# Runtime - Simple Run Tracking

> Simple run tracking app with detailed stats, maps, and Apple Watch support. (iPhone/iPad app by Conrad Stoll.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runtime-simple-run-tracking/id718633921 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Conrad Stoll](https://appshunter.io/developer/404983632)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Sports
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-11-11
- Data updated: 2026-07-22
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runtime-simple-run-tracking/id718633921/reviews.md

## What is Runtime?

**New in Runtime 2.3** watchOS 2, iOS 9, and 3D Touch Support!

**New in Runtime 2.2** Apple Watch and Split Times!

**New in Runtime 2.1** Shoe Tracking and HealthKit!

**New in Runtime 2.0** Stopwatch Widget, Detailed Running Statistics, Live Running Map View

Runtime is a simple run tracking app that takes advantage of the latest features in iOS 8, the iPhone 5s, and the iPhone 6. Use Runtime to track your route, time, speed, pace, and altitude everywhere you go for a run/walk/hike/jog/jaunt etc.

Runtime supports Apple Watch for controlling your run right from your wrist. Use Apple Watch to start a run, view stats on your progress while you're on the go, including pace, distance, time, location, and split times and a complete elevation profile. Runtime for Apple Watch is an incredibly advanced stopwatch right on your wrist.

You can also control your workout without the stopwatch widget. Quickly start a new run from Notification Center, pause a run without launching the app, and view your time, distance, and steps all from the convenience of the Today screen.

Keep track of the mileage on your shoes with the new Shoe Closet feature to add your shoes to Runtime and automatically log the distance you run on each shoe.

Visualize your content. Organize your routes and times into places and view rich 3D map images of each run. View pace and elevation details for each run.

Runtime supports the M7 motion co-processor, which allows you to use Runtime as a pedometer. Open the menu to view how many steps you've taken today and this week.

Runtime will also use the M7 to show you when and where you stopped to rest on the trail. Time spent walking is highlighted yellow, while normal activity is highlighted orange.

Share your workouts with friends and other apps. Runtime can export KML and GPX files that you can use with other apps. GPX files can be used for geotagging your photos, or for location simulation in Xcode!

**New in Runtime 2.0** Runtime is now FREE! Track your runs in the app and in HealthKit, start new runs with the stopwatch widget, and view a detailed map of your route, all for free.

You can also upgrade to Runtime’s Advanced Features, which include:
- Track the distance run on each of your shoes.
- Adding multiple places that you want to track workouts.
- Create custom workouts. Use the Interval Timer to configure high and low intensity alerts with custom alert tones for a rich custom workout experience!
- Use the cutting edge Flyover feature to get a cinematic tour of your tracked routes! 
- View detailed stats for every place you run to track your trends over time.

Additional features include:
- State Restoration
- Backup data with Dropbox import/export*
- Add notes to each run
- AirDrop or email your route to friends
- Share your run on Twitter and Facebook
- Deferred Location updates can help save battery power on long runs (iPhone 5 and up)

* Dropbox import/export requires a Dropbox account. Learn more about Dropbox at dropbox.com.

Disclaimer: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Learn more about Runtime at conradstoll.com/runtime

## Key features

- Route, time, speed, pace, and altitude tracking
- Apple Watch integration
- Stopwatch widget and Notification Center control
- Shoe mileage tracking
- 3D map visualization of routes
- Pedometer functionality
- Exportable KML and GPX files

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Runtime Advanced Features | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 25)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runtime-simple-run-tracking/id718633921/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Total scam

*2024-06-03, version 2.3.0*

Doesn’t even work a little bit… want my money back

### 1/5 — Spyware?

*2022-08-13, version 2.3.0*

My phone informed me that the app had been tracking my location for days when I hadn’t been running…. Incredibly sketchy. I will regard this as spyware and I’m moving on.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2020-04-22, version 2.3.0*

Great app that’s prefect in its simplicity. I’ve gone through quite a few tracking apps that are way too busy when all you want to do is keep track of your runs, but this is super straight forward to use.  It also allows you to save and name favourite routes which is handy. Thanks!

### 5/5 — Nice simple old school app!

*2019-09-13, version 2.3.0*

I chose this for its simplicity and because it’s NOT connected social media by default.  It’s great, it works, it does a fine job, it’s not bloated with unnecessary extras, and it doesn’t make me worry about how my data is being used.
One small niggle: I have measurement units set to metric/km in the app and in IOS.  Distance on the individual run is shown in km, but the summary page shows distances in miles.

