Start 2 Run

Name: Start 2 Run
Rating: 4.3846154 (5843 reviews)
Author: ENERGY NV

By: ENERGY NV

The running app for beginners and advanced runners

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Features & Capabilities

Start 2 Run is the perfect running app for both beginners and advanced runners aiming to reach their personal fitness goals. With over 25 customized training plans developed by experienced coaches, it ensures gradual and responsible progression to minimize injury risk. Whether preparing for a 5K or a marathon, runners receive personal coaching with motivational tips, posture advice, and nutritional guidance.

The app features heart rate monitoring by syncing with your device to optimize training, provides detailed post-training analysis reports, and boasts user-friendly design for seamless navigation. Additionally, Start 2 Run supports Apple Watch integration, allowing you to track workouts directly from your wrist. Join nearly one million runners worldwide and start your free one-week trial today!

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

ENERGY NV

Downloads:

486,976 136

Rating:

4.38

(5,843) 9 new ratings

Version:

4.24.0 Last updated: 2026-06-09

Version code:

2458

Creation date:

2013-10-01

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN Moderate risk
android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk

Size:

47.27MB

Email:

he*****@start2run.app

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-27

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 98,645 ▼ 31

Other platforms

Start 2 Run (v4.24.0)

5.00

(30)

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Developed by:

ENERGY NV

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=be.energylab.start2run

Email:

he*****@start2run.app

Website:

https://www.start2run.app

User Reviews

Start 2 Run is praised for its motivating and clear beginner running programs with a helpful voice coach. However, many users report app crashes causing session restarts, GPS accuracy problems, and unexpected changes to subscription access for previously purchased programs. Some also note premature audio prompts and miss in-app music features. The app works well mainly for outdoor use but has usability and functionality issues that affect the overall experience.

Pros

The training programs are motivating and well-structured for beginners to restart running.
The app offers clear and interactive coaching with a good voice coach.
Easy to use and helps users maintain a running routine after breaks.
The app is especially good for outdoor running sessions.

Cons

Frequent app crashes during sessions, causing loss of progress and frustration.
GPS tracking issues leading to inaccurate distance measurement and session failures.
Subscription model changes have led to loss of access to previously purchased programs, upsetting existing users.
Audio prompts sometimes announce session completions prematurely, causing confusion.
Lack of music integration within the app, which was present in previous versions, disappointing some users.

Recent reviews

the training itself is good but the app doesn't work at all. maybe it doesn't ask enough permissions. when I lock my phone the km's don't go up. samsung s24 ultra