Common Run vs Running Route Planner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Common Run
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Your running routes in one place. Common Run connects your workouts, routes, and planning in one app. Import runs from Apple Health, draw new routes on the map, and share them with friends. Create routes on the map. Plan new runs by placing waypoints on the map—routes snap to roads so you get accurate distances. Or sketch your path freehand and let Common Run turn it into a road-following route. View distance, elevation and estimated time. Set your running pace to get an estimated time, switch between miles and kilometers for distance and see route elevation profiles. Share easily as images. Generate clean route images (map snapshot, distance, and your route path) to share via social apps or anywhere else. Import and Export GPX files. Import GPX files from other apps or devices, and export your routes to GPX when you need them elsewhere. No social linking required. No leaderboards or in app social linking. Your routes are stored on your device.
Running Route Planner
Generate custom running routes of any distance that start and end at your current location. Explore new areas, hit specific training goals, or simply break free from your usual paths. Offers live guidance, run history, and GPX export for your favorite devices.
- Generate loop routes from your location
- Set custom distances (1-30 km/miles)
- Multiple route options per generation
- Live run tracking with turn guidance
- Save and export routes as GPX
- Run history and off-route warnings
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Tired of running the same streets, or driving somewhere just to find a route? LoopRun builds a fresh running route from wherever you are, for exactly the distance you want, and brings you back to where you started. Set your distance, pick a shape, and tap once. LoopRun maps loops on real roads and paths using Apple Maps, then hands you a few options to choose from. WHY RUNNERS LOVE IT - Loop routes that start and finish at your location - Out-and-back routes when you want a simple turnaround - Choose your distance from 1 to 30 km (or miles) - Head any direction, or point it north, south, east or west - Several route options every time, so you never repeat yourself - Distance and a rough run-time estimate at a glance - Start your run in the app: live map, upcoming-turn guidance, pace, distance and remaining - Voice cues speak upcoming turns, distance milestones and off-route warnings - Run history: every run saved on your phone with distance, time and pace - Off-route warning brings you back to the loop - Choose kilometers or miles in Settings TAKE IT WITH YOU Export any route as a GPX file and load it straight onto your Garmin, Apple Watch, Coros, Suunto or Strava. Save your favorites and open them again any time. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything happens on your device. LoopRun does not collect your data, does not track you, and does not need an account. PERFECT FOR - Exploring a new city or neighborhood on foot - Hitting an exact training distance (5K, 10K, long run) - Breaking out of the same old loop - Walkers and cyclists too Try it free, then unlock unlimited route generation, saved favorites and GPX export with LoopRun Premium. LoopRun Premium is available as a weekly plan with a 3-day free trial, an annual plan, or a one-time Lifetime unlock. This app offers a weekly subscription with a 3-day free trial, and an annual subscription. A one-time Lifetime unlock is also available (non-renewing). Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID Account Settings. Restore purchases from the app settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.appharbour.com/looprun/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Common Run at none against Running Route Planner's 3. Running Route Planner's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Running Route Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Common Run asks for nothing beyond the download.
Common Run ships an update every 5 weeks, Running Route Planner weekly. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Common Run | Running Route Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Will Trickey | Charles Dapaah-Siakwan |
In-app purchases
Common Run
No in-app purchases
Running Route Planner
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Annual Premium$14.991 Year
- Lifetime Unlock$29.99
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