Alternatives to MapMyRun
A GPS running app for recording routes, activity statistics and training history, with training plans. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
MapMyRun
A GPS running app for recording routes, activity statistics and training history, with training plans.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as MapMyRun.
Nike Run Club
A free running app from Nike that tracks runs and offers coaching and live location sharing.
Nike Run Club is free with no subscription and adds coaching and live location sharing, but it is listed for iOS only and run data is held by Nike.
ASICS Runkeeper
Running tracker app from ASICS with GPS tracking, training plans and audio-guided workouts.
ASICS Runkeeper runs on iOS and Android with training plans that adapt to your schedule and audio-guided workouts, but it has no web version listed.
Runna
A running coaching app that builds personalized training plans for goals from 5K to marathon.
Runna focuses on personalised plans for goals from 5K to marathon and needs a paid subscription after the trial week, unlike the freemium MapMyRun.
OpenTracks
Open-source Android sport tracker that records runs, rides and hikes with GPS while keeping data private.
OpenTracks is a free, open-source Android recorder that keeps GPS data on the device, with no hosted sync, social features or route discovery.
FitoTrack
Privacy-oriented Android fitness tracker for logging workouts such as runs, without ads or analytics.
FitoTrack is a free, open-source Android workout tracker with no ads or analytics, but it has no web app and no iOS version.
Cyclemeter
A phone-based bike computer and workout tracker for cycling, running, walking and hiking.
Cyclemeter records runs as well as rides with over 250 statistics stored on the phone and no account, though it has no desktop app.
C25K
A Couch to 5K app with an eight-week walk and run plan for beginners.
C25K offers an eight-week beginner walk and run plan with audio coaching and GPS tracking, but it is focused only on reaching 5K.
Zombies, Run!
A running game that turns walks, jogs and runs into audio story missions.
Zombies, Run! turns runs into audio story missions with outdoor and treadmill tracking, and is less suited to detailed training analysis than MapMyRun.
Also worth comparing
These listings name MapMyRun as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.
Footpath Route Planner
A mobile route planner where you draw a path with your finger to measure distance and elevation.
MapMyRun combines route discovery with GPS run recording and training plans on Android, iOS and web, with some features in a paid tier.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Smashrun
A running analytics site that graphs years of run history and awards badges.
Final Surge
An online training log and planner for athletes, coaches, teams and clubs.
TrainingPeaks
An endurance training platform for athletes and coaches to plan, follow and track structured workouts.
Garmin Connect
Garmin's companion app for syncing and sharing activities from Garmin watches and bike computers.
Plotaroute
A web route planner for walks, runs and bike rides with auto-routing and GPS export.
RunGap
iOS workout data manager that collects, backs up and exports activities from many fitness services.
