Ricky Runs vs RUNA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
RUNA
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ricky Runs at 18.0 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Ricky Runs | RUNA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Techno Mermaids LLC | Urgent Inc. |
In-app purchases
Ricky Runs
No in-app purchases
RUNA
No in-app purchases









