Comparison

iSmoothRun vs FITIV Run GPS Running Tracker

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

Head to head
About

iSmoothRun

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
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iSmoothRun is the best App to effectively track and log all of your running, walking, hiking, cycling and any other fitness activity. Solid performance. Continuous development. Best sensor support (HRM, stride sensor, speed/cadence combo, cycling power, running power, treadmill) Now with support for Watch OS9 "Running Power". (for devices that support it), Always ON Display support and Apple Watch Ultra Action Button. Base your training on Running Power, create workouts with power intervals and take your training to the next level. The best stand alone Apple Watch app, with configurable pages and solid performance that puts to shame any sports watch. Connect your BT sensors to your watch and leave your phone home. Best Interval and workout editor to help you follow your training plan. Create any workout based on HR, HR Zone, Pace or Power and let the app pace you. Workouts are available on the Apple Watch too with full Audio support! Auto sync structured workout plans from Training Peaks, Final Surge and TrainAsOne (requires Pro subscription). Connect with these services and have your structured workouts directly on your Apple Watch or iPhone. Start your run and let the app coach you. Integration with HealthKit. iSmoothRun uses HealthKit to export your activities into the Health and Activity apps and to read heart rate and biometric data. Accurately tracks time, distance, location, pace, altitude, running cadence, heart rate, power and reports them with audio announcements at configurable time or distance intervals. - Improve you running Form iSmoothRun will consistently track your running cadence. Use the build in metronome (iPhone only) to easily raise it. - The most extended support for sensors All BT Smart sensors (HRMs, footpods, speed/cadence combo, cycling power, Stryd running power custom metrics like Contact Time, Form Power etc are supported too) All ANT+ (extra hardware needed: 4iiii Viiiiva ) - Your data are yours, Don't lock yourself in. We love being open. Export your training data in GPX,TCX,KML,PWX, or CSV format. Connect and share your workouts with the most active running communities, Strava, Runkeeper, sportTracks, Movescount, SmashRun, TrainingPeaks, FinalSurge, Runalyzer, TrainAsOne and MapMyRun .This is the most connected app, period. -Run/Walk Are you into Run/walk training? Great. Now it's easier than ever to set your timers and enjoy all the benefits of the best running app. - Track your Shoe mileage Every runner knows that tracking the mileage of his running shoes is essential. - Check your workout statistics Average pace/speed, cadence, total distance, time, average/maximum heart rate and climb. Splits and interval statistics. - Your iPhone is your training log All your data stored in the device. Amazing customizable graphs for each run and for weekly, monthly loads. Follow closely your training load, train smarter and avoid overtraining. - Ghost Run Race against a previous run of yours or a predefined pace. Get motivated, evaluate your training. ...and much more! ** You can subscribe and pay through your iTunes account. Payment will be charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renew may be turned off after purchase by going to the 'Manage Subscription' page in settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. The subscription will renew at the same cost. ** Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. **iPod touch users are advised to use an external sensor, GPS or footpod.

About

FITIV Run GPS Running Tracker

Track your workouts with heart rate zones and live coaching. Plan custom routines, record diverse activities like running and cycling, and analyze your performance with detailed graphs. Syncs with popular fitness apps and devices for comprehensive health management.

Highlights
  • Heart rate zone tracking
  • Workout planning and custom routines
  • Live coaching and in-workout feedback
  • GPS activity mapping
  • Detailed performance analysis
  • Syncs with Apple Health and other apps
Features
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RUN. RECOVER. ACHIEVE. FITIV Run is the heart rate zone running tracker for Apple Watch and Bluetooth heart rate monitors, with GPS runs, pace, running power, recovery, and training load in one app. Track outdoor and treadmill runs, walks, and hikes with Apple Watch, Bluetooth heart rate monitors, Fitbit Air, Garmin watches, WHOOP, Oura, AirPods Pro (3rd generation), and Powerbeats Pro 2. GPS RUN TRACKING • GPS run maps with pace and heart rate overlays • Live pace, distance, splits, and split alerts • Auto pause for runs and walks • Outdoor runs, treadmill sessions, walks, and hikes • Live workout data streamed from Apple Watch to iPhone HEART RATE ZONE TRAINING Run every session at the right intensity with real-time heart rate and zone feedback. • Live heart rate and zone tracking on every run • Custom zones based on max heart rate, heart rate reserve, or lactate threshold • Voice coaching with pace, heart rate, and zone updates • Interval builder for tempo runs, repeats, and HIIT • Support for Bluetooth chest straps and armbands, including the Fitbit Air RUNNING PERFORMANCE METRICS • Running power, stride length, and vertical oscillation • VO2 max estimate and heart rate recovery • Training load with TRIMP and TSS, plus short and long term load trends • Post-run zone breakdown compared to your 7, 30, and 90 day averages RECOVERY, SLEEP & READINESS Recovery drives performance. FITIV Run shows you when to push and when to recover. • Training readiness and recovery score • Overnight HRV, resting heart rate, and vitals • Sleep tracking with overnight metrics • Stress tracking and daily strain • Training load balanced with recovery STRENGTH TRAINING FOR RUNNERS Build the strength that keeps you running. • Log sets, reps, weight, and training volume • Track personal records and progressive overload • Build structured gym workouts WEIGHT & GLP-1 MEDICATION TRACKING Lose the weight, not the muscle. Track your weight goal and GLP-1 medication alongside every run and strength session. • Log doses for Zepbound, Mounjaro, Tirzepatide, Ozempic, Wegovy, Semaglutide and pills like Rybelsus, oral Wegovy, and Foundayo • Dose reminders, titration schedules, and estimated medication levels • Daily side effect check-ins to spot patterns • Weight trend and goals, with progress per medication COMPATIBLE DEVICES & INTEGRATIONS • Apple Watch and iPhone • Garmin watches • Bluetooth heart rate monitors, including Fitbit Air, Polar, Wahoo, Scosche, COOSPO, Myzone, and more • AirPods Pro (3rd generation) and Powerbeats Pro 2 • WHOOP, Oura, and other connected fitness platforms • Strava, TrainingPeaks, MyFitnessPal, Lose It!, and Spotify • GPX, TCX, and CSV export • Widgets, complications, Live Activities, and Dynamic Island Upgrade to FITIV Pro to unlock advanced recovery analytics, training readiness, deeper running metrics, and structured workout features. SUBSCRIPTION & TERMS FITIV Pro offers monthly and yearly auto-renewing subscriptions, charged to your Apple ID. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before renewal. Terms of Service: https://fitiv.com/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://fitiv.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

