# Active Goals vs Dead Watch Runz

The clearest difference is price: Active Goals at Free against Dead Watch Runz's $0.99. Dead Watch Runz's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Active Goals is free to download; Dead Watch Runz costs $0.99 up front. Active Goals sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dead Watch Runz asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Active Goals against 5.0 for Dead Watch Runz. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Active Goals ships an update fortnightly, Dead Watch Runz every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Active Goals | Dead Watch Runz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-goals/id6670495589/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-watch-runz/id6742115806/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 2 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rivera Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/414027933) | [Tim Wood](https://appshunter.io/developer/318489871) |

## What reviewers say

### Active Goals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-goals/id6670495589)

This app helps you set and achieve personalized fitness goals, track progress with detailed metrics, and stay motivated through streaks and insights. It integrates seamlessly with Apple Health to provide a comprehensive overview of your activity.

**Highlights:** Personalized goal setting (activity, distance, time, elevation, calories), In-depth progress tracking and stats, Apple Health integration for workout data, Yearly, monthly, and weekly performance breakdowns, Goal streak tracking for consistency, Activity insights for motivation

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Active Goals PRO | $4.99 | one-time |


### Dead Watch Runz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dead-watch-runz/id6742115806)

Log outdoor activities like running, walking, or biking manually with GPS routes when your fitness tracker is unavailable. Recreate your path on a map and save your workouts to health platforms. Ensure your exercise is accurately recorded even without a device.

**Highlights:** Manual workout logging, GPS route recreation, Save to Apple Health, Connect to Strava, Supports various outdoor activities

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Active Goals free?

Active Goals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dead Watch Runz free?

Dead Watch Runz costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Active Goals or Dead Watch Runz?

Active Goals and Dead Watch Runz are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Active Goals or Dead Watch Runz have ads?

Neither Active Goals nor Dead Watch Runz shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Active Goals or Dead Watch Runz?

Active Goals ships an update fortnightly, and Dead Watch Runz every 5 days. Most recently, Active Goals was updated on November 4, 2026 and Dead Watch Runz on November 4, 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.*