Comparison

Runner vs Kelseys

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Runner

This app is an online marketplace offering a curated selection of convenience items, including household goods, snacks, pantry staples, and alcohol. It provides simple ordering and fast delivery, bringing the store directly to your home.

Highlights
  • Curated convenience store selection
  • Delivery in under 2 hours
  • Multiple payment options
  • Contactless delivery
  • Real-time order tracking
  • Rewards program
Features
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RUNNER MARKET - CURATED CONVENIENCE Shop from the comfort of your home. Runner is an online marketplace much like your local convenience store except with distinct, handpicked products you can trust. There’s no need to stand in long lines, we’ll bring the store to you. Household goods, healthy snacks, pantry staples, alcohol and more at your finger tips. FEATURES - SIMPLE ORDERING AND DELIVERY IN UNDER 2 HOURS - EASY PAYMENT - Any major credit card, debit - Visa/Mastercard, or Apple Pay - EASY, SAFE SECURE - Contactless delivery - SEND GIFTS EASILY - REAL-TIME ORDER TRACKING & SAVED ORDERS - REWARDS PROGRAM - Gain reward points for every purchase you make Spend more time on the things that matter to you with the Runner - Curated Convenience app. Visit www.getrunner.io for more details

About

Kelseys

Order your favorite Roadhouse classics for pickup with ease. Browse the menu, filter by category or allergens, and save orders for quick re-ordering. Enjoy exclusive deals and earn rewards.

Highlights
  • Easy re-ordering with saved favorites
  • Menu search and filtering by category, calories, or allergens
  • Exclusive app coupons and promo codes
  • Earn and redeem SCENE® points
  • Kelseys Kurbside Pickup service
Features
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Hungry? Get Kelseys at your fingertips. Craving our Signature Spinach Dip, 100% fresh Canadian ground Chuck Burgers or fresh never frozen fries and wings done eight ways? You are just a few taps away from freshly prepared Roadhouse classics, waiting to be picked up! Easy Ordering: • Favourite your orders for easy re-ordering, save your order for quick check out • Search and filter menu items based on category, calories or allergens • Save with our exclusive Kelseys bundles for groups • Place a Future Order for pick up and get your order when you want it Get Exclusive Offers: • Get access to mobile app coupons or promo codes for exclusive savings • SCENE® members can earn or redeem SCENE® points on every order • CAA® members save 10% NEW! Kelseys Kurbside Pick Up: • Order and pay ahead, drive to the restaurant, and we’ll bring the Roadhouse right to your car

Screenshots

Runner4 screens
Kelseys4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Runner at every 3 weeks against Kelseys's every 3 months. On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Runner ships an update every 3 weeks, Kelseys every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Runner versus Kelseys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunnerKelseys
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.6% of reviews67.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—56 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB108 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFutureFuture Inc.Recipe Unlimited Corporation

Customer experience

Runner

Written reviews52 reviews
Positive59.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative38.5%

Kelseys

All ratings56 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative30.8%

User reviews

Runner

From App Store reviews

What we love

  • 👍 Great service overall
  • 🚀 Fast delivery times
  • 😊 Friendly and professional staff
  • 💡 Convenient for avoiding trips
  • ✅ Good selection of products

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App is broken/buggy
  • 😞 Cannot create profile/login
  • 💸 High prices and fees
  • 😠 Poor customer service
  • 🚫 Unreliable delivery times

Kelseys

From 56 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💰 Cheaper than delivery apps
  • 💯 Reliable service
  • 😋 Delicious food
  • ⭐ Great service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Order errors
  • ❌ Payment issues
  • 🚫 App not working
  • 🤷‍♀️ Location errors
  • 🤔 Menu access restrictions

Bugs and requests

Runner

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Cannot reset password
  • App completely offline
  • Error messages like 'oops:)'
  • Cannot close forgot password modal
  • Inputs filled with random numbers during signup
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  • Cannot opt out of marketing notifications
  • Push ads despite opting out
  • Search results inconsistent
  • Login loop after device change
  • Points system buggy
  • App crashing when trying to order
  • No refund for canceled orders
  • Add to cart button not working
  • Delivery mechanism flawed

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to tip after delivery
  • Fix issues with address/postal code entry
  • More wine deals
  • Improve delivery time to be within the hour
  • Offer credit card payment option
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  • Expand delivery zones

Kelseys

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Order errors preventing checkout
  • Payment processing errors (credit card, Apple Pay)
  • App not opening or crashing
  • App shows restaurants as closed when they are open
  • Facebook login not working
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  • Unable to add Scene+ card
  • Unable to add tips to orders
  • App not working in western provinces or showing no locations

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add chocolate lava cake to dessert menu
  • Allow menu viewing without pickup/delivery time
  • Enable Scene+ card integration
  • Fix Facebook sign-in
  • Allow adding tips to orders
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  • Add option for no lettuce or tomato on sandwiches

In-app purchases

None

Runner

No in-app purchases

None

Kelseys

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Runner free?
Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kelseys free?
Kelseys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Runner or Kelseys have ads?
Neither Runner nor Kelseys shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Runner or Kelseys?
Runner ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kelseys every 3 months. Most recently, Runner was updated on October 4, 2026 and Kelseys on October 9, 2026.

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