Comparison

Runable vs Ridgedog

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

Ridgedog

This app provides turn-by-turn navigation and route following directly on your Apple Watch, allowing you to keep your phone stored away. Download maps for offline use and import/export GPX files. Track key running metrics and sync data with Apple Health for comprehensive recovery insights.

Highlights
  • Turn-by-turn navigation on Apple Watch
  • Offline map downloads
  • Custom route drawing and import/export
  • Customizable workout screens
  • Bluetooth heart rate monitor support
  • Apple Health integration
  • Home Screen widgets
Features
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Ridgedog is the trail running app built around your Apple Watch. Save a route at home, then follow it turn-by-turn from your wrist. Built for runners who want their phone in their pack and their eyes on the trail. FOLLOW ROUTES FROM YOUR WRIST Map navigation and turn cues on Apple Watch, so your phone stays packed away and your focus stays on the trail. MAPS THAT WORK WITHOUT SIGNAL Download map regions to your iPhone and Apple Watch before you leave. (Pro feature) DRAW ROUTES BEFORE YOU LEAVE Sketch your own routes on the map, save them, and head out knowing exactly where you're going. BRING YOUR ROUTES WITH YOU Import GPX and export anytime. Your routes stay yours. KEEP YOUR ROUTES ORGANIZED Sort your routes into groups by trailhead, by race, or however fits, and see the route count and total distance for each. (Pro feature) SEE THE NUMBERS THAT MATTER MID-RUN Customize your iPhone and Apple Watch workout screens with pace, distance, heart rate, grade, elevation, and the metrics you actually use while moving. GET BETTER HEART RATE DATA Pair Bluetooth heart rate monitors for more reliable effort tracking indoors, outdoors, and on long days. LEARN FROM EVERY RUN Review splits, climbs, descents, heart rate zones, and pace trends after each workout, then take that insight into the next one. CHASE YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS Your fastest times, longest runs, biggest climbs, and best pace, all tracked automatically. (Pro feature) TRACK EVERY KIND OF EFFORT Trail runs, road runs, treadmill sessions, rides, and more all live in one training history. KEEP YOUR SETUP EVERYWHERE Routes and custom workout screens sync with iCloud across your iPhone and Apple Watch automatically. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ridgeflare.co/privacy

Screenshots

Runable4 screens
Ridgedog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Runable at every 2 days against Ridgedog's weekly. Runable also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Ridgedog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Runable ships an update every 2 days, Ridgedog weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Runable versus Ridgedog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunableRidgedog
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPragmaTecRidgeFlare LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Runable

One-time1
  • Runable Pro$9.99
2 purchases

Ridgedog

Subscriptions2
  • Pro - 1 Month7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro - 1 Year7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Runable free?
Runable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ridgedog free?
Ridgedog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Runable or Ridgedog have ads?
Neither Runable nor Ridgedog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Runable or Ridgedog?
Runable ships an update every 2 days, and Ridgedog weekly. Most recently, Runable was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ridgedog on October 31, 2026.

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