Running Trainer: Tracker&Coach Reviews

by Bearded Runner

I have had RunningTrainer for over two years. It worked well for the first few months, but then failed to complete my runs with me. It would stop working anywhere from less than a tenth of a mile into the run to almost 6 miles. It generally stopped recording at less than a mile.
Why do I still use it when it fails so regularly? It has a beautiful screen layout and lists the previous runs very nicely. Unfortunately I had gone to the trouble of adding my lifetime runs, so that more than 30 years of runs were stored in RunningTrainer . Perhaps that led to its problems, but I speculated my 16 GB iPhone 6plus was the culprit, and replaced it with an 11 pro max with 512GB of memory. RunningTrainer still fails to record an entire run. So, I start an UnderArmor run tracking app (it has not failed yet!) simultaneously with Fitness22’s Run Tracker and edit the true run from UnderArmor into the Run Tracker, and so maintain an up to date running log in the beautiful app.
I had contacted Fitness22 about its failure, but without resolution. Perhaps a bad review will help them address the issues I am encountering!

by HistoryPodcastJunky

Had RunningTrainer for maybe 2 months. Run in the same place consistently. Tracker worked fine in the beginning. Then after I’d declined the paid version multiple times it simply wouldn’t track location so you couldn’t see the distance, only duration. Deleting and reinstalling app would make the GPS work for maybe a workout or two, then it would drop all connectivity again. This wasn’t a connectivity issue as google maps would know where you were while RunningTrainer would say no connectivity, and RunningTrainer had previously had no trouble in the exact same route, and would have no trouble when first reinstalled. Without ability to track distance, app is useless/basically an annoying stop watch. Don’t download, giant waste of time/source of frustration. If I could give zero stars I would.

by CG8766

I’ve been using RunningTrainer for years. I actually like it better than any of the other apps I use/have used, but my only issue is (and forgive me if this is possible and I just don’t know how to do it) I would like to create a profile. This is the third phone I’ve had where I’ve used RunningTrainer and each time I get a new phone, my run history is gone. The other apps I use, I create a profile and all my runs are stored to the profile. When I get a new phone, I sign into my profile on the other apps and there are my previous runs!

RunningTrainer is great. I just wish the run history wasn’t so temporary.

Edit: at some point, they made the split timer part of the premium content. I’m lowering my rating from 4/5 to 3/5. If they would offer the split timer as its own content for like $1-2/month, I’d get it. I don’t need the other premium features, but I would like that.

by Autumn"s Owner

I really do like RunningTrainer. It is the best running app I have used. Everything is simple and straightforward. Setting are easy to change from the workout screen info to the feedback info. I like the layout of the workout history too. There has never been any confusion about how to use RunningTrainer! The only issue I have noticed is I need to start RunningTrainer a good 15 seconds or so before I start my run. This allows RunningTrainer time to sync with the GPS on my iPhone. If I start RunningTrainer and start running right away it won’t record anything but time elapsed. Not a big deal to wait a few seconds but something to be aware of. The only reason I didn’t give this four stars is for two things. First it doesn’t record elevation change. I am a trail runner so elevation change is something that is important to me. I hope a future update to RunningTrainer will include elevation changes. Also, I wish I could start/stop/pause RunningTrainer through the lock screen. Right now I have to keep my iPhone on all the time while running so that I can have easy access to the controls of RunningTrainer . This runs my battery down.

by Running Over The Hill

I’ve been using Run Tracker for about 3 months and have been basically happy with RunningTrainer . There are a few things that bother me.

The pause button is so small relative to the Start Run button. Usually, I am running when the pause button needs to be touched, and standing still when the Start Run button needs to be touched. I’d like to see some of the real estate for the Start Run button be used to make the pause button larger.
The small green text on the black background can be difficult to see in the bright sunlight. I suspect that the developers are young people and don’t really understand the needs of their elders.
I’d like to know the accuracy of the average speed. If I run 5K at 10.5 kph, what is the standard deviation for this statistic. If my average speed the next day is 10.6 kph, have I really run faster or is this just normal variation in the statistic, maybe due to the inaccuracies of the GPS.
The current speed seems to be wildly erratic. I don’t bother with this statistic.

