Cronometer vs Runna
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
It's close: Cronometer edges it 8.6 to 8.5, so the right pick depends on what you need. Cronometer wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Runna on 2.
Health-focused eaters who want accurate data on vitamins, minerals and macros
Runners training for a race who want structure without hiring a coach
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Cronometer | Runna |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness |
| Category rank | #7 of 12 | #8 of 12 |
| Developer | Cronometer Software Inc. | Strava |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Usable for free | Yes | No |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | — |
Common questions
Is Cronometer better than Runna?
It's close: Cronometer edges it 8.6 to 8.5, so the right pick depends on what you need. Cronometer wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Runna on 2.
Which is cheaper, Cronometer or Runna?
Cronometer: Free with ads; Gold is $10.99/month or $59.99/year. Runna: 7-day free trial, then $19.99 a month or $119.99 a year. On value for money, Cronometer scores higher.
Do Cronometer and Runna work on the same devices?
Only Cronometer runs on Web.
Which is more private, Cronometer or Runna?
Cronometer scores higher on privacy (7.5/10). App Store label lists contact info, identifiers and usage data as used to track you, and links health and fitness data to you. The free version shows ads; Cronometer says your data is encrypted.
Strengths and weaknesses
Cronometer
- Tracks dozens of vitamins and minerals, not just macros
- Verified database means fewer bad entries
- Barcode scanning included in the free plan
- Free version shows ads and limits reports to 7 days
- Photo logging, fasting timer and AI coach need Gold
- App Store label shows data used for tracking
Cronometer is one of the most accurate food trackers you can get. It leans on over a million verified foods and tracks dozens of vitamins and minerals, not just calories and macros. Barcode scanning stays free, and 2026 brought Apple Watch and Siri logging plus a fresher look. Photo logging and the AI coach need Gold, and the free version shows ads. If you care what is actually in your food, start here.
Full Cronometer review
Runna
- Plans built around your race date and schedule
- Workouts sync to popular watches
- Plans adapt as your fitness changes
- $119.99 a year is steep
- No free tier after the trial
- Identifiers are used for tracking
Runna builds a training plan around your race, your schedule and your current fitness, then adjusts it as you log runs. Workouts sync to an Apple Watch, Garmin, COROS or Fitbit, and plans cover everything from a first 5K to an ultramarathon. Coaches design the plans, and a 2026 partnership with Loughborough University is reviewing how they handle load and recovery. It's priced like a coach rather than an app, so casual joggers can skip it.
Full Runna review
