Comparison

RunTogether Runner vs NOWCA Wild

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

Head to head
About

RunTogether Runner

Discover and book local running groups and sessions. Manage your profile, view past and upcoming run details, and access exclusive partner offers. This free app connects runners with their community.

Highlights
  • Search for nearby runs
  • View upcoming and completed run details
  • Book group run sessions
  • Manage profile information
  • Access partner offers and benefits
Features
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The RunTogether Runner app is free to download and available to both new and existing RunTogether users. The app includes the following features: Search for runs near you View your upcoming and completed run details View your group details and book on to group run sessions quickly and easily Manage and update your profile information Exclusive access to offers and benefits from RunTogether partners

About

NOWCA Wild

This app allows users to log their open water swims, share their location with safety contacts, and manage swim records. It provides a way to enhance safety during aquatic activities.

Highlights
  • Pin swim locations
  • Alert safety contacts
  • Manage swim records
  • Open water swim tracking
  • Safety features
Features
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Pin your swims - Alert your safety contacts - Manage your Swims.

Screenshots

RunTogether Runner4 screens
NOWCA Wild4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NOWCA Wild at every 6 weeks against RunTogether Runner's every 3 months. NOWCA Wild also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). RunTogether Runner's advantage is review sentiment (18% vs 10%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RunTogether Runner ships an update every 3 months, NOWCA Wild every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
RunTogether Runner versus NOWCA Wild: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunTogether RunnerNOWCA Wild
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews — better10.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClubspark Group Limitedpushpixel

Customer experience

RunTogether Runner

Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%

NOWCA Wild

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.0%

In-app purchases

None

RunTogether Runner

No in-app purchases

None

NOWCA Wild

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RunTogether Runner free?
RunTogether Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NOWCA Wild free?
NOWCA Wild is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RunTogether Runner or NOWCA Wild have ads?
Neither RunTogether Runner nor NOWCA Wild shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RunTogether Runner or NOWCA Wild?
RunTogether Runner ships an update every 3 months, and NOWCA Wild every 6 weeks. Most recently, RunTogether Runner was updated on October 26, 2026 and NOWCA Wild on October 13, 2026.

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