Still, I’d recommend Run Tracker.

by AL3368

In general, I like RunningTrainer. (I have the paid version. ) It has personalized run plans based on your goals and I like how it tracks my runs and integrates with my Health app. I don’t mind that it doesn’t really integrate with my music(you still have to go to your music app and start up what you want to listen to), but there are a few niceties that wish it had. 1) It drives me kind of nuts that while it will have a timer for your warmup, it doesn’t for your cool down. I mean, honestly, both are listed as part of your workout; why wouldn’t they add the cool down timer? 2) Its super annoying that I can’t pause during the warmup. I run with my dog and when she has to go I have to stop & probably pick up a deposit. If that happens during the warmup (highly likely) there’s no way for me to pause that and then I miss the warmup. Annoying. 3) I would dearly love it if they made an Apple Watch app for this.

by LiveHappy70

This is simply the best running app of them all. For starters, its simple, beautiful and just works great & accurately, every time. It doesn’t ask me for my email or facebook account like all the others do. RunningTrainer itself is really gorgeous, and very simple to use. I just hit the start button and everything is automatic. It’s not overloaded with silly features no one needs, like the other apps are. The distance and pace tracking is very accurate, and I could very easily change the display to have it show me what I want in a really large font so I could actually see it really well while I was running (with the phone on my armband its not easy if its not large) I like seeing distance and pace first, but they also have calories, time, etc. At the end of the run they have their splits section which lets me see how fast I ran each section of my run, and their map is color coded so I can easily see the speed of each part of my run. I also love their heart rate zone display - really professional way of showing where I strained the most. They also have advanced running programs which look really cool, and I will probably buy their weight-loss plan soon. Last point, the way they let me share my run to facebook is really funny and cool (and they don’t ask for my account, they let ME post). Well done guys. Love it.

by Jg314159

I wish I had found RunningTrainer years ago. I have been tracking both my runs and walks on Nike Run Club. Sometimes that App sends me to their store, or asks for my login, when I am anxious to get going or in a hurry. If I hadn’t logged in all my runs on Nike already, I would use RunningTrainer for my runs immediately. Instead, I am using it for my walks since I like to keep them separate. You can input your walks or runs manually on RunningTrainer which is amazing. It is easy to do, and in fact, motivating. As others have said in their reviews, you open RunningTrainer and it is ready for you to run. Now I just have to figure out how to download it again separately for my runs and I can get rid of other said apps. Kudos!

by Kandi119

I like RunningTrainer for one because I don’t have to play my music through it. I can start my run and let this go in the background (answer calls, google, what have you). You can set it to how you want it to alert rather 1/4 mi, 1/2 mi etc or nothing at all. Mine is set by the mile. I never drop gps which I love. I live in the country with terrible service. I drop music half my run but RunningTrainer never fails me. My husband has the Nike and he always loses gps but he likes all the stuff I don’t. The goals and pep talks an all that jazz. I like to zone out into the music or my thoughts and RunningTrainer doesn’t interrupt that so it’s ideal for me. It’s all about preference.

by Water Wash

So I am 14 year old runner that runs about 20-25 miles a week but sometimes more, but RunningTrainer really suited me, the overall simplicity of RunningTrainer made it really easy to track exactly when i did the run and all the details about it. there are no glitches with RunningTrainer but there are a few things that would help make RunningTrainer better. The first thing is that it would help a lot of we were able to save a certain route that we went on. it’s not a huge deal but would be very nice. The second thing that would be better is if when you stopped running for more then let’s say 5 seconds, (like at a stoplight or crossing the road), it should stop the timer or laser without having to go into RunningTrainer and stopping the timer. because where i love it rains half of the year and when my phone screen is wet and my hands are numb in the cold, by the time i get into my phone and pause the workout i have to start running again. The last thing that would be better is if when you press start workout, it have a 10 second timer until the workout starts, so if there was a setting to adjust how much time it would take to start the workout it would be much appreciated. Over a great app tho and would recommend to any type of runner.

