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ASICS Runkeeper, Run Tracker

70
Value score / 100 Worth paying? Depends It depends

ASICS Runkeeper is a reliable and long-standing run tracker, offering good free features but facing recent issues with updates and paid functionality.

Free + in-app purchases seen up to $50 4.8★ lifetime (376,153) since 2009

ASICS Runkeeper is a long-standing app, praised by many for its free tracking features and motivational tools, with some users having used it for over a decade R1R4R26. However, recent updates have introduced significant bugs, data loss, and removed features from the free and paid versions, leading to user frustration and a decline in perceived value R31R43R93.

Free vs paid

The free version of Runkeeper provides reliable tracking of miles, elevation, pace, and PRs, along with guided workouts and audio cues R6R23R25. Many long-term users find the free version perfectly useful and not saturated with ads R2R3R4. The paid subscription, historically, offered structured training plans for events like half marathons and more in-depth data analysis R6R8R93. However, recent updates have removed features like heart rate zones from the free version, requiring payment to access them R183. Furthermore, some users report that paid features, such as advanced data analysis and training plans, are now buggy or less effective, with some long-term data being inaccessible or deleted R93R223R232.

Value complaints

  • Features previously free, like heart rate zones and distance tracking, are now paywalled.R167R183R188
  • Paid features, such as data analysis and goal setting, have been downgraded or made less functional in recent updates.R93R103R223R339
  • The app is too buggy and unreliable for a paid subscription.R232R480R662
  • Users prefer to buy the app outright rather than subscribe.R29

Where it delivers

  • The free version is reliable, intuitive, and informative for tracking runs, walks, and other activities.R2R3R23R49
  • Long-term users appreciate its consistency and ability to track progress over many years.R1R4R5R26
  • The app offers helpful audio cues and guided workouts in the free version.R6R25
  • Training programs, particularly for events like half marathons, are considered effective and motivational.R6R8R14
Worth paying if

It is worth paying if you enjoy structured training plans and find the guided workouts beneficial, provided the current bugs with syncing and data tracking are resolved R6R8. It may also be worth it if you need specific coaching features and are not experiencing the reported technical issues .

Skip / stay free if

You should skip paying if you are concerned about recent bugs, data loss, or the removal of features from the paid version R93R103R232. Users who primarily rely on Apple Watch or Garmin sync should also be cautious, as many report issues with these integrations R19R22R65. If the free version meets your needs, stick with it, as some paid features are currently seen as buggy or less valuable R232.

Evidence note: The reviews indicate a strong historical positive sentiment, with many users having used the app for over a decade. However, recent reviews are heavily skewed negative, citing numerous bugs, loss of data, and removal of features from both free and paid tiers. This suggests a decline in quality and value over the last few years, particularly after ASICS took over.

