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adidas Running vs Map My Run GPS Running Tracker

adidas Running 4.8★ · Free to download 65
Winner Map My Run GPS Running Tracker
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker 4.8★ · Free + IAP 70

Map My Run GPS Running Tracker has a slight edge due to its long-standing reliability and robust free features, despite some user frustrations with ads and occasional GPS inaccuracies, while adidas Running struggles with more frequent recent technical issues and less consistent tracking.

Full reviews: adidas Running · Map My Run GPS Running Tracker

Map My Run GPS Running Tracker is a reliable choice for tracking runs, offering good core features for free users despite ad interruptions. adidas Running provides a strong incentive with its rewards program but is currently plagued by numerous technical glitches, especially with GPS and heart rate monitoring.

Head to head

Features tieR8R21R27R33
adidas Running adidas Running offers unique incentives like earning AdiClub points for runs, which can be redeemed for discounts or gifts, and provides running programs to improve fitness R8. However, users report missing features like automatic pausing, the ability to edit exercises based on location, and a dark app theme R27R33. Some also note that challenges are primarily for runners and walkers, excluding bikers R21.
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker Map My Run is praised for tracking distance, time, location, and progress, with users appreciating its simplicity and ability to connect with friends for challenges . It also offers basic run metrics and some users wish for features like gear tracking and route creation based on desired distance .
Ease of Use tieR2R35R49R51
adidas Running Users find adidas Running generally easy to use R2R35. However, recent updates have introduced issues like a new 'start' button that makes starting activities less convenient R49. Some users also report accidental pausing or closing of the app due to sensitive controls, especially on iPhones R51.
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker Map My Run is generally considered simple and easy to use . However, some users find its controls counterintuitive and complain about the pause button being too easy to accidentally engage while swiping, leading to unrecorded portions of workouts .
Reliability edge: Map My Run GPS Running TrackerR1R10R12R13
adidas Running adidas Running has significant reliability issues, with frequent complaints about inaccurate GPS tracking, not recording miles, and miscalculating calories R1R12. Many users report heart rate monitoring stopping after updates, especially with Apple Watch R10R13R18. The app also experiences crashes, freezing, and failure to log activities or points for challenges R58.
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker Map My Run also faces reliability concerns, with users reporting inaccurate GPS tracking, miscalculated distances, and the app pausing unexpectedly R61R97. Indoor tracking is particularly problematic, often losing accuracy and showing incorrect routes . Some users also experience issues with the app not logging walks or deleting past workout data .
Price/Value edge: adidas RunningR8R26R28R31
adidas Running adidas Running is free to download and offers a rewards program (AdiClub points) that users value as an incentive R8R26. Some users express frustration when asked to use points to access Premium features or when points stop accumulating R28R31R34.
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker Map My Run is free to use, and many users appreciate its core tracking features without needing to pay R74R92R107. However, the free version is heavily criticized for frequent and intrusive ads and constant prompts to upgrade to premium, which detracts from the user experience R85.
Support tieR4R34R55R58
adidas Running Users report significant issues with adidas Running's support, with some stating that the support and feedback page is missing or that they receive no resolution for technical issues R4R34R55. Some users have to email support frequently to get runs registered for community events R58.
Map My Run GPS Running Tracker Map My Run users do not frequently mention support in their reviews, but one user reported being unable to talk to a human and only AI when trying to resolve an unauthorized charge .
Pick adidas Running if

you are an Adidas fan motivated by earning rewards points for discounts and gifts, and are willing to tolerate some technical glitches for the brand incentives R8R26.

Pick Map My Run GPS Running Tracker if

you need a long-standing, generally reliable free app for basic run tracking, are comfortable with ads, and want to connect with friends for challenges R74.

Evidence note: Recent reviews for adidas Running are heavily skewed negative due to numerous technical issues, which contrasts with its higher lifetime rating. Map My Run's free tier experiences significant friction from ads and upgrade prompts, which contributes to negative reviews from non-paying users.

