# Bit of Exercise vs Running App

The clearest difference is ads: Bit of Exercise at none against Running App's shown. Bit of Exercise also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 62%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Running App's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 3) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bit of Exercise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Running App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Running App holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Running App has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Bit of Exercise's written reviews are positive against 62% of Running App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bit of Exercise ships an update monthly, Running App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bit of Exercise | Running App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bit-of-exercise/id512448531/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-app-run-tracker/id1453356724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 62.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bit of Mind](https://appshunter.io/developer/512448534) | [Leap Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687598595) |

## What reviewers say

### Bit of Exercise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bit-of-exercise/id512448531)

Track your running, cycling, and walking workouts with detailed voice reports and automatic recording. Analyze your progress with zoomable graphs and maps, and customize workouts with interval and multi-sport training options. Your data is stored locally for privacy.

**Highlights:** Automatic workout recording, Detailed progress analysis with graphs and maps, Customizable interval and multi-sport workouts, Pedometer for cadence and stride length, Effort zone setup, ANT+ and Bluetooth sensor connectivity, Activity tagging and statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Version | $4.99 | one-time |


### Running App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-app-run-tracker/id1453356724)

Track your runs with GPS, analyze performance with detailed stats and graphs, and follow customized training plans. Improve your heart health and reach your fitness goals with audio feedback and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS route mapping, Detailed run analysis with graphs, Customized training plans, Audio feedback from voice coach, Sync data to Apple Health, Performance comparison over time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy for beginners
- 👍 Keeps users on track
- 👍 Great for running/jogging/walking
- 👍 Accurate tracking
- 👍 Motivates users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate distance tracking
- 🐛 Crashes/stops working during runs
- 🐛 Doesn't work in background/when screen is off

**Reported bugs**

- Reporting issue interface not working
- Inconsistent distance tracking (miles vs. km)

**Requested features**

- Pair with Apple Watch
- Review app UI and metrics display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bit of Exercise free?

Bit of Exercise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Running App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bit of Exercise or Running App?

Running App is rated higher. Bit of Exercise averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Running App averages 4.9 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Bit of Exercise or Running App have ads?

Running App shows ads; Bit of Exercise does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bit of Exercise or Running App?

Bit of Exercise ships an update monthly, and Running App every 3 months. Most recently, Bit of Exercise was updated on October 23, 2026 and Running App on November 2, 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.*