Comparison

Smart Run by Humotion vs Just a workout tracker

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

Head to head
About

Smart Run by Humotion

This app offers precise sprint timing and cadence measurement for runners. It connects with specialized tracks and sensors for high-accuracy results, displaying detailed metrics like speed, steps, and time.

Highlights
  • Accurate sprint time measurement
  • Cadence (steps per minute) tracking
  • Speed and distance analysis
  • Livestream timing results
  • Multiple exercise methods (Track, Mobile Gates, Trail)
  • Speed development analysis
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Smart Run provides accurate running data. The app is particularly suitable for high-precision measurement of sprint times and cadence on running tracks. This does not require a special equipment setup. Smart Run allows you to connect to dedicated tracks, called SmarTracks locations. These tracks have built-in technology that allows you to time your run with high precision via a smartphone. If you use the app in combination with a SmarTracks DX5.0 sensor and a Mobile Gates Set or with a SmarTracks DX5.0 sensor and a SmarTracks location, you can receive the timing results via livestream on your smartphone. Results displayed - Time in seconds and 1/100th of a second - Steps per minute (spm) - Number of steps - Distances - Speed (m/s) Exercise methods - Track Run (for running on SmarTracks locations) - Mobile Gates (for running with mobile gates in combination with DX5.0 sensor) - Trail Run (for all other off-track running) Analysis - Speed development - Steps Smartphone requirements - iOS 11 or newer - iPhone SE (1st generation) or newer versions Equipment requirements The app is designed to be used with a belt holding the smartphone at the lower back. Results from using the app in other positions on the athlete's body will be less accurate. We recommend purchasing a flexible running belt that allows you to wear the smartphone on your lower back. Suitable belts can be purchased from our partner Polytan, among others: https://www.kuebler-sport.de/polytan-smart-timing-belt-p5027.html Location requirements For precise measurements of runs, the app should be used with SmarTracks locations or a Mobile Gates Set. SmarTracks locations have integrated timing gates strategically placed throughout the course for high-resolution timing. SmarTracks locations are built exclusively by our partner SportGroup. You can find all locations with SmarTracks at www.smartracks.run/locations. Some of these tracks are open to the public, others are private or run by universities, sports clubs or municipalities. If in doubt, please check with the track operator.

About

Just a workout tracker

Features
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Why are we able to track everything… except our gym performance? How can you improve in running without knowing your time and distance? In strength training, it’s the same: no tracking, no real progress. With Beat Yourself, you get a simple and effective workout tracker. No forced timers. No predefined routines. No rigid programs. Just a clear tracker to log your workouts and fitness sessions your way. * Add your exercises and create your own workouts * Record your training sessions and track your progress over time * Visualize your performance to stay motivated * Sync your data across all your devices Whether you’re into weightlifting, fitness, cross training, or any other sport, keep an eye on your progress and train the way you want. Simple. Clear. Effective.

Screenshots

Smart Run by Humotion4 screens
Just a workout tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Run by Humotion at none against Just a workout tracker's 2. Just a workout tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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. Just a workout tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Smart Run by Humotion asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Run by Humotion ships an update monthly, Just a workout tracker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smart Run by Humotion versus Just a workout tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Run by HumotionJust a workout tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHumotion GmbHPierre-Antoine Peron

In-app purchases

None

Smart Run by Humotion

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Just a workout tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Abonnement annuel14 Days trial$6.991 Year

Questions

Is Smart Run by Humotion free?
Smart Run by Humotion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Just a workout tracker free?
Just a workout tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smart Run by Humotion or Just a workout tracker have ads?
Neither Smart Run by Humotion nor Just a workout tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Run by Humotion or Just a workout tracker?
Smart Run by Humotion ships an update monthly, and Just a workout tracker every 5 days. Most recently, Smart Run by Humotion was updated on November 3, 2026 and Just a workout tracker on October 30, 2026.

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