Garmin Connect vs Runna:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Garmin Connect had more branded searches than Runna among running apps worldwide. Garmin Connect had about 1.2 million branded searches, while Runna had 60,500. Garmin Connect made up 30.8% of all running app searches we track, and Runna accounted for 1.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about running apps, Runna appeared in four of the five answers and Garmin Connect in three. Runna was mentioned before Garmin Connect in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Garmin Connect, about 20 searches for every 1 for Runna
Who does AI mention more?
Runna, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Garmin Connect in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Runna, named ahead of Garmin Connect in 3 of 4 answers
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Top running apps in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Runna was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Garmin Connect was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Runna was listed before Garmin Connect in three out of four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Nike Run Club1st
Strava2nd- Runna3rd
- Garmin Connect4th
Runkeeper5th
Adidas Running6th
MapMyRun–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Strava5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Nike Run Club5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Runna4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Garmin Connect3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Runkeeper2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Adidas Running1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- MapMyRun0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about running apps
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which running app should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best running apps?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best running app for training tracking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“running apps”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“running app for intervals”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Garmin Connect or Runna more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Garmin Connect and Runna by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven running apps we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Garmin Connect, Runna. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Strava | Garmin Connect | Adidas Running | Nike Run Club | Runna | MapMyRun | Runkeeper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 61.1% | 27.5% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.7% | 27.7% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.75% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.9% | 24.2% | 4% | 0.98% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 57.8% | 31.6% | 4.3% | 1% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.86% |
| Feb 2026 | 62.8% | 28.2% | 3.8% | 0.76% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.62% |
| Mar 2026 | 62.9% | 28.1% | 3.8% | 0.76% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.62% |
| Apr 2026 | 58.5% | 31.8% | 4.3% | 0.86% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.58% |
| May 2026 | 58.6% | 31.9% | 4.3% | 0.71% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.58% |
| Jun 2026 | 63.3% | 28.3% | 3.8% | 0.94% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.51% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.7% | 32.1% | 4.3% | 0.87% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.47% |
| Aug 2026 | 58.9% | 32.1% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.48% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.6% | 30.8% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.37% |
How has the Garmin Connect and Runna comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Garmin Connect was ahead of Runna in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Garmin Connect’s share of searches among running apps worldwide moved from 27.5% to 30.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 823K to 1.2M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Runna’s share of searches among running apps worldwide moved from 3% to 1.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90.5K to 60.5K.
How did search popularity change for running apps worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Nike Run Club overtook MapMyRun and Runna to rank 4th among running apps worldwide, with 1.9% of the searches.
In September 2026, Garmin Connect lost share of searches among running apps worldwide, from 32.1% to 30.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Runna worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 90.5K to 60.5K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Garmin Connect’s and Runna’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Garmin Connect
1 branded search term
- garmin connect
Runna
1 branded search term
- runna
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