Comparison

FlatRoute vs Running Route Planner

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

Head to head
About

FlatRoute

Features
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Find the flattest way to run. FlatRoute finds running routes with the least climbing from wherever you are. Tell it how far you want to go, and it returns three routes ranked by flatness, each with an elevation profile so you can see the climb before you head out. It doesn't just count elevation. FlatRoute also scores each route on real-world friction: traffic lights, road crossings, busy roads, and surface. So the route you get is genuinely runnable, not just flat on paper. Make it yours: Set your exact distance. Choose a loop or an out-and-back. Avoid busy roads. Avoid repeating the same streets. Prefer trails or paved paths. Built for easy days, recovery runs, beginners, stroller runs, and anyone training in a hilly city who just wants to keep it flat. FlatRoute Pro: Unlimited route generation. Save your favorite routes. Export any route as GPX for your watch or other apps. Free to start, with a few routes a day at no cost. No account, no sign-up, no ads. Your location is used only to find routes. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://www.flatroute.run

About

Running Route Planner

Generate custom running routes of any distance that start and end at your current location. Explore new areas, hit specific training goals, or simply break free from your usual paths. Offers live guidance, run history, and GPX export for your favorite devices.

Highlights
  • Generate loop routes from your location
  • Set custom distances (1-30 km/miles)
  • Multiple route options per generation
  • Live run tracking with turn guidance
  • Save and export routes as GPX
  • Run history and off-route warnings
Features
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Tired of running or riding the same streets, or driving somewhere just to find a route? LoopRun builds a fresh running or cycling route from wherever you are, for exactly the distance you want, and brings you back to where you started. Pick Run or Ride, set your distance, choose a shape, and tap once. LoopRun maps loops on real roads and paths using Apple Maps, then hands you a few options to choose from. WHY RUNNERS AND RIDERS LOVE IT - Loop routes that start and finish at your location - Out-and-back routes when you want a simple turnaround - Ride mode plans cycling loops on bike-friendly roads and paths (where Apple Maps offers cycling directions) - Choose your distance: 1 to 30 km for runs, up to 100 km for rides (or miles) - Head any direction, or point it north, south, east or west - Several route options every time, so you never repeat yourself - Distance and a rough run-time estimate at a glance - Start your run or ride in the app: live map, upcoming-turn guidance, pace or speed, distance and remaining - Voice cues speak upcoming turns, distance milestones and off-route warnings, timed for your speed - Pause and resume any time; breaks never count toward your time or distance - History: every run and ride saved on your phone with distance, time and pace or speed - Off-route warning brings you back to the loop - Choose kilometers or miles in Settings TAKE IT WITH YOU Export any route as a GPX file and load it straight onto your Garmin, Apple Watch, Coros, Suunto or Strava. Save your favorites and open them again any time. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything happens on your device. LoopRun does not collect your data, does not track you, and does not need an account. PERFECT FOR - Exploring a new city or neighborhood on foot - Hitting an exact training distance (5K, 10K, long run) - Breaking out of the same old loop - Planning a weekend bike ride straight from your door - Walkers too Try it free, then unlock unlimited route generation, saved favorites and GPX export with LoopRun Premium. LoopRun Premium is available as a weekly plan with a 3-day free trial, an annual plan, or a one-time Lifetime unlock. This app offers a weekly subscription with a 3-day free trial, and an annual subscription. A one-time Lifetime unlock is also available (non-renewing). Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID Account Settings. Restore purchases from the app settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.appharbour.com/looprun/privacy.html

Screenshots

FlatRoute4 screens
Running Route Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

FlatRoute and Running Route Planner are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. FlatRoute sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Running Route Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FlatRoute versus Running Route Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlatRouteRunning Route Planner
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPablo PadillaApp Harbour ApS

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FlatRoute

Subscriptions2
  • FlatRoute Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • FlatRoute Pro (Annual)3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • FlatRoute Pro (Lifetime)$24.99
3 purchases

Running Route Planner

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$29.99

Questions

Is FlatRoute free?
FlatRoute is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Running Route Planner free?
Running Route Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlatRoute or Running Route Planner have ads?
Neither FlatRoute nor Running Route Planner shows ads.

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