### 1/5 — It’s not really doing anything

*2019-05-06, version 2.3.0*

Sad I spent money on this because I’m getting no data from it and it’s not syncing up with gps even though I said location always. Please make more user friendly with data that I can look back on.

### 1/5 — Failed

*2015-10-14, version 2.2.0*

Program "unexpectedly stopped working" so I unexpectedly deleted it.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2015-05-11, version 2.2.0*

Set off for evening walk using runtime on Apple Watch.  I liked the starting screen showing distance, time and pace.  However, I looked away and when I looked back the clock screen was back up.  In order to get back to the widget, I had to push the crown and navigate back to the tiny app (impossible to do while walking fast).  When I finished my walk,  I pressed save and my information is no where to be seen.  Guess it's back to my Garmin.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2014-12-29, version 2.1.0*

This an Amazing update, working very smooth. with very nice maps.

Is there any chance to support Microsoft Band, as well as Shoes?

### 1/5 — Not a solid performer

*2014-11-11, version 2.0.0*

Pace times are wildly erratic. Interface in iOS 8 doesn't fit iPhone 4s screen--start/stop buttons hard to access--have lost runs as a result. Going to look for something else.

### 5/5 — Love the maps and stats!

*2014-10-02, version 2.0.0*

Great running app, makes it really easy to track my progress in running. I love the update and the fact you can see lots of different data about your running habits! It's awesome to have all that information!

## Frequently asked questions about Runtime

### What devices does Runtime support?

Runtime is available for Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPod. It requires iOS 8 or later and takes advantage of features on iPhone 5s and newer models.

### Is Runtime free to use?

Yes, Runtime is free to download and use for basic run tracking. Advanced features, such as shoe tracking and custom workouts, are available through in-app purchases.

### Can I track my runs on my Apple Watch with Runtime?

Yes, Runtime fully supports Apple Watch, allowing you to start runs, view real-time stats like pace, distance, and time, and see an elevation profile directly from your wrist.

### How does Runtime track my runs?

Runtime uses your device's GPS to track your route, speed, pace, and altitude. It also leverages the M7 motion co-processor to function as a pedometer and track steps.

### Can I share my workouts from Runtime?

Yes, Runtime allows you to share your workouts with friends and other apps. You can export your routes as KML and GPX files, or share directly to Twitter and Facebook.

### What are the advanced features in Runtime?

Advanced features include tracking the mileage on your shoes, creating custom workouts with an interval timer, using the Flyover feature for cinematic route tours, and viewing detailed place-specific stats.

### How often is Runtime updated?

The latest version, 2.3.0, was released on January 22, 2016, and introduced support for watchOS 2, iOS 9, and 3D Touch. Previous updates have added features like Apple Watch support, shoe tracking, and detailed running statistics.

### What is the age rating for Runtime?

Runtime has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in fitness tracking.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.0 — 2016-01-22

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Runtime now supports watchOS 2!
- Heart Rate Graphs
- Step Tracking Complication
- Start runs with 3D Touch on iPhone 6s and 6s Plus
- Improved support for iOS 9
- Bug and crash fixes

### 2.2.0 — 2015-04-14

Great news! Runtime now supports the Apple Watch!
- View your daily step count at a glance
- Start and stop your run right from your wrist
- View split times and elevation profile from the stopwatch

Also fixed several requested bugs.

If you like this update please take a moment to leave a review on iTunes :)

### 2.1.0 — 2014-12-29

Thank you all for your support of Runtime! If you like Runtime and appreciate these new features and updates please rate the app in iTunes :)

This version adds a brand new advanced feature: shoe tracking! You can now have Runtime automatically track the distance run on each of the shoes in your closet.

Back by popular demand, this version also includes HealthKit support to log the distance of your runs to HealthKit.

Also included in this version:
- Much improved pace calculation!
- Fixed issues with the side menu
- Added a Metric system default option (tap the distance labels on the side menu to toggle)
- Fixed an issue with Background App Refresh not being enabled
- You can now open any .plist file when importing from Dropbox
- Added total time measurement to the route map
- Fixed stretching of the splash screen image

### 2.0.0 — 2014-09-27

Runtime 2.0.0 is optimized for the new features in iOS 8
- Stopwatch Widget for controlling your workout
- Optimized for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
- Brand new trend statistics for all of your workouts

### 1.1.0 — 2014-06-15

- Fixed deleting run times
- Improved energy performance
- Added average weekly distance
- Animation and transition improvements

I appreciate you using Runtime. If you like Runtime, please take a moment to leave it a nice review in the App Store.

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