# OutRun vs Miles

The clearest difference is price: OutRun at Free against Miles's $1.99. OutRun also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Miles's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (89% vs 73%). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

OutRun is free to download; Miles costs $1.99 up front. Miles sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. OutRun asks for nothing beyond the download.

Miles holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 159 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of OutRun's written reviews are positive against 89% of Miles's.

OutRun ships an update every 5 weeks, Miles every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OutRun | Miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outrun-private-gps-tracking/id1477511092/reviews) | **[4.8 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miles-running-tracker/id6478332265/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 85 | **159** |
| Positive reviews | 72.9% of reviews | **89.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#44** |
| Size | 30 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Tim Fraedrich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446182847) | [Miles Vinson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454856476) |

## What reviewers say

### OutRun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outrun-private-gps-tracking/id1477511092)

This app records and analyzes outdoor GPS workouts like running, cycling, and hiking. It prioritizes user privacy by keeping all workout data locally on the device, with no accounts, ads, or tracking. Users can view detailed statistics, maps, and sync with Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Local data storage for privacy, Record running, cycling, hiking, skating, Live Activities on lock screen/Dynamic Island, Detailed statistics, charts, and maps, Calendar view and workout editing, Apple Health sync, GPX/JSON export/import

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Track your running progress with a simple, effective app. Features live activities, widgets, weekly goals, and map visualization. Syncs with Apple Health for a comprehensive view of your fitness journey.

**Highlights:** Live Activities for real-time run data, Widgets for weekly progress tracking, Set weekly or monthly running goals, View running routes on maps, Syncs with Apple Health, Minimalist and focused design

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip 3 | $9.99 | 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 OutRun free?

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

### Is Miles free?

Miles costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Miles is rated higher. OutRun averages 4.4 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Miles averages 4.8 from 159 ratings.

### Do OutRun or Miles have ads?

Neither OutRun nor Miles shows ads.

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

OutRun ships an update every 5 weeks, and Miles every 2 weeks. Most recently, OutRun was updated on November 11, 2026 and Miles on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*