by Sweeter Willie

I'm so glad I found RunningTrainer, it's changed my running for the best. I like the option to change the interval distance notification from every 1/2 mile to 1 mile etc.. hearing the voice tell me @ every 1/2 mile what my distance is and my pace is Awesome. This will really be beneficial in a 5K or any race due to the fact your pace will be spoken to you every 1/2 mile or whatever you choose in the settings. It even tells me how many calories burned on each run. My Garmin recently stopped working and I was looking at purchasing another one but decided to check RunningTrainer Store and found this for Free. Very pleased and don't think for now that I need anything else but this.

by Resviolist

I used RunningTrainer for the first time today and it was so cool I had to come here and write a review and add my 5 stars. I have tried other apps in the past, but none of them have been so simple, streamlined, and straightforward as this one. I also love the fact that you don't have to give your email and a password and other crap to a random fitness website in oder to use all the features on RunningTrainer and save your progress. It's easy to use, looks great, doesn't sap my phone battery, and gives me straightforward info about my workout with the the simple tap of a start and stop button at the beginning and end of my run. Yes, this IS the running app I've been looking for. Thanks a ton!

by Galodian

RunningTrainer keeps track of everything; distance ran, total time, min/max speed and average speed, if you put in your height and weight it will tell you how many calories you burned (not sure how accurate but seems fairly legit), and it even plots the exact course you ran on the map and records it. I’m not sure how many runs the history will hold before deleting them, hopefully all of them! There are other guides to fitness and running and a few other features that you will have to pay for, but the free part of RunningTrainer works great for what I need and if you’re interested in the other stuff go ahead and buy it, great app!

by Twerkstarr

I used a few of their other running apps over the years, and this one combines all of them together in a sleeker and more powerful interface. Actively updated, works really well. It’s so well done, and I haven’t even tried out the new meal plan section yet! Customer service is great too, just a really good company all around.

I do have one serious request for the developers: PLEASE add Apple Watch functionality! No need to add the whole giant app on the watch, just a simple watch interface for the individual run tracking and notifications. If I could have the helpful guidance of these perfectly designed workout plans without needing to carry my phone with me on my runs this would be a perfect app.

by Pinapple Rose

I first downloaded RunningTrainer because... honestly, I just thought it was pretty! And thought that if RunningTrainer seemed fun to open / look at, I might be more inclined to actually run.

This proved true! I started running with RunningTrainer about a year ago and have used it ever since. I purchased a premium subscription for a few months while I did their Couch to 5k program and loved it. It was simple but effective, and now I run a 5k about once a week! For premium features, you can choose to pay $10/mo, or $40 dollars for a forever subscription.

I opted for the $10/mo as it motivated me to keep running and not get lazy about my practice. After I finished the 5k program I went back to the free version of RunningTrainer , but would definitely consider going back if I found a program I was interested in.

Other pros:
- I like that you can close kilos / miles, and can control how often the voice updates you on your run.
- you’re not bombarded with information or ads
- simple, sleek, and well designed (I’ve posted a few pics on Instagram and I always have friends asking what app it is!)

Would recommend!

by Runforestrun67891

I love RunningTrainer and use the free version everyday. The one thing I don’t like about it is when I finish and the final average pace is said in my ear after I pause it sometimes adds another second and I have to go back in and edit it which is a pain. Not only that but when you go to change it to what it should be it never registers and takes another second off and I have to go back to edit and do one second up from what I wanted it to be to get it to subtract one and make it correct. (Example: avg pace 9:08 in my ear after pausing, it logs as 9:09, edit to 9:08 and it makes it 9:07, edit again to 9:09 and it makes it the correct 9:08). Absolute pain!

by Fast Eddie Lomax

I use the free app to monitor my pace and distance during the run, and review the run afterwards. Based on apps I have used, the pace is pretty sensitive, meaning it detects bursts or slow downs pretty quickly. That could be good or bad, depending on your needs.

I am kind of used to using a watch along known routes, so I use this for marking off road or other unknown distance routes, then I know where I should be by overall time.

