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Head-to-head · Running Apps for Apple Watch

ASICS Runkeeper vs Run Plan

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
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
Run Plan #8 in Running Apps for Apple Watch 7.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Run Plan

ASICS Runkeeper leads on 0 checks, Run Plan on 5, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreASICS Runkeeper · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresRun Plan · 5 of 5

ASICS Runkeeper scores higher on our rubric for running apps for apple watch: 8.8 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Run Plan offers gps run tracking; ASICS Runkeeper doesn't publish it. Run Plan offers guided workouts; ASICS Runkeeper doesn't publish it. Run Plan offers training plans; ASICS Runkeeper doesn't publish it. Run Plan offers offline run support; ASICS Runkeeper doesn't publish it. Run Plan offers phone-free tracking; ASICS Runkeeper doesn't publish it.

ASICS Runkeeper is the better fit for runners seeking plans, audio coaching, and device sync. Run Plan is the better fit for runners training for common race distances on Apple Watch.

  • ASICS Runkeeper fits best

    Runners seeking plans, audio coaching, and device sync

  • Run Plan fits best

    Runners training for common race distances on Apple Watch

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Side by side

Feature ASICS Runkeeper 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Run Plan 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.6
Ranking #4 in Running Apps for Apple Watch #8 in Running Apps for Apple Watch
Best for Runners seeking plans, audio coaching, and device sync Runners training for common race distances on Apple Watch
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $11.99/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android iOS
Support Email, Docs Email
Integrations 12 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo
Features ASICS Runkeeper 0/5 · Run Plan 5/5
GPS run tracking Not published ✓ (best)
Guided workouts Not published ✓ (best)
Training plans Not published ✓ (best)
Offline run support Not published ✓ (best)
Phone-free tracking Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Other platforms Not published iPhone, Apple Watch
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
  • Plans cover 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon goals
  • Apple Watch can record GPS runs without an iPhone
  • Live interval guidance, timed recoveries, and haptic cues
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
  • The listed platform is iOS, limiting use outside Apple's ecosystem
  • Email is the only listed support channel
  • No AI features are included
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…

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Run Plan is an iPhone and Apple Watch app for runners preparing for a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon, as well as people focused on maintenance or speed development. It builds plans around a runner’s schedule and fitness, then guides…

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  1. ASICS RunkeeperRunning Apps for Apple Watch 8.8Free plan · paid from $11.99/mo
  2. Run PlanRunning Apps for Apple Watch 7.6Free plan

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

  • Run Plan — where it wins

    • Plans cover 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon goals
    • Apple Watch can record GPS runs without an iPhone
    • Live interval guidance, timed recoveries, and haptic cues

    Where it doesn't

    • The listed platform is iOS, limiting use outside Apple's ecosystem
    • Email is the only listed support channel
    • No AI features are included
  • 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 →
  • Run Plan7.6/10 · Free plan

    A free Apple Watch running app for structured race training and phone-free GPS runs.

    Visit Run PlanFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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