Comparison

ASICS Runkeeper vs QuarkRun

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

Head to head
About

ASICS Runkeeper

Track your runs, walks, and other exercises with GPS or manual entry. Set personal goals, follow training plans, and stay motivated with challenges and rewards. Syncs with various fitness trackers and health apps.

Highlights
  • GPS workout tracking
  • Manual activity logging
  • Personalized training plans
  • Audio-guided workouts
  • In-app challenges and rewards
  • Progress and stats visualization
  • Integration with wearables and health apps
Features
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Reach your running goals with the ASICS Runkeeper™ app. Track exercise, set measurable goals and see progress along the way—whether you’re just getting into running, training for a race or trying to reach a new personal record, we can help. MOTIVATION TO MOVE •Guided Workouts: Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced runner, our ASICS Running coaches push you to reach your fitness goals through a variety of audio-guided workouts that complement your fitness journey • Track workouts: Record activities like running, walking, biking, hiking and more manually or with GPS. • Set goals: Maybe you want to get faster, run farther or lose a little weight. No matter your goal, we’ll help you reach it. •Listen to audio: Choose the stats you want to hear during your activity like pace, distance, and time (available in five additional motivating voices in English), plus Apple Music and Spotify integration • Follow a plan: Routines lead to progress. Choose a personalized plan that will help get you out the door, day after day. • Stay motivated: Join in-app challenges, get exercise rewards, participate in virtual running groups and share achievements. • See progress: It’s what this is all about. We’ll log your stats to show you how you’re progressing against your running goals. SYNC WITH EASE • Apple Watch integration: Leave your phone at home and still track stats. • Bluetooth connectivity: connect wireless headphones and heart-rate monitors. • Fitness tracker integration: Connect your Garmin, Fitbit and other styles in seconds. • Apple Health integration: Connect to share your Runkeeper workout details (including calories, route, and heart rate) to Apple Health and sync your Health measurements to Runkeeper. • Partner apps: Connect with other top health apps like Fitbit, MyFitnessPal and more. UPGRADE YOUR PERFORMANCE Get the Runkeeper GO™ premium membership for more effective ways to reach your fitness goals, from 5Ks to marathons. Strategize for your next race by taking advantage of tailored race-training plans designed to help you run stronger and faster for race day. Compare your workouts with a variety of detailed progress insights and live tracking to closely monitor your training along the way. *Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Find the full terms and conditions, and our privacy policy, at http://runkeeper.com/termsofservice and http://runkeeper.com/privacypolicy respectively.

About

QuarkRun

This app offers a streamlined running experience focused on essential metrics. It provides a clear, at-a-glance interface for tracking distance, heart rate, and speed. Designed for runners of all levels, it prioritizes simplicity and efficiency.

Highlights
  • Stopwatch with pause/resume
  • Distance tracking (miles/meters)
  • Heart rate monitoring
  • Instant speed (mph/Km/h)
  • Average speed (mph/Km/h)
  • Streamlined interface
Features
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QuarkRun : Your Ideal Running Companion In the world of technology, sometimes it's good to return to the basics. With QuarkRun, rediscover running in its purest form. Simplicity above all: We believe a running app should be simple and efficient. That's why QuarkRun is designed with a streamlined interface, showing you only what you need to know. Maximum readability: QuarkRun's interface is designed for instant readability, at a single glance. A heart, a time, a distance. - Stopwatch with pause/resume - Distance traveled in miles or meters - Heart rate - Instant speed in mph or Km/h - Average speed in mph orKm/h - Sleek design Whether you're a beginner runner or an experienced athlete, QuarkRun is with you.

Screenshots

ASICS Runkeeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ASICS Runkeeper at 74% against QuarkRun's 0%. ASICS Runkeeper also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.8 vs 1.0). QuarkRun's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ASICS Runkeeper is free to download; QuarkRun costs $0.99 up front. ASICS Runkeeper sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. QuarkRun asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ASICS Runkeeper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASICS Runkeeper has 382K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of ASICS Runkeeper's written reviews are positive against 0% of QuarkRun's.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
ASICS Runkeeper versus QuarkRun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASICS RunkeeperQuarkRun
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (382K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews74.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings382K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#168 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASICS Runner App, Inc.Yannick Demicheli

Customer experience

ASICS Runkeeper

All ratings381,275 ratings
Positive97.9%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews3,146 reviews
Positive74.4%
Neutral6.4%
Negative19.3%

QuarkRun

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

ASICS Runkeeper

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Workouts not recording properly
  • Inconsistent distance and pace tracking
  • Syncing issues between phone and watch
  • Unexpected app crashes and freezes

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add treadmill/indoor tracking option
  • Improve training plan customization
  • Enhance Apple Watch app functionality
  • Provide more detailed analytics and insights
  • Allow pausing/resuming of workouts
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  • Improve audio cue/voice feedback

QuarkRun

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

ASICS Runkeeper

Subscriptions9
  • Runkeeper Go Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Runkeeper Go Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Runkeeper Go Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
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  • Runkeeper Go Quarterly$19.993 Months
  • Runkeeper Go Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Runkeeper Go Yearly1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Runkeeper Go Yearly7 Days trial2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Runkeeper Go Yearly no trial$39.991 Year
None

QuarkRun

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ASICS Runkeeper free?
ASICS Runkeeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QuarkRun free?
QuarkRun costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ASICS Runkeeper or QuarkRun?
ASICS Runkeeper is rated higher. ASICS Runkeeper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 382K ratings, while QuarkRun averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ASICS Runkeeper or QuarkRun have ads?
ASICS Runkeeper shows ads; QuarkRun does not.

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