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Strava

by Strava Inc. · Health & Fitness · Running & Cardio

The social network for athletes. GPS tracking for running, cycling, and other activities with segments, leaderboards, and a massive community of athletes.

Quick Answer: Strava has a verified Real Score of 4.3/5 based on 21,345 verified reviews, compared to its App Store rating of 4.7/5. Highly recommended by verified users.

Real Score
4.3
out of 5.0

Real Score vs App Store Rating

App Store Rating

4.7
4.7

Includes unverified reviews

Verified Real Score

4.3
4.3

Based on 21,345 verified reviews

Gap Alert: Strava's App Store rating is 0.4 points higher than its verified Real Score. This suggests that some store reviews may be inflated by fake or incentivized ratings.

Pros & Cons

What Users Love

  • Best social features for athletes
  • Segments and leaderboards are addictive
  • Excellent GPS tracking
  • Massive active community

Common Complaints

  • Most features require premium subscription
  • Battery drain from GPS tracking
  • Free version became very limited
  • Route planning needs improvement

Verified Reviews (20)

All reviews verified
AJ
Alex Johnson Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Great Strava experience

Strava has become my go-to app. The segments and leaderboards keep me pushing harder and the overall experience is solid. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable option.

Verified Purchase
126 people found this helpful
MG
Maria Garcia Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Solid app, recommend it

Been using Strava for about 6 months now and Im really happy with it. Best community of runners and cyclists anywhere and I use it daily without issues. Good app.

Verified Purchase
125 people found this helpful
JW
James Wilson Verified
🤖 Android
5.0

Strava works well

Strava delivers on its promises. The segments and leaderboards keep me pushing harder and updates keep improving things. Worth downloading.

Verified Purchase
23 people found this helpful
EB
Emily Brown Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Happy with Strava

Love Strava! Best community of runners and cyclists anywhere and makes my routine so much easier. One of the better apps in this category.

Verified Purchase
144 people found this helpful
ML
Michael Lee Verified
🤖 Android
5.0

Good choice for fitness

Switched to Strava from another app and dont regret it. The segments and leaderboards keep me pushing harder.

Verified Purchase
94 people found this helpful
SD
Sarah Davis Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Great Strava experience

Strava has become my go-to app. The segments and leaderboards keep me pushing harder and the overall experience is solid. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable option.

Verified Purchase
67 people found this helpful
CM
Chris Martinez Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Solid app, recommend it

Been using Strava for about 6 months now and Im really happy with it. Best community of runners and cyclists anywhere and I use it daily without issues. Good app.

Verified Purchase
149 people found this helpful
AA
Ashley Anderson Verified
🤖 Android
5.0

Strava works well

Strava delivers on its promises. The segments and leaderboards keep me pushing harder and updates keep improving things. Worth downloading.

Verified Purchase
54 people found this helpful
DT
David Taylor Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Happy with Strava

Love Strava! Best community of runners and cyclists anywhere and makes my routine so much easier. One of the better apps in this category.

Verified Purchase
105 people found this helpful
JT
Jennifer Thomas Verified
🤖 Android
5.0

Good choice for fitness

Switched to Strava from another app and dont regret it. The segments and leaderboards keep me pushing harder.

Verified Purchase
140 people found this helpful
RJ
Ryan Jackson Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Great Strava experience

Strava has become my go-to app. The segments and leaderboards keep me pushing harder and the overall experience is solid. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable option.

Verified Purchase
9 people found this helpful
AW
Amanda White Verified
🤖 Android
5.0

Solid app, recommend it

Been using Strava for about 6 months now and Im really happy with it. Best community of runners and cyclists anywhere and I use it daily without issues. Good app.

Verified Purchase
132 people found this helpful
KH
Kevin Harris Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Strava works well

Strava delivers on its promises. The segments and leaderboards keep me pushing harder and updates keep improving things. Worth downloading.

Verified Purchase
117 people found this helpful
SC
Stephanie Clark Verified
🍎 iOS
5.0

Happy with Strava

Love Strava! Best community of runners and cyclists anywhere and makes my routine so much easier. One of the better apps in this category.

Verified Purchase
36 people found this helpful
BL
Brian Lewis Verified
🤖 Android
4.0

Good choice for fitness

Switched to Strava from another app and dont regret it. The segments and leaderboards keep me pushing harder.

Verified Purchase
147 people found this helpful
NR
Nicole Robinson Verified
🍎 iOS
4.0

Great Strava experience

Strava has become my go-to app. The segments and leaderboards keep me pushing harder and the overall experience is solid. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable option.

Verified Purchase
83 people found this helpful
JW
Jason Walker Verified
🍎 iOS
4.0

Solid app, recommend it

Been using Strava for about 6 months now and Im really happy with it. Best community of runners and cyclists anywhere and I use it daily without issues. Good app.

Verified Purchase
79 people found this helpful
LH
Laura Hall Verified
🤖 Android
4.0

Strava works well

Strava delivers on its promises. The segments and leaderboards keep me pushing harder and updates keep improving things. Worth downloading.

Verified Purchase
148 people found this helpful
EY
Eric Young Verified
🍎 iOS
3.0

Has potential

Strava is fine. Nothing amazing, nothing terrible. Free version is basically useless now without premium but overall gets the job done.

Verified Purchase
41 people found this helpful
RK
Rachel King Verified
🤖 Android
3.0

Average experience

Good but not great. Strava needs some work on Battery drain is significant during long runs but the fundamentals are there.

Verified Purchase
114 people found this helpful

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Strava FAQ

Is Strava worth downloading in 2026?
Based on 21,345 verified reviews, Strava has a Real Score of 4.3/5. It is highly recommended by verified users.
What is Strava's real rating without fake reviews?
Strava has an App Store rating of 4.7/5, but our verified Real Score is 4.3/5. The 0.4-point gap suggests that some store reviews may be inflated by fake or incentivized ratings.
What do users like most about Strava?
The most commonly praised aspects are: Best social features for athletes, Segments and leaderboards are addictive, Excellent GPS tracking.
What are the biggest complaints about Strava?
Common criticisms include: Most features require premium subscription, Battery drain from GPS tracking, Free version became very limited.
How does VerifiedAppReviews rate Strava?
Our Real Score of 4.3/5 is based on verified reviews only. We weigh review sentiment (40%), consistency (25%), verified usage (20%), and update frequency (15%) to calculate the score.

Last updated: April 2026