Map My Run (often written MapMyRun) is one of the oldest running apps around. It is free to download, and you can track every run without paying. But it is a “freemium” app: some features sit behind a paid plan called MVP. Here is exactly what is free, what MVP adds, what it costs in the US, UK and Australia, and how it compares with other running apps, as of November 2026.
What you get in Map My Run for free
| Feature | Free? |
|---|---|
| GPS tracking of distance, pace, elevation and calories | |
| Save routes and find routes nearby or when travelling | |
| Tracking for 600+ activity types, plus audio feedback | |
| Apple Watch app (watchOS 8.7 or later) | |
| Sync with Garmin and other wearables, and progress in Apple Health | |
| Live Tracking (share your location with chosen contacts)MVP | |
| Training plans that adapt to your fitnessMVP | |
| Heart rate zone monitoringMVP | |
| Goal-based audio coaching (pace, cadence, distance)MVP |
From the US and Australian App Store listings, checked November 2, 2026. The listing does not label every feature, so the free/MVP split follows its “MVP premium features” section. The US listing is rated 4.8 from about 757K ratings.
For most casual runners the free version is enough. It records your runs with GPS, shows distance, pace, elevation and calories, and lets you save routes or find new ones when you travel. The Apple Watch app is part of the free download, and the listing says you can follow your progress across apps like Apple Health.
What Map My Run MVP adds
The App Store listing groups these under “MVP premium features” as of November 2026:
- Live Tracking, which shares your location with people you choose while you run. Handy for early-morning or solo runs.
- Training plans that adapt as your fitness improves.
- Heart rate zone monitoring that adjusts your training.
- Goal-based audio coaching on pace, cadence, distance and more.
How much is Map My Run MVP?
| Store | Monthly MVP | Annual MVP | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| US App Store | $7.99 or $9.99 | $29.99 to $49.99 | $27.99 (one year, 30% off) |
| UK App Store | £5.99 to £9.99 | £22.99 to £39.99 | £29.99 (one year, 30% off) |
| Australian App Store | $12.99 or $14.99 | $43.99 to $79.99 | $44.99 (one year, 30% off) |
In-app purchase prices as listed on each App Store page, checked November 2, 2026. The Australian page shows prices in Australian dollars. Prices can change and tax may be added.
Why so many prices? The App Store lists several MVP products at once, and the one you see in the app depends on the offer at the time. So the honest answer for US runners is “about $30 to $50 a year, or $8 to $10 a month.” Paying yearly is much cheaper than monthly. If you subscribe through Apple, you can cancel in your iPhone’s Settings under your Apple ID.
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Who owns Map My Run now?
Under Armour owned Map My Run for years. On August 30, 2024, Outside Interactive completed its purchase of MapMyFitness, including Map My Run, Map My Ride and Map My Walk. At the time Outside said MapMyFitness had more than 80 million registered users, and that Outside+ members would get premium benefits from the apps as they were brought in over the following months. If you already pay for Outside+, check whether MVP is included for you before buying it separately.
Map My Run vs other running apps
| App | Free part | Paid (US) | Training plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Map My Run | GPS tracking, routes, watch app | MVP from $29.99/yr | Adaptive plans are MVP |
| Nike Run Club | Everything | No paid tier listed | Free (9 countries) |
| Strava | Tracking, feed, clubs | $79.99/yr | Paid, via Runna |
| ASICS Runkeeper | Tracking, audio cues | GO $39.99/yr | See GO upgrade |
| adidas Running | Tracking, challenges, virtual races | Premium; price shown in the app | Full library is Premium |
| Run&Grow | Every run grows a plant | Free to download on iPhone | Not a plan app |
Prices from the US App Store listings for Nike Run Club and ASICS Runkeeper, and strava.com/subscribe, as of October 2026. Prices can change and tax may be added.
The big difference is training plans. Nike Run Club gives its plans away free in nine countries, while Map My Run keeps its adaptive plans for MVP. adidas Running works the same way as Map My Run: free tracking, paid plans. If you mostly want to log runs, every free version here does the job.
Is Map My Run free in the UK and Australia?
Yes. The app is free to download in both, and the free features are the same. MVP is priced in local currency (see the table above). The UK listing is rated 4.8 from about 167K ratings and the Australian listing 4.8 from about 41K, as of November 2026. If you run parkrun, the free version is enough to record your Saturday 5K, though your official time still comes from parkrun. Wondering how your time stacks up? See is a 25-minute 5K good or is a 30-minute 5K good.
Is Map My Run MVP worth it?
It depends on the feature you want. Live Tracking is the strongest reason to pay if you often run alone and want someone at home to see where you are. Adaptive plans are nice, but you can get free plans elsewhere: Nike Run Club in nine countries, plus our free couch to 5K plan and beginner half marathon plan. If you mostly want to see your distance, pace and routes, the free version already does that well. And if you want to see what your pace means, the pace calculator is free too.
Free alternatives to Map My Run
Free plans and coaching · Free; no paid tier listed
Nike Run Club
Guided Runs, training plans and an Apple Watch app with no subscription on its App Store listing. Plans are limited to some countries.
Pick it if: MVP training plans were the reason you looked at paying.
Running with friends · Free; subscription $79.99/yr
Strava (free account)
The free account records runs and gives you a feed, kudos and clubs. Routes, full leaderboards and deeper stats are paid.
Pick it if: your friends already post their runs there.
Simple tracking · Free; GO $39.99/yr
ASICS Runkeeper
A clean tracker with audio cues. Free for tracking; the optional GO upgrade adds extra features.
Pick it if: you want something simple with no extra content.
Staying consistent · Free to download on iPhone
Run&Grow
Every GPS run grows a plant in your garden. It reads runs from Apple Health, so runs from your Apple Watch or another app can count too. No public feed, no pace shaming.
Pick it if: you keep stopping and starting and want a gentle reason to go again.
You do not have to choose just one. Run&Grow reads your runs from Apple Health, so runs recorded on your Apple Watch, or in another app that saves workouts to Health, still grow a plant in your garden. Run&Grow does not have its own Apple Watch app yet. For the full lists, see our MapMyRun alternatives, the best free running apps and gamified running apps.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Map My Run free?
- Yes. Map My Run is free to download, and the free version tracks your runs with GPS (distance, pace, elevation and calories), saves routes and works on Apple Watch. The paid MVP plan adds Live Tracking, adaptive training plans, heart rate zone monitoring and goal-based audio coaching.
- How much is Map My Run MVP?
- On the US App Store, MVP is listed at $7.99 or $9.99 a month and $29.99 to $49.99 a year, with a one-year offer at $27.99, as of November 2026. In the UK it is £5.99 to £9.99 a month or £22.99 to £39.99 a year. The exact price you see in the app depends on the offer shown to you.
- Is Map My Run still owned by Under Armour?
- No. Outside Interactive bought MapMyFitness, including Map My Run, Map My Ride and Map My Walk, from Under Armour. The deal closed on August 30, 2024. The App Store listing now names Outside as the seller.
- Does Map My Run work without paying on Apple Watch?
- Yes. The Apple Watch app is part of the free download and needs watchOS 8.7 or later; the iPhone app needs iOS 16 or later. MVP features like Live Tracking and heart rate zone monitoring need the paid plan.
- What is a good free alternative to Map My Run?
- Nike Run Club is the closest free swap if you want training plans, because it lists no paid tier. Strava’s free account is best for following friends. If you want a gentle reason to keep running, Run&Grow is free on iPhone and grows a plant in your garden for every run.
Every run grows a plant
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