Map My Run GPS Running Tracker 4+

This app enabled me to run without injuring myself!

I accidentally found out that MapMyRun synced with my Under Armour shoes (suddenly there was a voice in my ear telling me about form and cadence!). It revolutionised my running. By following the prompts I was able to run longer, further and faster without injuring myself - I had been prone for years to pulling calf muscles and tweaking my hamstrings. I have not had an issue with these injuries since using Under Armour shoes and MapMyRun together.

I am GUTTED that in the near future this synchronisation will be stopped and that Under Armour won’t be manufacturing shoes with the Bluetooth chip after this year and won’t be supporting the app after 2025.

I will be on the lookout for other shoes and a suitable app!

Developer Response ,

Thank you for the review. While we share your disappointment that our connected footwear will be discontinued and connected shoe support will be removed from the app in 2025, all of the other great app features aren't going anywhere, so you'll be able to continue to use MapMyRun!

Disfunctional - no longer fit for purpose

I have used this app for years but now they have introduced a new rule whereby if you are in the UK and have your Apple Watch set to Uk It no longer functions correctly. It shows you the miles run but does all alerts in km so I get a 0.62 mile alert (at 1km) and so on. This is new. Having contacted help they suggest I fix their broken app by changing my watch to think it’s in the US, this messing up countless other apps. Ridiculous. Like I say it used to work well but recently it’s not fit for purpose. I’m also sick of the endless updates that set all my settings back to default yet make no discernible improvements. Lots of suggestions made but it never really gets better. I guess it’s time to change to strava. I’d been reluctant to do so because the unkind MMR team don’t make it easy to export data that includes maps. But you know what… maybe I don’t need them. Update post developer comment! They don’t even read their reviews properly. They ask me to “submit a ticket” when I’ve clearly stated that I already have and that their response was ridiculous (set my watch to think it’s elsewhere to fix their broken app… I don’t think so)

Update. The Most recent update appears to have stopped the Watch tracking my route. No response as yet to two complaints.

Developer Response ,

We appreciate your feedback. Our support team works to ensure that all of our user feedback gets heard by our product managers and developers, and many of our fixes and new features are thanks to insightful users like you.

Free version good ....Premium not so good

I have been using map my run for years, and I have recently signed up for a half marathon in a few months time. I decided to take the plunge and pay for premium of Map my Run and it was the biggest mistake I’ve made. Two reasons:
1) Although you can custom what pace you would like to run at for the marathon, the plan initially starts off at a slower pace ‘to build up mileage’. After running this significantly slower pace, I was getting inpatient so scrolled ahead to see when it speeds up....it doesn’t get any quicker until the actual DAY OF THE RACE - when it expects you to run 1.5 minute per km quicker. I’ve decided to scrap the plan and have annoyingly found it incredibly hard to get back to my initial pace after wasting a month on this plan.
2) For such a reputable brand you would think they would have someone to double check their calendar feature of the plan. The days of the week and the actual date aren’t in sync so instead of 20th being a Wednesday, the app thinks it’s a Thursday. Obviously a minor thing, but nonetheless embarrassing this has gone unnoticed for the app.

Overall I’m really disappointed with the paid version of the app, far better plans out there. MY ASICS RUN do good free customised plans, so will stick to them. A real shame because I had initially loved Map my Run for years.