Comparison

SweatDiary vs Run With Scripture

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

Head to head
About

SweatDiary

Features
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Sweat Diary is a fast, distraction-free workout journal for your iPhone and Mac. Log your workouts, jot down notes, and find them later — no dashboards, no gamification, no clutter. • Log any workout in seconds - gym, running, cycling, rowing, kitesurfing, hiking, or your own custom type • Free-text notes for every entry - capture the details that matter to you • Attach photos to your sessions • See all your activities on a map • Full-text search to find any past workout instantly • Synch between Mac and iPhone via iCloud • Import via HealthKit on iPhone • Weekly activity strip and stats to stay aware without obsessing

About

Run With Scripture

This app integrates Bible passages into your workouts, offering audio narration and curated collections to enhance both physical and spiritual growth. It supports various activities like running, walking, and cycling, with features for progress tracking and a hands-free experience.

Highlights
  • Listen to Scripture during workouts
  • Professionally narrated Bible audio
  • Curated Scripture collections by topic
  • Support for running, walking, hiking, cycling
  • Verse of the Day
  • AI Coach for training and encouragement (Pro)
  • Workout Groups
  • Structured training plans
Features
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Run With Scripture transforms every workout into time spent in God’s Word. Whether you’re training for your next marathon, heading out for a morning walk, or looking for encouragement on today’s workout, Run With Scripture delivers beautifully narrated Bible passages throughout your workout—helping you grow physically and spiritually with every step. Stay focused on your workout while Scripture plays naturally in the background, allowing you to move without constantly reaching for your phone. FEATURES • Listen to Scripture during every workout • Beautiful, professionally narrated Bible audio • Curated Scripture collections organized by topic • Support for running, walking, hiking, and cycling • Verse of the Day to encourage your daily walk with God • AI Coach for training insights and biblical encouragement (Pro) • Workout Groups to stay connected and encourage others • Structured training plans for every level • Progress tracking, workout history, and achievements • Save your favorite verses for future workouts • Background audio playback for a hands-free experience • Offline downloads for uninterrupted workouts (Pro) SCRIPTURE FOR EVERY SEASON Choose from collections focused on topics like: • Strength & Endurance • Anxiety & Worry • Fear & Courage • Identity in Christ • Hope Through Hard Times • Purpose & Direction • Perseverance & Hope • And more Whether you’re preparing for your first 5K, chasing a personal best, training for your next marathon, or simply taking a walk around the neighborhood, every workout becomes an opportunity to spend meaningful time in God’s Word. Run With Scripture is designed to help you build consistency—not only in your fitness, but also in your daily time with Scripture. Every Workout. God’s Word. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.runwithscripture.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.runwithscripture.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

SweatDiary3 screens
Run With Scripture4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SweatDiary at none against Run With Scripture's 2. Run With Scripture's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Run With Scripture sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. SweatDiary asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SweatDiary ships an update every 4 days, Run With Scripture every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SweatDiary versus Run With Scripture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSweatDiaryRun With Scripture
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristoph WernerSPENCER WAYDE GURLEY

In-app purchases

None

SweatDiary

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Run With Scripture

Subscriptions2
  • Run With Scripture Pro$5.991 Month
  • Run With Scripture Pro Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is SweatDiary free?
SweatDiary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Run With Scripture free?
Run With Scripture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SweatDiary or Run With Scripture have ads?
Neither SweatDiary nor Run With Scripture shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SweatDiary or Run With Scripture?
SweatDiary ships an update every 4 days, and Run With Scripture every 5 days. Most recently, SweatDiary was updated on September 28, 2026 and Run With Scripture on September 6, 2026.

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