Comparison

Runlytics vs Ricky Runs

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

Head to head
About

Runlytics

This app analyzes your running data from Apple Health to provide insights into pace, heart rate, and cadence. It automatically categorizes runs by distance and allows for detailed analysis and progress tracking to help you improve your performance.

Highlights
  • Analytics Dashboard
  • Smart Run Categorization
  • Advanced Filtering
  • Detailed Workout Analysis
  • Progress Tracking
  • Heart Rate Zones
  • Cadence Analysis
Features
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Runlytics transforms your Apple Health running data into powerful insights that help you become a better runner. KEY FEATURES: • Analytics Dashboard - Visualize your pace, heart rate, and cadence trends over time • Smart Run Categorization - Automatically organizes runs by distance (1K, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, etc.) • Advanced Filtering - Filter by indoor/outdoor runs, distance categories, and date ranges • Detailed Workout Analysis - Deep dive into individual runs with comprehensive metrics • Progress Tracking - Monitor your improvement with trend analysis and performance charts • Heart Rate Zones - Understand your training intensity and cardiovascular fitness • Cadence Analysis - Track your running efficiency and form improvements PERFECT FOR: • Runners training for races (5K to Marathon) • Athletes tracking performance improvements • Fitness enthusiasts analyzing workout data • Anyone wanting deeper insights into their running Whether you're training for your first 5K or your tenth marathon, Runlytics provides the insights you need to run smarter, not just harder. Download Runlytics today and discover what your running data has been trying to tell you!

About

Ricky Runs

This app provides personalized running insights and analysis to help you understand your training. It tracks distance, workouts, and time, offering smart effort categorization and custom workout planning. Integrate heart rate data for a deeper understanding of your body's response.

Highlights
  • Weekly & long-term running stats
  • Smart effort analysis (Easy/Hard)
  • Custom workout planning
  • Heart rate zone integration
  • Weather conditions for runs
  • Clean and focused interface
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Take control of your running journey with Ricky Runs — your personalized running dashboard that makes training analysis effortless and insightful. Whether you’re training for your next race or just trying to stay consistent, Ricky Runs helps you understand how you’re running — not just how far. Weekly & Long-Term Stats Track your distance, number of workouts, and total running time over the past 12 weeks — beautifully visualized so you can quickly spot trends and progress. Smart Effort Analysis Balance is key. Ricky Runs automatically categorizes your runs into “Easy” and “Hard” efforts and provides smart suggestions to optimize your training load. For full analysis on Apple Watch, the iOS app must also be installed on iPhone. Custom Workouts and Planning Create custom plans on iOS 26. Get motivational messages for your workout of the day along with the current weather conditions before you head out for the run. Heart Rate Zone Integration Tap into your heart rate data to better understand how your workouts affect your body — and stay in the zone that supports your goals. Simple, Clean Interface Built with clarity and focus in mind, Ricky Runs helps you see what matters most — without the clutter.

Screenshots

Runlytics4 screens
Ricky Runs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ricky Runs at none against Runlytics's 1. Runlytics's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Runlytics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ricky Runs asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Runlytics against 5.0 for Ricky Runs. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Runlytics ships an update every 3 weeks, Ricky Runs every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Runlytics versus Ricky Runs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunlyticsRicky Runs
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIgor ShevchenkoTechno Mermaids LLC

Customer experience

Runlytics

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Ricky Runs

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Runlytics

One-time1
  • Premium Widgets$1.99
None

Ricky Runs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Runlytics free?
Runlytics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ricky Runs free?
Ricky Runs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Runlytics or Ricky Runs?
Runlytics and Ricky Runs are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Runlytics or Ricky Runs have ads?
Neither Runlytics nor Ricky Runs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Runlytics or Ricky Runs?
Runlytics ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ricky Runs every 2 months. Most recently, Runlytics was updated on September 20, 2026 and Ricky Runs on August 5, 2026.

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