Runable vs Running Voice
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Runable
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Runable is a GPS running tracker built for every kind of runner ā 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 ā 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 ā 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 ā 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 ā just pay once and own it forever. Download Runable and start running smarter today.
Running Voice
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Hear your pace, distance and the time of day every 500 meters without touching your phone. Running Voice is a voice coach for runners: put on headphones, lock the screen and just run. KEY FEATURES ⢠Voice Announcements - Get audio updates on your distance, pace, and time while listening to your favorite music. No need to look at your phone! ⢠Works Without GPS - Track your runs using step counting even when GPS is unavailable or unreliable. Perfect for indoor tracks, dense urban areas, or anywhere GPS struggles. ⢠Smart Distance Tracking - Intelligently combines GPS and step data for the most accurate distance measurements possible. ⢠Background Tracking - Lock your phone and save battery while the app continues tracking in the background. ⢠Real-Time Stats - Monitor your distance, speed, pace, time, and steps all in one beautiful interface. ⢠Motivational Content - Enjoy motivational quotes and encouragement during your run to keep you energized. ⢠Customizable Settings - Choose between kilometers/miles and 12/24-hour time format to match your preferences. ⢠Run History - Review your recent runs with detailed statistics including GPS distance, step-based distance, duration, and more. The last 5 runs are free; the full history is part of Pro. ⢠Privacy-Focused - Your data stays on your device. No account required, no tracking, just pure running. PERFECT FOR ⢠Runners in areas with poor GPS signal ⢠Indoor track running ⢠Trail running in dense forests ⢠Urban running between tall buildings ⢠Anyone who wants reliable tracking in all conditions HOW IT WORKS Running Voice uses both GPS and your iPhone's pedometer to track your runs. When GPS signal is strong, it uses that for maximum accuracy. When GPS is weak or unavailable, it seamlessly switches to step counting so you never miss tracking a run. Voice announcements automatically lower your music volume, give you updates, then restore your music - all without you touching your phone. ANNOUNCEMENTS SCHEDULE ⢠Regular updates: Every 500 meters (or 0.5 miles) ⢠Final summary when you finish Each announcement tells you your speed, pace and distance, the time of day (Pro), plus a joke or a motivational line. Example: "Speed 10.2 km/h. Pace 5.9 min/km. Distance 3.5 kilometers. Current time 7:42." FREE ⢠Full voice coaching on your first 3 runs (speed, pace, distance, jokes) ⢠After that, distance announced every 0.5 km ⢠Start and finish announcements ⢠Your last 5 runs in History RUNNING VOICE PRO ⢠Full voice coaching on every run ⢠Full run history ⢠Export your run history to PDF ⢠Your own jokes and motivational phrases ⢠Current time in voice announcements ⢠Headphones-only mode Pro is available as a yearly auto-renewable subscription with a 7-day free trial, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; renewal is charged within 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Restore purchases any time in Settings. If you bought Pro before, it stays yours. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://github.com/ypapax/running-voice-support/blob/main/PRIVACY.md
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Runable at every 2 days against Running Voice's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Runable sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Running Voice sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Runable ships an update every 2 days, Running Voice weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Runable | Running Voice |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days ā better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PragmaTec | Maksim Efremov |
In-app purchases
Runable
- Runable Pro$9.99
Running Voice
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Running Voice Pro$2.99
- Pro Lifetime$14.99









