Comparison

Runable vs Checkpoint42

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

Head to head
About

Runable

Features
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Runable is a GPS running tracker built for every kind of runner โ€” whether you're lacing up for your first mile or training for a marathon. TRACK EVERY RUN Record outdoor runs with GPS, run indoors with the pedometer, or connect a Bluetooth smart treadmill. See your pace, distance, time, cadence, and heart rate in real-time. Pair a Bluetooth heart rate monitor for live BPM and heart rate zone tracking. STRUCTURED WORKOUTS Build custom interval workouts with timed and distance-based steps. Create repeat groups for speed work and tempo runs. Schedule workouts for specific days and start them with one tap from your Home screen. PERSONALIZED TRAINING PLANS Generate a training plan tailored to your race distance, goal time, and experience level. Plans cover 5K through Marathon with beginner, intermediate, and advanced volumes. Follow along week by week with daily workouts that appear on your dashboard. BUILD AND NAVIGATE COURSES Create routes by placing waypoints on the map or use auto-route to generate a loop from any starting point. Follow courses during your run with turn-by-turn navigation and off-course warnings. Download offline map tiles so your watch always has a map โ€” even without cellular or Wi-Fi. Save, duplicate, and manage your favorite routes. DETAILED RUN ANALYSIS Every run gets a full breakdown: route map with pace-colored segments, pace and heart rate charts, elevation profile, split times, calorie estimate, and workout step tracking. Add notes, export to GPX, or share your results. STATISTICS THAT MATTER View your running data across custom time periods. Track personal bests for 1K, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon. See your VO2 Max estimate, race predictions, running streaks, calorie burn, year-over-year progress, and weekly trends โ€” all backed by real data from your runs. APPLE WATCH COMPANION Start and control runs directly from your Apple Watch. Get live distance, pace, heart rate, and cadence on your wrist. Navigate courses with offline maps, follow workouts, and review your history โ€” all without pulling out your phone. Add Runable complications to your watch face for weekly stats, today's workout, and race countdowns. GEAR TRACKING Log your running shoes and treadmill with distance tracking, lifespan alerts, and photos. Know exactly when it's time for a new pair. WEEKLY GOALS Set a distance or time goal for the week and track your progress with a visual ring on the Home screen. SMART TREADMILL SUPPORT Pair with Bluetooth treadmills for real-time speed, distance, and incline syncing. Elevation gain is calculated automatically from incline data. YOUR DATA, YOUR WAY Choose metric or imperial units. Customize audio feedback, voice selection, update intervals, and display preferences. Sync settings between iPhone and Apple Watch. Strava Integration Connect your Strava account and upload runs with a single tap. Your route, distance, duration, and heart rate data are shared seamlessly. HealthKit Sync Import runs recorded by other apps through Apple Health. Smart duplicate detection ensures your run history stays clean. RUNABLE PRO Unlock all features with a single one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no recurring charges โ€” just pay once and own it forever. Download Runable and start running smarter today.

About

Checkpoint42

Features
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Plan a running, biking, or hiking route, and add checkpoints along the way! Set a goal time and the app will automatically calculate when you need to be at each checkpoint, and the distance to each checkpoint. Pins can be dragged on long press to update route, and deleted or turned into checkpoints by tapping on the pin. Routes can be saved/loaded, and will save checkpoint/goal time data. Future improvements: -UX fixes -ability to add pins by tapping on a line connecting two existing pins -ability to follow user on run and give audio feedback -ability to enter text into pins for custom audio feedback -ability to map to road -different images for checkpoint pins -ability to hide non checkpoint pins -add "laps" -"close route" by adding pin to start location -"double back" by adding all pins again but in reverse order -ability to track stats

Screenshots

Runable4 screens
Checkpoint424 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Checkpoint42 at none against Runable's 1. Checkpoint42 also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Runable sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Checkpoint42 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Runable versus Checkpoint42: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunableCheckpoint42
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.611.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size10 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPragmaTecJustin Chesterfield

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Runable

One-time1
  • Runable Pro$9.99
None

Checkpoint42

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Runable free?
Runable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Checkpoint42 free?
Checkpoint42 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Runable or Checkpoint42 have ads?
Neither Runable nor Checkpoint42 shows ads.

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