Comparison

FitFriend vs FrontRunner.io

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

Head to head
About

FitFriend

This app offers a minimalist watchface designed for serious cardio training. It allows users to manually track various interval types on their iPhone and export workouts to popular platforms or as GPX files.

Highlights
  • Manual split tracking for HIIT
  • Interval, tempo, and fartlek training support
  • Direct upload to Dailymile and RunKeeper
  • GPX export functionality
  • Minimalist watchface design
Features
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The minimal watchface app for maximal goals. Don't be fooled by the simple layout - FitFriend® is made for serious training! The only way to take manual splits for HIIT, track, hills, intervals, fartlek, tempo, racing, etc, on the iPhone. It's the fastest, easiest, and most efficient tool to use for cardio. Then upload their workouts directly to either: Dailymile, RunKeeper, or export the GPX. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

FrontRunner.io

Features
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Take your running goals to the next level with FrontRunner.io, the innovative app designed to unlock the full potential of your Strava account. FrontRunner.io offers you a comprehensive and intuitive way to view and analyze your weekly activities, empowering you to take control of your performance like never before. Visualize your progress, track your improvements, and crush your fitness goals with ease. But that's not all. FrontRunner.io provides a rich historical perspective on your event results. Whether you're preparing for a marathon or a cycling race, you can gain insight into your past performances to strategize your future workouts. Identify patterns, find your strengths, and work on your weaknesses with our user-friendly, interactive interface. FrontRunner.io doesn't just track your workouts; it makes them count. The app's goal-setting feature allows you to set and monitor your Distance, Elevation, and Time goals. Get instant feedback, push your limits, and track your achievements all in one place. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a fitness novice, FrontRunner.io provides a powerful and personalized training tool that integrates seamlessly with your Strava account. Features: Weekly Overview: Analyze your current activities week by week for a quick snapshot of your performance. Historical Event Results: Dig deep into your past event results and learn from them to optimize your future workouts. Goal Setting: Set your Distance, Elevation, and Time goals and let FrontRunner.io help you achieve them. Seamless Integration: Connects effortlessly with your Strava account, providing you with a comprehensive training dashboard. Get FrontRunner.io today and make every workout count!

Screenshots

FitFriend4 screens
FrontRunner.io3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FrontRunner.io at every 5 days against FitFriend's every 4 months. FitFriend's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FitFriend ships an update every 4 months, FrontRunner.io every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FitFriend versus FrontRunner.io: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFitFriendFrontRunner.io
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMI PostelHope Media House Inc.

In-app purchases

None

FitFriend

No in-app purchases

None

FrontRunner.io

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FitFriend free?
FitFriend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FrontRunner.io free?
FrontRunner.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FitFriend or FrontRunner.io have ads?
Neither FitFriend nor FrontRunner.io shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FitFriend or FrontRunner.io?
FitFriend ships an update every 4 months, and FrontRunner.io every 5 days. Most recently, FitFriend was updated on October 15, 2026 and FrontRunner.io on October 11, 2026.

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