# ArtTrails vs Runify

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Runify at 66% against ArtTrails's 0%. Runify also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (244 vs 1). ArtTrails's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ArtTrails sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Runify sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ArtTrails holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runify has 244 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of ArtTrails's written reviews are positive against 66% of Runify's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ArtTrails ships an update every 5 weeks, Runify fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ArtTrails | Runify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arttrails/id6738837324/reviews)** | [4.8 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runify-running-tracker/id6746146450/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **244** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **65.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonathan McKenna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638576725) | [OneDegree Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850531994) |

## What reviewers say

### ArtTrails

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arttrails/id6738837324)

Transform your movement into unique GPS art by drawing or snapping routes to real paths. Generate, export, and share your creative masterpieces with friends and fitness apps.

**Highlights:** Generate GPS art from movement, Smart Mode for road snapping, Manual Mode for free drawing, Interactive map tools, Export routes as GPX files, Share creations on social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Art Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| GPS Art Pro (1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |
| GPS Art Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Purchase | $14.99 | one-time |


### Runify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runify-running-tracker/id6746146450)

This app transforms your runs into a competitive experience. Earn XP, unlock new tiers, and climb leaderboards by tracking your progress and challenging friends. Visualize your journey with detailed stats and share your achievements.

**Highlights:** Gamified running with XP and ranks, Competitive leaderboards (friends, global, local), Track distance, pace, and consistency, Unlock visual ranks and tiers, Share post-run visuals, Visualize progress with graphs and history

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Runify Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Runify Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Runify Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Runify Pro | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Runify Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Runify Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Runify Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Runify Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Runify Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Runify Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Runify Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Runify Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Runify Pro | $79.99 | per year |
| Runify Pro | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and addictive app
- 👍 Encourages and motivates users to run
- 💡 Competitive ranking system
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable running experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues with Garmin and Strava
- 🔒 Concerns about location sharing
- 💰 Ranks locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Sync issues with Garmin and Strava
- Potential location sharing concerns

**Requested features**

- Improve sync functionality with fitness trackers
- Provide more transparency on location sharing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ArtTrails free?

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

### Is Runify free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ArtTrails or Runify?

ArtTrails is rated higher. ArtTrails averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Runify averages 4.8 from 244 ratings.

### Do ArtTrails or Runify have ads?

ArtTrails shows ads; Runify does not.

### Which is updated more often, ArtTrails or Runify?

ArtTrails ships an update every 5 weeks, and Runify fortnightly. Most recently, ArtTrails was updated on October 16, 2026 and Runify on October 21, 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.*