Random Run vs Hippobrush
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Random Run
Generates three unique loop running routes based on your desired distance or duration. Offers turn-by-turn navigation and integrates with HealthKit for personalized pacing. Export routes as GPX files for use with other fitness platforms.
- Generates three loop running routes
- Customizable by distance or duration
- Turn-by-turn navigation with Live Activity
- HealthKit integration for pace personalization
- GPX file export for other devices
- Strava connection for run tracking
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Dead simple. Pick your goal. Get three routes. Start running. And brand new in this version: connect to Strava so every run counts. Random Run generates loop running routes that start and end right where you are — on real roads, not straight lines on a map. No account. No planning. No data collection. Just run. How it works Pick your goal — 5 km, 30 minutes, whatever fits your day. Distance or duration, your call. One tap and you get three unique loop routes heading in different directions from your start point. Pick the one that catches your eye, or hit regenerate and keep exploring. Run with turn-by-turn guidance Follow the route with step-by-step navigation. Your next turn shows up on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island via Live Activity — distance to the turn, elapsed time, pace, all without unlocking your phone. Eyes up, feet moving. Personalized for your pace Connect HealthKit and duration mode calculates a route based on how fast you actually run. Totally optional — we never see or store your health data. Take your route anywhere Export any route as a GPX file to load into Garmin, Strava, or whatever else you use. Run complete Time, distance, pace — everything you want to see right after you finish. Details Free. No ads. No subscriptions. Available in English, French, and German. Works without location access — enter an address and use timer mode. Random Run is for the runner who wants to explore, not optimize. Lace up, tap Generate, and find your new fave.
Hippobrush
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Brush the full two minutes, every time. Hippobrush guides each part of your mouth with a gentle tap, on your iPhone or right from your Apple Watch, and turns brushing into a streak you will want to keep. Most of us stop well before two minutes, the time dentists recommend. Hippobrush keeps time for you, tells you when to move to the next quarter of your mouth, and shows you where you have been. Then floss, rinse, and you are done. FREE FOR EVERYONE - A calm 2-minute brushing timer: four 30-second quadrants with a gentle tap at each change - A live mouth map that fills in as you brush - Apple Watch app: start from your wrist and feel each quadrant change, no phone needed - A daily streak with a freeze for the day life gets in the way, plus achievements - Morning and evening reminders, and a nudge when it is time for a new toothbrush - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, watch complications, and a Live Activity on the Dynamic Island - Brushes saved to Apple Health - Brush-buddy challenges: invite a friend and keep each other going - Haptic-only mode for a silent brush - Your first Smile Check HIPPOBRUSH PREMIUM - Floss and rinse timers, so your whole routine lives in one place - Brush to your music: pick a song or playlist, and it pauses when your time is up - Profiles for everyone at home, with Kid Mode: a mascot that reacts as your child brushes, and stickers to collect - A 30-day dentist report as a PDF, ready for your next visit - Your full history and detailed stats (free keeps the last 7 days) - Smart Coach: personal brushing insights and answers from Apple Intelligence, on your device - Unlimited Smile Checks - Mirror mode, custom durations, and custom reminder times SMILE CHECK Take a photo of your smile and get a quick, general look at how your teeth look, with a score you can follow over time and simple brushing tips. Photos are analyzed privately by Apple Intelligence. Smile Check is not a dental exam. Requires iOS 27 and a device that supports Apple Intelligence. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account needed. Your brushing data stays on your device, and in your own iCloud if you turn on iCloud Backup. We never see it. Anonymous analytics can be turned off in Settings. SUBSCRIPTION Hippobrush is free to use. Hippobrush Premium is available as a yearly subscription, which starts with a 1-week free trial for eligible new subscribers, or as a monthly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically at the same price unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://boldbiscuit.com/hippobrush/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://boldbiscuit.com/hippobrush/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Random Run at none against Hippobrush's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. Hippobrush sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Random Run asks for nothing beyond the download.
Random Run ships an update weekly, Hippobrush every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Random Run | Hippobrush |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ROBERT ALEXANDER SINGLETON | Taha Bozdemir |
In-app purchases
Random Run
No in-app purchases
Hippobrush
- Hippobrush Premium Monthly$8.991 Month
- Hippobrush Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year









