RUNA vs Tempo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
RUNA
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No watch. No chest strap. Just your iPhone camera. RUNA turns your iPhone into a smart treadmill companion. Simply prop your phone up, point the camera at yourself, and let our AI do the rest โ measuring your heart rate in real time without any wearable device. How It Works Place your iPhone on the treadmill or nearby. RUNA's camera-based AI detects your heart rate while you run โ completely hands-free, completely device-free. Set Goals, Crush Them Set your target distance, time, or pace. RUNA tracks your progress and keeps you on course every session. Know Your Zone See exactly which pace and heart rate zone you're in during your run. Push harder or pull back โ train smarter with real-time zone insights. Look Back, Level Up Every run is saved automatically. Review your history, spot trends, and watch yourself improve over time. Your Data Stays Yours All data is processed and stored entirely on your device. Nothing leaves your phone โ ever. No cloud uploads, no third-party sharing, no exceptions. Stop strapping on extra gear. Start running with just your iPhone.
Tempo
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Tempo is a privacy-first running app built to pair with your self-hosted Tempo server. It is designed for runners who want detailed insights without giving away control of their data. Track your training with a clean, fast mobile experience: - Upload workouts from GPX/FIT files - Browse your recent runs in a feed - Dive into workout details and maps - Review weekly and yearly stats - Monitor progress with relative effort and best efforts Tempo is a companion app, not a social network. Your workouts stay on infrastructure you control, and your data remains yours. Whether you are replacing cloud-first fitness platforms or building a private training stack, Tempo gives you the tools to analyze your running while staying self-hosted and privacy minded.
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Verdict
RUNA and Tempo are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | RUNA | Tempo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | 26.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Urgent Inc. | Loren Davies |
In-app purchases
RUNA
No in-app purchases
Tempo
No in-app purchases









