Comparison

Runable vs FreePace

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — just pay once and own it forever. Download Runable and start running smarter today.

About

FreePace

Track your runs with real-time GPS mapping, distance, pace, and elevation updates. Features include audio cues, cool-down mode, detailed split analysis, and cadence tracking. Save routes, export data, and run offline.

Highlights
  • Live run tracking with real-time map updates
  • Customizable audio cues for splits
  • Cool-down mode to separate running and walking stats
  • Detailed split analysis with cadence tracking
  • Route saving and checkpoint detection
  • GPX export for data sharing
  • Offline map support
Features
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GPS Running & Route Recorder Live Run Tracking A 10-second countdown gets you ready, then your route is drawn in real time on the map. Get live updates on distance, pace, elapsed time, and elevation gain as you go. Pause and resume freely — Run Tracker keeps accurate records even through breaks. Pre-Run Countdown A 10-second countdown gives you time to pocket your phone and get set before your run begins. Tap anywhere to skip the countdown or cancel to go back. Audio Cues Receive spoken updates at each mile or kilometer split so you can stay informed without looking at your phone. Customize which stats are announced. Audio cues automatically adapt when you enter cool-down mode. Cool-Down Mode Tap the Cool Down button mid-run to separate your warm-down walk from your running stats. View running-only or total stats on the fly with a simple toggle. Your run summary automatically shows both running and total sections when cool-down is used. Detailed Split Analysis Review every mile or kilometer split in a clean card-style layout with color-coded accent bars highlighting your fastest and slowest segments. Each card shows pace, elevation gain/loss, cadence, and distance — with cool-down splits visually distinguished. Cadence Tracking Monitor your steps per minute in real time using your iPhone's built-in motion sensors. No watch or accessory required. Route Checkpoints Drop custom checkpoint pins along your named routes during a run. On future runs of the same route, checkpoints are automatically detected as you pass them — with green/red delta badges showing whether you're ahead or behind your benchmark time. Review all checkpoint splits in your run summary. Run History & Routes Browse your complete run history with search and filtering. Save frequently-run routes with custom names for easy comparison. View checkpoint pins on route detail maps and manage them with long-press to delete. GPX Export Export any run as a standard GPX file to share with other apps or analyze in third-party tools. Offline Ready Download map areas in advance for runs in areas with poor signal. Your run data is always recorded locally — no account or internet required. Dark Mode Full dark mode support with a muted map style that's easy on the eyes during early morning or evening runs. Run Tracker stores all data on your device. No account required. No subscriptions. No ads.

Screenshots

Runable4 screens
FreePace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FreePace at none against Runable's 1. Runable's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support 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. Runable sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FreePace asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Runable ships an update every 2 days, FreePace weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Runable versus FreePace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunableFreePace
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPragmaTecSawtooth Data LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Runable

One-time1
  • Runable Pro$9.99
None

FreePace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Runable free?
Runable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FreePace free?
FreePace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Runable or FreePace have ads?
Neither Runable nor FreePace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Runable or FreePace?
Runable ships an update every 2 days, and FreePace weekly. Most recently, Runable was updated on September 15, 2026 and FreePace on September 20, 2026.

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