Best Personal Best Running Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5β˜…, the personal best running 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 Personal Best Running Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Personal Best RunningPersonal Best RunningFreeβ€”NoYesJul 2026
2Workout Stats: Personal BestWorkout Stats: Personal BestFree4.5β˜… (738)NoYesAug 2026
3Running - running trackerRunning - running trackerFree4.4β˜… (170)NoNoAug 2026
4Ghostrun : running & sportGhostrun : running & sportFreeβ€”NoNoJul 2026
5Personal BestsPersonal BestsFree5.0β˜… (1)NoNoJun 2026
6Beat My Best RunsBeat My Best RunsFree5.0β˜… (2)NoYesJul 2026
7KasiKasiFreeβ€”NoNoMay 2026
8Track and Field Personal BestTrack and Field Personal BestFree5.0β˜… (6)YesNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Personal Best Running

Workout Stats: Personal Best#2

Workout Stats: Personal Best by Codakuma Ltd

Fitness, training load & pace
Strong Contender
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
4.5😊(738 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app analyzes your workout data from various fitness apps and presents it as detailed statistics and insights. It helps you understand your training patterns, track progress over time, and compare performance. Enjoy widgets, Apple Watch support, and private data handling.

What We Love

  • πŸ‘ Beautifully designed app
  • πŸ“Š Detailed workout insights
  • πŸ”’ Privacy-focused
  • πŸ† Motivating personal best tracking

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Performance issues and crashes
  • πŸ’° Subscription model
  • πŸ” Limited free features

More Personal Best Running apps to explore

4
Ghostrun : running & sport
Ghostrun : running & sport
Ghostrun : running & sport
Surpass yourself in running
Free

This running app allows you to compete against your past performances or friends in real-time. Track your progress and join a community focused on self-improvement through running.

Run against your ghost performanceCompete with friends in real-timeTrack running distance
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(0)
free
5
Personal Bests
Personal Bests
Personal Bests
Fastest Workout Segments
Free

This app analyzes your workout history from Apple Health to find your fastest segments of any distance. It ranks these personal bests across all your activities and timeframes, offering detailed insights and flexible tracking for athletes focused on performance.

Finds fastest segments of any distanceWorks across running, cycling, swimming, rowingSegments can be anywhere within a workout
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(1)
free
6
Beat My Best Runs
Beat My Best Runs
Beat My Best Runs
Track run times & distances
Free

This app automatically tracks your best run times for every distance. Receive instant notifications when you break a personal record and monitor your pace with milestone splits during your runs. Stay motivated to improve your personal bests.

Personal best tracking for each distanceRecord-breaking notificationsMilestone splits during runs
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(2)
freemium
7
Kasi
Kasi
Kasi
Kasi Running
Free
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(0)
8
Track and Field Personal Best
Track and Field Personal Best
Track and Field Personal Best
Athletics PR Record Tracker PB
Free

Easily record and manage personal bests for over 50 track and field events. Track your progress, add event details, and manage multiple athlete profiles. Syncs seamlessly across devices.

Record personal bests for 50+ track and field eventsTrack progress and new personal recordsAdd detailed event performance information
⚽ Sports
(6)
ad-supported
9
RunBests
RunBests
RunBests
Personal best running times
Free
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(0)
10
Run Run - A Running App
Run Run - A Running App
Run Run - A Running App
Track Your Runs & Prs
Free

This app automatically records your personal bests for various running metrics. Track your fastest mile, furthest distance, and longest duration runs. It's designed to help you monitor your progress and celebrate your achievements wherever you go.

Automatic personal best recordingFastest mile trackingFurthest run tracking
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(38)
free with in-app purchases
11
Lose Weight Running
Lose Weight Running
Lose Weight Running
Weight Loss & Workout Tracker
Free

Achieve your fitness goals with a personalized running program designed by top coaches. This app offers interval workouts to maximize calorie burn and fat loss, with plans for beginners to advanced runners targeting weight loss, staying fit, or completing races like 5K, 10K, and marathons. Track your progress and stay motivated on your journey to a healthier you.

Personalized running workout plans8-week programs for weight lossInterval training for calorie burn
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(191)
freemium
12
Runcoach 1:1 Personal Training
Runcoach 1:1 Personal Training
Runcoach 1:1 Personal Training
5K 10K Half Marathon Coach
Free

Receive personalized running plans and direct feedback from real coaches, not bots. Improve your race times and achieve personal bests with dynamic training adjustments based on your data and life events. Experience a true coach-athlete relationship for affordable, effective training.

1:1 assignment to a personal coachComplimentary coach connect sessionDirect feedback on training data
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(439)
free with in-app purchases
13
Tavor
Tavor
Tavor
by COCON D'EVEIL
Free

Log your runs, track progress, and connect with a community of fellow runners. Discover new routes, read shoe reviews, and share your training journey. Build a personal record of your running achievements.

Log runs with pace and distanceBuild a personal progress timelineDiscover new routes and trails
⚽ Sports
(6)
free
14
Nike Run Club: Running Coach
Nike Run Club: Running Coach
Nike Run Club: Running Coach
Workout App & Distance Tracker
Free

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.

Guided Runs with audio coachingPersonalized Training PlansGPS tracking for speed, distance, and route
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(416K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Couch to 5k Running Program
Couch to 5k Running Program
Couch to 5k Running Program
Running Program for Beginners
Free

This program guides beginners through a 9-week plan to run a 5K. It offers audio coaching, progress tracking, and flexible scheduling, requiring no prior experience.

9-week structured running planAudio coaching for guidanceProgress tracking and history
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(5)
free
16
RunTally: Yearly Running Stats
RunTally: Yearly Running Stats
RunTally: Yearly Running Stats
Add up your annual mileage
Free
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(0)
17
RunBuddy - Running Coach
RunBuddy - Running Coach
RunBuddy - Running Coach
5K to Marathon Plans
Free

This app creates customized running plans from 5K to marathon, adapting to your schedule and performance. It provides daily coaching, race predictions, and integrates strength and recovery.

Personalized training plansAdaptive coachingRace shape predictions
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(1)
freemium
18
Runscope β€” Running Stats
Runscope β€” Running Stats
Runscope β€” Running Stats
Private Run Analytics & Shoes
Free

This app provides personalized running training plans and AI coaching, analyzing your performance data to offer insights into your running form, age, and progress. It offers detailed run analysis, goal setting, and progress tracking without manual data entry.

Personalized training plansAI coaching and insightsDetailed running performance analysis
⚽ Sports
(0)
freemium
19
Joyrun - Focus on running
Joyrun - Focus on running
Joyrun - Focus on running
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Free

This app is a comprehensive running companion that goes beyond simple tracking. It offers equipment reviews, training plans, race information, and a community for runners of all levels. Connect with other runners, share your progress, and discover new ways to improve your running experience.

Running data trackingEquipment experience and reviewsTraining and recovery plans
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(1.5K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Running Track
Running Track
Running Track
Set your running goal
Free
πŸ’ͺ Health & Fitness
(0)

FAQ about Personal Best Running

Are there free personal best running apps for iPhone?
Yes β€” 20 of the top personal best running apps we rank are free to download, including Personal Best Running and Workout Stats: Personal Best.
Personal Best Running has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 247+ personal best running apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.