The Broadcast vs Direct Running
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Broadcast
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Notifications. · Be notified for new additions, price changes and when items are sold. Sign Up. · Easily create your account with your contact information to get access. Buy Watches Easily. · New stock added daily · Information in one place · Easy check out process. Pay in full or place a 10% deposit to hold the Watch · From adding watch to cart to checkout we will give a five-minute timer to complete order to allow all a chance. Stock. · All timepiece on the app are physical in hand pieces and no out of date stock will be left on the app. Filter. · Narrow down your selection by brands, year, materials and more. Check out. · Accept all major debit and credit cards. · Quick and secure checkout. · 5 minute check out timer from when you click “BUY” Collection And Delivery. · Next working day special delivery With Royal Mail (Insured) UK · Collection option available from In-Store
Direct Running
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Whether you’re looking to beat your personal-best, run your first 5K or hit the trails, Direct Running has everything you need to accomplish your goals. We feature premium running shoes, technical clothing, and accessories from the very best brands in the sport. With our app, you will be the first to know about sales, new product drops, and exclusive promotions. Sign up today to unlock special perks, including early access to gear and tailored retail offers. App features: • Priority dispatch on all in-app orders to skip the queue • Instant notifications on the latest running shoe releases • Seamless shopping experience tailored for runners Gear up and elevate your training with Direct Running!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Direct Running at every 6 weeks against The Broadcast's every 5 months. The Broadcast's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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.
The Broadcast ships an update every 5 months, Direct Running every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Broadcast | Direct Running |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BTJ Watches Limited | DIRECT SPORTS LIMITED |
In-app purchases
The Broadcast
No in-app purchases
Direct Running
No in-app purchases









