Comparison

parkrunner tourist vs Run Things

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

Head to head
About

parkrunner tourist

Features
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Love parkrun? Take your experience to the next level with parkrunner tourist – the ultimate companion for discovering new events, planning your parkrun tourism and exploring every course with confidence. Whether you’re chasing challenges like the Alphabeteer, Compass Club or simply running for fun, this app helps you find and enjoy new parkrun events with ease. Explore global parkrun events Navigate a user-friendly map interface to find parkrun events across the globe. Find nearby accommodations Plan your stay effortlessly by discovering hotels, B&Bs and campsites near your chosen parkrun events. Perfect for weekend getaways or spontaneous trips. Get seamless directions Integrated navigation ensures you arrive at your parkrun destination without hassle. Check local weather forecasts Stay prepared by viewing up-to-date weather conditions for upcoming events. Discover local cafés Looking for a post-run coffee or breakfast spot? Easily find all cafés near each parkrun event right from the map. Whether you want to grab a quick espresso or settle in for a full meal, you’ll see the best local options nearby – perfect for post-parkrun socialising or refuelling. Event cancellations Easily spot any cancelled events – marked clearly on the map along with details explaining why. No push notifications – just check the app to stay up to date.

About

Run Things

Participate in unique events that support mental health charities. Track your activities, compete on leaderboards, and join a community of individuals and teams. The platform also hosts private events for corporate engagement.

Highlights
  • Charity fundraising events
  • Activity tracking
  • League tables and leaderboards
  • Community participation
  • Private corporate events
  • Diverse event formats
Features
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Take part in our events and help raise thousands for mental health charities. Track your activities, see where you are on league tables and become a part of a unique community of individuals and teams covering thousands of miles in dozens of ways! From the Run Up to Christmas to the Run Around the World, our unique events keep people active and motivated. The platform can also be used for private events for corporate companies to engage their staff or bring together their customers. So many options - all in one place!

Screenshots

parkrunner tourist4 screens
Run Things4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: parkrunner tourist at every 2 months against Run Things's every 5 months. Run Things's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

parkrunner tourist ships an update every 2 months, Run Things every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
parkrunner tourist versus Run Things: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterparkrunner touristRun Things
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlistair LofthouseRun Things Ltd

In-app purchases

None

parkrunner tourist

No in-app purchases

None

Run Things

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is parkrunner tourist free?
parkrunner tourist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Run Things free?
Run Things is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do parkrunner tourist or Run Things have ads?
Neither parkrunner tourist nor Run Things shows ads.
Which is updated more often, parkrunner tourist or Run Things?
parkrunner tourist ships an update every 2 months, and Run Things every 5 months. Most recently, parkrunner tourist was updated on October 30, 2026 and Run Things on October 30, 2026.

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