# RunnerGoal vs Runner's Shadow

The clearest difference is price: Runner's Shadow at Free against RunnerGoal's $2.99. Runner's Shadow also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). RunnerGoal's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Runner's Shadow is free to download; RunnerGoal costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Runner's Shadow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RunnerGoal has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RunnerGoal ships an update every 3 weeks, Runner's Shadow every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RunnerGoal | Runner's Shadow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runnergoal/id1512569550/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runners-shadow/id1579410078/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Kharchyshyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/634190560) | [Alumra Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/764172195) |

## What reviewers say

### RunnerGoal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runnergoal/id1512569550)

Consolidates running data from various apps into one place. Set and track personalized monthly running goals with detailed insights and Apple Watch integration. Stay motivated and achieve your fitness aspirations.

**Highlights:** Unified running data tracking, Personalized monthly goals, Detailed run insights, Apple Watch integration, Progress visualizations

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Runner's Shadow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runners-shadow/id1579410078)

This app acts as a comprehensive companion for outdoor runners, consolidating run history from various sources. It helps track personal records, analyze courses, manage laps, and journal run experiences. Additionally, it offers shoe mileage tracking and photo integration for a complete running log.

**Highlights:** Consolidated run history from any supported app, Course tracking and personal bests, Interval lap management, Journaling for run reflections, Shoe mileage and lifespan tracking, Integration with Apple Health/Activity, Apple Watch app for on-the-go tracking

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RunnerGoal free?

RunnerGoal costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Runner's Shadow free?

Runner's Shadow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RunnerGoal or Runner's Shadow?

Runner's Shadow is rated higher. RunnerGoal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Runner's Shadow averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RunnerGoal or Runner's Shadow have ads?

Neither RunnerGoal nor Runner's Shadow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RunnerGoal or Runner's Shadow?

RunnerGoal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Runner's Shadow every 6 weeks. Most recently, RunnerGoal was updated on November 3, 2026 and Runner's Shadow on November 3, 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.*