Run Square App vs GetKru
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Run Square App
This app connects runners with a community for races, events, and outdoor adventures. Find pacers, crew members, or plan your next solo challenge. Explore an expanded calendar of trail races and ultramarathons.
- Expanded race and event calendar
- Connect with pacers and crew
- Resources for solo outdoor objectives
- Community building for runners
- Trail race and ultramarathon listings
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Run Square Season 2 is here! After an incredible launch season full of learning and growth, we are officially entering Season 2. Whether you are chasing a podium or chasing a sunrise, we’ve expanded Run Square to help you find your community. More Races & Events: Explore an updated calendar of trail races and ultramarathons. The Support Network: Looking for a pacer for your first 100-miler? Want to give back by crewing or volunteering for fellow runners? We’ve made it easier to connect. Beyond the Finish Line: For those who prefer solo summits or weekend adventures over organized races, Run Square now offers more resources to help you plan and execute your next outdoor objective. Join us for Season 2 - Let’s hit the trails together.
GetKru
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Never train alone again. Kru is the free app that connects athletes with training partners, pacers, crew, teammates, and clubs — for any sport, anywhere. WHETHER YOU NEED: - A pacer for your next ultra - A belay partner at the climbing gym - A sub player for Tuesday night hockey - A riding partner for your weekend ride - Someone to join your run club OR YOU'RE OFFERING: - Your services as a pacer or crew - A spot on your team - Your expertise as a guide KRU HAS YOU COVERED. Post a listing in seconds. Search by sport and location. Message directly. Build your Kru. FEATURES: - Quick Match — swipe through athletes near you - Live Map — see who's available in any area - Real-time messaging - Ratings and reviews to build trust - Community feed — see live activity - Your Kru — your personal network of connections - Clubs directory for run and bike clubs No ads. Just athletes connecting with athletes. Never Go Alone.
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Verdict
Run Square App and GetKru are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Run Square App ships an update every 2 weeks, GetKru weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Run Square App | GetKru |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pascal Bourut | Jaime Hoover |
In-app purchases
Run Square App
No in-app purchases
GetKru
No in-app purchases
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