Comparison

Run 'n' Graph vs Run Diary

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

Run Diary

Track your runs with GPS, monitor speed, distance, and calories burned. Save logs with details like mood and weather, set goals, and share your progress. Supports background running and lock screen controls.

Highlights
  • GPS tracking for speed, distance, and route
  • Calorie burn calculation
  • Running log with mood, weather, and area icons
  • Background running and lock screen support
  • Pause and resume functionality
  • Running goal setting
  • Standard and metric unit support
Features
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Run Diary will keep you motivated for your running process. This app uses GPS to locate and give the current speed, used time, distance and route in map, also calculates calorie burned when running according to your weight, speed and time used. You can save the log directly after running or add manually later. Features: ⁃ Show current speed, used time, calorie burned and route in map. ⁃ Two map styles: Satellite and Street. ⁃ Keep running logs and also with mood, weather and area icon. ⁃ Calculates total time used, calories burned and average speed for all logs. ⁃ Supports running in background and lock screen. ⁃ Supports pause and resume. ⁃ Share logs info by Facebook, Twitter and Email. ⁃ Create running goal with days and distance. ⁃ Supports standard & metric units. This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life. If you have any question or suggestion, please send email to maxwellsoftware@gmail.com.

Screenshots

Run 'n' Graph4 screens
Run Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Run 'n' Graph at 100% against Run Diary's 0%. Run 'n' Graph also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Run Diary's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On ratings volume 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

Run Diary is free to download; Run 'n' Graph costs $1.99 up front. Run Diary sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Run 'n' Graph asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Run 'n' Graph holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Run 'n' Graph's written reviews are positive against 0% of Run Diary's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Run 'n' Graph ships an update every 5 months, Run Diary every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Run 'n' Graph versus Run Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRun 'n' GraphRun Diary
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVVI, INC.倩 赵

Customer experience

Run 'n' Graph

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

Run Diary

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral28.6%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

None

Run 'n' Graph

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Run Diary

One-time2
  • Remove ads$0.99
  • Map$1.99

Questions

Is Run 'n' Graph free?
Run 'n' Graph costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Run Diary free?
Run Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Run 'n' Graph or Run Diary?
Run 'n' Graph is rated higher. Run 'n' Graph averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Run Diary averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Run 'n' Graph or Run Diary have ads?
Run Diary shows ads; Run 'n' Graph does not.
Which is updated more often, Run 'n' Graph or Run Diary?
Run 'n' Graph ships an update every 5 months, and Run Diary every 12 months. Most recently, Run 'n' Graph was updated on June 1, 2026 and Run Diary on September 17, 2026.

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