, and distance traveled using your phone's built-in sensor. Track your progress with hourly, daily, and weekly statistics, set goals, and view your achievements. It also offers GPS tracking and integrates with HealthKit for comprehensive fitness data.

Accurate step countingCalorie and distance trackingGoal setting and achievements
💪 Health & Fitness
(3.2K)
free with in-app purchases
17
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
18
Running Tracker App – FITAPP
Running Tracker App – FITAPP
Running Tracker App – FITAPP
Track my Run, Miles Walked, 5k
Free

This fitness diary uses GPS to track your runs, walks, and other activities, recording distance, duration, and pace. It also offers weight logging, voice feedback, and social sharing features to help you stay motivated and achieve your health goals.

GPS activity trackingWeight logging and historyVoice feedback during workouts
💪 Health & Fitness
(6.1K)
freemium
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
(2K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Run Keeper : Running,Marathon
Run Keeper : Running,Marathon
Run Keeper : Running,Marathon
Jogging Tracker - Track My Run
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

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 July 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 104K 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 July 2026.
We track 207+ distance runner apps on the iOS App Store as of July 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.