# K running vs Kotori Note

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: K running at none against Kotori Note's 2. K running also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kotori Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. K running asks for nothing beyond the download.

K running ships an update every 9 days, Kotori Note every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | K running | Kotori Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/k-running-walk-notification/id1539391383/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [masahisa yamada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594001872) | [CHICOMARU STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886602125) |

## What reviewers say

### K running

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/k-running-walk-notification/id1539391383)

Track your runs and walks with detailed metrics like time, distance, pace, and steps. Capture photos during your activity and receive push notifications for key milestones. Review your history and visualize your routes on a map.

**Highlights:** Time, distance, pace, and step tracking, GPS route mapping, In-activity photo capture, Push notifications for milestones, Detailed history of records, Simple and comfortable design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kotori Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kotori-note/id6760873383)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kotori Note | $0.49 | per month |
| Kotori Note | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is K running free?

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

### Is Kotori Note free?

Kotori Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do K running or Kotori Note have ads?

Kotori Note shows ads; K running does not.

### Which is updated more often, K running or Kotori Note?

K running ships an update every 9 days, and Kotori Note every 6 days. Most recently, K running was updated on November 3, 2026 and Kotori Note on November 5, 2026.

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