Comparison

running time record vs Running Log

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

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running time record

Features
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Running time is calculated and displayed based on start and end date and time. Displays time in a line graph. ・Record start date and time 1. Tap the “running” button. If you press/tap for a long time, step 2/step 3 will be skipped. The current date and time will be set. 2. Select the year, month, and day and tap "Next". 3. Select your start time and tap OK. ・When recording the end date and time 1. Tap the “end date and time" button in the Finish column of the table. If you press/tap for a long time, step 2/step 3 will be skipped. The current date and time will be set. 2. Select the year, month, and day and tap "Next". 3. Select finish time and tap "OK". ▼running time The running time in the table is automatically displayed based on the start and end date and time. ▼Display chart 1. Press the line chart button at the top. 2. Click the displayed chart from the menu below. Monthly chart Runs chart Running rhythm chart Annual time of runnning Annual distance Annual pace Full period chart ▼Add user 1. Press the user button at the top 2. Press add user 3. Enter the username and press OK. ▼Edit username 1. Press the user button at the top 2. Press user edit and delete 3. Press the username from the list. 4. Edit the user name on the edit screen and press OK. ▼Delete username 1. Press the user button at the top 2. Press user edit and delete 3. Swipe the username you want to delete from the list from the left and press Delete. ▼Dartk mode ON/OFF You can choose between Light mode and Dark mode. Setting apperance mode Light mode Dark mode ▼If you want to delete all records From the menu on the top right, select Erase all data. You can delete all records. ▼Model change data migration For users with the same Apple ID Because records are stored in iCloud View the same recording on a new iPhone/iPad 【Terms of Use】 This app complies with the Apple Standard Terms of Use (EULA). Please refer to the link below for details: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Running Log

Features
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No GPS, no account, no social sharing — just a private running log where you manually enter distance and time. • Enter distance (km) and time (min/sec) and your pace is calculated automatically • See this month's total distance and a weekly distance bar chart at a glance • All records stay on your device — no account needed Great for treadmill runners (GPS tends to be inaccurate indoors) or anyone annoyed by location prompts and social integrations. No GPS tracking, route maps, or HealthKit integration — a deliberate design choice for simplicity and privacy. Free for up to 20 entries. A one-time ¥300 (or local equivalent) purchase unlocks unlimited entries. No subscription.

Screenshots

running time record4 screens
Running Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Running Log at none against running time record's shown. Running Log also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. running time record sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month and Running Log sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

running time record ships an update every 2 months, Running Log every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
running time record versus Running Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterrunning time recordRunning Log
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB0 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperYUTAKA IZUMIYAMAkeisuke haraguchi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

running time record

Subscriptions1
  • Ad-Free (1 Month)$0.491 Month
1 purchases

Running Log

One-time1
  • Unlock$1.99

Questions

Is running time record free?
running time record is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Running Log free?
Running Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do running time record or Running Log have ads?
running time record shows ads; Running Log does not.
Which is updated more often, running time record or Running Log?
running time record ships an update every 2 months, and Running Log every 9 days. Most recently, running time record was updated on October 30, 2026 and Running Log on November 7, 2026.

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