Comparison

Runtime vs NuraX

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

Head to head
About

Runtime

Track your runs, walks, hikes, and jogs with detailed statistics including route, time, speed, pace, and altitude. Supports Apple Watch, widgets, and shoe mileage tracking. Visualize your progress with 3D maps and share your workouts.

Highlights
  • Route, time, speed, pace, and altitude tracking
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Stopwatch widget and Notification Center control
  • Shoe mileage tracking
  • 3D map visualization of routes
  • Pedometer functionality
  • Exportable KML and GPX files
Features
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**New in Runtime 2.3** watchOS 2, iOS 9, and 3D Touch Support! **New in Runtime 2.2** Apple Watch and Split Times! **New in Runtime 2.1** Shoe Tracking and HealthKit! **New in Runtime 2.0** Stopwatch Widget, Detailed Running Statistics, Live Running Map View Runtime is a simple run tracking app that takes advantage of the latest features in iOS 8, the iPhone 5s, and the iPhone 6. Use Runtime to track your route, time, speed, pace, and altitude everywhere you go for a run/walk/hike/jog/jaunt etc. Runtime supports Apple Watch for controlling your run right from your wrist. Use Apple Watch to start a run, view stats on your progress while you're on the go, including pace, distance, time, location, and split times and a complete elevation profile. Runtime for Apple Watch is an incredibly advanced stopwatch right on your wrist. You can also control your workout without the stopwatch widget. Quickly start a new run from Notification Center, pause a run without launching the app, and view your time, distance, and steps all from the convenience of the Today screen. Keep track of the mileage on your shoes with the new Shoe Closet feature to add your shoes to Runtime and automatically log the distance you run on each shoe. Visualize your content. Organize your routes and times into places and view rich 3D map images of each run. View pace and elevation details for each run. Runtime supports the M7 motion co-processor, which allows you to use Runtime as a pedometer. Open the menu to view how many steps you've taken today and this week. Runtime will also use the M7 to show you when and where you stopped to rest on the trail. Time spent walking is highlighted yellow, while normal activity is highlighted orange. Share your workouts with friends and other apps. Runtime can export KML and GPX files that you can use with other apps. GPX files can be used for geotagging your photos, or for location simulation in Xcode! **New in Runtime 2.0** Runtime is now FREE! Track your runs in the app and in HealthKit, start new runs with the stopwatch widget, and view a detailed map of your route, all for free. You can also upgrade to Runtime’s Advanced Features, which include: - Track the distance run on each of your shoes. - Adding multiple places that you want to track workouts. - Create custom workouts. Use the Interval Timer to configure high and low intensity alerts with custom alert tones for a rich custom workout experience! - Use the cutting edge Flyover feature to get a cinematic tour of your tracked routes! - View detailed stats for every place you run to track your trends over time. Additional features include: - State Restoration - Backup data with Dropbox import/export* - Add notes to each run - AirDrop or email your route to friends - Share your run on Twitter and Facebook - Deferred Location updates can help save battery power on long runs (iPhone 5 and up) * Dropbox import/export requires a Dropbox account. Learn more about Dropbox at dropbox.com. Disclaimer: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Learn more about Runtime at conradstoll.com/runtime

About

NuraX

Features
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NuraX – Smarter Food Choices, Powered by AI Know what's really in your food with NuraX, your all-in-one AI-powered nutrition companion. Whether you're looking to verify if a product is halal, understand complex ingredients, track your health goals, or make smarter grocery decisions, NuraX gives you the information you need in seconds. Simply scan a barcode, nutrition label, or meal and let NuraX do the rest. Features Instant Halal Verification Check whether products meet halal criteria View confidence ratings and ingredient explanations Understand why a product is or isn't halal Barcode and Meal Scanner Scan packaged foods instantly Analyze meals using AI Get nutrition information in seconds Complete Nutrition Breakdown Calories Protein Carbohydrates Fat Fiber Sugar Sodium Vitamins and minerals (when available) Ingredient Intelligence AI-powered ingredient explanations Identify hidden additives and preservatives Understand what each ingredient does Spot artificial colors, sweeteners, and more Allergen Detection Quickly identify common allergens Make safer food choices for you and your family Weight and Calorie Tracker Log your weight over time Track calories and nutrition Monitor your progress toward your health goals AI Food Assistant Ask questions about any food or ingredient Receive personalized nutrition insights Learn how foods fit into your lifestyle and goals Healthier Alternatives Discover better product recommendations Compare foods side by side Make informed shopping decisions Personalized Experience Customize NuraX to fit your lifestyle with dietary preferences, including halal, and receive recommendations tailored to your needs. Whether you're shopping, meal prepping, or simply curious about what's in your food, NuraX helps you make smarter, healthier, and more confident choices every day. Scan. Learn. Eat Smarter. ——— NuraX Premium is an auto-renewing subscription. • Monthly — $4.99/month • Annual — $39.99/year • Includes a 3-day free trial for new subscribers Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://shopnurax.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://shopnurax.com/privacy

Screenshots

Runtime4 screens
NuraX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NuraX at weekly against Runtime's every 2 months. Runtime's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Runtime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NuraX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Runtime ships an update every 2 months, NuraX weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Runtime versus NuraX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuntimeNuraX
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB11 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperConrad StollKacper Radwan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Runtime

One-time1
  • Runtime Advanced Features$4.99
2 purchases

NuraX

Subscriptions2
  • NuraX Premium$4.991 Month
  • NuraX Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Runtime free?
Runtime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NuraX free?
NuraX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Runtime or NuraX have ads?
Neither Runtime nor NuraX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Runtime or NuraX?
Runtime ships an update every 2 months, and NuraX weekly. Most recently, Runtime was updated on October 1, 2026 and NuraX on September 22, 2026.

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