Comparison

Simple Run Tracker vs Run races

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

Head to head
About

Simple Run Tracker

A straightforward running app for outdoor enthusiasts who prefer simplicity. It focuses on essential tracking without overwhelming users with excessive features. Ideal for those who enjoy running without complex functionalities.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Outdoor run tracking
  • Essential running metrics
  • User-friendly interface
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The simplest running tracker with a minimum of functions. If you like running outdoors and you do not need super-cracked applications with tons of features, then this is the application for you. Main features: - Minimum of settings. You can just push start button and run. - Every workout is recorded. - You can set workout target in terms of distance and/or duration. - GPS-track could be saved and exported as GPX-file.

About

Run races

Discover upcoming running races worldwide with this app. Search and filter events by location, date, distance, and type. View detailed information and save your favorites for easy access.

Highlights
  • Search upcoming races globally
  • View races on an interactive map
  • Detailed event information
  • Filter by country, date, distance, type
  • Search by name, location, type
  • Add races to favorites
Features
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Run races - mobile app for searching running races all over the world. - Search upcoming races. More than 10000 races present! - View and search races on map. - View detailed info about running event: title, date, location, races, distances, etc. Go to official website for more info and registration. - Filter races by country, date interval, distance and type. Search races by name, location, type, etc. - Add races to favorite list for quick access in future.

Screenshots

Simple Run Tracker2 screens
Run races4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Run Tracker at 100% against Run races's 50%. Simple Run Tracker also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0). Run races's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Run Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Simple Run Tracker's written reviews are positive against 50% of Run races's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Run Tracker ships an update every 3 months, Run races every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Simple Run Tracker versus Run races: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Run TrackerRun races
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGrigory KonovalovGennady Kulabukhov

Customer experience

Simple Run Tracker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Run races

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Simple Run Tracker

No in-app purchases

None

Run races

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Run Tracker free?
Simple Run Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Run races free?
Run races is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simple Run Tracker or Run races?
Simple Run Tracker is rated higher. Simple Run Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Run races averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Simple Run Tracker or Run races have ads?
Simple Run Tracker shows ads; Run races does not.
Which is updated more often, Simple Run Tracker or Run races?
Simple Run Tracker ships an update every 3 months, and Run races every 2 months. Most recently, Simple Run Tracker was updated on September 25, 2026 and Run races on September 8, 2026.

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