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Buddy Runner – Run, Forest, Run!
Tested version: 1.5.0
Latest version: 1.5.0
Requires Android: from 1.6
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Summary
All the runners amongst you will probably agree that it’s nice to take one’s phone along when going for a run; most of us also feel weird when we can’t be reached via mobile phone.
Buddy Runner is an Android software that installs a professional GPS tracker on your phone. The app’s website, the ‘Dashboard’, keeps track and displays information collected during a jog—automatically and without having to make any manual editing changes.
Find out more in today’s review.
Features & Use
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Buddy Runner’s main screen displays the following details:
• The route
• The time, i.e. for how long you ran
• The distance dovered
• The average pace
Three tabs can be found in the menu:
• Map: The route is displayed via Google Maps. Choose between map and satellite view.
• History: Runs you’ve done so far, displayed in chronological order. The software also keeps track of times and dates of runs and of how many calories were burned. Individual routes can be accessed.
• Settings: Users have to submit their email address so that information can be sent to the Dashboard. You can also pick if you want distances to be displayed in kilometres or miles. You have to enter your weight as well so that Buddy Runner can calculate how many calories are burned.
Bottom line:
The app is super functional and we love the audio feedback that feeds you information throughout a run, but there are a few small flies in the soup: the run stats collected on Buddy Runner’s Dashboard are not private, meaning your page can be accessed by others. There’s no heart monitor, either.
Screen & Controls
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Buddy Runner’s GUI is impeccable: a bright blue background and nicely designed displayed and navigation elements—nice and simple. Controls are equally simple. Top points for using big, bright font that makes it easy to read even whilst running.
Speed & Stability
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Buddy Runner runs quite smoothly and the software is reliable – provided there’s GPS reception – even when the run turns into one of those epic jogging sessions. However, accessing the internal Android GPS can sometimes take a while, seeing as Buddy Runner is dependent on real GPS localization. During our test runs we experienced occasional crashes that could only be solved by restarting.
As with any GPS app, Buddy Runner is a bit of a resource monster.
Price/Performance Ratio
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Buddy Runner can be downloaded for free from the Android Market.
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Market Comments
Zach, Aug 28, 2012
Stops early Works fine for a mile or two, and then it stops tracking without telling you. Lost half my trip because it stops tracking. GPS stays on though.
Courtney, Aug 3, 2012
Not for me...anymore!! Used to work on Samsung Fascinate...but it won't work on the Samsung S3. Other running app works fine, so it's not my settings. Also it's not as social friendly. It won't allow me to enter my email since I put it on new phone!! Uninstall!!
Mimir000, Jul 28, 2012
No email address. Used to work on my droid, but I can't enter my email address to send stats to the web on my galaxy nexus.
Matt, Jul 26, 2012
Broken This app used to work brilliantly however it no longer tracks when screen is off! Sort it out buddy runner!
LingusDingus, Jul 25, 2012
Sad that it no longer works This app was my buddy through 2 years of training with my EVO 4g. Now it doesn't track on my EVO LTE. Looks like I will have to find a new app. It's like my best pal just moved away...
blk, Jul 15, 2012
Loved it on my ECO 4G... But does not appear to work with my Galaxy S3. No GPS lock. I wish there was a way to transfer my past runs to another service/app
John, Jul 13, 2012
HTC Droid Incredible LTE Was a great app on my original Incredible but now won't track distance. Time for an update to improve compatibility. Was the best running app out there.
KWW125, Jun 21, 2012
Stop Have the same problem with location tracking apparently stopping when screen turns off. I have tried to identify power settings, but cannot determine the problem. Used to love this app, but now it ends up only being a stopwatch which is not useful.
pi, Jun 14, 2012
Switched to cardio trainer This app is alright, but development stopped.. Cardio trainer got ahead and now had better features and more support
RJ, May 31, 2012
Excellent It's a great app. My only complaint is there seems to be issues with linking to Facebook.
Charles, May 20, 2012
Not so hot Worked great once upon a time! Now it doesn't track distance at all! App always fails to maintain GPS connection.
You're very welcome, Mohammed! Thanks for the nice feedback :-)