GPS Running Tracker vs Runvault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GPS Running Tracker
This app offers private and accurate GPS tracking for runs, jogs, and walks. It focuses on core running metrics and training features without social feeds or mandatory subscriptions. Enjoy detailed stats, personalized coaching, and a clean interface designed for runners of all levels.
- Accurate GPS distance, pace, and route mapping
- Live voice pace coaching
- Run/walk interval training
- Full run history with detailed analytics
- Personal best tracking
- Privacy-focused with on-device data storage
- HealthKit sync
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RunArc is the private, honest running tracker. Track every run, jog, walk, and trail with accurate GPS, live pace, and clean maps without subscriptions that cost more than your shoes. Built for real runners who want to log miles, not social feeds. Whether you're starting Couch to 5K, training for a marathon, or just jogging around the block, RunArc keeps your runs fast, private, and beautiful. GPS RUN TRACKING - Accurate GPS distance, pace, and route mapping - Live splits, stride, and elevation - Kalman-filter smoothing so pace stays stable - Treadmill support with step-based estimation - Real-time map view of your route TRAINING AND COACHING - Live voice pace coaching during runs - Run/walk interval training - Weekly challenges to push you further - Goal tracking for distance, pace, frequency - Badges for real milestones STATS AND HISTORY - Full run history with maps, splits, and pace charts - Weekly, monthly, yearly totals - Personal bests for 1K, 5K, 10K, half, and full marathon - Streak tracker - Detailed analytics per workout PRIVACY FIRST - Runs stay on your device by default - No social feed, no leaderboard pressure, no bloat - Optional private cloud sync, your backup, your choice - No route data shared with anyone HONEST PRICING - Free: full GPS tracking, stats, badges, challenges, history - Premium: streak freeze, cloud sync, GPX export, no ads - Monthly, annual, and lifetime plans available EVERY KIND OF RUN Jog in the park, walk the dog, hike a trail, run the treadmill, train for your first 5K, or prep for marathon. RunArc tracks them all with the same clean interface. APPLE ECOSYSTEM - HealthKit sync for runs, distance, calories - Live Activities on Lock Screen during runs - Home screen widgets for weekly stats - Dark-first design for day and night WHY RUNARC Most running apps are either bloated with social features you'll never use, or charge expensive subscriptions. RunArc is the opposite. Clean, fast, private, affordable. Just the run. Download RunArc and start tracking. Your runs, your data, your pace. --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://runningtracker-dbbf3.web.app/privacy.html
Runvault
This app is a private, offline-first GPS tracker for running and walking. It records your route, distance, pace, and splits with spoken cues, and allows manual entry. It includes a beginner 5K training plan and goal tracking, keeping all your data locally on your device.
- Private, offline-first GPS tracking
- Real-time route map and stats
- Automatic per-km/mile splits with voice cues
- Manual run entry for treadmill or missed sessions
- Beginner 8-week couch to 5K plan
- Goal setting and race countdown
- Personal bests, achievements, and consistency heatmap
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Runvault is a private, offline-first running and walking tracker that turns every run into clear, motivating data — without an account, a subscription or a social feed. Lace up, tap Start, and Runvault records your route on a live map while measuring distance, current and average pace, and automatic per-kilometer or per-mile splits with spoken voice cues. Prefer the treadmill or forgot to track? Add a manual run in seconds. Whether you are training for your first 5K, building a weekly running habit, or logging easy recovery walks, this is a simple GPS running app that keeps everything on your device. WHY RUNNERS CHOOSE RUNVAULT - A genuinely private run tracker with no sign-up, no login and no cloud — your data stays on your phone. - A free GPS running tracker that also works as a walking distance tracker and a treadmill run log. - A built-in couch to 5K style plan so absolute beginners can go from walking to running 5K. LIVE GPS TRACKING - Real-time route map powered by free OpenStreetMap tiles that follows your position as you move. - Live distance, duration, current pace and average pace, updated every second. - Automatic splits per km or mile, with optional spoken pace and split announcements. - Elevation gain and approximate calories burned, calculated from your pace, distance and climbing. - Pause, resume and a keep-screen-awake mode so you never lose a session. RUN LOG AND HISTORY - Every run saved with route map, split table, pace chart and an elevation profile. - Filter by run, walk or indoor, edit any entry, and export a single run as a GPX file. - Add how a run felt and personal notes to remember great sessions. BEGINNER 5K TRAINING PLAN - An original eight-week walk run plan that builds gradually toward a continuous 5K. - Three guided interval sessions per week with simple check-off and progress tracking. - Perfect as a couch to 5k tracker for new runners who want structure without a coach. GOALS AND RACE COUNTDOWN - Set a weekly distance goal and a weekly time goal and watch your progress fill up. - Add a goal race and keep a clear countdown to race day. STATS, RECORDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS - Personal bests for your fastest 1K, 5K and 10K, best pace, longest run and day streak. - Weekly mileage, pace trend, this week versus last week, weekday and time-of-day patterns. - A 17-week consistency heatmap and dozens of tiered achievements to keep you motivated. PRIVATE AND OFFLINE BY DESIGN - No account, no ads-driven feed, no tracking of your runs by us. - All runs stored locally with full backup and restore via JSON, plus CSV and GPX export. - Switch freely between kilometers and miles and choose six app languages. PERFECT FOR - Beginners following a couch to 5k running plan for the first time. - Walkers who want a simple offline walking tracker with distance and pace. - Treadmill and gym runners who need a quick manual run log. - Anyone who wants a private running tracker with no subscription and no account. Runvault is a general fitness tool, not medical advice. Map tiles require a connection, but your runs and all metrics work offline and stay on your device. Download Runvault and start building a running habit you can actually keep.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Runvault at none against GPS Running Tracker's 4. Runvault also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). GPS Running Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. GPS Running Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Runvault asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | GPS Running Tracker | Runvault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cengiz Darian Hanci | Ferran Espuna |
In-app purchases
GPS Running Tracker
- RunArc Premium – Monthly$1.491 Month
- RunArc Premium – 3 Months$4.693 Months
- RunArc Premium – Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- RunArc Premium - Lifetime$37.99
Runvault
No in-app purchases









