Comparison

BreakAway vs RunSolver

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

Head to head
About

BreakAway

This app transforms indoor cycling into an engaging experience with virtual routes and customizable workouts. It offers seamless integration with popular fitness platforms and advanced connectivity for smart trainers and sensors. Track your progress, share rides, and maintain your gear with ease.

Highlights
  • 100+ pre-built workouts
  • Virtual GPS Map routes
  • Customizable data screens
  • Automatic workout tracking
  • Syncs to Strava, TrainingPeaks, etc.
  • Import workouts via Dropbox
  • Re-Broadcast Bluetooth sensor data
Features
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Get Riding in 60 Seconds No accounts. No passwords. No distractions. Just open the app, set your FTP, choose from 100+ pre-built workouts, and start pedaling. Simplicity! Power, Slope or Heart Rate targets Tap + or - to instantly make a session easier or harder. Customize your data screen with 40+ fields to see exactly what matters to you. (10 spots on iPad, or up to 6 on iPhone in landscape mode.) Supports Power Match! Explore the World from Indoors Turn your indoor ride into an outdoor adventure. Our virtual GPS Map translates your speed and power into a real-world route with virtual slopes. You can also tap the screen to show your current location as well as your route. If you have a pre-planned route, load it via Dropbox. (Turn by Turn direction prompts may be added in the future depending on user feedback.) (Pro Tip: Update your weight for a realistic climbing experience!) Automatic Workout Tracking & Sharing Your ride is automatically saved with a detailed graph. Capture a screenshot with your custom text, and it’s saved directly to your camera roll. Auto-sync to Strava, TrainingPeaks, Garmin Connect (with badges), Apple Health, and more. Share past workouts via email or save as FIT/TCX files. Unlimited Workouts with Dropbox Sync Import any workout file (MRC/ERG/FIT/TCX/GPX) via Dropbox to build your perfect training plan. You can even convert outdoor rides into indoor Power or Slope sessions - perfect for race simulations or structured training indoors. Integrated with Intervals.icu Connect to Intervals.icu for full calendar management, load tracking, and advanced workout planning. Automate mode switching (ERG - HR - Slope) and even let your heart rate control the trainer resistance - ideal for base training or steady-state efforts. Discover shared plans and sync them directly into BreakAway. Your schedule, your load, your control. Advanced Connectivity BreakAway gives you unparalleled flexibility with your gear. Re-Broadcast Mode: Send data from your connected Bluetooth sensors to other apps and devices simultaneously. Perfect for streaming to Zwift, recording on a head unit, and using BreakAway at the same time. Universal Bluetooth Support: Connects to most modern Smart Trainers (FTMS/FEC), power meters, speed/cadence sensors, and heart rate monitors. Apple Watch as a HR Monitor: Use the free companion app to broadcast your heart rate directly from your wrist (HealthKit permissions required). Note: This app does not support ANT+ sensors. Medals & Subscriptions Medals are available via in-app purchase. They are non-transferable and non-restorable after deletion (per Apple Policy: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT202023). Ads help support app development - ad-free subscriptions coming soon. Take Your Ride Outside Long-press the START button to switch to Outdoor Mode. Use your phone's GPS to map your route, track speed, distance, and altitude. Gear Tracking & Maintenance Logging Keep your setup in top shape with the new Gear Tracking system. View all your synced Garmin gear, monitor total distance and activities, and record every cleaning, inspection, or replacement with Maintenance Logs. Set up Smart Reminders based on distance, days, or activity count - they notify you when it's time to service or replace a component. Each reminder can repeat automatically after logging maintenance. Track lifetime usage, manage costs, and never miss a service again - all from within the Settings > Connect to Garmin Connect section. Supported Devices & Notes Connectivity: Works with most modern Bluetooth Smart trainers (FTMS), standard power meters, speed/cadence sensors, and heart rate monitors. Note: This app does not support ANT+ sensors. We're Here to Help Having an issue? We want to fix it! Email us at app4g.devel@gmail.com. Your feedback makes BreakAway better for everyone. Break Free. Train Your Way. Download Now.

About

RunSolver

Features
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RunSolver is the runner's toolkit — built for calculating, not tracking. Whether you're planning a race, dialing in your splits, or predicting a finish time, RunSolver gives you fast, focused tools that work together. Enter your distance and time once, and every screen updates — pace, splits, predictions, and workouts all stay in sync. PACE CALCULATOR Pick a distance or enter your own, set a finish time, and instantly see your pace, speed, and converted units. Clean, simple, no clutter. SPLIT GENERATOR Generate per-km or per-mile splits with even, negative, or positive split strategies. Visualize your pace curve and share a race card image with friends. RACE PREDICTOR Use the Riegel formula to predict finish times across distances — from the mile to 50K. Adjust for fitness level and see your age grade percentage. WORKOUT BUILDER Choose from smart templates (intervals, tempo, long run, speed work) with paces derived from your target race time. Or build a fully custom workout and save it for later. TOOLS - Pace conversion (min/km to min/mi and back) - Training pace zones from your threshold - Treadmill speed to outdoor pace - Boston Qualifier calculator - Race comparison (planned vs actual) - Personal records tracker DESIGNED FOR RUNNERS - Dark theme, clean interface - Wheel pickers for fast time entry - km/mi toggle everywhere - Shareable race plan cards - All calculations happen instantly — no loading, no accounts, no tracking RunSolver is 100% free with no ads. Run the numbers.

Screenshots

BreakAway4 screens
RunSolver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RunSolver at none against BreakAway's 1. RunSolver also leads on ads (none vs shown). BreakAway's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12 vs 18.6). On price and update cadence 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. BreakAway sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RunSolver asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BreakAway ships an update fortnightly, RunSolver every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BreakAway versus RunSolver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBreakAwayRunSolver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMun Heng OwPragmaTec

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BreakAway

One-time1
  • 1000 Medals Promo$0.99
None

RunSolver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BreakAway free?
BreakAway is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RunSolver free?
RunSolver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BreakAway or RunSolver have ads?
BreakAway shows ads; RunSolver does not.
Which is updated more often, BreakAway or RunSolver?
BreakAway ships an update fortnightly, and RunSolver every 11 days. Most recently, BreakAway was updated on October 14, 2026 and RunSolver on October 18, 2026.

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