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RunKeeper - Keeping you in shape!
Tested version: 2.0.0.39
Latest version: 2.4.1.0
Summary
Android is well on its way to the top. This is apparent not only based on the growing number of apps available on the Market, but also by that fact that the first developers of successful iPhone apps are now transferring them to the Android platform and offering them on the Android Market. “RunKeeper” is an excellent example of this general trend. RunKeeper is one of the top apps on the App Store. With Runkeeper, you can track and analyze your running and movement with amazing precision.
iPhone apps available for Android are not always very successful. There’s definitely a lot of rubbish out there. Is this also the case with RunKeeper? Find out in our test report!
Features & Use
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As I said, RunKeeper happens to be one of the best apps for your daily fitness available on the iPhone. If you’re planning to use the app on an amateur level, that is. I am in no position to judge if this app is suitable for professional athletes. In the end, RunKeeper can do the following:
- Measure time
- Measure average speed
- Estimate the approximate calorie consumption
- Display your path on a Google Map
- Measure elevation
RunKeeper uses your phone’s GPS capabilities to obtain this data. You should, therefore, make sure to use the app outdoors in order to get exact measurements. The app also lets you specify which type of activity you’re currently engaged in. Whether it’s cycling, jogging, or skating – the GPS can handle it all! This app is useful for statistical purposes, but is also an amazing fitness tool in the premium version available from the Android Market. On the iPhone that version lets you set-up your own training goals directly from your phone. As of yet, this option is unfortunately unavailable for the Android. Here’s the current selection:
- Running
- Cycling
- Walking
- Hiking
- Downhill Skiing
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Skating
- Swimming
- Mountain Biking
- Wheelchair
- Elliptical
- Other
It is also worth mentioning that RunKeeper offers you a community where you can register yourself. Once you’ve registered, you can save your athletic results onto the server with a single click and come back to them at any time. This gives you a great overview of your athletic improvements. The website also lets you link this app to your Facebook account. All your results, including maps, get automatically uploaded to your Facebook profile. There’s no better motivation than having your friends comment your training status to let you know how poorly or well you’re doing.
Bottom Line:
I find this app to be one of the best sport apps available on the Android Market. This app just goes to show that it’s possible to transfer well-done iPhone Apps over to Android without losing any quality or performance.
The lack of a variety of different training sessions means that this app fails to earn all five stars. But it came really close to it!
Screen & Controls
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Dear Android developer community! I don’t know how many times I’ve seen a presentation on strategical Android app development related to the issue of usability. Basically, the bottom line is: learn from iPhone apps! The RunKeeper proves that it is possible to successfully transfer thought through iPhone apps over to the Android without damaging Android’s image. It’s easy, it’s intuitive, it works, and all that without ever having to touch the menu button…
Give it some thought and I’m sure the users are going to be extremely grateful.
Speed & Stability
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RunKeeper runs fast and crash-free,
Price/Performance Ratio
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RunKeeper (Lite) is available to download for free from the Android Market.
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Market Comments
kelly, Jan 26, 2011
I find that most often i have already ran about half a mile before it starts recording
Nathaniel, Jan 11, 2011
Does its job. Really helps me gauge my running in preparation for army basic training
Ben, Dec 31, 2010
Initially it was a bit iffy but that turned out to be fixed after an update. Really useful!
Steve, Dec 29, 2010
Not accurate. I average 7.5 mph. My first run with this showed me doing in excess of 40 mph. Watch out olympics! Droid 2
C, Dec 28, 2010
Better results on iphone for me. Gps a little too wild. I end up having to do more post run editing than normal. Still very usable though.
Roy, Dec 24, 2010
I've used this app for months. It is amazing, especially considering it is free. Highly recommend this one!
Fjeld, Dec 22, 2010
Runkeeper drops the gps on the Galaxy Tab, so no distance is recorded after a training session.
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