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Built only from these 106 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

1. [R22] Running Trainer 1/5 · US Worst app ever: GPS is almost always off. My last 4 mile run was off over a quarter mile. This was on the track, so I know that it was absolutely wrong. Usually it’s around .07 mile off. There are some days it does not even load. I have had to manually go in and enter my distance and time, so that I can keep up with my mileage. I really like what the app does when it actually does what it’s suppos
2. [R31] Running Trainer 1/5 · US GPS tracker not accurate!: I’ve been using this app for a while and I loved it at first, but when I moved to college, it says the “gps” is weak no matter where I run and it does not track my runs accurately. I will be deleting this app and using a different one or my watch.
3. [R10] Running Trainer 1/5 · US Watch Out, They’ll Charge You: I clicked the 7 day free trial to look inside the app. They charged me $98! Trying to get the charge removed from my card…be careful.
4. [R13] Running Trainer 1/5 · US Scam: Says free trial but I was immediately charged for 1 year
5. [R16] Running Trainer 1/5 · US Beware of “Free Trial” offer: This app offers a 7 day free trial to be able to use the pro service and then decide if you want to do the full subscription. However when you sign up for the trial, they charge you the full $89.99 right then and there rather than the free trial period. I have reported this to Apple but if nothing gets done just wanted to give a heads up in case anyone tries to sign u
6. [R42] Running Trainer 1/5 · GB This is a rip off - be careful!: I downloaded this app today. It offered me 7 days free. I accepted this but it has instead enrolled me for a 1 year subscription at £89.99. I feel ripped off. Be careful. This might be ok if the app could be used with apple watch, which I understand it can’t. Very disappointing and frustrating.
7. [R9] Running Trainer 3/5 · US Could be great: Needs to work with Apple Watch. Only reason I won’t use this app. Otherwise the UI is great. Lots of great information
8. [R25] Running Trainer 2/5 · US Amazing app (BUT): The fact that I have to run with my phone is annoying and unpleasant. I’m not sure why I can’t just connect it to my Apple Watch and go on my run then come back and look at the results is beyond me. “Plz incorporate”
9. [R40] Running Trainer 1/5 · GB Broken Scam app: Aggressively uses the sign up for free trial scamming technique. So i paid my subscription only to find out after hundreds of hours fiddling with settings and paying for tech support, that IT DOES NOT connect to apple watch for heart data and cannot post to facebook because it is fundamentally broken.
10. [R3] Running Trainer 3/5 · US Stops tracking during run: I have not been using this app for a very long time, U currently have around 20 miles on it. While this app worked perfect for me during my long runs without me stopping, it has been stoping mid run and not tracking. I’ll be running and within the first 10 ish minutes it will stop tracking. I’m not sure if I’m doing something wrong or something happening but this has bee
11. [R6] Running Trainer 3/5 · US X: Shuts down
12. [R24] Running Trainer 3/5 · GB Completes my run before being finished: Needs to be a better system in place for when you finish a run. Has prematurely finished mine on a number of occasions.
13. [R4] Running Trainer 2/5 · US Great tracking; discriminatory: I’ve used the app for six years. Loved it. Once, I emailed to ask about the superhero skins to include brown ones on the free version. They replied that I can only obtain that on the paid site. So the skins for all the images that are free are white and the rest of us can pay for ours. Not okay.
14. [R12] Running Trainer 3/5 · US Cost: Good app, provides a decent plan and the functionality of the timer is good but nothing special so the cost isnt justifiable. Nothing new is added, i would say for a monthly rate, $7 is what its worth.
15. [R21] Running Trainer 3/5 · GB Analytics: Cannot access analytics
16. [R34] Running Trainer 1/5 · US Pay wall ruined this app: I loved this app and used it for like 6-7 years, but putting my mile splits behind a pay wall is insane and ruins the purpose of a running app. This is the last day I will ever use this app and I’m sad about it. I loved that it would tell you out loud what mile you were at so I didn’t have to look down at my phone, but I refuse to pay for MY own data.this app was great bu
17. [R15] Running Trainer 3/5 · US Great app butttt: I have used this app for many years but lately it will not load on my Apple X. Maybe my phone is dated but I can’t even get my running logs from the past. Would be nice if it loaded up right away but sadly, I have had to move to another run app.
