Comparison

RunSync vs Challengger

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

Head to head
About

RunSync

Features
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RUNSYNC - Track runs with your team RunSync helps you stay connected with your running group. Features: • Track your run using GPS • View your route on a map • Create or join running teams • See team activity and rankings • Participate in running events • View your running history and stats • Sync running workouts from Apple Watch via Apple Health Run together. Stay motivated. Stay connected.

About

Challengger

Features
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Challengger helps you turn running and fitness into shared motivation. Create challenges, invite friends, join groups, compete with your club and track progress together. Whether you are chasing a monthly distance target, building a better routine, or motivating your running community, Challengger makes it easier to stay active with other people. CREATE AND JOIN CHALLENGES Start your own personal, group or club challenge, or discover public challenges you can join. Set a goal, invite people and see everyone’s progress in one place. STAY MOTIVATED TO MOVE Challengger is built around motivation, accountability and friendly competition. See who is taking part, follow challenge progress and keep yourself moving towards the finish. TRACK DIFFERENT TYPES OF GOALS Take part in distance challenges, participation challenges and consistency challenges. Whether you want to run more often, cover more distance, or simply stay active each week, Challengger gives you a clear target to aim for. BUILT FOR FRIENDS, GROUPS AND CLUBS Challenge yourself, challenge your friends, or bring your running club together around a shared goal. Challengger is designed for people who are more motivated when progress is visible and everyone is involved. CONNECT YOUR FITNESS ACTIVITY Use supported fitness connections to help track your activity and keep your challenge progress up to date. WHY CHALLENGGER? • Create personal, group and club challenges • Join public challenges and discover new goals • Track distance, participation and consistency • Compete on leaderboards with friends and clubmates • Stay motivated with visible progress • Build momentum through shared activity Challengger is for runners, fitness groups, clubs and anyone who wants a more motivating way to stay active. Challenge yourself. Motivate everyone else.

Screenshots

RunSync4 screens
Challengger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Challengger at 15.1 against RunSync's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RunSync ships an update every 4 days, Challengger every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
RunSync versus Challengger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunSyncChallengger
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB86 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerchatri bunkijrungpisanEveleigh McCarthy

In-app purchases

None

RunSync

No in-app purchases

None

Challengger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RunSync free?
RunSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Challengger free?
Challengger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RunSync or Challengger have ads?
Neither RunSync nor Challengger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RunSync or Challengger?
RunSync ships an update every 4 days, and Challengger every 5 days. Most recently, RunSync was updated on September 13, 2026 and Challengger on September 29, 2026.

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