Comparison

Jotfit vs Run Insight

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

Head to head
About

Jotfit

This app offers a minimalist approach to tracking your workouts, featuring an integrated rest timer and automatic data logging. It allows for detailed exercise notes, custom rest periods, and provides comprehensive workout reports. Advanced features include customizable charts and workout routine creation.

Highlights
  • Integrated logging and rest timer
  • Auto-fill previous exercise data
  • Support for various exercise types
  • Lock Screen Live Activity for rest timer
  • Auto-generated workout reports
  • Detailed charts and theme customization (Pro)
  • Workout routine creation (Pro)
Features
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Jotfit is a minimalist workout logging app designed to never get in your way during training. No ads. No setup. No login. Open the app and focus only on logging. [Main Features] - Logging, rest timer, and workout duration on one screen — no switching - Select an exercise and your previous weight and reps auto-fill - Supports bodyweight / unilateral (L/R) / cardio (speed, incline, resistance, duration) - Grip and attachment selection for more precise records - Notes per exercise - Rest timer appears on the Lock Screen via Live Activity, with a notification when rest ends - Add custom rest durations freely - Auto-generated workout report at the end (exercise count, sets, total volume, etc.) - Review past workouts in the calendar - Browse 185+ exercises by muscle group (chest / back / shoulders / arms / legs / abs / cardio), with search - Quick access via favorite exercises - Automatically supports Japanese and English [Pro Features] - Detailed charts: weight trend, volume trend, sets by muscle group, workout frequency, and PR updates - Theme customization: freely change background, accent, and text colors - Workout routines: preset feature to add frequently used exercises in one tap A simple design for fast use at the gym or at home. No bloat. Just focus on logging. Privacy Policy: https://jotfit.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://jotfit.app/terms

About

Run Insight

Features
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Run Insight is a running app that analyzes your run data to help you discover your best running days. Track not only distance and pace, but also how you felt and your condition. Based on your past data, the app identifies what conditions help you run comfortably and visualizes those patterns. Make your daily runs more enjoyable and more tailored to you. Features ・Run tracking (distance, pace, etc.) ・Feel & condition tracking ・Run data analysis ・Visualization of optimal conditions and trends Recommended for ・Runners who want to build a habit ・Those who want to understand their best running days ・Those who want to track their condition ・Those who want to improve performance without overtraining ---------- Privacy Policy https://creatom.jp/privacypolicy Terms of Use https://creatom.jp/termsofservice

Screenshots

Jotfit4 screens
Run Insight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Run Insight at none against Jotfit's 2. Jotfit's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, 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. Jotfit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Run Insight asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jotfit ships an update weekly, Run Insight fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Jotfit versus Run Insight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJotfitRun Insight
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuki MimuraCreatom LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Jotfit

Subscriptions2
  • Jotfit Pro Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Jotfit Pro Yearly1 Year trial$49.991 Year
None

Run Insight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jotfit free?
Jotfit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Run Insight free?
Run Insight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jotfit or Run Insight have ads?
Neither Jotfit nor Run Insight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jotfit or Run Insight?
Jotfit ships an update weekly, and Run Insight fortnightly. Most recently, Jotfit was updated on November 7, 2026 and Run Insight on October 31, 2026.

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