Comparison

My Running Tracker vs Runance

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

Head to head
About

My Running Tracker

This app helps runners plan, track, and analyze their training sessions and races. It offers features like custom interval design, haptic coaching on Apple Watch, and detailed statistics for performance improvement. It also includes a running shoe tracker and personalized goal setting.

Highlights
  • Custom training session planning
  • Apple Watch haptic coaching
  • Race tracking and goal monitoring
  • Detailed running statistics
  • Running shoe usage tracker
  • Personalized pace and heart rate goals
Features
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MyRunningTracker is the complete system for all runners: *** Plan *** • Design your training sessions with the built in calendar • Specify the main goal of the session (endurance, fast intervals, etc.) • Add as many intervals as you want (distance / duration based, with pace or heart rate goal) • You can use calendar helper to copy sessions plans. All your sessions sync automatically via iCloud to the Apple Watch app. *** Train *** • Start tracking your running sessions with the Apple Watch app. • Haptic coaching: - Get alerts to be as close as possible to session goal (heart rate or pace). - Be notified when interval changes - Be notified when you're midway in the session • Swipe right to display the Now Playing screen • At the end of the session, all tracking results (distance, duration, heart rates, etc.) are saved and synced automatically via iCloud to the macOS app. *** Race *** • Add scheduled official races from the macOS app • During the race, track your run with the Apple Watch app and see if you're on track for your race goal. *** Stats *** • See all your running statistics (total distance per week, month or year). • See all your race results by distance (10K, Half-marathon, Marathon, Trails, etc), all in one screen and see your PR for each distance. *** Running shoes tracker *** • Track your running shoes usage by distance. • Distance usage is automatically updated upon session completion. *** Metrics *** • Enter your personal metrics (VO2 max speed and maximum heart rate) • Suggested pace and heart rate goals will then be tailored exactly for you!

About

Runance

Easily track your runs with this privacy-focused app designed exclusively for Apple Watch. Monitor live metrics, view workout history on your iPhone, and store your data securely in Apple Health. No account or ads required.

Highlights
  • Live workout metrics (heart rate, distance, tempo)
  • Always-On display support
  • Auto-pause and resume workouts
  • Music control via media player
  • Workout history browsing
  • Workout route mapping
  • Privacy-focused data storage in Apple Health
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EXCLUSIVE FOR APPLE WATCH Looking for an easy and privacy-focused way to track your runs? Look no further than Runance for Apple Watch. This simple app lets you record your runs through your watch and gets detailed information about your workouts through the iOS app. Runance is free and requires no account registration. With its easy-to-use interface and privacy-focused design, Runance is the perfect app to help you record and monitor your progress. And best of all, it's free! So why not give it a try today? WHY YOU WILL LOVE RUNANCE - Runance is completely free. No hidden in-app purchases. - No Ads. No annoyances. - No Membership. No registration. - Privacy Focused: Your data will be stored in securely in Health. RUNANCE FOR APPLE WATCH: FEATURES - View live metrics during your workout, such as: heart rate, training zone, distance, tempo, and elapsed time. - Never miss out on relevant information using the Always-On display on newer watch models. - Switch between rolling and average tempos by tapping on the metric. - Pause and resume workouts. Runance also supports auto-pause. - Control your music with the media player. - Browse the most recent workouts FEATURES OF THE IOS APP - Browse your workout history. - Get information about your workouts, such as heart-rate, pace-splits, and energy burned. - Take a look back at your workout route through the map. NO LOGIN REQUIRED Tired of creating an account for everything? You can use Runance right away without having to create a membership. PRIVACY FIRST Runance is designed for privacy. Your data will only be stored in Apple Health, which securely stores all your health and fitness data you already have on your device. No data will be shared with 3rd party services. So, what are you waiting for? Put your shoes on and start your journey to a healthier you! SUPPORT Any questions or feature requests? Contact me at josh@runanceapp.com

Screenshots

My Running Tracker4 screens
Runance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Runance at 100% against My Running Tracker's 0%. Runance also leads on price (Free vs $3.99). My Running Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Runance is free to download; My Running Tracker costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Running Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, Runance every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
My Running Tracker versus Runance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Running TrackerRunance
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIsmail MengadJoshua Brunhuber

Customer experience

My Running Tracker

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Runance

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

My Running Tracker

No in-app purchases

None

Runance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Running Tracker free?
My Running Tracker costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Runance free?
Runance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Running Tracker or Runance have ads?
Neither My Running Tracker nor Runance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Running Tracker or Runance?
My Running Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Runance every 4 months. Most recently, My Running Tracker was updated on October 21, 2026 and Runance on October 14, 2026.

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