Comparison

Run Mapper vs Runplanner

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

Head to head
About

Run Mapper

Record and visualize your running routes on a map. Track time and distance for each run, and automatically save start and end points. Name your runs for easy organization and review.

Highlights
  • Visualize runs on a map
  • Track run time and distance
  • Automatic start/end location saving
  • Name individual runs
  • Map thumbnails for quick review
Features
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Welcome to Run Mapper!  Run Mapper saves the paths of each of your runs. Simply begin a new run and get going! The app runs in the background, so you can focus on running. Features: - Visualize your runs on a map! - View each run's time and distance - Automatically save the start and end locations of your run - Name your runs - Quick map thumbnails to see where your run took place What are you waiting for? Get out there and start mapping your runs today!

About

Runplanner

Plan precise running routes that follow actual roads and footpaths, not just straight lines. Features include traffic light detection, roundtrip generation, and turn-by-turn navigation. Schedule runs, build structured workouts, and track shoe mileage.

Highlights
  • Snaps to real roads and footpaths
  • Traffic light detection
  • Roundtrip route generator
  • Turn-by-turn navigation
  • Workout plan builder
  • GPX import/export
  • Gear mileage tracking
Features
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Most running route planners draw a straight line between two points and call it a route. Runplanner snaps to real roads, footpaths and cycleways, so what you plan is what you actually run. Tap waypoints on the map and Runplanner builds a route along the streets and trails that are really there. You see your true distance, a proper elevation profile and a breakdown of the surfaces you'll be running on, before you leave the house. No account, no ads. TRAFFIC LIGHT DETECTION Runplanner detects traffic lights along your route and shows them on the map. Know exactly where your natural pause points are, which is useful for intervals, tempo runs, or planning a route where you won't be stuck waiting at every crossing. ROUNDTRIP GENERATOR Tell Runplanner how far you want to run and it builds a loop back to your starting point. Ideal for training days when you want a distance, not a destination. RUNNER-FIRST ROUTING Footpaths and cycleways take priority over busy car roads. Surface awareness tells you whether you're heading onto tarmac, gravel or trail. No surprises. TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION Start your run and follow along live: street names, turn directions and an alert the moment you go off-route. SCHEDULE YOUR RUNS Plan future runs in the built-in calendar and get a notification on the day. Route planner and training calendar in one. WORKOUT PLANS Build structured sessions directly on your route, from warm-up through intervals to cool-down, with custom pace zones for each segment. WEATHER CHECK See the forecast before you head out. Know whether to bring a jacket before you've laced up. ROUTE METRICS Distance, estimated duration, pace, elevation and road type breakdown update in real time while you plan. GPX IMPORT AND EXPORT Export any route as a GPX file for your running watch or training platform. Import existing GPX files with one tap. SHARE ROUTES Share routes with friends via QR code or link. They scan, you both run the same route. GEAR TRACKING Log which shoes you ran in and track mileage per pair, so you know when it's time to replace them. PRIVACY FIRST No account required. No ads. Your routes and activities are stored locally on your device with AES-256 encryption. We don't track you, sell your data or push you toward a premium tier. Built by a runner, for runners. runplannerapp.com

Screenshots

Run Mapper3 screens
Runplanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Runplanner at 5.0 against Run Mapper's 4.3. Run Mapper's advantage is iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.5). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Runplanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 7 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Run Mapper versus Runplanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRun MapperRunplanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings77
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.2 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEthan HumphreyLesley Natrop

Customer experience

Run Mapper

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Runplanner

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Run Mapper

No in-app purchases

None

Runplanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Run Mapper free?
Run Mapper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Runplanner free?
Runplanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Run Mapper or Runplanner?
Runplanner is rated higher. Run Mapper averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Runplanner averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Run Mapper or Runplanner have ads?
Neither Run Mapper nor Runplanner shows ads.

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