# Run the Realm vs RunStation

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RunStation at none against Run the Realm's 4. RunStation also leads on ads (none vs shown). Run the Realm's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Run the Realm sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RunStation asks for nothing beyond the download.

Run the Realm ships an update every 9 days, RunStation every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run the Realm | RunStation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-the-realm/id1480712989/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **27** | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 116 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Livia Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480712988) | [益平 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622562245) |

## What reviewers say

### Run the Realm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-the-realm/id1480712989)

Embark on an audio adventure where your runs, walks, or bike rides power a fantasy narrative. Earn ability points to customize your hero, unlock new quests weekly, and integrate your own music playlist into an epic story of saving a medieval kingdom.

**Highlights:** Audio-driven fantasy adventure, Integrates personal music playlists, Character customization and leveling, Walk, run, or bike support, Weekly new quest unlocks, Multiple character classes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


### RunStation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runstation-hyrox-timer/id6790617085)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Run the Realm free?

Run the Realm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RunStation free?

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

### Do Run the Realm or RunStation have ads?

Run the Realm shows ads; RunStation does not.

### Which is updated more often, Run the Realm or RunStation?

Run the Realm ships an update every 9 days, and RunStation every 4 days. Most recently, Run the Realm was updated on October 24, 2026 and RunStation on October 18, 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.*