ASICS Runkeeper

What it is

Spec sheet

What it does

Runkeeper uses phone GPS to record activities, distance, duration, pace, calories and route maps, then syncs activity history to Runkeeper.com.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.runkeeper.com

Support

The Runkeeper help pages direct users to contact [email protected] for assistance.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.runkeeper.com

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · runkeeper.com

Founded

2008Read 28 Sep 2026 · runkeeper.com

Account and sharing

Users can sign in with email, Apple, Google or Facebook and share public activities to Facebook and X.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.runkeeper.com

Acquisition date and price

ASICS's 2016 annual report records a March 3, 2016 acquisition of 100% of FitnessKeeper for ¥9,941 million, equivalent to $85.698 million in the report.Read 15 Oct 2026 · assets.asics.com

Activity tracking

The app uses phone GPS to track activities and records distance, duration, pace or speed, calories, and route maps.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.runkeeper.com

Activity types

The app records running, walking, biking, hiking and other activities either with GPS or manual entry.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Android feature limitation

Runkeeper's Android help page says coaching and target pace are unavailable on Android.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.runkeeper.com

API documentation availability

A Stack Overflow report states that the former developer documentation URL redirected to the Runkeeper home page and that new API registrations were no longer accepted except for selected partners.Read 15 Oct 2026 · stackoverflow.com

Apple Health sync

Users can import activities from Apple Health into Runkeeper and separately control syncing from Runkeeper to Apple Health.Read 5 Oct 2026 · runkeeper.com

Company history

ASICS says Boston-based FitnessKeeper was acquired in 2016 and later renamed ASICS Digital, the subsidiary running Runkeeper.Read 15 Oct 2026 · asics.com

Company legal entity

ASICS Runner App Inc. is identified as the entity responsible for the ASICS Runkeeper app, with an address at 125 Summer Street, Floor 2, Boston, Massachusetts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · legal.asics.com

Data export

Account exports provide GPX activity files and CSV files for cardio, measurements, strength and sleep data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.runkeeper.com

Documentation and support

Runkeeper maintains a searchable Help Center covering account, billing, devices, imports, exports and troubleshooting, with [email protected] listed for contact.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.runkeeper.com

Go reports and coaching

Runkeeper Go includes advanced fitness reports, goal insights, and coached audio Guided Workouts available in English and Japanese.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.runkeeper.com

Go training plans

Runkeeper Go includes personalized race training plans and scheduled Running For Exercise workouts.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.runkeeper.com

Guided workouts

Audio-guided workouts are delivered by ASICS Runkeeper coaches for different experience levels.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.runkeeper.com

Health integrations

The help center documents connections for Apple Health, Google Health/Fitbit, Health Connect and MyFitnessPal.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.runkeeper.com

Import limits

Website imports accept GPX, TCX and FIT files, while bulk importing allows at most 100 files per batch.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.runkeeper.com

Integration access

Users can allow or disable access for connected third-party apps, and apps missing from Runkeeper's list must be connected through the third-party app if supported.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.runkeeper.com

Licence

Runkeeper is described as proprietary software rather than open source.Read 15 Oct 2026 · en.wikipedia.org

Limit: Android reliability

Runkeeper's help center acknowledges that Android background restrictions, especially on Samsung devices, can cause crashes or lost location updates.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.runkeeper.com

Limit: autopause

Tom's Guide found the autopause response slow and insensitive at traffic lights.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tomsguide.com

Limit: premium gating

Independent reviews note that advanced metrics, deeper insights, larger training-plan libraries and some coaching require the paid tier.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tomsguide.com

Limit: privacy criticism

A 2016 Norwegian Consumer Council complaint said testing found location and advertising-identifier data sent to a third party while the handset was not in use and questioned consent transparency.Read 15 Oct 2026 · storage02.forbrukerradet.no

Limit: social features

Tom's Guide and DroidLore both said Runkeeper's social and community features are weaker than Strava's.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tomsguide.com

Live tracking

Runkeeper Go can stream a GPS activity on Runkeeper.com so others can follow it in real time.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.runkeeper.com

Maker founded

ASICS Corporation states that it was founded on September 1, 1949.Read 15 Oct 2026 · corp3.asics.com

Maker headquarters and size

ASICS lists its head office in Kobe, Japan and 9,455 consolidated employees as of December 31, 2025.Read 15 Oct 2026 · corp3.asics.com

Music integration

The iOS listing states that Runkeeper integrates with Apple Music and Spotify for workout audio.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Permissions and security

Runkeeper says it uses location to track workouts and states that it has security measures to protect users' information; the page does not identify a compliance certification.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.runkeeper.com

Praise: audio and integrations

Tom's Guide highlighted customizable audio announcements, selectable coaching voices and easy Spotify, Fitbit, Withings and MyFitnessPal connections.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tomsguide.com

Praise: free tracking value

DroidLore described the free tier as sufficient for basic GPS tracking and history, with a clean interface and shoe-mileage tracking.Read 15 Oct 2026 · droidlore.com

Praise: usability and motivation

Tom's Guide praised the clear running screen, customization, goal support, motivation and suitability for beginners through experienced runners.Read 15 Oct 2026 · tomsguide.com

Privacy controls

Runkeeper provides settings for who can view activities and maps, and its community guidelines recommend limiting map visibility to yourself or friends for safety.Read 5 Oct 2026 · runkeeper.com

Progress insights

Runkeeper Go provides advanced reports and workout comparisons for tracking progress over time.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.runkeeper.com

Public API status

A 2022 integration notice says ASICS discontinued the Health Graph API used by third-party developers to read and write Runkeeper data.Read 15 Oct 2026 · blog.zombiesrungame.com

Rating on Apple App Store

4.8 out of 5 from 380K ratingsRead 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Rating on DroidLore

4.7 out of 5 from 10,000,000+ Google Play downloads shown on the review pageRead 15 Oct 2026 · droidlore.com

Rating on Google Play

4.7 out of 5 from 655K reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Rating on Trustpilot

2.0 out of 5 from 10 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Routes

Users can search public routes by location and distance, save routes and associate them with completed activities.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.runkeeper.com

Security statement

Runkeeper says it uses strict security measures and explains the reasons for location, account, contacts, camera, microphone and storage permissions.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.runkeeper.com

Supported activities

Users can select activities including running, walking, and biking, and can switch to Indoor Mode for indoor activities.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.runkeeper.com

System requirements

The app is available for iOS and Android; the current Apple listing identifies iPhone and Apple Watch support and a 120.6 MB iOS download.Read 15 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Training plans

Runkeeper Go includes personalized race plans and unlimited access to plans aimed at specific running goals.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.runkeeper.com

Wearable integrations

Supported wearables listed by Runkeeper are Apple Watch series 3 or newer for iPhone, Garmin, Fitbit, Coros, Suunto, Polar and Amazfit.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.runkeeper.com

Web activity history

Tracked activities sync to Runkeeper.com, where users can view their activity history and tools to measure fitness progress.Read 5 Oct 2026 · help.runkeeper.com

Plans and prices

Every ASICS Runkeeper plan and price →

Strong points and limits

Who it suits

Verdict

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