Comparison

Smart Run by Humotion vs Bloc

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

Bloc

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Bloc is an interval workout timer designed for time-based training. Create your own workouts, start the timer, and let voice guidance lead you from start to finish—without needing to look at your phone. Whether you practice HIIT, planks, strength training, circuits, mobility, or bodyweight workouts, Bloc tells you what to do, when to do it, and for how long. No more memorizing your workout, watching the timer, or counting transitions in your head. Stay focused on your training while Bloc takes care of the rest. Create your own workouts: Build your workouts with a simple and flexible workout builder. - Add exercises - Set work and rest durations - Organize exercises into blocks - Add loops and rounds - Easily reorder your workout - Or start from ready-to-use workout templates Train without looking at your screen: Once your workout starts, Bloc handles everything. Automatic voice guidance announces: - The next exercise - Position changes - Rest periods - Transitions - The end of each round Stay focused on your workout, even when you're on the floor or away from your phone. Features: - Fully customizable workouts - Exercise library - Ready-to-use workout templates - Automatic voice guidance - Countdown timer and audio cues - Support for blocks, loops, and rounds - Works offline Perfect for: - HIIT - Tabata - Planks - Strength training - Circuit training - Isometric exercises - Mobility - Stretching - Home workouts - Street workout - Bodyweight training Bloc is built for people who train on their own and simply want to press **Start**, be guided through every step of their workout, and stay focused on their effort. More workout templates and new features are coming soon.

Screenshots

Smart Run by Humotion4 screens
Bloc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bloc at every 10 days against Smart Run by Humotion's monthly. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Run by Humotion ships an update monthly, Bloc every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Smart Run by Humotion versus Bloc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Run by HumotionBloc
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHumotion GmbHArthur Verot

In-app purchases

None

Smart Run by Humotion

No in-app purchases

None

Bloc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Run by Humotion free?
Smart Run by Humotion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bloc free?
Bloc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Run by Humotion or Bloc have ads?
Neither Smart Run by Humotion nor Bloc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Run by Humotion or Bloc?
Smart Run by Humotion ships an update monthly, and Bloc every 10 days. Most recently, Smart Run by Humotion was updated on October 6, 2026 and Bloc on September 29, 2026.

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