Free vs Runkeeper GO
Here is what the free version and GO include, based on ASICS’s Runkeeper page and the App Store listing as of October 2026.
| Feature | Free | Runkeeper GO |
|---|---|---|
| GPS and manual run tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Distance, pace, time and calories | Yes | Yes |
| Audio cues while you run | Yes | Yes |
| Virtual challenges and running groups | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Watch app and Apple Health sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Training plans and race plans | No | Yes |
| Detailed progress insights | No | Yes |
| Live tracking | No | Yes |
The simple version: the free app is a full run tracker. You pay for GO only if you want someone, or something, to tell you what to run next.
Runkeeper GO prices by country (October 2026)
| Where | Monthly | Quarterly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.99–$11.99 | $19.99 | $39.99 |
| United Kingdom | £7.99–£11.99 | £17.49 | £29.99–£39.99 |
| Australia | A$13.99–A$19.99 | A$27.99 | A$55.99–A$62.99 |
Sources: ASICS Runkeeper page ($39.99 a year after 7 free days) and the US, UK and Australian App Store listings, checked October 2026. The App Store lists several prices under the same plan name, so the price shown in the app when you subscribe is the one you pay.
Why a range? The App Store shows every price point the app has set up, including a yearly plan marked “no trial”. You will see one price in the app. In the US, the yearly plan is the clear winner if you stay more than four months.
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Why old articles say “Runkeeper Free”
If you search this question, you will find news from 2010 and 2011. Back then there were two apps: a free one and a paid Runkeeper Pro. On 30 December 2010 Pro was made free, and by April 2011 the free app was retired and Pro was renamed plain Runkeeper, as Engadget reported. The company made money from a paid tier instead, which is the same idea as GO today.
Then, on 12 February 2016, ASICS announced it had bought FitnessKeeper, the company behind Runkeeper. That is why the app is now called ASICS Runkeeper.
4 tips before you pay for GO
Use the 7-day trial first
ASICS says your first 7 days of GO are free. Try a plan for a week before you pay anything.
Pay yearly if you stay
In the US, twelve months of monthly billing at $9.99 is $119.88. The yearly plan is $39.99, about $3.33 a month.
Set a reminder
Trials turn into paid plans unless you cancel. Set a phone reminder for day 6.
Cancel in the right place
Paid on iPhone? Cancel in Settings → your name → Subscriptions. Deleting the app does not stop the payments.
Is Runkeeper GO worth it?
For a paid running plan, GO is cheap. Compare the US yearly prices as of October 2026:
- Runkeeper GO: $39.99 a year.
- Strava: $79.99 a year, for routes, segments and deeper stats rather than plans.
- Runna: $119.99 a year, for plans that change as you get fitter. See how much is Runna.
GO makes sense if:
- You have a race coming and want a plan, but not a $120 one.
- You like Runkeeper and already have years of runs in it.
- You want live tracking so someone at home can see where you are.
Skip it if:
- You are just starting. The free NHS Couch to 5K and Nike Run Club plans are enough. See our couch to 5K app comparison.
- You own a Garmin. Garmin Coach plans are free.
- Your real problem is motivation. A plan does not help if you do not go out the door.
Use Runkeeper and Run&Grow together
You do not have to choose. Runkeeper can share your workouts with Apple Health, and Run&Grow reads runs from Apple Health. So you can keep recording in free Runkeeper and still watch a plant grow in your Run&Grow garden for every run. No public feed, no pace shaming, and if you skip a week, your garden waits.
Local notes: US, UK and Australia
- US: Black Friday is 27 November 2026. We found no announced Runkeeper GO sale, so do not start a 7-day trial too early while you wait.
- UK: parkrun is a free timed 5K every Saturday, and many runners use it as their weekly goal instead of a paid plan. See our parkrun beginner’s guide.
- Australia: GO costs more here (from A$55.99 a year), so the free version plus a free plan saves the most.
Want to see every option? Read our Runkeeper alternatives and best free running apps. To set your own paces without paying, use the pace calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Runkeeper free?
- Yes. As of October 2026, ASICS Runkeeper is free to download and free to use for GPS run tracking, basic stats, audio cues, virtual challenges and running groups. Only Runkeeper GO, the paid plan, costs money.
- How much is Runkeeper GO?
- ASICS lists Runkeeper GO at $39.99 a year in the US after a 7-day free trial. The US App Store also lists monthly plans at $9.99 and $11.99 and a quarterly plan at $19.99. In the UK the yearly plan is listed from £29.99 to £39.99, and in Australia from A$55.99 to A$62.99 (October 2026).
- What do you get with Runkeeper GO?
- Training plans made with the ASICS Institute of Sport Science, including race plans, workouts scheduled around how often you run, detailed progress insights and live tracking, so friends or family can follow your run.
- Does Runkeeper work with Apple Watch and Apple Health?
- Yes. Runkeeper has an Apple Watch app (watchOS 9 or later) that tracks runs without your phone. It shares workouts, including route and heart rate, with Apple Health and can read Health data back.
- Why does the App Store show several prices for Runkeeper GO?
- The App Store lists every price point the app has set up, including older prices and trial or no-trial versions, under the same plan name. You only pay the price shown in the app when you subscribe, so check that screen before you tap buy.
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