# Out vs Miles

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Out | Miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/out-run/id1477511092/reviews) | **[4.9 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miles-running-tracker/id6478332265/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **157** |
| Positive reviews | 77.9% of reviews | **89.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 15 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tim Fraedrich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446182847) | [Miles Vinson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454856476) |

## What reviewers say

### Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/out-run/id1477511092)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Miles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miles-running-tracker/id6478332265)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Miles Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tip 3 | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simplicity and minimalist design
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI/UX
- 👍 Easy to use, no nonsense
- 👍 Great for beginners and minimalists
- 👍 Privacy-focused, no data collection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Send to Strava feature
- Siri commands for start/stop
- Black dark theme option
- Mile ran yearly goal
- Calories burned and elevation tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Out free?

Out is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Miles free?

Miles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Out or Miles?

Miles is rated higher. Out averages 4.4 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Miles averages 4.9 from 157 ratings.

### Do Out or Miles have ads?

Neither Out nor Miles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Out or Miles?

Out ships an update every 3 weeks, and Miles fortnightly. Most recently, Out was updated on September 28, 2026 and Miles on September 30, 2026.

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