RunBuilder vs RunIRL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RunBuilder
Create custom running workouts with detailed control over distance, time, and pace. Map out your running routes with precision, and track your progress with GPS and heart rate data. Sync your runs to Apple Health and other platforms.
- Custom workout builder
- Plain English workout input
- FIT file import
- Screenshot workout import
- Interactive course mapping
- GPS and heart rate tracking
- Apple Health integration
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RunBuilder turns the workout in your head — or the one buried in your coach's email — into a structured session you can actually run. BUILD IT YOUR WAY • Step by step, with control over distance, time, pace, and recovery • Type or dictate it in plain English: "2 mile warmup, 6x800 at 5K pace with 400 jog, 2 mile cooldown" • Import a FIT workout file • Screenshot a workout and let RunBuilder read it • Start from a built-in template • Paste anything from the clipboard NEW: MAP YOUR COURSES • Tap out a route and watch it snap to real roads and paths • Switch to straight lines for tracks and trails • Distance and elevation gain update as you build • Mile or kilometer markers appear right on the map • Search for a starting point anywhere in the world • Retrace to start, or route back, for an easy out-and-back or loop • Undo and redo any point • Save courses by name, then duplicate one to build a variation • Check the elevation profile before you head out • Run a course with your route and your position live on screen RUN IT • Outdoor runs with GPS, pace, distance, and heart rate • Treadmill runs with automatic speed and incline control on compatible Wahoo FTMS treadmills • Spoken step announcements and periodic audio updates • Music controls without leaving the run screen • Runs save to Apple Health, route included CONNECT YOUR GEAR • Bluetooth heart rate monitors • Foot pods and running power meters, including Stryd • Engo smart glasses, with your key metrics in view SEND IT ANYWHERE • Garmin Connect • Wahoo • Apple Watch, scheduled straight into the built-in Workout app • Export a FIT file, or a printable PDF BUILT FOR iPHONE AND iPAD Large, readable run screens meant to be glanced at mid-stride, whether the phone is in your hand or the iPad is propped on a treadmill. Workouts, settings, and courses sync across your devices with iCloud. Widgets put today's session on your Home Screen, and Siri and Shortcuts can create or start one hands-free. RUNBUILDER PRO Building workouts, mapping courses, running them, and saving to Apple Health are all free. No account required. RunBuilder Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks: • Sending workouts to Garmin Connect and Wahoo • Scheduling workouts to Apple Watch • Engo smart glasses support • Race Goal, which builds a session around your target race and finish time • Nested repeats, for complex interval structures Note: RunBuilder schedules workouts to the built-in Workout app on Apple Watch; there is no separate watch app to install. Course elevation comes from a terrain model and is approximate, especially among tall buildings.
RunIRL
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Make cardio a daily habit. RunIRL transforms your home into an AI-powered cardio gym. Whether you're running in place, doing high knees, jumping jacks, squats, or bodyweight exercises, RunIRL tracks your movement in real time and helps you stay consistent. AI Workout Tracking Use your camera to count reps, measure workout intensity, estimate calories burned, and receive instant workout feedback without any extra equipment. Indoor Cardio, Anywhere Complete effective cardio workouts at home, in your office, or wherever you have a little space. No treadmill or gym membership required. Stay Motivated Turn exercise into a rewarding experience. Earn XP, level up, complete daily missions, build streaks, and unlock new achievements as you train. Track Your Progress See your workout history, calories burned, total reps, consistency, and performance over time with clear progress insights. Designed for Every Fitness Level Whether you're just getting started or training every day, RunIRL helps you move more, burn calories, and build healthy habits with AI-powered workout tracking. Download RunIRL today and make every workout count. No login or signup is required. All app data is stored locally on the device, and the app does not have any account-based features. *Premium Feature Requires a Subscription Subscription Plans Weekly: $2.99 Yearly: $29.99 Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your account will be charged for newal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of use: https://runirl.netlify.app/terms Privacy policy: https://runirl.netlify.app/privacy
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Verdict
RunBuilder and RunIRL are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. RunBuilder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RunIRL sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | RunBuilder | RunIRL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LandWare, LLC | Puranjan Mallik |
In-app purchases
RunBuilder
- RunBuilder Pro$14.99
RunIRL
- RunIRL - Weekly$2.997 Days
- RunIRL - Yearly$29.991 Year







