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Strava Review
Social network for runners and cyclists, syncing with thousands of apps and devices
By AppDuo Editorial Team · Updated
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- Android
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Decide at a glance
Our verdict
Strava suits runners and cyclists who want to log workouts, compare efforts on segments and stay motivated through a community. The trade-offs: analysis, suggested routes and filtered leaderboards sit behind a fairly pricey subscription, and profiles are public by default, so privacy settings need attention.
Best for: Runners and cyclists on Garmin, Apple Watch or Fitbit who want their data in one place
Skip it if: People who do not want their profile and training locations public but will not take time to configure privacy settings
Pros
- 4.8/5 from nearly 381,000 US App Store ratings; 4.6/5 on US Google Play across more than 1.19 million ratings
- Records over 50 sport types and works with thousands of apps and devices, including Apple Watch, Garmin and Fitbit
- Beacon live location sharing with loved ones is free in the app
Cons
- Filtered leaderboards, the Training Log, training plans and suggested routes are all paid features
- US pricing is now $11.99/month or $79.99/year per the App Store, up from older $5.99 and $59.99 items
All pros and cons · Who is it for?
More pros
- Monthly challenges, clubs, and AI-powered Athlete Intelligence that summarises workout data
More cons
- Profiles and activities are public by default, and the heatmap has exposed sensitive locations
Best for
- People who like monthly challenges, clubs and sharing workouts with friends
Problems it solves
Experience & key features
What it is
Strava is a workout tracker and social network based in San Francisco. According to Wikipedia, the company was founded in 2009, launched its first mobile app in 2011 and had more than 50 million users by 2020. On the App Store it is titled Strava: Run, Bike, Walk, records over 50 sport types and syncs with devices such as Apple Watch, Fitbit and Garmin.
Key features
Per the App Store description, the app logs runs, rides, walks, hikes, yoga and strength training. A Routes tool recommends popular routes from de-identified community data, and there are monthly challenges, a Training Log and AI-powered Athlete Intelligence that turns workout data into insights. Users can share real-time location with loved ones when outdoors. Version 488.0.0 speeds up strength logging by copying a past session or adding a photo or voice note.
Pricing and value
Strava has a free tier and a subscription. On the US App Store, Strava Subscription costs $11.99/month or $79.99/year, and the Family plan $139.99/year. Strava's pricing page varies by country: in Vietnam, Individual is 129,000 VND/month or 859,000 VND/year, Family 1,999,000 VND/year for up to 4 accounts, Student 429,500 VND/year (50% off for verified students) and Strava + Runna 1,599,999 VND/year. Individual and Student include a 30-day trial. Per the help centre, the subscription unlocks filtered leaderboards, the Training Log, training plans, suggested routes and offline maps.
More analysis
Privacy and past changes
By default, profiles and activities of users aged 18 and over are visible to everyone, so privacy settings and location hiding around home deserve a review. Strava says it does not sell or use health data from connected devices for advertising, but it may license de-identified data. Per Wikipedia, some features moved to the paid plan in 2020 and prices rose sharply in early 2023. Per Runner's World, in February 2023 Strava apologised for unclear communication about the changes and said long-standing monthly subscribers could avoid a large increase by switching to annual billing.
Versus alternatives
Strava's strengths are its community and segments, and it is not tied to any watch maker, unlike companion apps such as Garmin Connect. Someone who only needs basic run logging may find Strava's free tier or their watch maker's app enough; anyone who wants training plans and deeper analysis has to factor in the subscription cost.
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Plans & pricing
Prices last verified Nov 10, 2026
Free
PersonalFree
Record activities, connect devices, use the feed and community, and share live location with Beacon. Per Strava's help centre, filtered segment leaderboards, the Training Log, training plans, suggested routes and offline maps are subscriber features.
Individual
Personal$11.99/mo/user
$6.67/mo billed yearly
Per the US App Store in-app purchase list: Strava Subscription at $11.99/month or $79.99/year (about $6.67/month). The list also still shows older $5.99 (1 month) and $59.99 (1 year) items. Strava's pricing page varies by country and says subscribers in the same country pay the same price.
Family
Personal$11.67/mo
Per the US App Store: Strava Family Plan Subscription at $139.99/year (about $11.67/month). Strava's subscribe page says the Family plan covers up to 4 accounts and is billed annually only.
- Free plan limits
- The free tier still records activities, connects devices and gives community access, but training analysis, suggested routes and filtered leaderboards are paid features, per Strava's help centre.
- Free trial
- 30-day free trial · no credit card
Cancellation & refunds
The subscribe page shown for Vietnam lists a free 30-day trial for the Individual and Student plans. The App Store description says subscriptions renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. No refund terms were found on the pages read; App Store purchases are handled by Apple.
