Comparison

Out vs Runance

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

Head to head
About

Out

This app offers a free and private way to track outdoor workouts like running, walking, and cycling. It features a clean interface, local data storage, and detailed statistics without requiring an account. Users can export their data and synchronize with Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Record outdoor workouts
  • Local data storage
  • Detailed statistics
  • Export workouts (GPX, .orbup)
  • Customizable recording
  • Apple Health synchronization
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There are a lot of running apps out there, but they all have something in common: they are either full of ads, are highly expensive or simply are and look very outdated. Out-Run tries to solve this with a clean and modern look and being 100% free. In addition to that Out-Run is also one of the few running apps that do not require you to create an account, all information is stored locally and thereby protected from any data leaks or privacy scandals. And if you think: "Where is the catch?" - there is none, you can even have a look at the source code and confirm everything being said here, because Out-Run is fully open-source (source-code: https://github.com/timfraedrich/OutRun ). # MAJOR FEATURES - Keep full control over your data - Record your outdoor workouts (Running, Walking, Hiking, Cycling and Skating) - View detailed statistics - Export your workouts as GPX or OutRun-Backup (.orbup) - Fully customise the recording process - Synchronise with Apple Health I hope you love Out-Run just as much as I loved making it and if you find anything I should improve upon, please let me know. Tim, the developer.

About

Runance

Easily track your runs with this privacy-focused app designed exclusively for Apple Watch. Monitor live metrics, view workout history on your iPhone, and store your data securely in Apple Health. No account or ads required.

Highlights
  • Live workout metrics (heart rate, distance, tempo)
  • Always-On display support
  • Auto-pause and resume workouts
  • Music control via media player
  • Workout history browsing
  • Workout route mapping
  • Privacy-focused data storage in Apple Health
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EXCLUSIVE FOR APPLE WATCH Looking for an easy and privacy-focused way to track your runs? Look no further than Runance for Apple Watch. This simple app lets you record your runs through your watch and gets detailed information about your workouts through the iOS app. Runance is free and requires no account registration. With its easy-to-use interface and privacy-focused design, Runance is the perfect app to help you record and monitor your progress. And best of all, it's free! So why not give it a try today? WHY YOU WILL LOVE RUNANCE - Runance is completely free. No hidden in-app purchases. - No Ads. No annoyances. - No Membership. No registration. - Privacy Focused: Your data will be stored in securely in Health. RUNANCE FOR APPLE WATCH: FEATURES - View live metrics during your workout, such as: heart rate, training zone, distance, tempo, and elapsed time. - Never miss out on relevant information using the Always-On display on newer watch models. - Switch between rolling and average tempos by tapping on the metric. - Pause and resume workouts. Runance also supports auto-pause. - Control your music with the media player. - Browse the most recent workouts FEATURES OF THE IOS APP - Browse your workout history. - Get information about your workouts, such as heart-rate, pace-splits, and energy burned. - Take a look back at your workout route through the map. NO LOGIN REQUIRED Tired of creating an account for everything? You can use Runance right away without having to create a membership. PRIVACY FIRST Runance is designed for privacy. Your data will only be stored in Apple Health, which securely stores all your health and fitness data you already have on your device. No data will be shared with 3rd party services. So, what are you waiting for? Put your shoes on and start your journey to a healthier you! SUPPORT Any questions or feature requests? Contact me at josh@runanceapp.com

Screenshots

Out4 screens
Runance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Runance at 5.0 against Out's 4.4. Runance also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Out's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (75 vs 2). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Runance holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Out has 75 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Out's written reviews are positive against 100% of Runance's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Out ships an update every 3 weeks, Runance every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Out versus Runance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutRunance
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (75 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings75 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim FraedrichJoshua Brunhuber

Customer experience

Out

All ratings75 ratings
Positive82.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive77.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative16.8%

Runance

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Out

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes when saving workouts
  • Crashes when switching between apps during recording
  • Recording stops when screen goes to sleep
  • Data loss when app is backgrounded
  • Crashes when using navigation apps simultaneously
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  • Flaky behavior on iOS 15+ (especially iPhone SE)
  • Ghost touch issues causing false input
  • Weight data import errors (incorrect unit conversions)
  • Health data import failures
  • GPS tracking inconsistencies and inaccuracies
  • App terminates when headphones are disconnected
  • Crashes on older iOS versions (iOS 14.8.1)

Requested features

20 requests
  • Apple Watch app version
  • Pause and resume workout functionality
  • Audio announcements for distance, pace, and time intervals
  • Long-term statistics and aggregate analytics (weekly, monthly, yearly)
  • Dark mode option
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  • Auto-pause feature
  • Photo waypoints during recording
  • Multiple export formats (CSV, PDF)
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • iPad support with iCloud synchronization
  • Workout filtering by activity type
  • Custom workout names
  • Elevation-distance graphing
  • Average pace display on summary page
  • Automatic workout saving
  • Keep screen on while running option
  • Shoe mileage tracking
  • Music/podcast app integration
  • Workout goal setting with progress tracking
  • Per-kilometer pace breakdown

Runance

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Out

No in-app purchases

None

Runance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Out free?
Out is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Runance free?
Runance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Out or Runance?
Runance is rated higher. Out averages 4.4 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Runance averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Out or Runance have ads?
Neither Out nor Runance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Out or Runance?
Out ships an update every 3 weeks, and Runance every 4 months. Most recently, Out was updated on September 28, 2026 and Runance on September 29, 2026.

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