Runner's World

by Hearst Communications, Inc. · Health & Fitness · Free

On Google Play since March 2017 · Data updated 2026-10-14

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Total installs: 21 thousand
Rating on Google Play: 3.00; 58 ratings
Last updated: October 12, 2026

Runner's World has 21 thousand installs. It doesn't have enough ratings yet to judge what users think.

Installs

Tracked by AppBrain

Last 30 days: 130
Play install range: 10+ thousand
Launched: March 2017

Installs over time

Runner's World has been installed 21 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 130 times.

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Updates seen on Google Play

Version: 19.0
Launched: March 2017

Oct 12, 2026UpdateVersion 19.0
Feb 5, 2026UpdateVersion 18.0
Sep 19, 2024UpdateVersion 17.0
Sep 18, 2023UpdateVersion 16.0
Mar 28, 2022Installs10,000+ installs

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Comments on Runner's World for Android

★★★★★ Morton Saunders · Nov 14, 2021

Runner's world the running partner I have had for 40 years. The virtual app is a great parter for the paper magazine. Easy to use with great reads I read again and again.....and I never reread anything else. Amust for Runner's of al shapes and sizes.

★★★★☆ Perry Nurse · Feb 15, 2022

Paper over digital but app toggles well through pages and issues.

★★★★★ Gabriel Wehrwein · May 5, 2020

I like having the RW magazine on my phone for easier access. Loads fairly quick, and it looks great on my phone

★☆☆☆☆ Nick Capetanis · Oct 13, 2017

It seems I signed up for a magazine. I thought it was the running programs from the runners world website. I don't need a magazine. I want programs and tracking. Also hard time to login into your subscription. Wasted money

★☆☆☆☆ Alan Kennedy · Aug 26, 2019

Absolutely terrible. I bought the digital subscription online, which to my understanding is supposed to give access to content on the app. However, I have never been able to log in through the app. So, I contacted customer support. It literally took them nearly two months to reply and my issue is still not resolved. Very disappointing.

★☆☆☆☆ Megan Dant · Oct 8, 2025

I paid for the Plus subscription thinking that I would be able to access more on the app, but it does nothing. In order to access any of the online information, you still have to go to the website. I've tried emailing about my issues twice now. Both times, they just email back and say to check the FAQ page. I like Runner's World, but this app gets a big 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

Technology

Found in the app by AppBrain

Ads: Contains ads
Price: Free
Libraries: 53
App size: 28.9 MB
Needs Android: 5.0+
Content rating: Everyone

Technologies used by Runner's World

27 permissions · 53 libraries

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About the app and developer

About Runner's World

Runner's World is a health & fitness app developed by Hearst Communications, Inc.

Install Statistics

Runner's World has been installed 21 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 130 times.

User Ratings

Runner's World is rated 3.00 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 58 ratings.

App Information

Runner's World is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 28.86 MB. The latest version available is 19.0. The last update was on October 12, 2026.

Technical Requirements

Runner's World requires Android 5.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since March 2017.

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Developer information for Hearst Communications, Inc.

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Store listing

By Hearst Communications, Inc., from Google Play

“The essential guide for everyone who runs.”

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Description by Hearst Communications, Inc. Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.

The essential guide for everyone who runs – men and women, from beginners to hard-core marathoners. The authority in the running community, Runner's World inspires you to run faster and farther and have more fun doing it!

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