Out vs Miles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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but they all have something in common: they are either full of ads, are highly expensive or simply are and look very outdated.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.
Miles
Track your running progress with a simple interface that displays distance, time, and maps. Set weekly goals and view your progress with live activities and widgets. Syncs with Apple Health and Apple Watch.
- Live Activities for real-time run data
- Widgets for weekly progress tracking
- Set weekly or monthly running goals
- View run history with maps
- Syncs with Apple Health
- Apple Watch integration
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Miles is the simplest but most effective way to track your running progress. Start and end runs with ease and sync seamlessly with Apple Watch. No ads or subscriptions. **Live Activities and Widgets** Miles uses Live Activities to show your current run so you don't need to unlock your phone to check your distance and time. Widgets show your weekly progress to help you stay motivated and focused. **Weekly Goals** Set a weekly or monthly goal to stay motivated on your running journey. **Simple Stats and Map** Stay on top of your progress with a weekly distance chart, and see your running routes with maps for each run. **Health Syncing** Miles can connect with Apple Health to save runs from the app and display runs from Apple Watch and other fitness apps. **Minimalist Design** Stay focused on your runs with a simple design that highlights only the data you need. **No ads or subscriptions** When you get the app, you get the full app and all future updates. There will never be ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases..
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Miles at 4.9 against Out's 4.4. Miles also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 78%). Out's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Miles sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Out asks for nothing beyond the download.
Miles holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 157 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Out's written reviews are positive against 89% of Miles's.
Out ships an update every 3 weeks, Miles fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Out | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (75 ratings) | 4.9 (157 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.9% of reviews | 89.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 75 | 157 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim Fraedrich | Miles Vinson |
Customer experience
Out
Miles
User reviews
Out
From 75 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🔒 Privacy-focused, no data collection
- 💰 One-time purchase, no ads or subscriptions
- 🎨 Clean, elegant, minimalist UI design
- ⚡ Lightweight app with small download size
- 🗺️ Accurate route mapping and GPS tracking
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and loses workout data
- 🐛 Background tracking stops when switching apps
- 🐛 Recording stops when screen locks
- ⚠️ Inconsistent GPS accuracy compared to competitors
- ❌ No Apple Watch support
Miles
From 157 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simplicity and minimalist design
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI/UX
- 👍 Easy to use, no nonsense
- 👍 Great for beginners and minimalists
- 👍 Privacy-focused, no data collection
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate tracking for some users
- 🐛 Occasional data loss/runs not logged
- 🐛 Lacks advanced features
- 🐛 Auto-pause feature missing
- 🐛 No way to change time or auto-stop
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
Miles
Reported bugs
4 issues- App deleted run data while paused
- Mile counter/pace counter not working
- Entire runs not logged
- App did not work at all (swipe down issue)
Requested features
9 requests- Send to Strava feature
- Siri commands for start/stop
- Black dark theme option
- Mile ran yearly goal
- Calories burned and elevation tracking
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- Ability to change time or auto-stop
- Add notes to a run
- Direct Apple Watch support
- Companion Apple Watch app
In-app purchases
Out
No in-app purchases
Miles
- Miles Pro$1.99
- Tip 1$2.99
- Tip 2$5.99
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- Tip 3$8.99