18. [R35] Running Trainer 4/5 · US Amazing App, but inconsistently opens: Perfect run tracking app, no subscriptions needed, very straightforward. Unfortunately it’s been struggling to open for a while now (1400+ miles ran) and as I understand there’s no way to save its data! Reinstalling deletes all the data and I can’t lose all my history. Please help, it’s the only app I have that doesn’t load! I was able to launch the app f
19. [R50] Running Trainer 2/5 · GB Mostly functions but poor service: Doesn’t log workout properly with Apple health app. When you ask for support expect a nasty reply. The ‘comprehensive help database’ is sorely inadequate and mostly about how to get your money back. Why would I spend money on an app that doesn’t work in its most basic form?
20. [R52] Nike Run Club 5/5 · US Made me more active: Since downloading this app I have ran more I just got done with one
21. [R54] Nike Run Club 2/5 · US Potential not met: I want to write a good review. The training sessions can help newer runners find motivation. But I cannot ignore the shortcomings. The app is buggy sometimes crashing and losing the entire run. When that is a long run in marathon distance and there is no way to restore or remake it? That sucks. Some portions of the app (rate run effort lock up and won’t let you press the checkb
22. [R55] Nike Run Club 5/5 · US The best: I always end up back here
23. [R59] Nike Run Club 3/5 · US Please update: This is a useful app for tracking runs. I’ve been using it for years but for the love of god please update it. I’m so sick of hearing the same Mo Farah encouragement for the last 5 years.
24. [R66] ASICS Runkeeper, Run Tracker 5/5 · US Great app: It’s a great app, it’s free and I just personally haven’t had any problems with it
25. [R69] ASICS Runkeeper, Run Tracker 5/5 · US Great app!!!: I have been using this app in basic mode since 2023. It’s reliable, intuitive, and informative. I recommend using this app to everyone!
26. [R72] ASICS Runkeeper, Run Tracker 5/5 · US Still awesome...: I think I've had this app 11, maybe going on 12 years and it's still awesome. It is perfectly useful. I'm already back to jogging/walking 8 miles a day after a long hiatus. Four in the morning and four in the evening. When I pushed it even harder than that (11.6), it was very clear to see from the following day's distances and times that I pushed it too hard and probably nearly i
27. [R74] ASICS Runkeeper, Run Tracker 5/5 · US LJOE3HHS: The app is great and I use it every day. I often go back and see previous workouts and races.
28. [R79] C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map 2/5 · US Lame that you have to pay: I used this app years ago when the whole program was free. I'm getting back into running after a lengthy illness and I'm annoyed to see that you have to pay to finish the program last W2D1. I found another app and uninstalled this one.
29. [R80] C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map 5/5 · US Keeps me motivated: This app makes long distance running seem achievable and it is
30. [R81] C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map 3/5 · US Great on phone, crummy Ape Watch integration: If you use this app running outdoors, it works fine. Records everything properly, sends notifications to headphones, etc. However if you use it indoors on a treadmill it does not record distance or steps properly, and it does not share information with the watch. If you start the app on the watch it doesn't send notifications to your headphones and i
31. [R82] C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map 1/5 · US Pay Wall smh: Of course just going along with the state of this greedy world. This app used to offer all weeks for free and really helped my running. Recommended it to a friend to find out that it only goes to week 2 then have to pay beyond that. There’s noone left who does things to genuinely help people. Everything is for a profit. Extremely disappointed and will NOT be recommending this app.
32. [R93] adidas Running 2/5 · US GPS is trash: GPS was weak and didn’t record my first mile which was probably my fastest mile yet. Very frustrating. I’m not a super star athlete but I do want to see my improvement. Nike app wouldn’t do me like this.
33. [R94] adidas Running 5/5 · US Easy: Very easy to use on all ages
34. [R95] adidas Running 3/5 · US Recent App Change: The app no longer displays the active time spent exercising. It only shows the time of day while exercising, which is much less meaningful.
35. [R96] adidas Running 2/5 · US The July 2026 30K goal is MIA: The July 2026 30K goal is MIA, and as luck would have it, so is the support and feedback page so this is the only place to report bugs.
36. [R84] C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map 1/5 · US Program is now behind paywall: Used this app in the past and it was great. Disappointing to see that you must now pay after the first week.
37. [R86] C25K® 5K Running Coach & Map 1/5 · US Deceptive: They hide the subscription requirement well. I thought this was a free app, but it’s a one week trial. I thought the pro version was just to unlock additional features. Nope - you can only use it for one week, then you have to pay. I’ll be starting over with something else.