# iSmoothRun vs EasyRoute

The clearest difference is price: EasyRoute at Free against iSmoothRun's $4.99. EasyRoute also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 63%). iSmoothRun's advantage is ratings volume (942 vs 54) and chart position (#29 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

EasyRoute is free to download; iSmoothRun costs $4.99 up front. iSmoothRun sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and EasyRoute sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for iSmoothRun against 4.5 for EasyRoute. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSmoothRun has 942 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of iSmoothRun's written reviews are positive against 72% of EasyRoute's.

iSmoothRun ships an update every 2 months, EasyRoute every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSmoothRun | EasyRoute |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (942 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismoothrun/id410965399/reviews) | **[4.5 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easyroute/id605127860/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **942** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | **72.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lake Horizon Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/410965402) | [John Famiglietti](https://appshunter.io/developer/605127863) |

## What reviewers say

### iSmoothRun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismoothrun/id410965399)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app tracks and logs various fitness activities like running, walking, and cycling with extensive sensor support. It offers advanced training features, workout planning, and seamless integration with popular fitness platforms and HealthKit.

**Highlights:** Activity tracking (running, walking, cycling), Advanced sensor support (HRM, stride, power), Running Power training, Workout editor and planner, TrainingPeaks/Final Surge sync, HealthKit integration, Data export (GPX, TCX, KML, PWX, CSV)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent app for running, biking, and other activities
- 🎨 Highly customizable with great features
- 🔗 Seamless integration with various platforms and devices
- 🕰️ Reliable and accurate tracking
- 🏃‍♀️ Fantastic for interval training and coaching

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs, especially with recent updates
- 🔋 High battery drain, especially on Apple Watch
- 🔍 Inconsistent distance and pace tracking
- 🤖 Poor integration with some platforms like Garmin and Strava
- 🤔 Confusing and outdated user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes, especially when starting a workout
- Inconsistent distance and pace tracking, especially on treadmill
- Issues with syncing data between iPhone and Apple Watch
- Problems with audio cues and notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Improved Apple Watch app with standalone functionality
- Better integration with popular fitness platforms
- More customization options for data fields and audio cues
- Ability to import and sync workouts from other sources
- Improved battery life optimization


### EasyRoute

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easyroute/id605127860)

Plan custom routes for running, biking, and walking by tapping your desired path. Get turn-by-turn directions on your iPhone or Apple Watch, even offline. Share routes and integrate with workout apps.

**Highlights:** Custom route planning by tapping, Road and path following, Drag-to-customize routes, iPhone and Apple Watch guidance, Offline route data download, Route sharing and export, Workout app integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Maps Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Maps Subscription | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Maps Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| EasyRoute Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🗺️ Great for route planning
- 🚀 Fast route creation
- 🔗 Seamless integration with devices (Garmin, Wahoo)
- 💡 Offline maps useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing and freezing issues
- ❌ Cannot alter route in between start/stop
- 📉 Elevation data inaccurate
- 🚫 Basic features removed
- 💾 Routes not permanently stored

**Reported bugs**

- Constantly crashing
- Freezing
- Unworkable
- Cannot add a waypoint
- App crashes when selecting second point

**Requested features**

- Ability to set waypoints
- Get app on Apple Watch
- Store previous routes permanently
- Add folders to group routes
- More bridle ways shown


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSmoothRun free?

iSmoothRun costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is EasyRoute free?

EasyRoute is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iSmoothRun or EasyRoute?

EasyRoute is rated higher. iSmoothRun averages 4.4 out of 5 from 942 ratings, while EasyRoute averages 4.5 from 54 ratings.

### Do iSmoothRun or EasyRoute have ads?

Neither iSmoothRun nor EasyRoute shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iSmoothRun or EasyRoute?

iSmoothRun ships an update every 2 months, and EasyRoute every 6 weeks. Most recently, iSmoothRun was updated on September 23, 2026 and EasyRoute on September 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*