Comparison

Cardio Log vs Running Memo

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

Head to head
About

Cardio Log

Features
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The workout is done. Open CardioLog, tap the sport, set the minutes, rate the effort β€” logged in ten seconds. That is the whole job: a dead-simple cardio journal for people who run, cycle, swim, row or hit the elliptical and just want the work written down. No GPS to babysit. No pace charts to decode. No feed of strangers going faster than you. CardioLog measures nothing β€” it remembers. You did the session; the app keeps the receipt, adds it to your week and shows how close you are to the 150 minutes of aerobic activity the WHO recommends for adults. WHAT YOU GET β€’ A session logged before your breathing settles β€” sport, minutes, effort, done β€’ Your week at a glance: 112 of 150 minutes on Thursday tells you exactly what the weekend owes β€’ A streak counter that makes day 14 feel too expensive to break β€’ Your training mix laid bare β€” when "I swim sometimes" turns out to be 2 swims in 30 sessions, you will know β€’ A monthly summary card ready to share: sessions, minutes, active weeks, longest session and your activity mix β€’ Edit any entry, add notes ("hill repeats", "new shoes"), and export your entire log as CSV anytime PERFECT FOR β€’ Runners and cyclists who want a diary of the work, not another GPS trace β€’ Swimmers, rowers and elliptical regulars whose sports GPS apps never handled well anyway β€’ Anyone chasing the WHO 150-minute week, one logged session at a time β€’ Lapsed athletes rebuilding the habit who need a streak more than a coach WHY NOT JUST A GPS TRACKER? Trackers record where you went. A journal records that you went. If maps and splits kept you consistent, you would be consistent already. CardioLog strips the workout down to the three facts that build a habit β€” what, how long, how hard β€” and turns them into a week you can see and a streak you will not want to lose. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your log lives on your device. No account, no location, no third-party SDKs. A daily reminder at the hour you choose is the only time CardioLog speaks first. It is an activity journal, not a medical device β€” it measures nothing and assesses nothing. FULL ACCESS CardioLog Pro unlocks the complete experience: the daily volume chart, your training mix by sport, streak tracking and the shareable monthly summary. Choose a Weekly or Yearly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Tonight, after the run β€” log it. That is how streaks start. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Weekly and Yearly are auto-renewing subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of that period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions after purchase. Lifetime is a one-time purchase and does not renew. Terms of Use: https://leanstudio.asia/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://leanstudio.asia/privacy-policy Support: support@leanstudio.asia

About

Running Memo

Features
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β–  Log a run in seconds Enter distance, time, course, and how it felt. Pace (min/km) is calculated automatically β€” no stopwatch, no setup. β–  Your week at a glance The home screen shows this week's distance and count, plus your recent runs. Your streak of records builds up naturally. β–  Weekly graph & totals Review your distance week by week with a bar chart, and see total distance, total runs, and average pace together. β–  Course notes Name the routes you run often. Past courses are one tap away, so logging stays quick. β–  No GPS This app never uses location. You enter each run yourself, and everything is stored only on your device. No account is needed, and there is no upload or tracking. Note: the feel rating is a personal record. This app does not provide health or training guidance.

Screenshots

Cardio Log4 screens
Running Memo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cardio Log at none against Running Memo's shown. Running Memo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Cardio Log sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Running Memo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cardio Log ships an update every 4 months, Running Memo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Cardio Log versus Running Memo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCardio LogRunning Memo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLEAN ASIA CO., LTDδΈ½δ½³ ζ–½

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cardio Log

Subscriptions2
  • Activity Minutes Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Run Tracker Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cycling Lifetime$39.99
1 purchases

Running Memo

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Cardio Log free?
Cardio Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Running Memo free?
Running Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cardio Log or Running Memo have ads?
Running Memo shows ads; Cardio Log does not.
Which is updated more often, Cardio Log or Running Memo?
Cardio Log ships an update every 4 months, and Running Memo every 2 days. Most recently, Cardio Log was updated on November 13, 2026 and Running Memo on November 6, 2026.

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