Comparison

Random Run vs Runvault

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Runvault

This app is a private, offline-first GPS tracker for running and walking. It records your route, distance, pace, and splits with spoken cues, and allows manual entry. It includes a beginner 5K training plan and goal tracking, keeping all your data locally on your device.

Highlights
  • Private, offline-first GPS tracking
  • Real-time route map and stats
  • Automatic per-km/mile splits with voice cues
  • Manual run entry for treadmill or missed sessions
  • Beginner 8-week couch to 5K plan
  • Goal setting and race countdown
  • Personal bests, achievements, and consistency heatmap
Features
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Runvault is a private, offline-first running and walking tracker that turns every run into clear, motivating data — without an account, a subscription or a social feed. Lace up, tap Start, and Runvault records your route on a live map while measuring distance, current and average pace, and automatic per-kilometer or per-mile splits with spoken voice cues. Prefer the treadmill or forgot to track? Add a manual run in seconds. Whether you are training for your first 5K, building a weekly running habit, or logging easy recovery walks, this is a simple GPS running app that keeps everything on your device. WHY RUNNERS CHOOSE RUNVAULT - A genuinely private run tracker with no sign-up, no login and no cloud — your data stays on your phone. - A free GPS running tracker that also works as a walking distance tracker and a treadmill run log. - A built-in couch to 5K style plan so absolute beginners can go from walking to running 5K. LIVE GPS TRACKING - Real-time route map powered by free OpenStreetMap tiles that follows your position as you move. - Live distance, duration, current pace and average pace, updated every second. - Automatic splits per km or mile, with optional spoken pace and split announcements. - Elevation gain and approximate calories burned, calculated from your pace, distance and climbing. - Pause, resume and a keep-screen-awake mode so you never lose a session. RUN LOG AND HISTORY - Every run saved with route map, split table, pace chart and an elevation profile. - Filter by run, walk or indoor, edit any entry, and export a single run as a GPX file. - Add how a run felt and personal notes to remember great sessions. BEGINNER 5K TRAINING PLAN - An original eight-week walk run plan that builds gradually toward a continuous 5K. - Three guided interval sessions per week with simple check-off and progress tracking. - Perfect as a couch to 5k tracker for new runners who want structure without a coach. GOALS AND RACE COUNTDOWN - Set a weekly distance goal and a weekly time goal and watch your progress fill up. - Add a goal race and keep a clear countdown to race day. STATS, RECORDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS - Personal bests for your fastest 1K, 5K and 10K, best pace, longest run and day streak. - Weekly mileage, pace trend, this week versus last week, weekday and time-of-day patterns. - A 17-week consistency heatmap and dozens of tiered achievements to keep you motivated. PRIVATE AND OFFLINE BY DESIGN - No account, no ads-driven feed, no tracking of your runs by us. - All runs stored locally with full backup and restore via JSON, plus CSV and GPX export. - Switch freely between kilometers and miles and choose six app languages. PERFECT FOR - Beginners following a couch to 5k running plan for the first time. - Walkers who want a simple offline walking tracker with distance and pace. - Treadmill and gym runners who need a quick manual run log. - Anyone who wants a private running tracker with no subscription and no account. Runvault is a general fitness tool, not medical advice. Map tiles require a connection, but your runs and all metrics work offline and stay on your device. Download Runvault and start building a running habit you can actually keep.

Screenshots

Random Run4 screens
Runvault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Random Run at 5.0 against Runvault's 1.0. Random Run also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Runvault's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Random Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Random Run versus Runvault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRandom RunRunvault
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperROBERT ALEXANDER SINGLETONFerran Espuna

In-app purchases

None

Random Run

No in-app purchases

None

Runvault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Random Run free?
Random Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Runvault free?
Runvault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Random Run or Runvault?
Random Run is rated higher. Random Run averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Runvault averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Random Run or Runvault have ads?
Runvault shows ads; Random Run does not.

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