Comparison

ONTRACK vs Runner 1

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

Head to head
About

ONTRACK

Features
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ONTRACK is the running app for performance-focused runners, with research-backed metrics for smarter running. It provides precise, research-backed metrics to understand exactly how your training is progressing - for each individual run, as well as over time. With metrics such as Training Load, Cardio Efficiency, Injury Risk Warnings, and more, see exactly how your running is trending, run after run. And that’s not where it stops. Line up for races and parkrun-style series, track your footprint across the globe - and when you want the social side, your club, friends and their races are right there too. Get up and running in minutes - download ONTRACK now. See your terms of use here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Runner 1

Features
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Know what to run before you head out. Runner 1 reviews up to 28 days of training alongside today’s conditions—including weather and time of day—to build a clear workout and a split-by-split pace plan. Start today’s strategy run with Runner 1 Plus and Apple Watch to get live AI voice coaching based on your pace, heart rate, cadence, and current segment target. When the run is over, your results help shape what comes next. Your runs shouldn’t just fill a log. Put them to work on the next one. • A daily workout based on recent training and today’s conditions • Segment-by-segment targets for pace, heart rate, and cadence • Live AI voice coaching with Apple Watch • AI insights for recent training and individual runs Workouts recorded in other apps can appear in Runner 1 when they are saved to Apple Health and you grant HealthKit read access. Available analysis depends on the data each app writes to Apple Health. Runner 1 Plus is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription. Trial eligibility and pricing are shown on the App Store purchase screen. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Runner 1 is not a medical device and does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment. Terms of Use: https://runner1.ongrit.space/en/terms Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://runner1.ongrit.space/en/privacy

Screenshots

ONTRACK4 screens
Runner 14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Runner 1 at none against ONTRACK's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. ONTRACK sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month and Runner 1 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ONTRACK ships an update weekly, Runner 1 every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
ONTRACK versus Runner 1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterONTRACKRunner 1
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB93 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOliver FoxChanyoung Lee

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ONTRACK

Subscriptions2
  • ONTRACK Premium$39.991 Month
  • ONTRACK Premium$399.991 Year
2 purchases

Runner 1

Subscriptions2
  • Runner 1 Plus Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Runner 1 Plus Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is ONTRACK free?
ONTRACK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Runner 1 free?
Runner 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ONTRACK or Runner 1 have ads?
ONTRACK shows ads; Runner 1 does not.
Which is updated more often, ONTRACK or Runner 1?
ONTRACK ships an update weekly, and Runner 1 every 9 days. Most recently, ONTRACK was updated on October 30, 2026 and Runner 1 on October 30, 2026.

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