Privacy
Strava's privacy policy (effective 1 Jan 2026) says it collects account and profile information, activity data such as distance, pace and location, and data from connected devices and apps. For users aged 18 and over, profiles and activities default to "Everyone", which includes search engines; this can be changed in privacy settings. Strava says it will not sell or use health data from connected devices (such as heart rate) for advertising, but it may license de-identified or aggregated data to third parties (for example through Strava Metro) and uses activity data to train AI models. After an account is deleted, removing personal information and system logs can take up to 45 days. Per Wikipedia, the Global Heatmap revealed military base locations in 2018, and similar exposures were reported in later years.
Strava alternatives
7.2/10Garmin Connect
Companion app for Garmin devices, free with an optional paid Connect+ tier
7.1/10Nike Run Club
Nike's free running app with audio-coached guided runs
Frequently asked questions
Is Strava free?
Yes, the free tier records activities and includes the community. Training analysis, suggested routes and filtered leaderboards are paid features.
How much does Strava cost in Vietnam?
Per Strava's pricing page for Vietnam: Individual 129,000 VND/month or 859,000 VND/year, Family 1,999,000 VND/year (up to 4 accounts), Student 429,500 VND/year. On the US App Store, Individual is $11.99/month or $79.99/year and Family $139.99/year. Prices can change, so check the official page.
Are my activities public?
Per the policy, for users aged 18 and over, profiles and activities are visible to everyone by default, including in search engines. You can change this in privacy settings.
Does Strava work with Garmin or Apple Watch?
Yes. The App Store description says Strava works with thousands of apps and devices, including Apple Watch, Fitbit and Garmin.
Review evidence & sources9
Scores
- Ease of use
- 8.0
- Features
- 8.5
- Value for money
- 6.2
- Performance
- 7.2
- Support
- 6.5
- Privacy & security
- 5.5
Why this score
4.8/5 on the US App Store from nearly 381,000 ratings and 4.6/5 on US Google Play point to a well-regarded experience; Google Play in Vietnam is lower at 4.3/5, and some reviewers say they still need the website for certain features.
Why this score
Over 50 sport types, strength logging, routes, challenges, AI-powered Athlete Intelligence, location sharing and sync with thousands of devices. Comprehensive for running and cycling, though many advanced parts are paywalled.
Why this score
Per the US App Store, Individual is now $11.99/month or $79.99/year, up from earlier prices and expensive next to free watch-maker apps. Moving features behind the paywall (2020) and the 2023 price rise drew backlash. In Vietnam, Individual is 859,000 VND/year with a 30-day trial.
Why this score
Version 488.0.0 shipped on 4 Nov 2026, needs iOS 17 or later and is 461.9 MB. Reviewers raise GPS accuracy doubts; with no independent measurements the score stays moderate.
Why this score
The help centre is detailed and subscribers get priority support, but real response quality could not be verified. In 2023 Strava admitted poor communication about price changes.
Why this score
The policy is clear on deletion and commits not to sell health data from connected devices. But profiles are public by default, de-identified data is licensed to third parties and used for AI, and the heatmap repeatedly exposed sensitive locations (2018, then 2022 to 2025, per Wikipedia).
What users say
- App Store (United States)4.8/5 · 380,962
- App Store (Vietnam)4.7/5 · 31,486
- Google Play (United States)4.6/5 · 1,195,093
- Google Play (Vietnam)4.3/5 · 1,195,099
Sources
- Vendor-providedStrava subscribe page (Vietnam, VND)Nov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedStrava pricing page (Vietnam, updated 2025-07-01)Nov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedStrava privacy policy (effective 2026-01-01)Nov 10, 2026
- Vendor-providedStrava Support: subscription featuresNov 10, 2026
- storeApp Store listing (US)Nov 10, 2026
- storeGoogle Play listingNov 10, 2026
- storeApp Store listing (Vietnam)Nov 10, 2026
- Community-reportedWikipedia: StravaNov 10, 2026
- pressRunner's World SA: Strava clarifies subscription price changes (2023-02-02)Nov 10, 2026
Specs & compatibility
- Developer
- Strava, Inc.
- Headquarters
- United States
- Launched
- 2009
Capabilities
- Mobile app
- Integrations
- AI features
- Real-time collaboration
Platforms
- iOS
- Android
- Web
Interface languages
- Vietnamese
- English
- Japanese
- Chinese
- Spanish
- French
- German
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Thai
- Indonesian
Integrations
- Apple Watch
- Garmin
- Fitbit
- Apple Health (HealthKit)
Support
- Help center
Change history
- Update.Strava's current privacy policy took effect.
- Company.Strava acquired the running app Runna and the cycling app Breakaway, per Wikipedia.
- Price.After the early-2023 price rise, Strava apologised for poor communication and said monthly subscribers could avoid a large increase by switching to annual billing.
Full change history (7)
- Limits.Some features moved behind the paywall; Strava raised a $110 million Series F and had more than 50 million users.
- Update.The Global Heatmap revealed military base locations, per Wikipedia.
- Launch.App Store listing first released (per iTunes data).
- Launch.Strava was founded, based in San Francisco.
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