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Head-to-head · Running Apps for Apple Watch

Strava vs ASICS Runkeeper

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Strava #1 in Running Apps for Apple Watch 9.3/10 Free plan · paid from $3.33/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Strava
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

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreStrava · 9.3/10
  • Free planboth

Strava scores higher on our rubric for running apps for apple watch: 9.3 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Strava is the better fit for runners who want tracking, routes, and community. ASICS Runkeeper is the better fit for runners seeking plans, audio coaching, and device sync.

  • Strava fits best

    Runners who want tracking, routes, and community

  • ASICS Runkeeper fits best

    Runners seeking plans, audio coaching, and device sync

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Side by side

Feature Strava 9.3/10 Visit ↗ ASICS Runkeeper 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.8
Ranking #1 in Running Apps for Apple Watch #4 in Running Apps for Apple Watch
Best for Runners who want tracking, routes, and community Runners seeking plans, audio coaching, and device sync
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published $11.99/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs, Community Email, Docs
Integrations 17 integrations 12 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features Strava 0/5 · ASICS Runkeeper 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
  • Record runs with GPS and real-time statistics on Apple Watch.
  • Explore, save, and use routes offline with a subscription.
  • Review training history, progress summaries, goals, and challenges.
  • 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
Cons
  • Advanced training analysis and offline maps require a subscription.
  • Coach tools are not included.
  • Support channels listed are documentation and community.
  • 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
Our verdict

Strava brings GPS activity recording, training history, routes, and social features together for runners who want more than a watch-based run log. It supports Apple Watch and other connected devices, and activities can also be imported…

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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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  1. StravaRunning Apps for Apple Watch 9.3Free plan · paid from $3.33/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial
  2. ASICS RunkeeperRunning Apps for Apple Watch 8.8Free plan · paid from $11.99/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Strava — where it wins

    • Record runs with GPS and real-time statistics on Apple Watch.
    • Explore, save, and use routes offline with a subscription.
    • Review training history, progress summaries, goals, and challenges.

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced training analysis and offline maps require a subscription.
    • Coach tools are not included.
    • Support channels listed are documentation and community.

  • 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
  • Strava9.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $3.33/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial

    GPS tracking and route tools meet training analysis and community features.

    Visit StravaFull verdict →
  • 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 →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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