Running Route Planner vs LoopRun
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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 Your routes and runs stay on your device. LoopRun has no account, no analytics and no tracking. 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
LoopRun
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# Plan your run before you run. LoopRun creates running routes based on the distance you want to run, so you can spend less time planning and more time moving. # Choose your distance Tell LoopRun how far you want to run and discover routes designed around your target distance. # Explore different loops Don't run the same route every time. Compare different loops and choose the one that looks right for your run. # Run with confidence Follow your route while you run and keep track of your distance, pace and progress. # Make every run different Whether you're heading out for a quick run around the neighborhood or planning a longer training session, LoopRun helps you find a route that fits. # Your distance. Your scenery. Your loop. LoopRun is designed for runners who want a simpler way to discover and run new routes. Try everything free for 3 days. All features are available during your free trial. After that, a LoopRun Pro subscription is required to continue using the app. Terms of Use: https://looprun.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://looprun.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Running Route Planner at 17.0 against LoopRun's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Running Route Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and LoopRun sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Running Route Planner ships an update every 8 days, LoopRun weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Running Route Planner | LoopRun |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | App Harbour ApS | Lano Puljic |
In-app purchases
Running Route Planner
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Annual Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Lifetime Unlock$39.99
LoopRun
- Premium Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Premium Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
Questions
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