Comparison

Run 'n' Graph vs BikeSmart

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

Head to head
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.

About

BikeSmart

View your cycling history and fitness progress with detailed ride data, including route maps and personal bests. Syncs with Garmin Connect and Apple Health for comprehensive tracking.

Highlights
  • View Garmin Connect data on mobile
  • Track ride history by year, month, week, day
  • Detailed ride information (map, laps, data values)
  • Interactive ride charts (elevation, heart rate, speed)
  • Personal best ride comparisons
  • Share activities via social media and email
  • Apple Health App integration
Features
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• BikeSmart lets you keep closer track of your cycling history and fitness progress by giving you access anywhere and anytime. • With BikeSmart you can view your Garmin Connect™ web data on your mobile device. You can track your ride history and show totals per year, month, week, or day. Totals are a unique feature of BikeSmart and provide a great way to track your mileage from year to year. • Ride details available include a route map, lap information, and minimum and maximum points for all collected data values. • With BikeSmart's interactive ride chart you can see elevation, heart rate, speed, and distance at any point along your route. • You can also view your personal best rides including fastest, longest, fastest average speed, highest ascent and most calories burned. • BikeSmart is also a very easy way to share your activities with your friends via Facebook, email, Twitter or text message. • BikeSmart pairs with any Garmin Connect™ account. Upload your ride data from your device to your Garmin Connect™ account and then use BikeSmart to see all your activities on your mobile device. • Since version 1.0.8, BikeSmart supports the Apple Health App. You can sync your BikeSmart activities and track your daily cycling distance with the Health App. This feature is optional and can be turned on in settings. • To display some values in BikeSmart, such as GPS location data, heart rate, elevation, cadence and power values, you will need a data collection device such as the Garmin Edge 500, 510, 810 or a similar device that collects this data. You can collect your data anyway you prefer then view it easily with BikeSmart.

Screenshots

Run 'n' Graph4 screens
BikeSmart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Run 'n' Graph at 100% against BikeSmart's 45%. BikeSmart's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Run 'n' Graph ships an update every 5 months, BikeSmart every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and July 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Run 'n' Graph versus BikeSmart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRun 'n' GraphBikeSmart
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better45.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVVI, INC.Andrew Arhelger

Customer experience

Run 'n' Graph

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

BikeSmart

Written reviews22 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Run 'n' Graph

No in-app purchases

None

BikeSmart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Run 'n' Graph free?
Run 'n' Graph costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BikeSmart free?
BikeSmart costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Run 'n' Graph or BikeSmart have ads?
Neither Run 'n' Graph nor BikeSmart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Run 'n' Graph or BikeSmart?
Run 'n' Graph ships an update every 5 months, and BikeSmart every 2 months. Most recently, Run 'n' Graph was updated on June 1, 2026 and BikeSmart on July 14, 2026.

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