Comparison

Sketchy Run vs RUNA

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

Head to head
About

Sketchy Run

This app transforms your running routes into simple, hand-drawn sketches, focusing on distance and the unique path taken. It tracks essential metrics like pace, time, and heart rate, syncing with Apple Health. Gamified achievements encourage long-term progress and turn every run into an adventure.

Highlights
  • Generates hand-drawn route sketches
  • Focuses on distance as primary metric
  • Tracks pace, time, and heart rate
  • Syncs with Apple Health
  • Offers journey achievements
  • Works with Apple Watch
Features
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Sketchy Run turns your running routes into simple, hand-drawn sketches and focuses on distance as your primary metric. Instead of complicated maps and overwhelming statistics, Sketchy Run tracks what really matters: how far you've gone and the unique path you've taken.  Of course other important metrics like pace, time and heart rate are tracked as well and synced with Apple Health. Sketchy Run is for runners who love seeing their cumulative distance grow over time. Track your progress with epic journey achievements and transform each run into part of a larger adventure - from a lap around Indy Speedway to completing Frodo's quest or circumnavigating the moon. The app works with your Apple Watch to track your runs, and the iPhone companion app lets you review your collection of running sketches anytime.

About

RUNA

Features
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No watch. No chest strap. Just your iPhone camera. RUNA turns your iPhone into a smart treadmill companion. Simply prop your phone up, point the camera at yourself, and let our AI do the rest — measuring your heart rate in real time without any wearable device. How It Works Place your iPhone on the treadmill or nearby. RUNA's camera-based AI detects your heart rate while you run — completely hands-free, completely device-free. Set Goals, Crush Them Set your target distance, time, or pace. RUNA tracks your progress and keeps you on course every session. Know Your Zone See exactly which pace and heart rate zone you're in during your run. Push harder or pull back — train smarter with real-time zone insights. Look Back, Level Up Every run is saved automatically. Review your history, spot trends, and watch yourself improve over time. Your Data Stays Yours All data is processed and stored entirely on your device. Nothing leaves your phone — ever. No cloud uploads, no third-party sharing, no exceptions. Stop strapping on extra gear. Start running with just your iPhone.

Screenshots

Sketchy Run3 screens
RUNA3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Sketchy Run at 17.6 against RUNA's 26.1. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Sketchy Run versus RUNA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSketchy RunRUNA
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid PflueglUrgent Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Sketchy Run

No in-app purchases

None

RUNA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sketchy Run free?
Sketchy Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RUNA free?
RUNA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sketchy Run or RUNA have ads?
Neither Sketchy Run nor RUNA shows ads.

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