Completing a triathlon — typically a swim/bike/run event — is quite the accomplishment, and training for one can take months of work. But going for peak performance could be a little more efficient with the right technology on your side.
Whether you’re looking for a virtual coach, customized workouts, or the peer support and motivation that group training provides, there’s an app for that.
In choosing the year’s best triathlon apps for iPhone and Android devices, we looked for amazing content, reliability, and stellar user reviews. Here’s what we found.
iPhone rating: 4.8 stars
Android rating: 4.6 stars
Price: Free with optional in-app purchases
TrainingPeaks was designed to guide beginner to elite triathletes all the way to their personal goals. Not only is it compatible with more than 100 apps and devices for easy syncing, it monitors all aspects of your training. You can access workouts on the go, track your progress with charts and graphs, monitor training stats, and add important metrics. You can also view time spent in training zones for things like power, heart rate, and pace for every workout you complete.
iPhone rating: 4.8 stars
Android rating: 4.4 stars
Price: Free with optional in-app purchases
The ASICS Runkeeper app makes it easy to find motivation to move. Set measurable goals and watch yourself progress along the way. Choose a motivating voice to relay your pace, distance, and time. Create personalized plans to get you moving. Join in-app challenges and virtual running groups for extra motivation. Check out your stats whenever you want to feel the rush of accomplishment.
iPhone rating: 4.8 stars
Android rating: 3.8 stars
Price: Free with optional in-app purchases
Strava turns your smartphone into a sophisticated tracker. Monitor and analyze your personal stats, access the world’s largest trail network to keep your training fresh, and find motivation with the app’s monthly challenges. A segment leaderboard makes it easy to see how you stack up to others on popular stretches of road and trail. The app community includes clubs of different brands and teams you can join.
iPhone rating: 4.9 stars
Android rating: 4.4 stars
Price: Free
Boost the biking portion of your triathlon with TrainerRoad, an app with science-backed training. The app’s indoor workouts are based on power and calibrated to your personal fitness level. You’ll find training plans that guide you step by step, plus a huge library of structured workouts. Check out performance data while you train, or head to the “Career” page to see your overall progress and individual ride stats.
Android rating: 4.4 stars
Price: Free with in-app purchases
Triathlon Manager 2020 gives you a fully immersed experience in the journey to a triathlon, allowing you to compete virtually with thousands of others using the app to maximize their skills for each part of the triathlon. You can even meet with your virtual teammates or others who are training to build your community of triathletes without ever leaving your home.
iPhone rating: 4.9 stars
Android rating: 4.8 stars
Price: Free
The IRONMAN Tracker app is the official athlete tracker for a variety of IRONMAN events, letting you see your own progress and track others competing against you. Your friends and family watching you compete can also see your time, where you place in your division, and get notifications when you meet certain milestones along the way. You can even track multiple athletes if you’re competing against someone and want to make sure you stay on top — and brag about it on social media. The app integrates with most social media platforms.
Android rating: 4.1 stars
Price: Free
Wiggle is an athletic products marketplace built by fitness enthusiasts for fitness enthusiasts. You can choose from a wide range of products for cycling, swimming, and running. Get tech support from experienced athletes so that you purchase the gear most suited for your goals and needs. The app also provides tips, insights, advice, and insurance resources for optimal triathlon training and nutrition. It also provides the ability to plan ahead for participating in Wiggle events in the United Kingdom.
If you want to nominate an app for this list, email us at nominations@healthline.com.
