Comparison

Running Log vs Run 'n' Graph

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

Head to head
About

Running Log

This app allows users to manually log their running activities without requiring GPS. Users can record details like distance, duration, effort, and run type, and view trends and graphs to track progress and stay motivated. It's designed to help runners of all levels improve their performance and understand their training patterns.

Highlights
  • Manual run logging
  • Track distance, duration, effort
  • Log run types and notes
  • View trends and graphs
  • Calendar-based entry
  • Set reminders
Features
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Improve your running, motive yourself and see your trends with RUNNING LOG. We created this app to track our running without the need to carry a device (no GPS)! Enter details about your runs, view trends and graphs, receive reminders, stay motivated. To log a run, double-tap or long-touch any calendar day. Then record: * distance (km/mi) * duration * effort level * type of run (cross country, intervals, race, etc. - choose from 15!) * route name * group runs * rest days * freeform notes Whether you're a pro or a casual runner, RUNNING LOG is an invaluable tool to help you stick to your goals and track your progress. Some benefits of using Running Log: * Make yourself accountable for each day * See changes and improvements over time * Share your success and strategies with others * Better understand trends that may lead to injury * Motivate yourself to improve your fitness

About

Run 'n' Graph

This app records your runs, creating visual data like course maps, speed histograms, and trend graphs in real time. It can also provide audio feedback on speed changes and mileage, helping you maintain your desired pace. Data can be exported for deeper analysis or shared with others.

Highlights
  • Real-time course, speed histogram, and trend graphs
  • Audio feedback for speed changes and mileage
  • Background and foreground recording
  • GPS data filtering for accuracy
  • Exportable numeric data and visuals
  • Low battery consumption in background mode
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Run 'n' Graph makes a course diagram, speed histogram and speed trend graph while you run. It can also speak speed changes and periodically speak mileage to keep you on pace. Simply touch the start recording button and start running, jogging and walking. The visuals are designed to show a good history of your run while instantaneous output gives current run information. There are also ways to view and export the numeric data of your run should you have the desire to dig deeper. If you see a good speed trend or other visual then touch-hold to save it or send it to others. Run 'n' Graph has been used in many situations. For example, a five mile residential run decreased battery charge by only 1% when operated in background. When in foreground the battery decreased by 12% during the same run. Due to the signal filters Run 'n' Graph tests well while running under and near trees, on forest roads and in neighborhoods. Run 'n' Graph has been designed to perform well from a walk or casual run to a marathon and from residential to rural and forest runs. Its visuals and options are designed to provide meaningful results to help you make informed decisions, to validate your run and to share your data and running measurements with others. FEATURES • Tap a button to start recording position and speed. • Makes a course diagram, speed histogram and speed trend graph in real time. • Shows current pace, distance and stopwatch time. • Speaks speed changes when that option is set. • Periodically speaks distance and speed when that option is set. • Speaks in background and foreground. • Records location and rate data in either background and foreground. • Locks touches during recording to help eliminate unwanted changes. • Uses about 1% of the battery per five miles in background mode. • Uses about 10% of the battery per five miles in foreground mode. • Filters GPS data to give more accurate information. • Does not require pace training. • Speaking mixes with music and other audio in either foreground or background. • Touch a graph to email, store it or export to the powerful Graph IDE application. • Use the table interface to copy the underlying data. • Does not require or use a website. The data is stored, and visuals are made, on your own phone. • Settings for metric or English units. • Use indoors, during rain, thick cloud cover and other conditions that can obstruct the GPS signal may be problematic. • During actual use the instantaneous speed (pace) may vary by about a mile per hour from the actual instantaneous speed. This variation is an inherent limitation of the GPS sensor and the filter tries to minimize that variation. However, the speed trend graph and speed average has given meaningful results during actual use. • Designed and tested by runners and walkers. NOTE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. SUPPORT If you need a feature or need an improvement of an existing feature then please email support@vvi.com.

Screenshots

Running Log4 screens
Run 'n' Graph4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Run 'n' Graph at $1.99 against Running Log's $19.99. Run 'n' Graph also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). Running Log's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (142 vs 1). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Running Log costs $19.99 and Run 'n' Graph $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Run 'n' Graph holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Running Log has 142 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Running Log's written reviews are positive against 100% of Run 'n' Graph's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Running Log ships an update every 2 weeks, Run 'n' Graph every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Running Log versus Run 'n' Graph: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunning LogRun 'n' Graph
Price$19.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.4 (142 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings142 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWinkpass Creations, Inc.VVI, INC.

Customer experience

Running Log

All ratings142 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral10.2%
Negative6.0%

Run 'n' Graph

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Running Log

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Weekly summary incorrectly includes 8 days
  • Graphs and charts not displaying properly on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for other activities like biking and swimming
  • Ability to edit and customize routes
  • Option to change start of week from Sunday to Monday
  • Integration with fitness trackers and heart rate monitoring

Run 'n' Graph

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Running Log

No in-app purchases

None

Run 'n' Graph

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Running Log free?
Running Log costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Run 'n' Graph free?
Run 'n' Graph costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Running Log or Run 'n' Graph?
Run 'n' Graph is rated higher. Running Log averages 4.4 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Run 'n' Graph averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Running Log or Run 'n' Graph have ads?
Neither Running Log nor Run 'n' Graph shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Running Log or Run 'n' Graph?
Running Log ships an update every 2 weeks, and Run 'n' Graph every 5 months. Most recently, Running Log was updated on September 25, 2026 and Run 'n' Graph on June 1, 2026.

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