Comparison

RunNote vs Running Memo

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

Head to head
About

RunNote

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You get better at what you reflect on. RunNote pulls your runs from Apple Health automatically, and an AI coach turns them into insights made for you. Your run log and diary — how you felt, the weather, your notes — are free. AI coaching is a Pro subscription, and the more you log, the better your coach knows you. YOUR RUNS, ORGANIZED FOR YOU - Auto-sync from Apple Health — run with your watch, then just open the app - Monthly calendar, km splits, 5 heart-rate zones, elevation and route - Personal records and streaks detected automatically A COACH THAT LEARNS YOU - Personalized analysis of every run — pace, heart rate, and your own notes together - Coach notes remember your condition, aches, and lessons over time - Weekly coaching that reviews last week's goals and sets the next ones - Ask the coach anything, and get a training plan built around you REASONS TO KEEP SHOWING UP - 5 runner levels and achievement badges with progress - Weekly and monthly goals with celebrations - Shoe mileage tracking, stretching and running-form guides AI features are part of RunNote Pro. New subscribers to the annual plan get a 7-day free trial (the monthly plan has no trial). Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and can be managed anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.kkirukstudio.com/legal/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.kkirukstudio.com/legal/privacy/

About

Running Memo

Features
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ā–  Log a run in seconds Enter distance, time, course, and how it felt. Pace (min/km) is calculated automatically — no stopwatch, no setup. ā–  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. ā–  Weekly graph & totals Review your distance week by week with a bar chart, and see total distance, total runs, and average pace together. ā–  Course notes Name the routes you run often. Past courses are one tap away, so logging stays quick. ā–  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

RunNote4 screens
Running Memo3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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

Both are free to download. RunNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Running Memo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RunNote ships an update every 4 days, Running Memo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
RunNote versus Running Memo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunNoteRunning Memo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSungHyuk Yoon丽佳 ę–½

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RunNote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Running Memo

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is RunNote free?
RunNote 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 RunNote or Running Memo have ads?
Running Memo shows ads; RunNote does not.
Which is updated more often, RunNote or Running Memo?
RunNote ships an update every 4 days, and Running Memo every 2 days. Most recently, RunNote was updated on October 16, 2026 and Running Memo on October 10, 2026.

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