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Google Health Coach vs Runna
Google Health Coach scores higher overall (7.9 vs 7.8), but the right pick depends on what you need.
Choose Google Health Coach if…
Fitbit and Pixel Watch owners who want one coach for workouts and sleep
7.9/10★★★★★Full review →Choose Runna if…
Runners training for a race who want a structured, adaptive plan
7.8/10★★★★★Full review →Side by side
| Google Health Coach | Runna | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 10 | #3 of 10 |
| Price | Freemium · from $9.99/month | Free trial · from $19.99/month |
| Free version | Google Health app with basic activity and sleep tracking | — |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Made by | Strava Inc. | |
| Coaching quality | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Ease of use | 8 | 8.5 |
| Features | 8.5 | 7 |
| Value for money | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Platforms | 8 | 8 |
Google Health Coach: what the AI does
- Gemini-built chat coach for fitness, sleep and wellness
- Personalised long-term fitness plans with daily workouts
- Sleep analysis with a personalised schedule
- Follow-up questions on any insight
- Covers running, strength and sleep in one coach
- Pulls in data from Fitbit, Pixel Watch, Health Connect and Apple Health
- Included with Google AI Pro and Ultra
- Coach needs a Premium subscription and isn't available in every country
- Google Health app has a low 3.6 rating on Google Play
- Works best with a Fitbit or Pixel Watch
Runna: what the AI does
- Runna Engine adapts workouts to your performance
- Personalised plans for 5K to ultra distances
- Pace targets for every session
- Strength and mobility sessions built into plans
- Excellent ratings on both app stores
- Sends workouts straight to most running watches
- Plans for every distance and level
- Strava bundle saves money if you use both
- Pricey on monthly billing
- Running-focused; not a general gym coach
- No in-app AI chat for questions