Was the built in Nike Plus app removed from the iPhone 6?

Well, I just spent literally 58 mins on the phone with an Apple senior tech who assured me that there is obviously a problem since the Nike+iPod app is not already included in the list of apps under the 'Settings' menu, as it currently is on my iPhone 5 with iOS 8--as well it being on the iOS 7 operating system too. So, while it may not have been included on that weblink you provided, it definitely is an included app within iOS 8. I was just using that particular app a couple of days ago on my '5' after updating it to iOS 8.

I'll just wait to hear back from the Apple engineers on an official response. They can tell me as a matter of fact whether or not it has been removed on the '6'. As I mentioned, I specifically asked if it was a hardware limitation but was told point blank that the Nike+iPod app should be visible on my new phone. So, they're going to do more research & call me back; nowhere on Apple's website nor Nike's do they mention that this app would be removed. Maybe it does have something to do with HealthKit, or it could be a localized issue.

I'm wondering as well because I use the Nike + app with the sensor religiously and as of now there's no way to pair the sensor with any app. When I first noticed it was gone I was excited that it was built into either the Nike running app or health because I hate having multiple apps that do almost the same thing such as the built in Nike + app for use with the sensor or the Nike running app for gps runs.

It's for better tracking on treadmill days. I also use the Nike+ running app for outside gps runs. It's not the end of the world but it's strange that the app was still available on Thursday on my iPhone 5 with iOS 8 but isn't available on the iPhone 6 which means it's an iPhone 6 and 6+ specific thing I'm optimistic that it's all part of the health bug but it would be nice for Nike or Apple to acknowledge it so those of us who use the sensor know what's going on.

The Nike+Running app uses a combination of the phone's GPS tracking and accelerometer to calculate running distance; unlike the Nike+iPod app, which communicates with the official $20 Nike+ shoe sensor. The latter is much more accurate for treadmill (non-mapped) running, whereas the former is the app that I use when running outside. There is a difference between the two, although both feed data into my NikeFuel account.

This seems to be the most official and plausible explanation given. Thanks for sharing; just confirms the general consensus here. Apple still blows for not giving any type of heads up prior to the 6's release.

Chris CA wrote:

Actually, it (Nike+ iPod) is part of iOS 7 (and it is on my iPhone 5S, still using 7).

You have to enable it in Settings to see the app.

Thanks, Chris. You are, of course, correct.

Meg St._Clair wrote:

You don't need to hold the phone in your hand on the treadmill. You can keep it in your pocket or use an arm band. The Nike Running app even has settings that optimize it for armband use.

I was responding to what the Nike + Support website put on their website:

Carry your mobile device in your hand, which will ensure that your motion is captured.

• If you carry your device in a pocket or armband, your motion may not be fully captured.
• If you place your device in the treadmill tray or cupholder, your motion will not be captured.

http://support-en-us.nikeplus.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/36324/p/3169,3575

I've always used the iPod app while on a treadmill so I don't have that much experience with the Nike GPS app on a treadmill.

I'm a bit clumsy. I need to use wireless headphones on a treadmill due to my arm occasionally creating physics experiments with launching wired earbuds and phone sailing off a treadmill track. 🙂

I was responding to what the Nike + Support website put on their website:

• Carry your mobile device in your hand, which will ensure that your motion is captured.
• If you carry your device in a pocket or armband, your motion may not be fully captured.
• If you place your device in the treadmill tray or cupholder, your motion will not be captured.

Very odd that there should be specific settings in the app and they don't mention it. As I recall, the settings were added in one of the more recent updates. Perhaps Nike's documentation is out of date? It certainly seems to work well enough with an armband. And, as I recall, you can calibrate it to the treadmill distance at the end if you like.

I'm a bit clumsy. I need to use wireless headphones on a treadmill due to my arm occasionally creating physics experiments with launching wired earbuds and phone sailing off a treadmill track. 🙂

I know the feeling! I've got a talent for hitting the emergency stop switch by accident.

This is really disappointing. The Nike + iPod App was one of the first things I looked for on my new phone because I use it almost daily on the treadmill. There's no way I'm going to carry my iPhone in my hand or in a sweaty armband when I'm running indoors. I also recently bought a new sensor and have been buying the Nike + shoes because I liked having a sensor pocket. They need to bring this back.

I agree - the Nike +iPod App was something I use daily and I love it....I have been using the Nike gps app but where I run has low gps signal and so I get woefully inaccurate measures of my runs! I am so upset that Apple and Nike have made me "upgrade" to a product that is LESS functional for something I enjoyed using every day. Bring the sensor app back!!!!

Hfscottdavis wrote:

I am so upset that Apple and Nike have made me "upgrade" to a product that is LESS functional for something I enjoyed using every day.

How did Apple or Nike “make” you upgrade your iPhone?

Suggestions here -> http://www.apple.com/feedback/

I still have the iPhone 5S and I'm glad I do now! Losing years of stored runs would be very depressing!

So, now that I was just about to order a new sensor, does that also mean any future sensors will be "old" stock?? Most of my sensors have lasted well over a year, maybe even closer to two! I only had one dud which died in under three months and the Apple Store replaced it for me

Also, using the new iPhone 6 GPS app, does that use data on the iPhone?

Not trying to argue with you, just trying to make a point. If Nike phased it out, why is it still present on my iPhone 5 running 8.0.2? There is no hardware limitation of the iPhone 6 / 6 Plus as it connects via bluetooth. I find this response from Nike to be uninformed. Again, just attempting to coral the troops on this issue. We need to be heard!

AzureBZ wrote:

It's hard to imagine whether Nike or Apple considered Nike+iPod obsolete. Because it's not only Nike's app, but their collaboration. That feature had been built in iOS until 7 version

It is still built-in to iOS 8.

I have it on my 5S.