Comparison

Run Free vs RunWalkTimer

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

Head to head
About

Run Free

Features
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Run Free is your pocket coach for a 90-day journey to easier, stronger running. • Daily plan — follow a structured 13-week, 90-day program. Each day lays out your strength, form and focus-run work in the order to do them, and tracks your progress. • Guided sessions — a step-by-step player walks you from warm-up through your run, with a large, glanceable interval timer that buzzes on every change so you can keep your phone in your pocket. • Skill library — clear how-tos for every drill: movement snacks, foot-core work, the 100 Up, running-logs, skipping, sticky hops and more. • Learn your gears — dial in pace by feel, record your One-Mile Test, and set your own "Big Deal" distance. • Make it yours — English and German, imperial or metric, light and dark. Lace up and run free.

About

RunWalkTimer

Features
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RunWalkTimer helps you stick to run/walk intervals on race day—on iPhone or Apple Watch. Set your plan (for example 3:00 run / 0:30 walk), tap Start, and follow a large countdown that clearly shows Run or Walk. At every change you can get haptics, audio, or spoken “Run” / “Walk” prompts—so you stay on pace without staring at the screen. Race your way • Full timer on iPhone — Start, Skip, and Stop with a big, glanceable countdown • Full timer on Apple Watch — built for the wrist, including Always On • Phone and Watch sessions run independently — use whichever device fits the workout • Watch works standalone — leave the phone behind if you want Stay on plan • Always starts on Run, then alternates with Walk • Strong haptics for noisy races • Optional audio (respects Silent Mode) • Optional spoken prompts: hear “Run” or “Walk” at each transition • Skip to the next interval or end the workout anytime (with confirmation) Set it up in seconds • Ready-made presets (including 3:00/0:30, 2:00/0:30, 1:30/0:30, 1:00/0:30) • Custom Run and Walk times • Manage presets on iPhone and sync settings to Apple Watch • Edit intervals on Watch with the Digital Crown when you’re idle Built for real races • Color-coded Run (green) and Walk (orange) • HealthKit indoor running workout support so timing stays reliable • Apple Watch complication for one-tap access Simple. Focused. No subscriptions—just a clear run/walk timer when you need it.

Screenshots

Run Free4 screens
RunWalkTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Run Free at Free against RunWalkTimer's $3.99. RunWalkTimer's advantage is chart position (#191 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

Run Free is free to download; RunWalkTimer costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 5 level
Run Free versus RunWalkTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRun FreeRunWalkTimer
PriceFree — better$3.99
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Best chart rank—#191 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUllrich SchaeferLandWare, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Run Free

No in-app purchases

None

RunWalkTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Run Free free?
Run Free is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RunWalkTimer free?
RunWalkTimer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Run Free or RunWalkTimer have ads?
Neither Run Free nor RunWalkTimer shows ads.

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