RunKeeper Free (Free)
REVIEW—”RunKeeper, Nike totally had this idea first”
So is the way it goes in almost any business economy. You come out with one product and almost immediately you have a competitor. Really, some people don’t even have a fully developed prototype before a competitor is on the horizon. The same holds true for RunKeeper.
If I do recall correctly, Apple, Inc. and Nike merged to bring runners the Nike + iPod special, and RunKeeper is trying to up the ante. With RunKeeper, users can monitor speed, distance, pace, time, ya know the usual. However, on this particular application users can see they path they have traveled on a virtual map. Okay, 1 point RunKeeper.
It really is easy to navigate. Simply press start when you are ready to begin your run, hit stop when you’ve completed your run and RunKeeper formulates the rest. As is becoming the norm, RunKeeper as merged with social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. RunKeeper is also ad run which means you get those annoying little advertisements that pop up all time. 1 point for Apple, Inc. However, it is nice to not have to invest in more than one device. RunKeeper is free and the Nike + iPod kit was certainly not. And while Nike shoes were not necessarily required for the devices to work effectively, it was certainly more convenient that way, which does set users back a sufficient about.
At this point, I’d say the score is Apple 1, RunKeeper 4. I guess that’s the beauty of competition, being first might grant you some props on originality, but it’s ultimately about the overall execution of a product. RunKeeper is certainly an app that I’ve been using and will continue to use. Perhaps it’s the technology geek within me but I really the idea of a GPS on my person navigating my way through the ends and outs of a rustic trail in nature. Sound fabulous? Don’t be jealous. Get to downloading and try it out.
- Yantézia P.
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Developer – FitnessKeeper, Inc.
DEVELOPER’S NOTES
*** Designed for 3G iPhone – results for Gen1 phones and iPod touch are inaccurate ***
RunKeeper uses the built-in GPS in the new 3G iPhone to enable runners, cyclists, hikers, skiers, walkers, etc. to track their outdoor fitness activities and promote good health.
Some of the data we enable you to track:
- duration
- distance
- pace
- speed
- total rise
- altitude versus speed
- path traveled on a map
You can store all of your historical activities on your personal web dashboard at www.runkeeper.com.
No need to buy a separate GPS device or technology when you can track your, run, ride, hike, walk, etc. using your 3G iPhone!
RunKeeper can be used for running, cycling, walking, hiking, skiing, and many other outdoor fitness activities.
Whether on road or trail, get out your running shoes or get on your bike and take RunKeeper for a spin.
Now you can be a fitness guru too!
Tips: – Do not use the top-lock button to lock the device, as this will disable the GPS from tracking your activity – For optimal results, turn wi-fi off before using RunKeeper
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