Trace Run vs MIMO Running
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Trace Run
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Your run, worth sharing. Trace Run lets you replay your route on a map and turn your running records into photos, videos and cards. Import a record or start with a sample course. Your photos, your running story โข Add your route, distance, time and pace to a photo card โข Make distance stand out with the Bold layout, or position elements yourself โข Overlay running stats on photo and video backgrounds โข Create transparent stickers, save photos and share your results โข Show heart rate in supported layouts when your record includes heart-rate data โข Find photos taken around your run for a more personal card Relive the route โข Replay your route on a 3D map โข Choose playback speed, camera mode and five HUD skins โข Review live pace, distance, elevation and route colors โข Export a route video or record the simulation screen Import and organize โข Import GPX files, Apple Health workouts and Strava activities โข Browse records grouped by the day you ran โข Set a target pace for GPX courses without timestamps โข Compare two records with ghost racing and split analysis Save it your way โข Story, feed, square and landscape formats for route videos โข Layout, color and text options for cards and video clips โข Download map tiles for offline use โข Support for iPhone and iPad Imported routes and export rendering are processed on your device. Features such as maps, Strava connections and advertising use network services. Some exports may require watching a rewarded ad after the free export allowance is used. Share the moments you ran for with friends and your running crew.
MIMO Running
Automatically tracks your runs using Apple Watch or iPhone data, providing insights into performance, rhythm, and growth. It identifies workout types, analyzes data for improvement, and helps you share your running moments and race achievements.
- Automatic run tracking
- Performance prediction
- Workout type identification
- Rhythm and form analysis
- Growth visualization
- Shareable run cards
- Automatic race detection
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Every step with Apple Watch, every gain in fitness. MIMO Running remembers your runs. Use your own running data to predict race performance. Enter your goals and upcoming races โ and get so much more out of every run. No complicated setup, no manual logging. MIMO Running pulls in the workout data already stored on your Apple Watch or iPhone, organizes it automatically, and surfaces the moments that matter. All you have to do is walk and run. โ Today's Run, at a Glance Distance, pace, heart rate, and cadence โ all the way to running form and heart rate zones โ displayed cleanly with the data you already have. Split records highlight your best moment of the day in gold. โ Rhythm, Form & Performance Analysis Easy run, build-up, interval, or long run โ MIMO Running identifies your workout type and uncovers what's hidden inside the data. Cadence trends, heart rate drift, and pace consistency are analyzed to give you a clear picture of how you ran today. After a race, data-driven insights show you what to focus on going forward. โ Feel Your Growth MIMO Running stacks your records and shows you the arc. "Your fastest pace in recent weeks." "Same pace, but your heart rate is lower now." โ Not just numbers, but the feeling of getting better. โ Workouts, Understood Automatically Interval, long run, or easy run โ MIMO Running figures it out on its own and delivers one line that fits the run you just had. โ Moments Worth Sharing Build a share card with your personal minimee, your photos, videos, and route โ ready to post on Instagram. No input needed. Your run becomes the content. โ Races, Recognized Automatically MIMO Running detects domestic marathon races and labels that day's run with the race name. So the moment you cross the finish line feels even more special. โ Your Data Stays Yours MIMO Running only reads your health data. Every record stays safely on your device. Just walk and run. MIMO Running handles the rest. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mimoplanner.kr/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trace Run at none against MIMO Running's 1. MIMO Running's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. MIMO Running sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per 6 months. Trace Run asks for nothing beyond the download.
Trace Run ships an update weekly, MIMO Running daily. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Trace Run | MIMO Running |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Daily โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Monetization | โ | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 โ better | 17.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | hyunjin lee | Nam Seok Han |
In-app purchases
Trace Run
No in-app purchases
MIMO Running
- MIMO Running PRO$6.996 Months









