Comparison

Running App vs Run Joy

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

Head to head
About

Running App

Track your runs with GPS, monitor key stats like distance, speed, and calories burned, and analyze your performance with detailed graphs. Offers personalized training plans and audio feedback to help you achieve your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS route mapping
  • Detailed run statistics analysis
  • Personalized training plans
  • Audio feedback from voice coach
  • Performance comparison graphs
  • Sync with Apple Health
Features
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Track running stats, records routes with GPS in real time and allows you to reach your goals with detailed analysis and graphs. Leap running app tracks all key stats, distance, time, speed, calories burned, elevation, etc. Training for a race or just want to burn calories? Leap mile tracker provides a variety of plans to meet different goals, which can help you stay motivated and get results. You can also get audio feedback from the voice coach. Improve heart health with customized goal American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that most adults should have at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week (or a combination of both) to keep the heart healthy. Follow AHA's guidelines and based on your own conditions, we will help you set the most appropriate goal. This app can automatically calculate the progress of your goal based on your pace, makes your goal measurable and trackable. Running Tracker • Map your route - Record your routes with GPS. You can save your paths and share your route maps with friends. • Analyze every run - It monitors all your stats in real time and analyzes them in graphs. • Match the same path - It records your same-route runs and shows the trends of your performance over time. • Get audio feedback - Get audio feedback (duration, distance, calories, pace, etc) from the voice coach to take control of your training and improve your performance. Powerful Analysis • Compare your performance with stats at different distances and time periods. • Scientifically analyze your training patterns to improve your performance. • Clear and stylish graphic design. For Different Fitness Goals • Whether you simply run or marathon training. • Whether you want to lose weight or keep fit. • Whether you are man or woman, old or young. • It's not only a distance tracker, but also a mile tracker, calorie counter, mile counter, jogging app, weight loss apps. • Sync data to Apple Health Subscription Terms and Details - Get unlimited access to all features for USD $3.99/month, USD $9.99/year. - The payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Subscription may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication Privacy Policy: https://leap.app/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: http://pay.mobihealthplus.com/app/maprunner.html

About

Run Joy

This app helps you plan and track your running workouts to achieve your fitness goals. It offers personalized training plans, interval training support, and detailed analysis of your pace, distance, and calories burned. Ideal for both beginners and experienced runners preparing for races or maintaining fitness.

Highlights
  • GPS running tracker
  • Interval training support
  • Personalized training plans
  • Pace, distance, and calorie analysis
  • Half-Marathon preparation tools
  • Intuitive analytics
Features
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RunJoy — Your Perfect Running Companion! Plan your workouts, track your runs, and achieve your best results with RunJoy. The app supports interval training, provides tailored plans for beginners and advanced runners, and helps you monitor pace, distance, calories, and progress. Perfect for marathon preparation or maintaining top physical shape. Key Features: • GPS running tracker • Interval training support • Personalized training plans • Pace, distance, and calorie analysis • Half-Marathon preparation tools • Simple and intuitive analytics Should you choose to upgrade to a Premium Membership, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription prices are shown in the app before purchase and may vary by location. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. Auto-renewal may be turned off in your Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. You can also manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Terms of use: http://appbysnap.tilda.ws/terms The application supports Health app: At your request, the data on completed training will be automatically added to the Health app. Start running with RunJoy today!

Screenshots

Running App4 screens
Run Joy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Running App at 4.9 against Run Joy's 1.0. Running App also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Run Joy's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Running App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Run Joy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Running App holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Running App has 1.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Running App's written reviews are positive against 85% of Run Joy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Running App ships an update every 3 months, Run Joy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Running App versus Run Joy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunning AppRun Joy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.1K ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews61.8% of reviews85.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLeap HealthAlexander Senin

Customer experience

Running App

All ratings1,081 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.5%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews204 reviews
Positive61.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative32.8%

Run Joy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative7.4%

Bugs and requests

Running App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Reporting issue interface not working
  • Inconsistent distance tracking (miles vs. km)

Requested features

2 requests
  • Pair with Apple Watch
  • Review app UI and metrics display

Run Joy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Running App

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Membership$3.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription$6.991 Month
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  • Yearly Membership7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
3 purchases

Run Joy

Subscriptions2
  • Run PRO for a Month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Run PRO for a Year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tip developer$0.99

Questions

Is Running App free?
Running App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Run Joy free?
Run Joy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Running App or Run Joy?
Running App is rated higher. Running App averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Run Joy averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Running App or Run Joy have ads?
Running App shows ads; Run Joy does not.
Which is updated more often, Running App or Run Joy?
Running App ships an update every 3 months, and Run Joy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Running App was updated on October 8, 2026 and Run Joy on October 16, 2026.

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