Comparison

ROR vs Gratitude Notes

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

Head to head
About

ROR

Discover and organize local running and cycling activities. Connect with communities, create events with detailed information, and safely share your live location with participants. Stay connected with smart alerts and in-app comments.

Highlights
  • Discover local runs and rides
  • Create detailed activities
  • Build and connect with communities
  • Organize group events
  • Share live location
  • In-app activity comments
  • Smart notifications
Features
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ROR – Run or Ride FIND YOUR NEXT RUN OR RIDE. ROR helps runners and cyclists discover local activities, connect with communities, organize events, and safely share Live Location. Whether you're planning tomorrow's group ride, looking for a morning run, or building a local community, ROR makes it easy to bring people together. DISCOVER ACTIVITIES Find runs and rides that match your interests, ability, and location. Browse activities happening nearby or plan ahead for your next adventure. CREATE ACTIVITIES Create an activity in seconds with everything participants need to know, including: • Date and time • Meeting location • Distance and pace • Atmosphere and difficulty • Duration • Cost (if applicable) • Activity details Choose whether your activity is public or shared privately with your followers. BUILD YOUR COMMUNITY Follow friends, connect with new athletes, and organize activities with Teams. Whether you're leading a club, planning a weekend ride, or coordinating a regular running group, ROR keeps everyone connected. LIVE LOCATION Optional Live Location helps participants find the run or ride. When enabled for an activity, participants can locate the group during the event and catch up along the route. STAY CONNECTED Activity comments make it easy to ask questions, coordinate plans, and keep everyone informed before and during an event. Smart alerts notify you when activities are created, updated, joined, or commented on—keeping you informed without overwhelming you. READY TO RUN OR RIDE? Discover local adventures. Create a ride. Lead a run. Show up.

About

Gratitude Notes

Cultivate daily gratitude effortlessly by speaking your thoughts. This app helps improve mental and physical health through regular reflection, making it easy to capture thankful moments anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Voice-activated journaling with Siri
  • Effortless daily gratitude practice
  • Improved mental and physical health benefits
  • Secure, private journaling on-device
  • Easy integration into daily routine
Features
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Gratitude Notes offers a seamless way to cultivate the habit of gratitude in your daily life. Imagine starting each day by appreciating the warmth of the morning sun, the kindness of a friend, or even the simple pleasure of a quiet moment. Now, with the power of Siri, you can capture these moments effortlessly—just speak, and your thoughts are saved instantly, without ever needing to open the app. But the benefits of gratitude go far beyond just feeling good in the moment. Research shows that maintaining a gratitude journal can significantly improve your mental and physical health. People who regularly practice gratitude report better sleep, reduced stress, and even a stronger immune system. By taking a few moments each day to reflect on what you’re thankful for, you’re not just documenting memories—you’re boosting your well-being, fostering resilience, and nurturing a more positive outlook on life. Gratitude Notes makes it easier than ever to integrate this powerful habit into your routine. Whether you’re on the go, in the middle of a busy day, or winding down at night, simply ask Siri to record your thoughts, and let the app do the rest. Your entries are securely saved, ready for you to revisit whenever you need a reminder of the good in your life. Start your journey to a more mindful and thankful life with Gratitude Notes. Because every moment of gratitude, no matter how small, has the power to transform your day, your health, and your life. Speak your gratitude into existence, and discover how the simple act of saying thank you can lead to a world of difference. Download Gratitude Notes today and let your voice lead you to a more positive, intentional life. Journaling data never leaves your phone. It's not shared with us or any third parties.

Screenshots

ROR4 screens
Gratitude Notes2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ROR at 8 against Gratitude Notes's 1. ROR also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ROR against 5.0 for Gratitude Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ROR has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ROR ships an update every 2 months, Gratitude Notes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ROR versus Gratitude Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRORGratitude Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRUN OR RIDE LLCHockey Labs, Inc.

Customer experience

ROR

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Gratitude Notes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ROR

No in-app purchases

None

Gratitude Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ROR free?
ROR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gratitude Notes free?
Gratitude Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ROR or Gratitude Notes?
Gratitude Notes is rated higher. ROR averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Gratitude Notes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ROR or Gratitude Notes have ads?
Neither ROR nor Gratitude Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ROR or Gratitude Notes?
ROR ships an update every 2 months, and Gratitude Notes every 3 months. Most recently, ROR was updated on November 2, 2026 and Gratitude Notes on October 30, 2026.

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