Strava review

Strava is the tracker on this list rather than a coach, and that is its strength. The free app records runs, rides, hikes and more than 50 other sport types and lets you share them with friends; Strava says there is no cost to record and share. Strength sessions from other apps or devices show up with sets, reps, weights and a muscle map. The subscription adds route recommendations and offline maps, segment leaderboards, custom goals and advanced training analysis, and the app also offers Athlete Intelligence summaries that turn workout data into insights and live location sharing for safety. It syncs with thousands of devices and apps, including Apple Watch, Garmin and Fitbit. On the US App Store, the subscription is $11.99 a month or $79.99 a year, and a family plan and a Strava + Runna bundle are also sold. If you want someone to tell you what workout to do, look at Ladder or Peloton; if you want to see how your training adds up, Strava is the standard.

Who it is for

Runners, cyclists and hikers who want to record activities, see progress and stay motivated with friends.

Price

Free to record and share; subscription $11.99 per month or $79.99 per year on the US App Store.

Strava Subscription $11.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Records runs, rides, hikes, yoga and 50+ other sport types
• Training Log and progress insights
• Athlete Intelligence AI summaries of workout data
• Routes tool with recommended and custom routes
• Syncs with Apple Watch, Garmin, Fitbit and thousands of other apps and devices

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Free to record and share activities
• Strength: Works with almost any watch or bike computer
• Strength: Monthly challenges and a large community for motivation
• Weakness: Few guided workouts on its own
• Weakness: Routes, segment leaderboards and advanced training analysis need the subscription
• Weakness: Structured run plans need the separate Strava + Runna bundle

Key facts

• Free plan: Yes, record and share activities
• Subscription: $11.99 per month or $79.99 per year on the US App Store
• Bundles: Family Plan and Strava + Runna
• Sport types: 50+

Where it ranks

Strava is No. 7 in our Best Fitness Apps verdict.