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Nike Run Club vs Nike Training Club

Nike Run Club 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Nike Run Club
Nike Training Club 4.8★ · Free to download 65

Nike Run Club is better for dedicated runners seeking guided runs and community features, while Nike Training Club offers a broader range of free, guided workouts for general fitness, despite its recent usability issues.

Full reviews: Nike Run Club · Nike Training Club

Nike Run Club excels with its guided runs, community features, and specific focus on running, though it struggles with tracking accuracy and watch synchronization for some users. Nike Training Club provides a wide variety of free, coach-led workouts for all fitness levels, but recent updates have introduced significant bugs, login problems, and a less intuitive interface.

Head to head

Features edge: Nike Run ClubR2R3R11R12
Nike Run Club Nike Run Club users praise its guided runs, coaching, badges, challenges, and social elements like leaderboards and friend motivation R2R11. However, some wish for warm-up/stretching routines R3 and better challenge integration R12.
Nike Training Club Nike Training Club offers a wide variety of free workouts, including bodyweight, yoga, endurance, and strength, catering to all levels from beginner to expert R68R74. Users appreciate the coach-led classes and programs R86. However, recent updates removed offline workout downloads R64, made it harder to view workout lists , and removed filtering by muscle groups .
Ease of Use edge: Nike Run ClubR6R13R17R21
Nike Run Club Nike Run Club is generally seen as simplistic and easy to use, especially for getting into running R29. However, some users find the navigation cluttered , and the app frequently signs them out R13. There are also complaints about the guided runs turning off if paused R6 and coaches being too long-winded R17R21.
Nike Training Club Nike Training Club's ease of use has declined, with users reporting persistent login issues and a less intuitive interface after updates . The app also lacks landscape mode on iPads, making it difficult to follow workouts .
Reliability tieR1R4R15R16
Nike Run Club Nike Run Club has significant reliability issues, with frequent complaints about inaccurate distance tracking R1R34R37R39, runs not saving or being lost R4R15R16, and the app crashing or freezing R4. Auto-pausing issues are also common, even when disabled .
Nike Training Club Nike Training Club users report videos freezing or not playing , workouts not syncing or being lost , and general app crashes . Many users also experience issues receiving verification codes for login .
Price/Value tieR29R66R68R74
Nike Run Club Nike Run Club is free to use with optional in-app purchases, and users widely appreciate that it offers extensive features like guided runs and community elements without cost R29.
Nike Training Club Nike Training Club is free to download and use, with many users highlighting its excellent value given the wide range of free workouts and programs available R68R74R86. Some users, however, feel that recent changes have reduced the perceived value, wishing for more free content or the return of older formats R66.
Support/Integrations tieR8R10R31R33
Nike Run Club Nike Run Club users report poor Apple Watch integration, with issues like runs not tracking pace/distance on treadmills, training plans not accessible on the watch, and guided runs needing to be downloaded beforehand R10R58. The app also has issues with syncing and older Apple Watch models R8R31R57R60. There are also complaints about difficulty linking with friends R33.
Nike Training Club Nike Training Club has issues with Apple Watch integration, with users reporting that metrics are not created during workouts . The app also lacks streaming to non-Apple devices like Android TVs and does not support landscape mode on iPads . Users also note a lack of app support for login issues .
Pick Nike Run Club if

you are a dedicated runner looking for guided runs, coaching, and community features to motivate your running journey R29.

Pick Nike Training Club if

you want a wide variety of free, coach-led workouts for general fitness, including strength, yoga, and endurance, and are comfortable with potential app bugs and a less refined interface R68R74R86.

Evidence note: Recent reviews for both apps show a negative skew due to recurring bugs and usability issues, particularly with tracking and login problems. While both apps are free, Nike Training Club's recent updates have significantly impacted user experience, leading to more widespread complaints about fundamental functionality compared to Nike Run Club, which primarily faces issues with tracking accuracy and watch integration.

