Running Lab vs Runners Roost
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Running Lab
This app rewards you for shopping locally and staying active. Earn points for purchases and event check-ins, redeemable for gift cards. Sync runs to track mileage and unlock achievements.
- Earn points for in-store and online purchases
- Earn points for event check-ins
- Redeem points for digital gift cards
- Track lifetime points and level up
- Sync runs and walks with Strava
- Sync Apple Fitness workouts
- Unlock distance-based achievements
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Run, Shop, Win! Shop Local You're loyal. You shop local, stay active, and should get rewarded for it. We want you to be part of the Running Lab Loyalty Program. It's simple and free, just download the app and login. Shop in the app or in our store and you'll earn reward points for every dollar you spend. You'll also get reward points for checking in at Running Lab events. Then redeem those points for Running Lab digital gift cards. Plus, track your lifetime point total to level up with reward achievements, bragging rights, and other perks. Feel like going the extra mile? Take your loyalty a step further by syncing your runs or walks with Strava. Track your mileage to achieve new levels, receive acclaim, or maybe even prizes. The Running Lab app makes it easy to stay up to date on store news, events, sales, and more. It's easy and free! Simply download the Running Lab app, log in, and start earning. Running Lab - Rewards Program • Earn points for every dollar spent pre-tax both in-store and online • Check-in at participating events to earn extra points • Points will appear on your account the day after a purchase is made • Redeem Points for Running Lab digital gift cards redeemable both in-store and online • Easily keep track of your points and redemptions right in your app Running Lab – Miles Program • Sync your Strava Runs and walks to track your mileage in the app • Sync your Apple Fitness Workouts to track your mileage in the app. Works with Apple Health. • Stay motivated by unlocking achievements when distance milestones are reached *Rewards Program Subject to change
Runners Roost
Earn rewards and exclusive perks by shopping locally and staying active. Track your spending and sync your runs to redeem points for gift cards and unlock achievements. Stay informed about store news and events.
- Earn points for purchases
- Redeem points for gift cards
- Sync runs with Strava
- Sync Apple Fitness workouts
- Unlock achievements
- Track lifetime points
- Stay updated on store news
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You're loyal. You shop local, stay active, and should get rewarded for it. We want you to be part of the Runner’s Roost Rewards Program. It's simple and free, just download the app and login. Shop in the app or in our stores and you'll earn reward points for every dollar you spend. You'll also get reward points for checking in at Runner’s Roost Events. Then redeem those points for Runner’s Roost digital gift cards. Plus, track your lifetime point total to level up with reward achievements, bragging rights, and other perks. Feel like going the extra mile? Take your loyalty a step further by syncing your runs or walks with Strava. Track your mileage to achieve new levels, receive acclaim, or maybe even prizes. The Runner’s Roost Rewards app makes it easy to stay up to date on store news, events, sales, and more. It's easy and free! Simply download the Runner’s Roost app, log in, and start earning. Runner’s Roost - Rewards Program • Earn points for every dollar spent pre-tax both in-store and online • Check-in at participating events to earn extra points • Points will appear on your account the day after a purchase is made • Redeem Points for Runner’s Roost digital gift cards redeemable both in-store and online • Easily keep track of your points and redemptions right in your app Runner’s Roost – Miles Program • Sync your Strava Runs and walks to track your mileage in the app • Sync your Apple Fitness Workouts to track your mileage in the app. Works with Apple Health. • Stay motivated by unlocking achievements when distance milestones are reached *Rewards Program Subject to change
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Running Lab at 11.0 against Runners Roost's 15.0. On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Running Lab against 5.0 for Runners Roost. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Running Lab ships an update every 26 months, Runners Roost every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Running Lab | Runners Roost |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Every 14 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MICHIGAN RUNNING COMPANY LLC | The Runners Roost |
Customer experience
Running Lab
Runners Roost
In-app purchases
Running Lab
No in-app purchases
Runners Roost
No in-app purchases
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