Comparison

BurnBar vs SyncRunr

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

Head to head
About

BurnBar

This app helps you achieve balance by earning drinks through physical activity and tracking your consumption. It promotes smarter drinking habits without requiring complete abstinence, offering visibility into your choices.

Highlights
  • Earn drinks via steps or calories
  • Log consumed drinks
  • Sync with Apple Health
  • Weekly balance system
  • Clean, simple interface
  • No ads
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BurnBar is a drink tracker for people who want balance — not extremes. You don’t have to quit drinking to stay fit. You just need visibility. BurnBar helps you earn drinks through movement and track the ones you enjoy — so you always know where you stand. Walk, run, lift, move. Every bit of activity builds earned capacity. When you enjoy a drink, log it. Stay ahead. Stay balanced. No shame. No streak guilt. No performative sobriety. Just clarity. How BurnBar Works • Sync activity with Apple Health • Earn drinks by via steps or calories • Log the drinks you enjoy • See your weekly balance in real time BurnBar follows one simple rule: Burn more than you sip — and you’re in balance. Why People Use BurnBar • To drink smarter without quitting • To stay fit while enjoying weekends • To make trade-offs visible • To turn movement into momentum It’s not about restriction. It’s about ownership. Designed for Real Life • Weekly balance system • Clean, simple interface • No ads • Flexible for any activity level BurnBar isn’t a sobriety app. It’s a smarter way to enjoy drinking — intentionally. Subscription Information • Full Bar Weekly – $7.99 / month – Access to all drinks and bars • Full Bar Yearly – $36 / year – Access to all drinks and bars Payment & Renewal Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms & Privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://burnbar.app/privacy

About

SyncRunr

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SyncRunr helps you find runners near you in real time. Discover live local runners on the map, instantly match with people nearby, and join solo or group runs without the endless planning. Whether you’re looking for a quick partner, a safer evening run, or a local group to log miles with, SyncRunr makes it easy to connect and move. Features: • Live map to see active runners nearby • Instant match with local runners • Join or start group runs in seconds • Safety-first visibility controls • Ghost mode and privacy settings • Women-only visibility options • Blur location until match • Emergency contact support SyncRunr is built for runners who want better miles, safer movement, and real local connection. Run local. Match instantly. Move better.

Screenshots

BurnBar4 screens
SyncRunr3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SyncRunr at none against BurnBar's 10. SyncRunr also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). On price 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. BurnBar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. SyncRunr asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BurnBar ships an update every 3 days, SyncRunr daily. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BurnBar versus SyncRunr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBurnBarSyncRunr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (458 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings458 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB40 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLeisure Labs, LLCKEVIN ONIL HERNANDEZ BENITEZ

In-app purchases

10 purchases

BurnBar

Subscriptions9
  • Full Bar$4.997 Days
  • Full Bar$6.997 Days
  • Full Bar$7.991 Month
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  • Full Bar$8.007 Days
  • Full Bar$24.001 Year
  • Full Bar7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Full Bar7 Days trial$35.991 Year
  • Full Bar$35.991 Year
  • Full Bar7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Bar$69.00
None

SyncRunr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BurnBar free?
BurnBar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SyncRunr free?
SyncRunr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BurnBar or SyncRunr have ads?
BurnBar shows ads; SyncRunr does not.
Which is updated more often, BurnBar or SyncRunr?
BurnBar ships an update every 3 days, and SyncRunr daily. Most recently, BurnBar was updated on November 11, 2026 and SyncRunr on November 9, 2026.

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