Comparison

Running Log vs Runspiration

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

Runspiration

This app helps runners set and track personalized goals, integrating with HealthKit to showcase progress. It features a daily spin for prizes and customizable profile elements to highlight workout achievements.

Highlights
  • Personalized goal setting
  • HealthKit integration
  • Progress tracking
  • Daily spin for prizes
  • Customizable profile
  • Workout achievement banners
Features
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Introducing Runspiration, your ultimate running companion! Set up personalized goals and track your achievements, integrate with HealthKit data on your iPhone while showcasing your progress with customizable profile pictures and borders. Stay motivated with our daily spin feature, rewarding you with exciting prizes after completing your goals. Plus, collecting your own color banners around your profile picture to highlight your workout achievements! Unleash your potential and get inspired with Runspiration!

Screenshots

Running Log4 screens
Runspiration4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Runspiration at Free against Running Log's $19.99. Runspiration also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Running Log's advantage is ratings volume (142 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Runspiration is free to download; Running Log costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Runspiration 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Running Log ships an update every 2 weeks, Runspiration every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Running Log versus Runspiration: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunning LogRunspiration
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (142 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings142 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWinkpass Creations, Inc.Coding Minds, Inc.

Customer experience

Running Log

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

Runspiration

All ratings1 ratings
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

Runspiration

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Running Log

No in-app purchases

None

Runspiration

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Running Log free?
Running Log costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Runspiration free?
Runspiration is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Running Log or Runspiration?
Runspiration is rated higher. Running Log averages 4.4 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Runspiration averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Running Log or Runspiration have ads?
Neither Running Log nor Runspiration shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Running Log or Runspiration?
Running Log ships an update every 2 weeks, and Runspiration every 3 months. Most recently, Running Log was updated on September 25, 2026 and Runspiration on June 8, 2026.

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