Runmeter
Runmeter: A watch-focused running app with phone-free recording, training tools, and export options. Ranked #6 of 33 in Running Apps for Apple Watch by our editors (7.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for apple Watch users who want standalone tracking.
At a glance
- Editor score7.8 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forApple Watch users who want standalone tracking
- Free planYes
- GPS run trackingYes
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Records GPS workouts directly on Apple Watch without an iPhone
- Combines configurable intervals, training plans, navigation, and spoken cues
- Shares workouts and supports GPX, TCX, FIT, and KML import and export
Where it doesn't
- The free recording experience includes advertising
- Advanced features require a paid Elite subscription
- Support channels are limited to documentation
Our verdict on Runmeter
Runmeter is a running and workout-tracking app for iPhone and Apple Watch, aimed at runners who want detailed activity records and training tools, including people who prefer to leave their phone behind. Its watch app supports standalone workout recording. It covers outdoor and indoor activities, with maps, statistics, graphs, splits, and intervals, as well as plans for 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon distances.
Training controls are a notable strength: runners can configure interval workouts, use spoken workout announcements, and control the app with Siri. Turn-by-turn route navigation adds guidance during a run, while optional live tracking and messaging provide ways to share progress. Runmeter also connects with Strava, MyFitnessPal, Apple Health, Apple Maps, and Google Maps. Workouts can be shared or exported in GPX, TCX, FIT, and KML formats, giving runners several options for taking activity records elsewhere.
Runmeter has a free plan with basic recording and advertising; advanced features are unlocked through a paid Elite subscription. The published US App Store listing shows multiple Elite Upgrade in-app purchase amounts, while the billing periods for those amounts are not clear, so buyers should check the current listing before choosing. Support is through documentation. Runmeter suits Apple Watch users who value standalone tracking, configurable workouts, and data export; runners seeking an ad-free free tier or support beyond documentation may prefer another option.
Runmeter pricing
Runmeter fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| GPS run tracking | Yes |
| Guided workouts | Yes |
| Training plans | Yes |
| Offline run support | Yes |
| Phone-free tracking | Yes |
| Other platforms | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: Strava, MyFitnessPal, Apple Health, Apple Maps, Google Maps |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | runmeter.com |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
Runmeter integrations
Runmeter lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- Strava
- MyFitnessPal
- Apple Health
- Apple Maps
- Google Maps
Alternatives to Runmeter
- StravaGPS tracking and route tools meet training analysis and community features.9.3
- Apple WorkoutA free Apple Watch running app with detailed metrics and customizable workouts.9.1
- Nike Run ClubA free running app with Apple Watch support, coaching audio and goal-based plans.9.0
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Runmeter vs the competition
- Runmeter vs Strava
- Runmeter vs Apple Workout
- Runmeter vs Nike Run Club
- Runmeter vs ASICS Runkeeper
- Runmeter vs MapMyRun
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