# OpenRunner vs RunMotion

The clearest difference is rating: RunMotion at 4.7 against OpenRunner's 4.5. RunMotion also leads on ratings volume (72 vs 15). OpenRunner's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenRunner sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year and RunMotion sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RunMotion holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 72 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of OpenRunner's written reviews are positive against 79% of RunMotion's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

OpenRunner ships an update fortnightly, RunMotion every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenRunner | RunMotion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openrunner-bike-hike-trail/id1134599112/reviews) | **[4.7 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runmotion-running-coach/id1370327708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **72** |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 79.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 81 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Openrunner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1134599111) | [Run Motion](https://appshunter.io/developer/1370327707) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenRunner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openrunner-bike-hike-trail/id1134599112)

Plan, create, and track your outdoor adventures like cycling, hiking, and trail running. Discover routes shared by a community and utilize offline maps for uninterrupted exploration. Enhance your experience with advanced mapping and route creation tools.

**Highlights:** Route creation and planning, Route discovery and search, Activity tracking and recording, Offline map downloads, Live tracking for safety, Community route sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Explorer (1 year) | $24.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 year | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1 year | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1 year | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1 year | $24.99 | one-time |
| EXPLORER Upgrade | $24.99 | one-time |


### RunMotion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runmotion-running-coach/id1370327708)

Get a personalized, adaptive training plan to achieve your running goals, whether you're a beginner or advanced. This app acts as your pocket running coach, offering varied sessions, motivation, and tips for any distance or surface. It syncs with GPS watches and other apps to track your progress.

**Highlights:** Adaptive training plans, Personalized to ability and schedule, Train for any distance (5k to ultras), Syncs with GPS watches and apps, AI coach interaction, Running tips and drills

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Quarterly | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Yearly | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenRunner free?

OpenRunner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RunMotion free?

RunMotion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OpenRunner or RunMotion?

RunMotion is rated higher. OpenRunner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while RunMotion averages 4.7 from 72 ratings.

### Do OpenRunner or RunMotion have ads?

Neither OpenRunner nor RunMotion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenRunner or RunMotion?

OpenRunner ships an update fortnightly, and RunMotion every 9 days. Most recently, OpenRunner was updated on October 16, 2026 and RunMotion on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*