# ESST vs Runify

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ESST at none against Runify's 15. ESST also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Runify's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (244 vs 10). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Runify sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ESST asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for ESST against 4.8 for Runify. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Runify has 244 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ESST ships an update every 3 months, Runify fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ESST | Runify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esst/id6744453863/reviews)** | [4.8 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runify-running-tracker/id6746146450/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **244** |
| Positive reviews | — | 65.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TeamUp Sports](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449504626) | [OneDegree Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850531994) |

## What reviewers say

### ESST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esst/id6744453863)

This app helps you manage your health and fitness journey by allowing you to book classes, create custom workout plans, and stay updated on club news. It integrates with Apple Health to track your progress, including steps, distance, and calories burned, and can import data from wearable devices.

**Highlights:** Book classes online, Create custom exercise programs, View club news and events, Refer friends to the club, Apple Health integration, Track steps, distance, and calories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Runify Pro | $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 ESST free?

ESST is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Runify free?

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

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

ESST is rated higher. ESST averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Runify averages 4.8 from 244 ratings.

### Do ESST or Runify have ads?

Neither ESST nor Runify shows ads.

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

ESST ships an update every 3 months, and Runify fortnightly. Most recently, ESST was updated on September 14, 2026 and Runify on October 1, 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.*