RunHUD vs Run Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
RunHUD
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RunHUD is a simple, no-setup running companion for treadmill workouts. Just open the app, connect your watch, and start running. While you run on a treadmill, RunHUD shows your heart rate, pace, and elapsed time clearly on your phone β just like a heads-up display (HUD). No accounts. No settings. No distractions. Perfect for runners who want to focus on their run without constantly checking their watch.
Run Timer
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Run Timer: Your Ultimate Running Companion Run Timer goes beyond a basic timerβit's an intuitive running planner and activity log designed for runners who want to stay focused on time, pace, and consistency. Experience running with a massive scoreboard-style digital display right on your phone screen! Key Features 1. Giant Digital Running Clock β’ Crisp, high-visibility full-screen digital clock that lets you check your elapsed time at a glance while on the move. β’ Customizable backgrounds with solid or shifting colors to keep your screen stylish. 2. Calendar-Based Workout Planner β’ Clean calendar interface to organize weekly and monthly running targets effortlessly. β’ Automatic logging: simply tap start, and the app saves your start time, end time, and total duration. β’ Check off completed sessions to build momentum and track your progress over time. 3. Rich Media Logs & Privacy First β’ Add photos and personal notes to capture memorable routes, weather conditions, or feelings. β’ All logs stay safely stored on your local deviceβno cloud uploads, no privacy concerns. Designed for runners who prefer pure time tracking over complex GPS maps. Just hit start and run!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: RunHUD at none against Run Timer's shown. Run Timer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. RunHUD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Run Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
RunHUD ships an update every 5 months, Run Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RunHUD | Run Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jekal Ik | SnowdropSoft |
In-app purchases
RunHUD
- Premium Lifetime Access$2.99
Run Timer
- Remove Ads$2.99









