ASICS Runkeeper vs MapMyRun

ASICS Runkeeper8.8Visit MMapMyRun8.4Visit

Higher score ASICS Runkeeper #4 in Running Apps for Apple Watch 8.8/10 Free plan · paid from $11.99/mo Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Runkeeper

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M MapMyRun #5 in Running Apps for Apple Watch 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit MapMyRun

• ASICS Runkeeper fits best

  Runners seeking plans, audio coaching, and device sync

• MapMyRun fits best

  Runners wanting adaptive plans and route tools

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Side by side

Feature	ASICS Runkeeper 8.8/10 Visit ↗	MMapMyRun 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.4
Ranking	#4 in Running Apps for Apple Watch	#5 in Running Apps for Apple Watch
Best for	Runners seeking plans, audio coaching, and device sync	Runners wanting adaptive plans and route tools
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$11.99/mo	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Tickets, Docs
Integrations	12 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo
Features ASICS Runkeeper 0/5 · MapMyRun 0/5
GPS run tracking	Not published	Not published
Guided workouts	Not published	Not published
Training plans	Not published	Not published
Offline run support	Not published	Not published
Phone-free tracking	Not published	Not published
Specs
Other platforms	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	GPS activity tracking covers running, walking, cycling, and other activities Personalized plans and coach-led audio workouts support structured training Syncs with Apple Watch, Apple Health, Garmin, Fitbit, and music services	Records route, distance, pace, elevation, and calorie statistics with GPS Offers performance-adaptive training plans and audio coaching Supports route discovery, route saving, and workout summaries
Cons	Runkeeper Go costs $11.99 monthly or $39.99 annually The listed plans do not clarify which features require Runkeeper Go Not designed for coach tools or large-team workflows	Heart-rate zones and workout analytics require MVP Live tracking and some coaching features are tied to MVP membership Listed integrations are narrower than broad fitness ecosystems
Our verdict	ASICS Runkeeper combines GPS activity tracking with training and progress tools for runners and other active users. It records activities such as running, walking, cycling, and hiking, while users can set goals, follow personalized race or… Read the review →	MapMyRun tracks outdoor runs, treadmill sessions, and other activities through GPS recording and workout logging. It is aimed at runners who want route maps, activity history, training guidance, and progress summaries in one app, with… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ASICS Runkeeper — where it wins

  • GPS activity tracking covers running, walking, cycling, and other activities
  • Personalized plans and coach-led audio workouts support structured training
  • Syncs with Apple Watch, Apple Health, Garmin, Fitbit, and music services

  Where it doesn't

  • Runkeeper Go costs $11.99 monthly or $39.99 annually
  • The listed plans do not clarify which features require Runkeeper Go
  • Not designed for coach tools or large-team workflows

• MapMyRun — where it wins

  • Records route, distance, pace, elevation, and calorie statistics with GPS
  • Offers performance-adaptive training plans and audio coaching
  • Supports route discovery, route saving, and workout summaries

  Where it doesn't

  • Heart-rate zones and workout analytics require MVP
  • Live tracking and some coaching features are tied to MVP membership
  • Listed integrations are narrower than broad fitness ecosystems

• ASICS Runkeeper8.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $11.99/mo

  A flexible running tracker with guided workouts, training plans, and wearable sync.

  Visit RunkeeperFull verdict →
• MMapMyRun8.4/10 · Free plan

  A GPS run tracker with route tools and adaptive training; some features require MVP.

  Visit MapMyRunFull verdict →