Comparison

Runner's World SA vs Outside

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

Head to head
About

Runner's World SA

Access the latest and past issues of a leading authority on running, offering expert advice on training, nutrition, and equipment. Download content for offline reading and enjoy curated premium articles. A 30-day free trial is available.

Highlights
  • Access latest and past issues
  • Download for offline reading
  • Curated premium articles
  • Expert advice on training
  • Race calendars and reports
  • Motivation and nutrition tips
Features
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• Get FREE access to Runner’s World SA for 30 days. • Read the latest and past issues of Runner’s World SA. • Download the magazine issues and access them offline. • Access curated premium articles from Runner’s World SA. Runner's World is internationally respected as the leading authority on the sport. It provides the runner and health enthusiast with expert advice on training, motivation, nutrition, injuries and equipment. It also contains race calendars and reports. Runner's World is enjoyed by dedicated runners and other athletes who use running to enhance their fitness. The articles contain information on the latest events and discover the stars and personalities behind the scenes. The magazine provides advice from the best coaches, and exercise programmes focused on any level. Magazine Subscriptions are available for purchase inside this app. One year subscription - $31.99 (automatically renewed until canceled) Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged at the same price for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period unless you change your subscription preferences in your account settings. You can manage your subscriptions through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Please visit http://www.magzter.com/ns/privacy-policy.html for our Privacy Policy and http://www.magzter.com/ns/terms_condition.html for our Terms & Conditions

About

Outside

Access content from 15 outdoor and wellness publications in one app. Discover articles, videos, training plans, recipes, and gear guides tailored to your interests. Share your favorite content with friends and stay inspired for your next adventure.

Highlights
  • Content from 15 publications
  • Personalized content feed
  • Trending articles and videos
  • Gear reviews and buying guides
  • Training plans and recipes
  • Content sharing
Features
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Fuel all your adventures with the latest from 15 brands across the Outside Network, including Outside, Velo, Yoga Journal, Vegetarian Times, and more. Plus, watch trending videos from the palm of your hand. Start using this free app by logging in with your Outside+ subscription. Your daily destination for content from: Outside • Outside Watch • Backpacker • Clean Eating • Climbing • National Park Trips • SKI • Trail Runner • Triathlete • Vegetarian Times • Velo • Women’s Running • Yoga Journal • And More Get inspired to get outside with these app features: - Explore content tailored to your interests, and fill your feed with what you love – choose from running, cycling, backpacking, climbing, nutrition, snow sports, triathlon, yoga, strength training, and more. - Get the latest new and greatest stories from across the Outside Network – long reads, breaking news, in-depth event coverage (Tour de France, IRONMAN, and more), gear reviews & buying guides, opinion pieces, training plans for all levels, yoga practices, recipes, meal plans, and more. - See which articles and videos are trending. - Spread the stoke, and share your favorite content with your favorite adventure buddies. Terms of Use: https://www.outsideinc.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Runner's World SA4 screens
Outside4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Outside at 4.6 against Runner's World SA's 3.0. Outside also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). 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

Both are free to download. Runner's World SA sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Outside sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $89.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Outside holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outside has 1.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Runner's World SA's written reviews are positive against 22% of Outside's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Runner's World SA ships an update every 4 months, Outside every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Runner's World SA versus Outside: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunner's World SAOutside
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.6 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews21.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#151 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagzter Inc.Outside Television Inc

Customer experience

Runner's World SA

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Outside

All ratings1,795 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive21.6%
Neutral14.8%
Negative63.6%

Bugs and requests

Runner's World SA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Outside

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Crashing on video playback
  • Content not updating frequently

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Watch support for Trailforks
  • Ability to save articles
  • Better article organization and sorting
  • Separate apps for each publication

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Runner's World SA

One-time10
  • Runner's World SA February 2013$2.99
  • Runners World March 2013$2.99
  • Runners World April 2013$2.99
Show 7 more
  • Runners World July 2013$2.99
  • Runners World August 2013$2.99
  • Runners World October 2013$2.99
  • Runners World Janaury 2014$2.99
  • Runners World February 2014$2.99
  • Runners World April 2014$2.99
  • Runners World October 2014$2.99
1 purchases

Outside

Subscriptions1
  • Outside+ All Access$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Runner's World SA free?
Runner's World SA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Outside free?
Outside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Runner's World SA or Outside?
Outside is rated higher. Runner's World SA averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Outside averages 4.6 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Runner's World SA or Outside have ads?
Neither Runner's World SA nor Outside shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Runner's World SA or Outside?
Runner's World SA ships an update every 4 months, and Outside every 3 weeks. Most recently, Runner's World SA was updated on October 23, 2026 and Outside on October 30, 2026.

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