Frequently asked

Is Nike Run Club accurate for tracking runs?
Nike Run Club's accuracy for tracking runs is inconsistent, with many users reporting significant discrepancies in distance and pace compared to other apps or devices R1R34R37R39.
Can I use Nike Training Club offline?
No, recent updates to Nike Training Club have removed the ability to download workouts for offline use, which is a point of frustration for users who travel or have limited internet access R64.
Do Nike apps work well with Apple Watch?
Both Nike Run Club and Nike Training Club have reported issues with Apple Watch integration; Nike Run Club users experience problems with tracking, training plan access, and guided runs R10R57R58R60, while Nike Training Club users report that workout metrics do not sync properly .
Are the Nike fitness apps free?
Yes, both Nike Run Club and Nike Training Club are free to download and offer extensive features without requiring payment, though Nike Run Club does have optional in-app purchases R29R68R74R86.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] Nike Run Club 5/5 · US The best: I always end up back here
  2. [R3] Nike Run Club 3/5 · US Needs a little more: I love the app but I wish the program provided warm up/stretching to help before you started running.
  3. [R11] Nike Run Club 5/5 · US My other car is a pair of running shoes!: I love NRC. I tell people about it all the time. My brother is in Peru Indiana and I am in Gallup NM. Hoe do I add him to my leaderboard/friends?
  4. [R12] Nike Run Club 3/5 · US No link for challenges: The link to share the challenges not showing.
  5. [R6] Nike Run Club 3/5 · US Guide turns off: The guided portion turns off if I pause, even if part of the workout. So annoying!!
  6. [R13] Nike Run Club 1/5 · US Constantly signs you out: About every other week I get signed out of the app and have to log back in. My runs stop getting uploaded and the watch app becomes unusable. This has been happening for the past 2 years.
  7. [R17] Nike Run Club 4/5 · US Coaching: The coaching is great cause it makes me feel like I’m never doing this alone, & sometimes they can be too long winded to where it starts to throw me off.
  8. [R21] Nike Run Club 3/5 · US Great to get into running, occasionally frustrating: Genuinely great coaching and custom plans that helped me get into running and training for long-distance races. However, there’s a few sticking points: 1. The humor falls flat. The main coach’s, coach Bennett, guided runs are laced with cheap, low-effort dad jokes that often kill the momentum. I want my coach to check-in occasionally with cues a
  9. [R1] Nike Run Club 2/5 · US Doesn’t calculate right: It doesn’t calculate the correct way. I’m using three apps at the same time when I go walking my StepsApp says I did over 9000 steps. Nike run app says I did put 39 miles in nine minutes. The apple think heart health app says I need it close to the 9000 or something steps all right I have pictures of this so I’m hoping they ask for them but this needs to be fixed soon. Peo
  10. [R4] 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
  11. [R15] Nike Run Club 3/5 · US Not accurate when completing runs: This app is really helpful when it's working, and I’ve been using it for my runs under the apps plan. Even when it tells me to press STOP at the end, it sometimes doesn't show as completed on my plan. It might be a small software glitch or maybe user error. I’m hopeful it will be fixed soon so I can enjoy it without any hassle.
  12. [R16] Nike Run Club 1/5 · US Run wasn’t calculated for today it combined a run from a week ago with today somehow: Run was merged with a run from last week so I don’t know how many miles I ran today
  13. [R29] Nike Run Club 5/5 · US Something for Everyone - &Free: Nothing to pay, there is nothing - it’s about Community. I think I’ve run almost every guided run, except the Pregnancy Runs. So many great dialog to build your runs. All you have to do is decide to start. Start with a 1min or 5min run; do those until you’re ready to move to the next; it’s about starting easy, easy, and the rest will grown. Listen to Head S
  14. [R66] Nike Training Club 3/5 · US review: give us more dang free things bruh
  15. [R68] Nike Training Club 5/5 · US actually best workout app: favorite workout app bc everything is free and good
  16. [R74] Nike Training Club 5/5 · US Perfect for everyone: It’s hard to not mention right away that this is a free app because that’s not the coolest thing about this app. If you are not in shape, but trying to get there, this is for you. There are a variety of workouts clearly labeled from beginner to expert and if you just need some momentum… Pick a 5 to 10 minute workout. You don’t have to commit your whole afternoon, just a few m
  17. [R8] Nike Run Club 5/5 · US Nike: This app should work with having to update Apple Watch or buy a new Apple Watch .
  18. [R10] Nike Run Club 2/5 · US Disappointed: I was very disappointed in the lack of integration with Apple Watch. There were so many quirks I had to look up online, such as: If you do a treadmill workout, you have to start the run on your watch or keep your phone on you or it won’t track pace or distance. It doesn’t show your pace on certain types of runs like recovery runs. You can’t access your training plan on the watch
  19. [R31] Nike Run Club 1/5 · US Keeps needing to be reinstalled: Using with iPhone 16 Pro and Apple Watch 8 with Cellular. Every so often GPS is off by up to 1/2 mile. Need to remove and reinstall and re-pair the watch to the phone. This has occurred multiple times over the years I have been using this app.
  20. [R33] Nike Run Club 3/5 · US Not functional: Love the guided runs! Functionality of the app needs some work. Trying to link with friends isnt the easiest. Not great for stroller runs. Wish there was a way to mark complete runs towards Running Plans when completed through Watch it just forget to start through the Plans tab.
  21. [R34] Nike Run Club 1/5 · US App doesn’t properly track distance any longer: 0 out of 5! App no longer tracks my actual distance I go. Thought it was a once or twice thing, but it’s been doing it for about 3 or 4 months now. I tried it again today and it said I went .11 while my Apple Watch said I went 1.52. Find another app that works!
  22. [R37] Nike Run Club 1/5 · US Wildly wrong distances: Used to be ok. Now it tells me I’ve run a mile at the 3/4 mark. Consistently inaccurate on every route
  23. [R39] Nike Run Club 3/5 · US Mileage off: My mileage has been off by 0.3 to 0.5 miles since the last Nike Run Club app update. My last run said I did 4.7 miles according to Nike, but Strava says 4.98. My Fitbit agrees with Strava. Please update to correct this!
  24. [R64] Nike Training Club 2/5 · US No longer travel friendly, no offline options: In previous versions you were able to download workouts, if you are traveling or if you don’t have WiFi at your gym, or hotel (because many hotels have a daily surcharge for the use of WiFi) it was amazing to be able to still use the workouts offline. Please Nike bring it back.
  25. [R57] Nike Run Club 3/5 · GB Loved it: Loved the Nike Run Club app. Doesn’t seem to work on my watch anymore, which is shame. I was on a decent run streak.
  26. [R58] Nike Run Club 2/5 · US Great if you run with your phone: This is such a great idea, and the guided runs really are amazing, but it’s missing a key feature: a downloads folder in the Apple Watch app. Even if you download the run on your Apple Watch, you can’t get any of the collections to load when you open the app without your phone nearby. The ability to access your downloaded runs on your watch should be what the watc
  27. [R60] Nike Run Club 3/5 · GB No longer working with older iWatches: I have a Nike edition Apple Watch Series 5. As a result always used Nike running app. Recent app updates mean no longer works on older Apple Watches. Bit disappointed.
  28. [R86] Nike Training Club 5/5 · US How is this free?!: I recently got back into working out and didn’t want to pay for something in case I didn’t stick to it. NTC makes it so easy. They have programs you can follow and coach led classes. You can do little to no equipment or a full gym. They have yoga, endurance, and strength. NTC also has levels of experience making classes easy to chose and filter to pick what’s best for you. Love

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