Comparison

Shadow running vs RunItUp

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

Head to head
About

Shadow running

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This app is not just a new fitness tracker for jogging. Now your jogging will definitely not be boring! Here you train your Shadows and compete with them. The task is to not let yesterday's you overtake today's you. A Shadow is a recording of your movement during a run. Exactly as you ran. It will follow you exactly as you ran during the training from which the Shadow was created. 1. Perform a workout with the app and record it 2. In the Shadows section, create your first shadow using the training result 3. Everything is ready! You can perform the following workouts with this Shadow, create new Shadows and compete with them. You can give each shadow a name and choose its character. Catching up The Shadow will encourage you with its voice depending on the selected character. The app will signal when the Shadow approaches you at a close distance with sounds of varying volume (the closer, the louder) and types: 20-30 meters - single signals, 10-20 meters - double signals, 0-10 meters - triple signals. If the shadow overtakes you, it wins and the training ends. In other cases, you win. You can set the end of the training according to a specified time, a specified distance, or end it manually at any time. The progress of the training is also displayed on the locked screen of the phone as a widget, so that you can see all the necessary information without stopping while running. Let's go for a run? ;) Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RunItUp

This app transforms solo runs into social events. Track your runs with GPS, join or create running clubs, and motivate friends through a social feed. Monitor your progress and personal records to achieve your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Accurate GPS run mapping
  • Background tracking
  • Offline data sync
  • Create/join Run Clubs
  • Weekly leaderboards
  • Social feed with likes/comments
  • Shoe mileage tracking
Features
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Tired of running alone? Turn your solo jogs into a social celebration with RunItUp! Track every run with precision GPS, build your crew compete in a Run Club, and get the motivation you need to crush your goals. RunItUp is the ultimate social fitness tracker designed for runners who thrive on community and data. Whether you're training for a 5k or just starting your journey, our features are built to keep you moving. TRACK EVERY RUN WITH PRECISION • Accurate GPS Mapping: See your exact path, distance, pace, and splits in real-time. • Reliable Background Tracking: Our tracker works seamlessly even when your screen is locked or the app is in the background. • Offline Sync: Finish your run without a connection? No problem. Your data is saved securely and syncs automatically the next time you're online. You'll never lose a run. BUILD YOUR CREW WITH RUN CLUBS • Create or Join a Club: Team up with friends, training partners, or colleagues. • Weekly Leaderboards: Compete for the top spot! See who in your club ran the farthest each week. • Friendly Competition: A little rivalry is healthy. Use your club to stay motivated and accountable. A SOCIAL FEED THAT MOVES YOU • Celebrate Every Mile: See your friends' latest runs right in your feed or with notifications. • Give Props & Motivation: Like and comment on activities to cheer each other on. • Discover New Runners: Find and follow other runners in the community. STATS THAT MATTER • All-Time Stats: Track your total distance, time, and number of runs. • Personal Records: Watch your PRs for your fastest mile, 5k, and 10k improve. • Shoe Mileage Tracker: Add your shoes to track mileage, runs, and know exactly when it's time for a new pair. Your community is waiting. Download RunItUp today and discover how much further you can go, together.

Screenshots

Shadow running3 screens
RunItUp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RunItUp at none against Shadow running's 1. RunItUp also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Shadow running sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. RunItUp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shadow running versus RunItUp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow runningRunItUp
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB32 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperVladimir TezinKory Buck

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shadow running

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Version7 Days trial$0.991 Month
None

RunItUp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shadow running free?
Shadow running is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RunItUp free?
RunItUp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shadow running or RunItUp have ads?
Neither Shadow running nor RunItUp shows ads.

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