Comparison

RunAtlas vs Heave

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

Head to head
About

RunAtlas

Features
Read full description

Explore Your Running History RunAtlas transforms your Apple Health running data into beautiful insights. If you've been running with your Apple Watch, you already have years of runs waiting to be explored. Key Features: โ€ข Interactive World Map - See every city you've run in, with markers sized by how often you run there. Filter by all runs, 5K+, 10K+, half marathon, or marathon efforts. โ€ข Monthly Comparison - Compare your running in any month across all years. See all runs by default, or focus on 5K+ efforts when you want a performance-oriented view. โ€ข Fastest Times - Track your best 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon efforts when available. โ€ข Detailed Statistics - Explore yearly totals, distance milestones, countries visited, cities explored, pace trends, and more. โ€ข Run History - Browse all running workouts, search by location, and add location or distance details for indoor runs. โ€ข Run Routes - View the actual GPS route of any outdoor run on a map. Privacy First: - No accounts or sign-ups required - No data collection or tracking - Your running data is read from Apple Health and stays on your device - Optional indoor run edits can sync through your private iCloud account Requirements: - Reads running workouts from Apple Health - Works best with Apple Watch running data - Outdoor route maps require workouts with GPS route data Perfect for runners who want to understand their running history, track progress across years, or simply see all the amazing places they've run.

About

Heave

Features
Read full description

Heave is a smart workout log that makes tracking your training as fast as taking simple notes. **How it works:** - Type in your workout Just type your exercises and sets freely, without dealing with complicated forms. - Heave recognizes your input Heave analyzes your notes and automatically detects exercises, weights, and reps. - Save your training Your workouts are neatly structured and saved clearly in your history. - Track your progress View your workout history and see how your performance is developing. - Understand muscle groups Heave maps exercises to specific muscle groups, helping you better evaluate and structure your training. **Why Heave?** - Log faster instead of dealing with complicated apps - Quick entry, just like using a notes app - Less effort during your workout - Clear overview of your workouts, exercises, and progress - Ideal for strength training, progressive overload, and regular workout routines - Smart workout reminders Heave helps you consistently log your training, visualize your progress, and train smarter. (requires in-app subscription) https://heave-app.vercel.app/terms.html

Screenshots

RunAtlas4 screens
Heave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RunAtlas at none against Heave's 2. RunAtlas also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (18.1 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Heave sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. RunAtlas asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RunAtlas ships an update weekly, Heave every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
RunAtlas versus Heave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunAtlasHeave
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.1 โ€” better26.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShahin SefatiJustus Grothe

In-app purchases

None

RunAtlas

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Heave

Subscriptions2
  • Heave Unlimited Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Heave Unlimited Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is RunAtlas free?
RunAtlas is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Heave free?
Heave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RunAtlas or Heave have ads?
Heave shows ads; RunAtlas does not.
Which is updated more often, RunAtlas or Heave?
RunAtlas ships an update weekly, and Heave every 4 days. Most recently, RunAtlas was updated on October 25, 2026 and Heave on October 24, 2026.

Other comparisons