Buddy Runner Alternatives

Buddy Runner is described as 'Provides the capabilities of an expensive GPS enabled personal trainer on your Android phone. Buddy Runner allows you to monitor each run by recording your distance, pace, time, elevation, and route' and is an app in the sport & health category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Buddy Runner for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Apple Watch, Android Tablet and Web-based apps. The best Buddy Runner alternative is ASICS Runkeeper, which is free. Other great apps like Buddy Runner are Run&Grow, Zombies, Run!, RunnerUp and Nike Run Club.

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Buddy Runner alternatives page was last updated May 27, 2025
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  1. ASICS Runkeeper icon

    ASICS Runkeeper

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    Just like a real-life coach, the ASICS Runkeeper app will help you set your goals, train for them, and track your progress along the way.

    114 ASICS Runkeeper alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
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    ASICS Runkeeper Features

    1.  Running
    2.  Nutrition Tracking
    3.  Cycling
    4.  Run Tracking
    5.  Life Logging & Quantified Self

    ASICS Runkeeper VS Buddy Runner

     

    • ASICS Runkeeper is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to Buddy Runner.

    • ASICS Runkeeper is the most popular free alternative to Buddy Runner.

    • ASICS Runkeeper is Freemium and ProprietaryBuddy Runner is Free and Proprietary
  2. Run&Grow icon

    Run&Grow

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    Run&Grow is a smart running companion designed to keep you consistent, motivated, and purpose-driven.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • Android
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    Run&Grow Features

    1.  Run Tracking
    2.  Gamification
    3.  Running

    Run&Grow VS Buddy Runner

     
  4. Zombies, Run! icon

    Zombies, Run!

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    Zombies, Run! is an ultra-immersive running game and audio adventure, co-created with award-winning novelist Naomi Alderman. Every run becomes a mission where you’re the hero, with our immersive audio drama putting you at the centre of your very own zombie adventure story.

    89 Zombies, Run! alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Apple Watch
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    Zombies, Run! Features

    1.  Multiplayer
    2.  Gamification
    3.  Running
    4.  Zombie Game

    Zombies, Run! VS Buddy Runner

     
  5. RunnerUp icon

    RunnerUp

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    RunnerUp - A open source run tracker inspired by Garmin 410, ASICS Runkeeper and EveryWhere Run.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Run Tracking
    3.  Custom Workouts
    4.  Data export/import
    5.  Heart rate monitor
    6.  Android Wear compatibility
    7.  Upload directly to Dropbox

    RunnerUp VS Buddy Runner

     

    • RunnerUp is the most popular Open Source alternative to Buddy Runner.

    • RunnerUp is Free and Open SourceBuddy Runner is Free and Proprietary
    • RunnerUp is Privacy focusedBuddy Runner is not according to our users
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    Nike Run Club

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    Nike Run Club gives you everything you need to run better and more often-including GPS tracking of your run, audio guided running workouts, weekly and monthly distance challenges to keep you motivated, customized coaching plans that fit your goals and adapt to your progress, and...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
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    Nike Run Club Features

    1. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    2.  Run Tracking

    Nike Run Club VS Buddy Runner

     

    • Nike Run Club is the most popular iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Buddy Runner.

    • Nike Run Club is Free and ProprietaryBuddy Runner is also Free and Proprietary
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    Garmin Connect

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    Garmin Connect is a community-based website for runners, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts who track their activities with Garmin devices. Garmin Connect makes it easy to upload, store, analyze, map and share activities online.

    78 Garmin Connect alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Garmin Connect Features

    1.  Run Tracking
    2.  Hiking Maps
    3.  Measure Distance With GPS
    4.  Automatic cycling tracker
    5.  Running
    6.  Workout Log
    7.  Community-based

    Garmin Connect VS Buddy Runner

     
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    GPXSee

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    GPXSee is a Qt-based GPS log file viewer and analyzer that supports GPX, TCX, KML, FIT, IGC and NMEA files.

    75 GPXSee alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    GPXSee on Windows
    GPXSee on Mac OS X
    GPXSee on Linux

    GPXSee Features

    1.  Apps with Offline Map
    2. Google Maps icon  Google Maps integration

    GPXSee VS Buddy Runner

     

    • GPXSee is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Buddy Runner.

    • GPXSee is Free and Open SourceBuddy Runner is Free and Proprietary
  10. Wahoo Fitness icon

    Wahoo Fitness

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    Wahoo harnesses the awesome power of your phone to transform the way you ride, run and reach your training and fitness goals.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Wahoo Fitness Features

    1.  Run Tracking
    2.  Cycling
    3.  Support for Gestures

    Wahoo Fitness VS Buddy Runner

     
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    adidas Running

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    adidas Running is your personal GPS tracking and calorie counter for all kinds of exercises (running, cycling, gym training, walking, hiking, skiing, cross-country skiing, skating, boarding, elliptical, tennis, yoga and many others).

    89 adidas Running alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
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    adidas Running Features

    1.  Cycling
    2.  Run Tracking
    3.  Running
    4.  Sailing

    adidas Running VS Buddy Runner

     
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    ForRunners

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    ForRunners is an personal tracking app for your running which respects your privacy.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Discontinued

    The last version (1.1.3) was released in 2016 and the app is not available anymore in the Google Play Store, but you can still download it from F-Droid.

    ForRunners Features

    1.  Run Tracking

    ForRunners VS Buddy Runner

     
  13. Turtle Sport icon

    Turtle Sport

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    Turtle Sport is an open source software developed to communicate with GPS devices : Garmin, Suunto, etc. The following functions are available:

    Retreive your activities from GPS devices. Import and export activities in GPX, hst, tcx, kml, fit. Configure the athlete data: weight.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Turtle Sport screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest update is from 2017.

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Cycling
    2.  Run Tracking
    3.  Geotagging
    4.  Garmin

    Turtle Sport VS Buddy Runner

     
  14. SportsTracker icon

    SportsTracker

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    Train better with award-winning Sports Tracker app. Your phone becomes a full-featured GPS sport computer, keeping track of everything from calories burned while running to your average cycling speed over altitude.

    79 SportsTracker alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FI flagFinland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    SportsTracker screenshot 1
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    SportsTracker Features

    1.  Run Tracking
    2.  Competitive Analysis

    SportsTracker VS Buddy Runner

     

    • SportsTracker is the most popular Web-based alternative to Buddy Runner.

    • SportsTracker is Freemium and ProprietaryBuddy Runner is Free and Proprietary
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