Strong Workout Tracker vs Runna
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
Strong Workout Tracker is the better app overall, scoring 8.8 to 8.5. Strong Workout Tracker wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Runna on 1, with 1 tied.
Experienced lifters who want a quick, private log without social features
Runners training for a race who want structure without hiring a coach
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Strong Workout Tracker | Runna |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness |
| Category rank | #5 of 12 | #8 of 12 |
| Developer | Strong Fitness PTE Limited | Strava |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Usable for free | Yes | No |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Strong Workout Tracker better than Runna?
Strong Workout Tracker is the better app overall, scoring 8.8 to 8.5. Strong Workout Tracker wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Runna on 1, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, Strong Workout Tracker or Runna?
Strong Workout Tracker: Free with 3 routines; PRO $4.99/month, $29.99/year or a lifetime purchase. Runna: 7-day free trial, then $19.99 a month or $119.99 a year. On value for money, Strong Workout Tracker scores higher.
Do Strong Workout Tracker and Runna work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android.
Which is more private, Strong Workout Tracker or Runna?
Strong Workout Tracker scores higher on privacy (8.8/10). App Store label links health and fitness data, purchases, email, user and device IDs and crash data to you, all for app functionality. No tracking is declared, and there is no social feed.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strong Workout Tracker
- One of the quickest loggers to use between sets
- Clean, distraction-free design
- Lifetime PRO option instead of a subscription
- Free plan saves only three routines
- Mostly polish updates while rivals add programs and AI
Strong is the veteran of workout logging and still one of the fastest. The interface stays out of your way: pick a routine, log sets, and let the rest timer and previous numbers guide you. Its Apple Watch app works with or without your iPhone, and recent updates added widgets and Live Activities. The free version saves only three routines, so regular users will want Strong PRO.
Full Strong Workout Tracker 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
