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FitNotes vs Nike Run Club

FitNotes logo

FitNotes

Fitness

Free workout tracker for Android

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nike Run Club logo

Nike Run Club

Fitness

Free GPS running app from Nike with guided runs and coaching plans, funded entirely by the Nike brand rather than user payment

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: FitNotes android only, no iOS version despite requests from users; Nike Run Club the app is a Nike marketing and membership channel, so expect product recommendations and brand content mixed into the running experience.
  • They diverge on capability: FitNotes covers Exercise logging, Nike Run Club covers GPS run tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FitNotes and Nike Run Club actually diverge.

Attributes where FitNotes and Nike Run Club differ
AttributeFitNotesNike Run Club
Pricing modelUnknownFree, no subscription or in-app purchases
PlatformsAndroidiOS, Android
Founded2013Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Fitness).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in FitNotes

  • Exercise logging
  • Custom exercises
  • Progress graphs
  • Workout calendar
  • Data backup
  • Google Drive backup
  • Android support

Only in Nike Run Club

  • GPS run tracking
  • Guided audio runs
  • Structured training plans
  • Social challenges
  • Heart rate and device pairing
  • Achievement badges

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

FitNotes

  • Workout trackingnot Nike Run Club
  • Nutrition managementnot Nike Run Club
  • Health monitoringnot Nike Run Club
  • Fitness coachingnot Nike Run Club
  • Wellness improvementnot Nike Run Club

Nike Run Club

  • A runner who wants free structured training plans for a specific race distance without paying a subscriptionnot FitNotes
  • Someone who wants audio-guided runs led by professional coaches at no costnot FitNotes
  • A runner already invested in Nike membership or product who wants an integrated tracking appnot FitNotes
  • A budget-conscious user who wants GPS tracking without a Strava-style paid tier for advanced featuresnot FitNotes

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

FitNotes

  • Android only, no iOS version despite requests from users
  • Limited community features compared to social fitness trackers
  • Minimal UI updates compared to more modern fitness apps

Nike Run Club

  • The app is a Nike marketing and membership channel, so expect product recommendations and brand content mixed into the running experience.
  • It is running-specific and does not track other sports meaningfully, so a multi-sport athlete needs a separate app for cycling, swimming or strength training.
  • Its social and community features have a smaller and less active user base than Strava, so finding and following other runners is more limited.
  • Nike has discontinued or significantly changed features in past app versions, so long-term feature stability has not been perfectly consistent.
  • Advanced training metrics such as detailed recovery, training load or route heatmaps that competitors like Strava offer on paid tiers are simply not available here at all, free or paid.

Pricing, plan by plan

FitNotes

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the FitNotes review.

Nike Run Club

Free
  • Nike Run ClubFree
    • Entire app free with no subscription tier or premium unlock
    • Guided runs and structured training plans included at no cost
    • Free Nike membership sign-up used for personalisation and Nike marketing

Which should you pick?

Choose FitNotes if

  • You need exercise logging.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Android.
  • You also want custom exercises.
FitNotes review

Choose Nike Run Club if

  • You need gps run tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android.
  • You also want guided audio runs.
Nike Run Club review

Questions people ask

Is FitNotes or Nike Run Club better?
Neither clearly leads. FitNotes starts at Free and Nike Run Club at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FitNotes or Nike Run Club?
FitNotes starts at Free and Nike Run Club at Free.
Does FitNotes or Nike Run Club run on more platforms?
FitNotes runs on Android. Nike Run Club runs on iOS, Android.
Can I use FitNotes for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is FitNotes best used for?
FitNotes is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what Nike Run Club is typically brought in for.
What can FitNotes do that Nike Run Club cannot?
FitNotes covers Exercise logging, Custom exercises, Progress graphs, Workout calendar. Nike Run Club covers GPS run tracking, Guided audio runs, Structured training plans, Social challenges.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

FitNotes: Is FitNotes free and does it have ads?

FitNotes is completely free with no ads and no paid tier. The developer offers a FitNotes Supporter app as optional support.

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Nike Run Club: Is Nike Run Club really completely free?

Yes, there is no subscription tier, premium unlock or in-app purchase for any feature including guided runs and training plans.

FitNotes: Does FitNotes work offline?

Yes, FitNotes works completely offline and requires no internet connection or account sign-up to use.

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Nike Run Club: Why would Nike give this away for free?

It functions as a brand engagement and membership tool for Nike rather than a standalone revenue product, driving retail and membership sign-ups rather than app revenue.

FitNotes: What platform is FitNotes available on?

FitNotes is Android only and is not available on iOS or other platforms.

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Nike Run Club: Does it support other sports besides running?

No, it is built specifically for running; other activities are not meaningfully tracked.

FitNotes: Can I export my FitNotes data?

Yes, FitNotes allows full CSV export so your workout data is yours and can be imported into other applications.

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