Comparison

Formula Run vs Shaply

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

Head to head
About

Formula Run

Features
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Formula Run turns every run into a race. Create or join a league, pick your team, and compete in a full F1-style season — with points, standings, and a champion crowned at the end. HOW IT WORKS Each week a new race goes live on the Formula Run calendar. Run anytime, anywhere — on the road, the treadmill, or the track. Submit your time before the deadline, and the app ranks everyone using the real F1 points system (P1 = 25 points, P2 = 18, all the way down to P10 = 1). LEAGUES & TEAMS Create a private league for your running group, office, or gym. Set up 2–10 teams with custom names and colors. Invite friends with a simple 6-character join code. Or browse public leagues and see how your times stack up globally. FEATURES - Full F1 points system with runner and team standings - Cross-league leaderboard comparing times across all leagues - Automated pace tracking (per-km pace calculated from your time and distance) - Season passes to extend submission deadlines - ULTRA mode — multiply race distance by lap count for longer challenges - Split race timing with configurable penalties - DNF tracking with auto-DNF for missed deadlines - Season champion banner when the final race is complete - In-app notifications for upcoming races and deadlines - Privacy controls — run as "Anonymous" in public views BUILT FOR RUNNERS Formula Run is designed for runners who love competition but want flexibility. No GPS required. No mandatory routes. Just submit your time and let the standings do the talking. Premium subscribers enjoy an ad-free experience. Free users see ads. Start your season today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cleverworkscode.github.io/privacy-policy/

About

Shaply

Transform your phone into a bodyweight fitness coach. Automatically count reps with camera analysis, track nutrition via photos, and challenge others in real-time fitness duels. Progress through ranks and unlock content as you train.

Highlights
  • Automatic rep counting via camera
  • Real-time movement analysis
  • Nutrition tracking with AI photo analysis
  • Real-time player duels
  • Ranked progression system
  • Gamified workout modes
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Shaply turns your phone into a bodyweight training coach. COUNT YOUR REPS WITHOUT THINKING Set your phone down and train: the camera reads your form and counts every rep automatically. A live gauge tracks your range of motion. No accessories, no smartwatch. YOUR NUTRITION IN ONE PHOTO Snap your plate: AI identifies the food and estimates calories and macros. Set your weight goal, Shaply handles the math and tracks your progress. EVERY REP MOVES YOU FORWARD Climb the ranks from Bronze to Diamond as you train. And in Leveling mode, your reps become damage: fight creatures, earn experience, unlock the bestiary. CLEAR STATISTICS Track your reps, intensity, execution speed and progress over 7, 30 or 90 days. Shaply is built for bodyweight training: push-ups, pull-ups, dips, squats and many more. Nutritional estimates and generated programs are provided for guidance only and do not replace the advice of a health professional. SHAPLY PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Monthly $6.99 or yearly $47.99. Auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shaply.app/privacy

Screenshots

Formula Run4 screens
Shaply4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shaply at none against Formula Run's 2. Shaply also leads on ads (none vs shown). Formula Run's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 days). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Formula Run sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Shaply asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Formula Run ships an update every 3 days, Shaply every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Formula Run versus Shaply: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFormula RunShaply
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB94 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperJoshua MartinNOAH ROMAIN LAURENT CHANGEON

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Formula Run

Subscriptions2
  • Formula Run Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Formula Run Premium (Year)$19.991 Year
None

Shaply

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Formula Run free?
Formula Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shaply free?
Shaply is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Formula Run or Shaply have ads?
Formula Run shows ads; Shaply does not.
Which is updated more often, Formula Run or Shaply?
Formula Run ships an update every 3 days, and Shaply every 6 days. Most recently, Formula Run was updated on September 30, 2026 and Shaply on October 10, 2026.

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