ShoeSense vs Run4Ukraine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShoeSense
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Injuries suck. ShoeSense believes smarter data during walking and running helps make for longer lasting bodies. ShoeSense matches you with the right shoe and makes sure you stay healthy. We will alert you when your shoe’s health begins to fade so yours doesn’t. Our patented sensor technology is with you every step of the way from buying shoes, optimizing activity, preventing injury and shoe wearout alerts. Know exactly how much impact your body is feeling every step and when you are overloading your body. Personalized alerts based on excessive load during activity will allow you to train smarter and help prevent injuries before they force you to take time off from being active. To use this app you need: ShoeSense sensor (Available at Shoesenserunning.com) Here’s how it works: Health: Key running health metrics are measured at 400 times a second such as impact, ground contact time, and ankle rotation. These metrics are measured on every step and when an excessive value is detected you will be alerted and have a personalized recommendation on how to avoid injuries due to the excessive values. Performance: Key performance metrics are measured at 400 times a second such as Braking Force, Cadence and Propulsion. These metrics will be optimized and monitored to help you improve your key performance metrics to your optimal level. Custom Plans: Customized monthly running, walking and strength plans will be built for your specific training needs. The plans are built by professional athletes and tailored to your training goals. Have access to all the perks of a professional coach without the expensive costs.
Run4Ukraine
This app allows you to form teams and collectively run or walk 5K distances to support Ukraine. Sponsors donate for each finisher, with funds going to four non-profits aiding those impacted by the invasion. Team pages track progress and celebrate achievements with digital certificates.
- Form teams for collective 5K runs
- Sponsor donations per finisher
- Support for four non-profits
- Track team progress and selfies
- Digital finisher certificates
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Support Ukraine and four non-profits assisting children, homeless families, wounded soldiers and injured civilians impacted by Russia’s invasion. Create an RU4 team (your family, friends, work colleagues, business, church, school, class, sports team, military unit, etc.). Team members run or walk a 5K. Any time, anywhere. Finisher selfies are posted on their team page. For each finisher, a sponsor donates $10 to four non-profits. Each Team Page shows the # of finishers, selfies, donations, etc. Each 5K team finisher receives a digital R4U Certificate.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Run4Ukraine at every 3 weeks against ShoeSense's every 3 months. Run4Ukraine also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ShoeSense ships an update every 3 months, Run4Ukraine every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShoeSense | Run4Ukraine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Shoesense Inc | Run For Ukraine |
In-app purchases
ShoeSense
No in-app purchases
Run4Ukraine
No in-app purchases









