Best Trail Running Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 247+ trail running apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Trail Running Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1AllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunAllTrails: Hike, Bike & RunFree4.9★ (1M)YesYesAug 2026
2TrailLink: Bike, Run, WalkTrailLink: Bike, Run, WalkFree4.6★ (7.4K)NoYesAug 2026
3Strava: Run, Bike, WalkStrava: Run, Bike, WalkFree4.8★ (369K)YesYesAug 2026
4Trail Run ProjectTrail Run ProjectFree4.6★ (417)NoNoAug 2026
5Running, Trail, Hike - ArkarunRunning, Trail, Hike - ArkarunFree4.6★ (5)NoYesAug 2026
6Vert: Trail Running CoachVert: Trail Running CoachFree4.4★ (72)YesYesAug 2026
7TrailPro: Trail RunningTrailPro: Trail RunningFreeNoNoMay 2026
8adidas Running: Run trackeradidas Running: Run trackerFree4.8★ (107K)YesNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Trail Running

AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run#1

AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run by AllTrails, Inc.

GPS Hiking & Biking Trail Maps
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.9😐(1M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#5in Health & Fitness
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Discover and navigate over 500,000 trails worldwide for hiking, biking, and running. Find detailed reviews, plan your adventures with GPS and offline maps, and share your experiences with a community of outdoor enthusiasts.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent for finding and tracking trails
  • 📍 Accurate GPS and offline maps
  • 📸 Helpful user-submitted photos and reviews
  • 🗺️ Wide selection of trails

Room to Improve

  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🤔 Unintuitive user interface changes
TrailLink: Bike, Run, Walk#2

TrailLink: Bike, Run, Walk by Rails to Trails Conservancy

Trail Maps Finder & Biking GPS
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.6😊(7.4K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Discover and navigate over 40,000 miles of trails across the US for biking, running, and walking. Find detailed maps, GPS directions, user reviews, and amenities to plan your next outdoor adventure.

What We Love

  • 👍 Helpful trail information
  • 🚀 Accurate GPS tracking
  • 💡 Detailed trail maps
  • 👍 Great resource for finding trails

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Limited trail coverage in some areas
Strava: Run, Bike, Walk#3

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

Track & share with friends
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😐(369K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Health & Fitness
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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

More Trail Running apps to explore

4
Trail Run Project
Trail Run Project
Trail Run Project
by Adventure Projects Inc.
Free

Discover and navigate thousands of miles of running trails with detailed GPS data, elevation profiles, and photos. Find featured runs near you or in searched locations, with offline access for remote adventures. Local expert insights help you plan the perfect trail run.

GPS route informationElevation profilesInteractive trail maps
⚽ Sports
(417)
free
5
Running, Trail, Hike - Arkarun
Running, Trail, Hike - Arkarun
Running, Trail, Hike - Arkarun
Run tracker, AI coach, GPS map
Free

This running app uses an AI coach to track your distance, speed, and goals. It provides real-time audio feedback, personalized advice, and post-run analysis. Features include detailed statistics, GPS mapping, and HealthKit synchronization.

AI Audio CoachReal-time voice feedbackPerformance dashboard
💪 Health & Fitness
(5)
free with in-app purchases
6
Vert: Trail Running Coach
Vert: Trail Running Coach
Vert: Trail Running Coach
Ultra Marathon Training Plans
Free

This app provides personalized training plans and expert coaching for trail and ultra runners, from 5K to 100+ miles. It adapts to your life and terrain, offering features like elevation tracking and seamless device syncing.

Personalized trail training plansHuman coaching and real supportElevation and terrain-focused training
💪 Health & Fitness
(72)
free with in-app purchases
7
TrailPro: Trail Running
TrailPro: Trail Running
TrailPro: Trail Running
Analysis & Running Companion
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
8
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
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
(22K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Trail Running: My Statistics
Trail Running: My Statistics
Trail Running: My Statistics
Analyze your trail progress
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF
⚽ Sports
(0)
11
TrailSight - Trail Running
TrailSight - Trail Running
TrailSight - Trail Running
Trail races, GPX to your watch
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
12
Relive: Hike & Ride Memories
Relive: Hike & Ride Memories
Relive: Hike & Ride Memories
3D videos & activity tracking
Free

Create engaging 3D video stories of your outdoor adventures like running, cycling, or hiking. Automatically generate videos from your tracked activities, add photos and music, and share your experiences with friends.

3D video creationActivity tracking integrationPhoto and music additions
💪 Health & Fitness
(70K)
free with in-app purchases
13
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
💪 Health & Fitness
(417K)
free with in-app purchases
14
TrailRun: Trail Running Coach
TrailRun: Trail Running Coach
TrailRun: Trail Running Coach
Plans, strength & endurance
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
15
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
16
MilesMe
MilesMe
MilesMe
Smart Running Loop Route
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
17
NutriFuel - trail & running
NutriFuel - trail & running
NutriFuel - trail & running
Personalized nutrition plan
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
18
Trail Running Lab
Trail Running Lab
Trail Running Lab
by Trail Running Lab
Free

This app provides personalized training plans and race day strategies for trail runners. It offers dynamic scheduling, pacing tools, and nutrition planning to help users achieve their goals. Connect with a community of runners and track your progress seamlessly.

Personalized training plansRace pacing and nutrition strategyStrava and Suunto synchronization
⚽ Sports
(0)
freemium
19
Trail Router
Trail Router
Trail Router
by Sam Crawford
Free

Discover new running paths with an intelligent routing algorithm that prioritizes parks, forests, and water features while avoiding busy roads. Create custom routes or let the app automatically plot round trips based on your preferences for nature, lighting, or terrain.

Automatic round-trip route plottingManual point-to-point route creationPreference for nature and water
💪 Health & Fitness
(27)
free
20
Run Tracker Map: GPS & Pacer
Run Tracker Map: GPS & Pacer
Run Tracker Map: GPS & Pacer
Running routes for Runkeeper
Free

Track your runs with real-time pace, distance, and calories burned. This free, lightweight app offers GPS route saving and offline mode without ads or login requirements.

Real-time pace, distance, and duration trackingGPS route saving and mappingCalorie burned estimation
⚽ Sports
(2)
free

FAQ about Trail Running

What are the best trail running apps for iPhone?
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run tops our trail running apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 1M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top trail running apps we rank are free to download, including AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run and TrailLink: Bike, Run, Walk.
AllTrails: Hike, Bike & Run shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 247+ trail running apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app helps users discover and navigate over 500,000 trails worldwide for activities like hiking, biking, and running. It provides detailed trail information, community reviews, and GPS navigation to guide users on their outdoor adventures.
Key features include discovering trails by location and interest, GPS turn-by-turn navigation, offline map downloads for areas with no service, planning for trail conditions like weather, recording and sharing activities, and finding points of interest along the way.

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