Best Free Running Apps & Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.8 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good free running apps and games. We benchmark 249+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Free Running Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Nike Run Club: Running CoachNike Run Club: Running CoachFree4.8★ (417K)YesNoAug 2026
2Map My Run GPS Running TrackerMap My Run GPS Running TrackerFree4.8★ (751K)YesYesAug 2026
3Running Walking Tracker GoalsRunning Walking Tracker GoalsFree4.8★ (106K)NoYesAug 2026
4Strava: Run, Bike, WalkStrava: Run, Bike, WalkFree4.8★ (370K)YesYesAug 2026
5Running Trainer: Tracker&CoachRunning Trainer: Tracker&CoachFree4.9★ (114K)NoYesAug 2026
6Running - running trackerRunning - running trackerFree4.4★ (170)NoNoAug 2026
7adidas Running: Run trackeradidas Running: Run trackerFree4.8★ (107K)YesNoAug 2026
8ASICS Runkeeper—Run TrackerASICS Runkeeper—Run TrackerFree4.8★ (378K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Free Running

Nike Run Club: Running Coach#1

Nike Run Club: Running Coach by Nike, Inc

Workout App & Distance Tracker
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(417K ratings)
FreeAds
#44in 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
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker#2

Map My Run GPS Running Tracker by Outside Television Inc

5K 10K, Half Marathon Training
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😐(751K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#81in Health & Fitness
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Accurate tracking
  • 🚀 Great motivator
  • 💡 Useful challenges and social features
  • 🚀 Helpful voice prompts

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent GPS tracking and distance recording
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Sync issues with Apple Watch
Running Walking Tracker Goals#3

Running Walking Tracker Goals by AK Apptuitive GmbH

Run, Walk & Jog Mile Distance
Worth Considering
💪 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

More Free Running apps to explore

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Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk
Track & share with friends
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
(370K)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
6
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
7
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
8
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
(378K)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
10
Running Music Free
Running Music Free
Running Music Free
by Gabriel Coser
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
11
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter
Walking step challenge tracker
Free

This app tracks your daily activity, including steps, distance, and calories burned, to help you reach your fitness goals. It offers GPS mapping for outdoor exploration, personalized fitness plans, and community features for motivation and support.

Effortless activity tracking (steps, distance, calories)GPS mapping for outdoor routesPersonalized fitness plans and weight management
💪 Health & Fitness
(326K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Running Slimkit - Lose Weight
Running Slimkit - Lose Weight
Running Slimkit - Lose Weight
Distance Tracker and Fitness
Free

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.

Weight loss running plansInterval training workoutsHealthy meal plans
💪 Health & Fitness
(87K)
freemium
13
Running Training Plans Reflect
Running Training Plans Reflect
Running Training Plans Reflect
Marathon & half marathon coach
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
14
Drom Running
Drom Running
Drom Running
Chat to runners around you
Free
🌐 Social Networking
(0)
15
Running Buddy : Mobile App
Running Buddy : Mobile App
Running Buddy : Mobile App
by Beyza Tumkor
Free

Connect with local runners who match your pace, schedule, and fitness goals. Create a profile, specify your running preferences, and discover others in your area. Make your running routine more social, consistent, and enjoyable.

Connect with local runnersMatch pace, schedule, and goalsCreate runner profiles
💪 Health & Fitness
(2)
free
16
Overland Running Provisions
Overland Running Provisions
Overland Running Provisions
Running gear and services
Free
🛍️ Shopping
(0)
17
after run - running app
after run - running app
after run - running app
track & share your run
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
18
Tap Running Race - Multiplayer
Tap Running Race - Multiplayer
Tap Running Race - Multiplayer
by Eli Bitton
Free

An endless runner game where players swipe to control a character running through various worlds. Collect coins to upgrade underwear, which affects gameplay speed, and compete with others on a global leaderboard.

Endless running gameplaySwipe controls for movement and actionsCoin collection for upgrades
🎮 Games
(2)
free
19
RunBabe: Running App for Women
RunBabe: Running App for Women
RunBabe: Running App for Women
Your Coach. Your Style. Run.
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
20
ActionRun: Gamified Running
ActionRun: Gamified Running
ActionRun: Gamified Running
Your Runs, Action Missions
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)

FAQ about Free Running

What are the best free running apps & games for iPhone?
Nike Run Club: Running Coach tops our free running apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 417K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Nike Run Club: Running Coach shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ free running apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The app provides tools and motivation to help users start, continue, and enjoy running. It offers guided runs with audio coaching, personalized training plans for various distances, and community challenges to foster engagement.
Key features include GPS tracking for runs (speed, distance, route), audio-guided runs led by coaches and athletes, structured training plans for different goals like 5k or marathons, and the ability to create and join community challenges with friends.

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