Route Running Drills vs Gacon Test
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Route Running Drills
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Route Running Drills is a specialized interval timer designed for running training sessions. KEY FEATURES: • Customizable workout rounds with rest intervals • Voice prompts for running routes and directions • Professional audio countdown with sport-specific sound effects • Clean, easy-to-read timer display • Haptic feedback for better workout experience • Supports both iPhone and iPad PERFECT FOR: • Running coaches and trainers • Athletes doing interval training • Fitness enthusiasts • Sports teams and clubs The app provides clear audio cues and visual feedback to help you maintain proper workout timing and follow your training routine effectively.
Gacon Test
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Your companion for the Gacon test: run for 45 seconds, rest for 15 seconds. Over 25 stages, the target distance increases by 6.25 meters each stage. Track your distance and speed live with GPS and see whether you’re on track to reach your interval target. Save your results and share your training summary. Includes an Apple Watch app. The standard test is free. Customize your training with a Gacon Pro subscription. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Route Running Drills at none against Gacon Test's 3. Route Running Drills also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Gacon Test sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Route Running Drills asks for nothing beyond the download.
Route Running Drills ships an update every 5 days, Gacon Test every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Route Running Drills | Gacon Test |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cleaven Smith | Tim Grobecker |
In-app purchases
Route Running Drills
No in-app purchases
Gacon Test
- Gacon Pro Monthly$2.001 Month
- Gacon Pro Weekly$2.007 Days
- Gacon Pro Yearly$15.001 Year
