Comparison

Run‎ vs Sobertracker Plus

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

Head to head
About

Run‎

This app allows you to share your location with close friends for the past 24 hours, creating a visual story of your day. It features private groups called Circles for sharing locations, photos, and memories exclusively with trusted individuals, prioritizing user privacy.

Highlights
  • 24-hour location sharing
  • Create private friend Circles
  • Share photos and memories
  • Invitation-only group access
  • User-controlled privacy settings
Features
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Designed for close friends, Run is a fun space for you to express yourself. Share Your Day Today: Locations are shared for the last 24 hours, so your location becomes the story! Tell the story of your run with just your location. Circles - Exclusive Groups: Join a Circle – private groups where you and your closest friends can share locations, photos, and memories. With invitation-only access, Circles ensure that your shared moments stay within your trusted circle. Privacy at the Forefront: Your privacy is our priority. With Run, you have full control over who sees your location. Only share with friends and Circles you trust, and rest assured that your location is never shared with strangers.

About

Sobertracker Plus

Features
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Build a clearer picture of your relationship with alcohol—one day at a time. Sobertracker Plus is a calm, judgment-free tracker for anyone who wants to stay alcohol-free, drink less, or simply understand their habits. Choose the goal that feels right for you and adjust it whenever your needs change. CHECK IN YOUR WAY - Mark a day as alcohol-free or record that you drank - Add drink quantities and private notes - Choose automatic counting or intentional daily check-ins - Set your own start date and drinking limits - Use a discreet daily reminder that does not mention alcohol SEE YOUR PROGRESS - Follow your current and longest alcohol-free streaks - Review monthly history in a clear calendar - See drinking days, known drinks, missing check-ins, and 30-day trends - Edit past entries whenever you need to - Celebrate alcohol-free and estimated-savings milestones ESTIMATE MONEY SAVED Add your typical drinking frequency and spend per occasion to see an estimate of what drinking less may have saved. Choose from supported currencies and update your baseline at any time. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account is required. Sobertracker Plus does not use advertising, analytics, HealthKit, or a developer-operated server. Your journey, drink counts, savings settings, and notes are stored locally on your device. Export your history as a CSV only when you choose. SOBERTRACKER+ PRO Upgrade with a yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase to unlock Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, the complete 60-to-365-day achievement collection, larger savings milestone artwork and details, and future Pro features. Sobertracker Plus is a personal tracking tool, not medical advice or treatment. If you may be physically dependent on alcohol, talk to a doctor or addiction clinic before stopping suddenly. Alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous. In an emergency, contact your local emergency services. Sobertracker+ Pro Yearly is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the purchase is confirmed. The subscription renews automatically each year unless canceled. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. A one-time lifetime purchase is also available. Prices vary by country or region and are shown before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.sobertrackerplus.com/privacy Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Run‎4 screens
Sobertracker Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Run‎ at every 4 days against Sobertracker Plus's fortnightly. Run‎ also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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. Run‎ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sobertracker Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Run‎ ships an update every 4 days, Sobertracker Plus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Run‎ versus Sobertracker Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRun‎Sobertracker Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB6 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperTauranac, Inc.NICK FRIEDRICH

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Run‎

One-time1
  • Lemon Premium$2.99
2 purchases

Sobertracker Plus

Subscriptions1
  • Sobertracker Plus Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Sobertracker Plus Pro Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Run‎ free?
Run‎ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sobertracker Plus free?
Sobertracker Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Run‎ or Sobertracker Plus have ads?
Neither Run‎ nor Sobertracker Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Run‎ or Sobertracker Plus?
Run‎ ships an update every 4 days, and Sobertracker Plus fortnightly. Most recently, Run‎ was updated on October 10, 2026 and Sobertracker Plus on October 12, 2026.

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