Frequently asked

Is ASICS Runkeeper still good in 2024?
While many long-term users praise its historical reliability and usefulness for tracking runs and providing motivation R1R4R35, recent updates have introduced significant bugs, data loss, and removed features, leading to a decline in user satisfaction R31R43R93.
What features are free in ASICS Runkeeper?
The free version allows users to track miles, elevation, pace, and personal records, maps routes, and offers guided workouts and customizable audio cues R6R23R25.
Are there issues with ASICS Runkeeper syncing with smartwatches?
Yes, many users report significant issues with ASICS Runkeeper syncing with Apple Watch and Garmin devices, including activities not registering, data not pulling correctly, and poor synchronization R19R22R47R65.
Has ASICS Runkeeper removed features from its app?
Yes, recent updates have removed features such as manual workout logs, detailed historical data analysis beyond six months, heart rate zones from the free version, and certain display options R36R47R93R183.
Why am I getting an 'age requirement' error in ASICS Runkeeper?
Several users have reported being locked out of the app with an 'age requirement' error, even if they are well over the age of 18 or have used the app for many years, with no clear way to resolve it R43R117R133R628.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R167] 1/5 · US Never using ever again…: I have used Runkeeper for YEARS. It was the best running app that had good usage for free users. Now suddenly they take most of it away and make you pay??? I get it’s a business but I can just go use a different app with my Apple Watch to track distance and calories. Even Strava has more features for free users. Never using this again, it’s ridiculous that live tracking is
  2. [R183] 2/5 · US Disappointed in taking free features away: Really disappointed that heart rate zones was removed from the free version with this last update. I’m an older runner and zones was helping me understand my effort and how it was translating to my fitness and now all of a sudden you want $40 to see that. Irritating.
  3. [R188] 3/5 · US Distance tracker: This is not tallied in the free version.
  4. [R93] 2/5 · US Terrible Data Analysis: I've paid for Runkeeper for years and I'm canceling since they updated the app to only give you insights for the past 6 months. If you want to compare total milage(or other stats) from this April to last April (to see how your marathon prep is going)... you used to be able to do that. Now you can't. Paying more to get less ain't it.
  5. [R103] 1/5 · US Total distance goals broken in new updates: Ever since the second-to-most recent update, total distance goals reset every week/month/etc - you are forced to choose a repeat frequency and so your cumulative goal can never be met. I’m not interested in weekly or even monthly gosls - I specifically set longer-term goals with the aim of slowly increasing my distance over time. This was the primary ap
  6. [R223] 3/5 · US Latest version: Loved this app…I have 12 years of history using it…however this last version only shows activities for the current year…there no way to go back and look at yearly activities!!!
  7. [R339] 3/5 · GB No longer showing data: I’ve used the app for a few years now, and always found the activity charts really helped to motivate me as they compared weekly/monthly activity. Unfortunately this has been removed for some reason. Please restore it or I will have to find another app.
  8. [R232] 3/5 · US Quite good but beware: Sometimes it seems the Runkeeper project has ground to a halt, and then they fix a couple of the many bugs. New releases are generally poorly tested - watch out - and the graphs and data tables seem to be developed by visual designers, rather than people who actually understand or want to review data. There are many bugs and frustrations, especially in the paid-for versio
  9. [R480] 3/5 · GB Great app but too many technical issues: I have used the free version for years and I loved it, but I took a subscription recently to follow a training program and I am a bit disappointed and frustrated by the amount of bugs. Some of my activities haven’t registered properly and still appear as undone in the training program, even when I try to re-enter them manually. At some point my program got
  10. [R662] 3/5 · CA Glitches: Parfois, je pars pour mon circuits classique de 5km et l’application n’enregistre aucune distance, ni tempo… seulement le temps défile, comme si je n’avais pas bougé. Faudrait rectifier, parfois ça fonctionne et d’autres fois non. C’est peut-être une fois sur 10, mais c’est quand même fatiguant. C’est une des raisons qui font que je ne veut pas payer pour une application, si elle fonctio
  11. [R29] 4/5 · US I’d buy it outright, but I won’t do a subscription.: Please see title
  12. [R2] 5/5 · US Great app: It’s a great app, it’s free and I just personally haven’t had any problems with it
  13. [R3] 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!
  14. [R23] 5/5 · US Must have app for running: I love this app. It tracks your miles, elevation, pace, and PR. Best thing about it is that it’s free. Very easy interface and pleasing. Love it.I use this for jogging, running, sprints, biking, and hiking. It’s great and maps your route you took too.
  15. [R49] 5/5 · US Basic: Run keeper is awesome. Gets me motivated as well as keeps me going. I highly recommend and it’s free.
  16. [R1] 5/5 · US Loyal running PaTNa!: I have this app since 2011. Used to train for the NYC half. It’s gotten through 1k miles and counting. The cousin from boston running voice is hilarious!
  17. [R4] 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
  18. [R5] 5/5 · US LJOE3HHS: The app is great and I use it every day. I often go back and see previous workouts and races.
  19. [R26] 5/5 · US Legacy User: I’ve been using this app for 15 years and it’s the only one I’d recommend. Does everything I need, all then info I want. Trust me, it’s the best there is, the best there was, and the best there will be.
  20. [R6] 4/5 · US Love it: LOVE the guided workouts on free version. I bought the pro version when I was training for a half marathon and the plan it gave me was awesome and totally worth it for someone who enjoys structure !!
  21. [R25] 5/5 · US Ability to set audio cues to custom mileage is what I wanted: Ability to set audio cues without premium payment is what I was looking for and is a great incentive and sets the app apart from all other apps.
  22. [R8] 5/5 · US Don’t stop moving forward!: I have been a loyal customer since I started running approximately 8 years ago. In this time period I ran 4 marathons, 6 half marathons and countless 5k races. Starting from zero to where I am at currently is due to the training programs.
  23. [R14] 4/5 · US Thumbs up; one suggestion: I like this app, find it helpful in tracking and organizing my data. The training program component is effective and motivational. My only suggestion would be to have a shoe mileage tracker; I miss that from apps I've used in the past.
  24. [R31] 1/5 · US Downhill fast: After 5 years with Runkeeper, it’s lost it’s legs. Glitchy app was too much - farewell.
  25. [R35] 5/5 · US Great Work . Year 6: It’s been awhile using this platform. I could have used Strava like the millions. But I stuck by this one. It’s evolving fitting the needs of its users. It’s opening new doors for those willing walk through. I see great happening with this platform. Great work. So Far 15K miles and counting
  26. [R19] 4/5 · US Latest update no longer syncing with my Apple Watch. Also pausing on its own: Love this tracker and recommend to all my friends. With the latest update it no longer syncs with my outdoor walk to my Apple Watch. Before if I paused my watch Runkeeper would also. Also Runkeeper will announce activity paused on its own without me touching the screen.
  27. [R22] 3/5 · US Ok…..: I have a very difficult time keeping it synched to my watch. Frustrating!
  28. [R47] 1/5 · US Once upon a time it was good: For many years it was a good app. for tracking mileage and measuring progress. Over the last few years it has gone down hill and keeps getting worse. It doesn’t pull data tracked on my Apple Watch, it doesn’t show my runs, only what was recorded on pocket tracker. It only shows a max of 3 days where you previously could see a week and also a weekly comparison. The g
  29. [R65] 2/5 · US The synchronization with the watch is really bad: I bought a paid subscription in this app for creating a running training schedule. I know this app is great from back when there was a separate my ASICS app. And now I can't figure out whether it's me having trouble syncing the app or the watch, or if the synchronization itself is just very clunky. First of all, there's no convenient feature like i
  30. [R36] 1/5 · US App update sucks: What happened to manualworkout log? Also I have an iPhone SE and the start screen for the app does not fit the display screen for my phone.
  31. [R43] 1/5 · US Bricked in latest update: Love the app but in the latest update I just get a white splash screen that says “In order to have a Runkeeper account you must meet certain age requirements.” - with no way to close it. When I try to login to the asics website with my account it just spins saying “Logging you in…” indefinitely. Been using the app for 10+ years. Reinstalled and having the same issue. My A
  32. [R117] 1/5 · US Says 9+ but can’t make an account if under 18.: bad app
  33. [R133] 1/5 · US “Age Requirement”: I can’t use the app all of the sudden because I “don’t meet the age requirement”. I’ll update my review when this is fixed but it sucks for now, I don’t want to lose my data.
  34. [R628] 3/5 · CA Won’t run anymore because of age: Did not use the app for several months due to health problems. Now i can’t open it because it says i must be 18…I’m 56! Obviously the developer missed something here!

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store