iSmoothRun4 screens
FITIV Run GPS Running Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FITIV Run GPS Running Tracker at Free against iSmoothRun's $4.99. iSmoothRun's advantage is chart position (#91 vs unranked) and ratings volume (943 vs 263). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

FITIV Run GPS Running Tracker is free to download; iSmoothRun costs $4.99 up front. iSmoothRun sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and FITIV Run GPS Running Tracker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for iSmoothRun against 4.5 for FITIV Run GPS Running Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 943 and 263 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of iSmoothRun's written reviews are positive against 73% of FITIV Run GPS Running Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
iSmoothRun versus FITIV Run GPS Running Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSmoothRunFITIV Run GPS Running Tracker
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (943 ratings)4.5 (263 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.1% of reviews72.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings943 — better263
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#91 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB489 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLake Horizon LtdMotiFIT Fitness Inc.

Customer experience

iSmoothRun

All ratings942 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews752 reviews
Positive70.1%
Neutral7.8%
Negative22.1%

FITIV Run GPS Running Tracker

All ratings262 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.8%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews136 reviews
Positive72.8%
Neutral7.4%
Negative19.9%

User reviews

iSmoothRun

From 943 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

FITIV Run GPS Running Tracker

From 263 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • ❤️ Excellent heart rate tracking and zone visualization
  • 🎯 Highly customizable voice feedback and metrics display
  • ⌚ Seamless Apple Watch integration
  • 📊 Comprehensive workout data and detailed analytics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Apple Watch app crashes and freezes frequently
  • 🔋 Drains Apple Watch battery rapidly when malfunctioning
  • 🔊 Voice feedback gets stuck in infinite loop
  • ❌ Subscription/license restoration issues after phone upgrade
  • 🔗 Syncing problems between multiple apps in suite

Bugs and requests

iSmoothRun

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

FITIV Run GPS Running Tracker

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Apple Watch app won't install or launch
  • Voice feedback loops continuously and won't stop
  • App crashes 29 seconds into workout recording
  • Workout pauses unexpectedly during runs
  • GPS connection hangs with 'waiting for GPS' message
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  • App stops recording location data mid-workout
  • Screen lock button unresponsive on iPhone
  • Subscription not recognized after purchase
  • License restoration fails with internet connection error
  • Data loss when heart rate monitor goes out of range
  • Watch app won't sync membership status to phone
  • Recent updates break existing functionality
  • App hangs on watch startup screen

Requested features

10 requests
  • Auto-pause when user stops moving
  • Cadence metric tracking
  • Data export functionality
  • Online portal/website for workout data access
  • Larger, easier-to-read stopwatch display
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  • Treadmill distance tracking
  • Timer feature with warm-up/cool-down intervals
  • Option to disable repeat identifier in voice feedback
  • Simpler, streamlined interface option for basic users
  • Chinese language support

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iSmoothRun

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual Pro Subscription7 Days trial$24.991 Year
11 purchases

FITIV Run GPS Running Tracker

Subscriptions9
  • PRO Membership (RUN)$1.991 Month
  • PRO Membership (RUN)$3.991 Year
  • FITIV (1 Month)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • FITIV (3 Months)7 Days trial$9.993 Months
  • FITIV Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • MotiFIT (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • FITIV (Family)$49.991 Year
  • FITIV Run Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • FITIV Pro Yearly Family$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Membership (RUN)$3.99
  • PRO Membership (RUN)$9.99

Questions

Is iSmoothRun free?
iSmoothRun costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is FITIV Run GPS Running Tracker free?
FITIV Run GPS Running Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iSmoothRun or FITIV Run GPS Running Tracker?
FITIV Run GPS Running Tracker is rated higher. iSmoothRun averages 4.4 out of 5 from 943 ratings, while FITIV Run GPS Running Tracker averages 4.5 from 263 ratings.
Do iSmoothRun or FITIV Run GPS Running Tracker have ads?
Neither iSmoothRun nor FITIV Run GPS Running Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSmoothRun or FITIV Run GPS Running Tracker?
iSmoothRun ships an update every 2 months, and FITIV Run GPS Running Tracker every 2 months. Most recently, iSmoothRun was updated on October 29, 2026 and FITIV Run GPS Running Tracker on October 26, 2026.

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