Run the World vs BLES
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Run the World
Track your running and walking distances on virtual maps of countries and continents. Automate uploads from Strava or add manual entries to progress on your journey. Engage with friends, join competitions, and access detailed stats to stay motivated.
- Virtual journey tracking on 8 maps
- Distance-based progression
- Strava integration
- Manual entry options
- Monthly competitions
- Friend interaction and leaderboards
- Detailed statistics
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Choose from one of 9 maps and then record all the STRUCTURED runs and walks to virtually run the country or continent of your choice. We are not concerned with pace or elevation, only distance. Run or walk wherever you are, whatever time you like at whatever speed you like and upload it to our App to track you on a virtual journey. The distance you upload will move you along your map, no matter where you are. We automate with Strava, whereby your running, walking and hiking distance will automatically upload to our App. Alternatively, you can add manual entries by providing evidence using any other device (other than step counting profiles). We are not a Step counter…. All runs and walks must be structured, meaning no step profiles or incidental activity can be added, only runs or walks where you make the conscious decision to get out the door or off the couch. Your journey is a long-term commitment - broken down into smaller segments along the way. Emails are sent every time you reach towns and cities during your journey. Educational and informative, these milestones keep you motivated and engaged during your membership. * Monthly competitions are held to further enhance your experience. As part of your membership these monthly competitions will provide an extra tool to keep you motivated on your journey. * Interact with Friends. Communicate with them via the App and track their journey via their map and leader boards. Get your running club involved and set up a team with your own leader boards and group chats. * Leader boards will also help with motivation. Filter by your map, your gender, your age, weekly, monthly, yearly and overall to see how you are going against the rest of the database or filter to see how you are going against your friends or your running club. * Check out a vast array of stats as you accumulate runs and walks. Your profile is easily accessible and keeps you accountable. And we are more than just an App – we are a community. Keep an eye out for social catch ups, finishers celebrations, organized member events and more – all part of your membership. Free for 28 Days. Then monthly subscription available. Subscription pricing and terms: The Run the World subscription starts with a free 28-day trial. At the end of the free trial period you will be automatically subscribed and charged monthly unless cancelled at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. We offer monthly auto-renewing subscription to provide you with unlimited access to the App while you maintain an active subscription. Your monthly subscription will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renewal in the Apple App store Account Settings after purchase, or cancel your subscription at least 24-hours prior to the end of the subscription period. Payment is charged to your payment method through your Apple App store account at the confirmation of purchase. Read our terms and conditions for more information: https://www.runsoftheworld.com/terms-conditions-and-privacy
BLES
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BLES is a workout tracker, gym log, running tracker, and nutrition app designed to help you track workouts, map your runs, log nutrition, build muscle, and stay consistent. Stop switching between apps. BLES brings together workouts, cardio, nutrition, coaching, community, and challenges into one complete system so you can focus on results. Whether your goal is muscle gain, fat loss, or strength training, BLES helps you stay on track and keep progressing. TRACK WORKOUTS & BUILD STRENGTH Log workouts with a powerful gym log built for real progress. Track sets, reps, and weight Follow structured workout programs Hit personal records (PRs) Monitor strength progression Perfect for gym workouts, strength training, and weight training. TRACK RUNS WITH GPS — NEW Take your training outside with full GPS cardio tracking. Map your route with live distance and pace See your splits and set new personal records Pair a Bluetooth heart-rate monitor for live heart-rate zones Review every run with route maps, history, and trends Share your runs with beautiful run cards Lift. Run. Eat. Everything in one app. NUTRITION TRACKING THAT WORKS Your results depend on what you eat. BLES makes it simple. Log meals, calories, and macros Track protein, carbs, and fats Stay aligned with muscle gain or fat loss goals Build consistent eating habits Train hard. Eat right. See results. FOLLOW PROGRAMS & STAY CONSISTENT Consistency is everything and BLES helps you maintain it. Workout planner and routines Follow structured training programs Reschedule missed workouts easily Stay on track week after week TRACK PROGRESS THAT MATTERS See exactly how you're improving over time. Workout history and logs Strength gains and PR tracking Body and performance trends Long-term progress tracking TRAIN SMARTER WITH COACHING Get guidance that helps you improve faster. Smart workout recommendations Performance insights based on your activity Coaching cues to improve your training COMMUNITY and ACCOUNTABILITY Stay motivated with people on the same journey. Share workouts, runs, and progress Connect with a fitness community Stay accountable with others Stay consistent long-term Motivation fades. Community keeps you going. CHALLENGES THAT DRIVE CONSISTENCY Turn your goals into momentum. Join fitness challenges Compete with others Track your progress on leaderboards Stay engaged and committed BUILT FOR COACHES BLES also supports coaches and trainers: Create and share workout programs Build and manage fitness communities Support clients with structured plans WHY BLES Workout tracker & gym log GPS run tracking with live pace & heart-rate zones Nutrition tracker & macro tracking Workout programs & planner Coaching & smart insights Community, challenges & accountability Progress tracking & analytics If you're looking for a workout tracker, running app, nutrition tracker, or fitness app to build muscle, track workouts, and stay consistent — BLES is built for you. No more switching between apps. No more falling off track. Just train, track, and improve—with a system that works. DOWNLOAD BLES TODAY Track workouts, map your runs, log nutrition, join a community, and stay consistent with a system designed for real results. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Run the World at none against BLES's shown. BLES's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Run the World sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and BLES sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Run the World ships an update monthly, BLES every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Run the World | BLES |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 148 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TRIFIK PTY LTD | GATLUAK D THOLBOK |
Bugs and requests
Run the World
Reported bugs
13 issues- App crashes frequently
- Strava not syncing
- Lost data after updates
- Unable to manually add runs
- Menu buttons not visible on iPhone SE
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- App freezes and shuts down
- Map zoom causes crashes
- Preferences reset each use
- Progress map doesn't show friend details
- Login issues
- Activities uploading multiple times
- Incompatible with larger font sizes
- Bug fix created new issues
Requested features
9 requests- Enable face recognition for login
- Allow manual addition of runs
- Add graphs for weekly distance comparison
- Improve Strava connectivity reliability
- Make app compatible with larger font sizes
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- Fix issues with zooming on the map
- Allow accepting friend requests within the app
- Display friends' details on map markers
- Improve app stability to prevent crashes
BLES
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Run the World
- 1 Month - Full Access7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- 1 Month - Full Access1 Month trial$3.991 Month
BLES
- BLES Premium — Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- BLES Premium — Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year









