Stress Duck vs Runly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stress Duck
This app helps you manage daily stress and track your mood. It integrates with Apple Health to display health data like step count and sleep, offering a simple way to monitor your well-being and encourage happiness.
- Daily mood and stress status check
- Apple Health data integration
- View step count, sleep, and calorie info
- Privacy-focused data handling
- Encourages happiness and stress reduction
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We wave goodbye to the pressure in life and work, and let the pressure GO! GO! GO! Life is complicated enough, so we hope to bring you a simple and brisk interactive experience. We promise not to obtain any of your private information for uploading or sharing it with other third parties. Please feel free to use it as it will not cause you any new anxiety or irritability. Easily check your daily mood and stress status, adjust yourself every day, and remember to stay happy. Never punish yourself for other people’s mistakes~ Supports viewing partial health information for each week and specified days, Now supports viewing, step count, sleep, mindfulness, and calorie information. At last - The heart rate variability (HRV) and other heart rate-related data obtained are obtained with authorization from Apple Health. We only display them and do not store and forward them. Be sure to protect your privacy. - The data information provided in the APP is for reference only and is not recommended for use in any medical advice or diagnostic results. Before making any health-related decisions, always seek the advice of a physician; only a physician can make an accurate diagnosis of your individual situation. - Finally, I hope you say goodbye to stress. Come on~ Remember to authorize us to access your health data~
Runly
This app transforms running into an adventure with gamified missions and community challenges. It offers AI-powered personalized training plans and seamless activity tracking, syncing with popular fitness devices. Progress is celebrated with badges and detailed performance metrics.
- Gamified daily missions and rewards
- Global community challenges and leaderboards
- AI-powered personalized training plans
- Seamless GPS activity tracking
- Integration with Strava and Garmin
- Comprehensive progress tracking and badges
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Runly: Transform Your Running Journey into an Adventure Turn every run into an adventure with Runly! From conquering daily missions to climbing the global leaderboard, Runly combines the excitement of gaming with expert coaching to keep you motivated and progressing—whether you're just starting your first 5K or preparing for your next marathon. KEY FEATURES: Exciting Daily Missions & Rewards Make running fun with dynamic missions! Crush distance challenges, tackle elevation goals, and unlock rewards as you level up. Each day brings a fresh opportunity to conquer new adventures. Global Community Challenges Join a thriving community of runners worldwide. Share your milestones, cheer each other on, and engage in friendly competition on the leaderboard. Seamless Activity Tracking Run with precision using GPS tracking. Automatically log your progress and sync effortlessly with Strava or Garmin to complete missions without missing a step. AI-Powered Personalized Training Plans Get expert guidance tailored to your fitness goals. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or running for health, Runly adapts to your needs with customized plans. Comprehensive Progress Tracking Celebrate your achievements with badges, track performance stats, and see how far you’ve come with intuitive metrics and milestones. RUNLY PREMIUM Elevate your experience with full access to missions, advanced training plans, and exclusive community features. Try it free today! Subscription Details: Payment charged to App Store account upon confirmation Auto-renews unless canceled 24 hours before the end of the billing period Manage subscriptions via Account Settings Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.runlyapp.com/privacy Extended Terms of Use: https://www.runlyapp.com/tos
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Runly at 100% against Stress Duck's 0%. Stress Duck's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Runly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Stress Duck asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stress Duck ships an update every 2 days, Runly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stress Duck | Runly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 子龙 郭 | Bashir Mosavel-Lo |
Customer experience
Stress Duck
Runly
In-app purchases
Stress Duck
No in-app purchases
Runly
- Runly (Monthly Plan)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Runly (Annual Plan)$79.991 Year