Frequently asked

Does adidas Running track heart rate with Apple Watch?
Many users report that adidas Running has stopped displaying and tracking heart rate from their Apple Watch after recent updates, even though the watch itself is recording the data R10R13R18R19.
Is Map My Run truly free?
Yes, Map My Run is free to use for its core tracking features, including recording runs, routes, times, and progress, but it includes frequent ads and prompts to upgrade to a premium membership R74R85R92R107.
Are the GPS tracking accurate for both apps?
Both apps receive complaints about GPS inaccuracy; adidas Running users report weak GPS and unrecorded miles R1, while Map My Run users cite miscalculated distances and zigzagging routes R61R97R109.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R8] adidas Running 5/5 · US Best running app: I love how easy it makes it to track your runs and how each mile gives you points that you can eventually redeem for stuff like percent offs or even whole gifts if you get enough points.
  2. [R21] adidas Running 3/5 · US Why are bikers second class citizens?: The app generally works well, but community events and challenges are basically limited to runners and walkers. I mostly bike, so why can’t I have monthly challenges to earn points or join community challenges? Also, on a much more minor point, the calorie conversions to foods is fun, but should include more food examples and lower calorie thresholds for the
  3. [R27] adidas Running 3/5 · US DEVELOPERS PLEASE READ!: UPDATE: Below I have 3 issues listed. Number 2 has been solved. BUT, number one and three are still major issues. That would be really easy to fix and development and make this app so much better. 1. EDIT EXERCISE BASED ON LOCATION: sometimes I’ll go on a hike and I’m packing everything up, getting my dog ready, saying goodbye to friends, leaving in separate cars…. An
  4. [R33] adidas Running 3/5 · US Few Missing features: I like the app, but please add support for the AirPods Pro 3 HR monitor, and for a dark app theme 🙏
  5. [R2] adidas Running 5/5 · US Easy: Very easy to use on all ages
  6. [R35] adidas Running 5/5 · US So good: Love how it is so fluent
  7. [R49] adidas Running 1/5 · US Redundant: If I start an activity, it constantly freezes in the countdown when it reaches one second. They added a redundant green “start” button a few days ago. And hysterically it won’t start now. It used to be super convenient, and you’d just tap the screen anywhere to start. NOw they’ve added the dumbest button that pretty much just asks “are you sure you want to exercise?….” Of course I d
  8. [R51] adidas Running 3/5 · US iPhone photo: I’m not impressed with this app on my new iPhone. The slide to pause function is too easy to engage while switching between apps. I often find I’ve accidentally paused or even closed the app in the middle of my workout. I liked it better on my android.
  9. [R1] 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.
  10. [R10] adidas Running 1/5 · US Heart rate display and tracking stopped working.: It is not the watch or the setup as I have used the app for years and not made changes and the heart rate is recorded and tracked in my apple health partner account. Unfortunately, this is a necessity for me and if it’s not going to display, I can’t use it.
  11. [R12] adidas Running 3/5 · US Enjoy the app but…: This app’s ability to capture actual walking speed is faulty.
  12. [R13] adidas Running 2/5 · US Loved it, but now I’m frustrated!: I loved using this app for all sorts of activities. I used to get my heart rate with my Apple Watch throughout my workouts, while simultaneously using my Bluetooth earbuds to listen to music. No if I use my earbuds, I don’t get the heart rate reading anymore. I only get it if I’m not using anything else connected to my phone via Bluetooth. Not sure if it’s becaus
  13. [R26] adidas Running 5/5 · US Adi Club revived my running streak: Adi Club challenges and reward points keep me engaged with my workout routine and the brand I love.
  14. [R28] adidas Running 1/5 · US Not working: Stopped giving me points
  15. [R31] adidas Running 1/5 · US Running: Running is a daily necessity for me so once I had trusted adidas adiClub that was it. I had no reservations until I was asked to use my adiClub point to access Premium and now have to see whether to ask Support daily to help integrate runs from other apps.
  16. [R4] 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.
  17. [R34] adidas Running 2/5 · US Support and some features disappeared: There is no longer an ability to report issues. Garmin activity is synced but the points stopped accumulating on 4/30/26 and 5/1/26. There is also no ability to upload a .gpx file anymore.
  18. [R55] adidas Running 1/5 · US Technical Issues: I’ve been having technical issues with my log in and premium features for about 5 months. And have yet to get any type of resolution from support.
  19. [R58] adidas Running 1/5 · US Lots of runs don’t register for community events: Usually have to send emails to get it fixed. Customer service just said re-login, do other syncing, and waiting but they always fail.
  20. [R18] adidas Running 3/5 · US Great App But HR Monitor Broken Now: I love this app. Much better than Apple's default workout app and since I am an Adidas fan, earn points is a really nice added bonus while working on staying fit. Unfortunately, as of a recent patch, the heart rate monitor has stopped detecting anything on the app itself. HR monitor works fine in the regular workout app, so it's not a hardware issue. I have an
  21. [R19] adidas Running 1/5 · US Iwatch: Bad, very bad. It doesn’t allow my watch to be a heart rate monitoring monitor
  22. [R74] Map My Run GPS Running Tracker 5/5 · US Perfect FREE running app for beginners: 1st I want to say this app IS free to use, ofc there are memberships and promotions to higher status and upgraded tools.. BUT it does track your runs, routes, times, and progress through out your time using the platform. You do have to exit out of a million ads to use it at first (there’s at most two) but that’s to be expected from a free app! 2.) this app
  23. [R85] Map My Run GPS Running Tracker 1/5 · US Kill ads on the free version: Love your app I’ve been using it for years, but you seriously need to kill the ads and the prompts to upgrade on the free version. Anyone using your free app has already allowed you to track all of their metrication data runs walks speed pace, weather frequency That’s enough stop prompting me to upgrade every time I use the app and ads when I try to start a run
  24. [R92] Map My Run GPS Running Tracker 5/5 · US 😊: Very good you dont have to pay to use it!!
  25. [R107] Map My Run GPS Running Tracker 5/5 · US TRACKING: Love the app! I have the free version and I can still enjoy most of the features!
  26. [R61] Map My Run GPS Running Tracker 1/5 · US Miscalculated distance: This stupid app showed me zigzagging through a wooded area when I was on the side the whole time. Ended up adding 0.5 miles to my run. Worthless and deleted
  27. [R97] Map My Run GPS Running Tracker 2/5 · US Mileage accuracy off on gps: GPS not accurate. I rode the same exact route and turned at my mile marker that told me on my ride the day before was my 2 mile mark so round trip should have been 4 miles. When I did it next day, my mark was off by .2 of a mile. Putting my round trip at 3.8 and not 4 miles.
  28. [R109] Map My Run GPS Running Tracker 2/5 · US GPS needs improvement: Distance inaccurate Every time I pause at a stoplight when I restart it automatically adds several seconds to my time. Also, I run the exact same 5 mile route all the time. Sometimes it will say 4.8 miles up to 5.1 miles. This needs improvement,

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