It has some cool features when reviewing your run. One I like is if you tap the map, it will zoom in and give you distances and the color of the line will give you an idea of your relative pace along the way. I’m sure all of us feel those times we tough it out, it’s kind of interesting to see it on a map.

by Karvald

I’ve installed and uninstalled RunningTrainer many times through the years I can say it’s very easy to navigate and it’s a wonderful service without a subscription. I can see distance ran and even the trail I took. You can track time as well as avg pace which is more than I can ask for from a FREE app. Compatible with your music and keeps you posted on distance as your running. All in all it’s a very user friendly app and I enjoy using it. I’ve never written a review before but this service was pleasant enough for me to take a few minutes out of my day. Recommend for those who just want to track their time and distance. I can’t speak for the subscriptions but so far it’s been very pleasant.

by Almoo

I don’t really write reviews in general but i enjoy how easy and straight to the point RunningTrainer provides. I just started out running with my friend and we love RunningTrainer. You can track your time and miles when running/walking. I signed up for the 7 day free trial to see what’s different vs just using RunningTrainer . My friend and I picked the coach to 5k. While I’m running I want to focus on running and not check my phone. RunningTrainer provides a voice that tells you when to warm up/cool down, start running, slow down, and how much time is left and distance you’ve achieved. I’ll definitely continue running with RunningTrainer and continue on with the program once the 7 days are up.

If you want to start working out I definitely recommend trying RunningTrainer out.

by CameronParadox

I’ve been using a lot of Running apps and I gotta say this is the best looking very easy to use and I love the share feature which has different ways you can share your run mine is the maps showing where I run and gives you and option to snap a photo of yourself in all your sweaty glory and and you can send Via iMessage. I do that for my wife so she know I really did run. I love that RunningTrainer works with the activity app on iPhone and Apple Watch to better share your activity and paired that with a calorie counter or food log like well add your calories burned to your total net calories. Give it a shot use it for a couple of days if your casual runner the Free version is great, if your someone that wants to improve on running and want to know weather you Anaerobic or aerobic than your gonna want the premium which is what I have. Give it a shot you might fall in love. Just wish there was an Apple Watch version

by Jhk49

I have a 5 mile course which I used a landscape wheel to measure. Not to say it is totally accurate but it is pretty close if not consistent. I ask run tracker to provide pace every 1/4 mile. The GPS does not provide very good accuracy but then again, I really didn’t expect it to. However, what is truly a problem is in providing my pace. Given that computers should always do well at math .... for some reason RunningTrainer can’t do the calculation correctly. I am 70 years old and “run” at about a 15 min to 11 min mile. RunningTrainer provides a pace anywhere between 22 mins and 9 mins .... I don’t exercise anywhere close to the range. I don’t think the GPS inaccuracy has anything to do with the problem. I will keep looking for an app that provides pace more accurately.

by Whatever_whatever

All the comparable apps require some kind of registration by email or Facebook. You can’t even test them out once without registering. RunningTrainer doesn’t require any of that. For me that’s worth the full 5 stars.

If you just want to track your pace and see a map of where you are, RunningTrainer does the job perfectly. It has a bunch of other features I don’t use (yet). I give it 5 stars because it does what I need with no muss, no fuss, and no need to register or give them any kind of personal information.

I recommend you try out the free version and if you like, then do an in-app purchase to unlock other features.

by Barubarusan

I love RunningTrainer for its simplicity and especially because I can use it without divulging every detail of my phone use to the developers. I didn’t even have to create an account to use it. As of yesterday though, the GPS function no longer works on my iPhone 6S. I deleted and downloaded RunningTrainer again and the issue persists. I downloaded RunningTrainer to an iPhone 5 and the issue is occurring there too. I guess it’s an app issue. Whatever it is, I hope and believe the developers will address the issue soon, because it’s a great, great app. It’s everything I want and none of what I don’t.

by ILiv4DMB

All I want to do is keep track of my pace. Map My Run, Runtastic, Run keeper, all ask for email or Facebook to use RunningTrainer . They want personal data. Well I don't want to share that information.
I LOVE that RunningTrainer doesn't ask for anything! Download and go! There is a Profile section where you can enter that stuff but it is t required.
It appears the developer is the same as the Couch to 10K, which I love. So I know what to expect.
I have used RunningTrainer a couple of times and the GPS seems accurate and it keeps your history.
All in all I am really happy with RunningTrainer and mounting my privacy!