Best Running Route Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Whether you're new to running route or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 250+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Running Route Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Footpath Route PlannerFootpath Route PlannerFree4.8★ (22K)NoYesSep 2026
2Map My Run GPS Running TrackerMap My Run GPS Running TrackerFree4.8★ (752K)YesYesSep 2026
3Strava: Run, Bike, WalkStrava: Run, Bike, WalkFree4.8★ (372K)YesYesSep 2026
4AllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunAllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunFree4.9★ (1M)YesYesSep 2026
5Running Route Planner: LoopRunRunning Route Planner: LoopRunFree1.0★ (1)NoYesSep 2026
6RunGo - The Best Routes to RunRunGo - The Best Routes to RunFree4.7★ (2.4K)NoYesAug 2026
7Running Route - RunnrRunning Route - RunnrFreeNoYesSep 2026
8Pathr - Running Route PlannerPathr - Running Route PlannerFreeNoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Running Route

Footpath Route Planner#1

Footpath Route Planner by Half Mile Labs LLC

Running, Hiking, Bike Maps
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😐(22K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#73in Navigation
Footpath Route Planner screenshot 1
Footpath Route Planner screenshot 2
Footpath Route Planner screenshot 3
Footpath Route Planner screenshot 4
Footpath Route Planner screenshot 5
Footpath Route Planner screenshot 6

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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Full-featured outdoors app
  • 👍 Nice app
  • 👍 Excellent for discovering routes
  • 👍 Useful for run planning
  • 👍 Great mapping and graphics
  • 👍 Flexible and easy to use
  • 👍 Accurate and dependable
  • 👍 Fantastic for hiking and memory keeping
  • 👍 Excellent for planning walks, runs, bike routes
  • 👍 Useful for finding trails and paths
  • 👍 Fantastic for planning and navigation
  • 👍 Excellent for route planning
  • 👍 Brilliant for planning routes
  • 👍 Fantastic app for planning runs

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 No more free turn by turn
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🐛 Seems to no longer recognize footpaths
  • 🐛 Offline maps fail
  • 🐛 Only selects roads
  • 🐛 GPS not helpful at all
  • 🐛 Confusing and difficult to use
  • 🐛 Useless without paying
  • 🐛 Degraded my paid for membership
  • 🐛 Crashes and loses data
  • 🐛 Doesn't map footpaths well
  • 🐛 Inaccurate and not reliable
  • 🐛 Difficult to edit routes
  • 🐛 Double counting steps
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😐(752K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#85in Health & Fitness
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker screenshot 1
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker screenshot 2
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker screenshot 3
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker screenshot 4
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker screenshot 5
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker screenshot 6

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
  • 👍 Syncs well with other apps

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent GPS tracking and distance recording
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Sync issues with Apple Watch
  • 🔋 High battery drain
  • 🤖 Poor voice assistant quality
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk#3

Strava: Run, Bike, Walk by Strava, Inc.

Track & share with friends
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😐(372K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Health & Fitness
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk screenshot 1
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk screenshot 2
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk screenshot 3
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk screenshot 4
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk screenshot 5
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk screenshot 6

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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great platform
  • 👍 Excellent for tracking fitness activities
  • 👍 Motivating and engaging community
  • 👍 Comprehensive data and analytics

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate GPS tracking and distance recording
  • 🔒 Poor customer support and unresponsive to user issues
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization with features locked behind paywall
  • 🔍 Confusing and cluttered user interface
  • 🔍 Lacking key features for certain sports (e.g. swimming, mountain biking)

More Running Route apps to explore

FAQ about Running Route

What are the best running route apps for iPhone?
Footpath Route Planner tops our running route apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 22K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top running route apps we rank are free to download, including Footpath Route Planner and Map My Run GPS Running Tracker.
Footpath Route Planner has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ running route apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows users to plan and navigate custom routes for a variety of outdoor activities like running, hiking, and cycling. You can draw your route with a finger, and the app will automatically snap to roads and trails. It also provides distance and elevation measurements, along with turn-by-turn directions.
Key features include snapping routes to roads and trails, measuring distances and elevations, providing turn-by-turn navigation with offline capabilities, and the ability to share routes with others. The premium version offers advanced features like premium offline maps and route organization.

Related searches