# Joyrun vs Now冥想

The clearest difference is rating: Joyrun at 4.8 against Now冥想's 4.5. Joyrun also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 277). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Joyrun sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Now冥想 sells 35 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Joyrun holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Joyrun has 1.5K ratings behind it against 277, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Joyrun's written reviews are positive against 68% of Now冥想's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joyrun | Now冥想 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joyrun-focus-on-running/id881766160/reviews)** | [4.5 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/now/id1048518210/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 277 |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | **68.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 478 MB | 444 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Joyrun Tech co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/989675005) | [Xian iBetterLife Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481750046) |

## What reviewers say

### Joyrun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joyrun-focus-on-running/id881766160)

This app is a comprehensive running companion that goes beyond simple tracking. It offers equipment reviews, training plans, race information, and a community for runners of all levels. Connect with other runners, share your progress, and discover new ways to improve your running experience.

**Highlights:** Running data tracking, Equipment experience and reviews, Training and recovery plans, Online running activities and races, Runner community and social sharing, Injury prevention guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月 | $2.99 | per month |
| 连续包季 | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| 连续包年 | $29.99 | per year |
| Monthly VIP | $0.99 | one-time |
| 悦钻石5元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 悦钻石1元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 悦钻石18元 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 月度会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 悦钻石58元 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 季度会员 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 悦钻石98元 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 年度联合会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 年度会员 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 悦钻石288元 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 💪 Motivating features
- 🌟 Excellent app for running

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads and notifications
- 🐛 Unreliable distance tracking
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🤖 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Incorrect data recording
- Sync issues with Apple Watch

**Requested features**

- Paid ad-free version
- Customizable audio cues
- Sync with more fitness devices
- Improved user interface


### Now冥想

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/now/id1048518210)

This app offers personalized meditation plans, sleep aids, and mindfulness exercises to reduce stress, anxiety, and improve focus. It includes guided meditations, nature sounds, sleep stories, and sleep monitoring to promote overall well-being and better sleep.

**Highlights:** Personalized meditation plans, Guided meditations, Nature sounds and white noise, Sleep stories and sleep monitoring, Breathing exercises, Anxiety and stress relief, Focus improvement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (35)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月会员 | $5.49 | per month |
| 连续6年No.1正念冥想APP | $5.49 | per month |
| 连续包月会员 | $6.49 | per month |
| 连续包月会员 | $6.99 | per month |
| 连续包月会员 | $8.49 | per month |
| 连续包半年会员 | $9.49 | per 6 months |
| 连续包半年会员 | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| 连续6年No.1正念冥想APP | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| 连续包年会员 | $14.99 | per year |
| 年会员 | $17.99 | per year |
| 连续包季会员 | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 连续包年会员 | $19.99 | per year |
| 连续包年会员 | $21.49 | per year |
| 连续包年会员 | $22.99 | per year |
| 连续包年会员 | $22.99 | per year |
| 超级会员 | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| 连续包年会员 | $24.99 | per year |
| 连续包年会员 | $26.49 | per year |
| 年自动订阅 | $29.99 | per year |
| 冥想睡眠尊享年度会员 | $29.99 | per year |
| 连续包年会员 | $29.99 | per year |
| 连续包年会员 | $30.99 | per year |
| 连续包年会员 | $30.99 | per year |
| 评分No.1的冥想类APP | $33.99 | per year |
| 超级会员 | $34.99 | per year |
| 超级会员 | $37.99 | per year |
| 一卡通会员 | $39.99 | per year |
| 会员卡 | $39.99 | per year |
| 一卡通 | $49.99 | per year |
| 1Now贝 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30Now贝 | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP会员一个月 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 88Now贝 | $12.99 | one-time |
| VIP会员一个月 | $12.99 | one-time |
| VIP会员一年 | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 High-quality meditation content
- 🧘‍♀️ Effective for relaxation and sleep
- 😌 Helps with anxiety and stress
- 💯 Variety of meditation types
- 🌟 Positive impact on mental well-being

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Aggressive monetization and hidden fees
- 💰 "Dollhouse" charging (套娃收费)
- 😠 Repeated requests to upgrade membership
- 📢 Excessive advertisements
- 🤮 Annoying and intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- App process killed by iOS when locked
- App frequently freezes or crashes
- Keyboard covers text box when writing notes
- Cannot find redemption code input field
- Login issues with international phone numbers

**Requested features**

- Develop dark mode option
- Make daily quotes available as lock screen wallpaper


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joyrun free?

Joyrun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Now冥想 free?

Now冥想 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Joyrun or Now冥想?

Joyrun is rated higher. Joyrun averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Now冥想 averages 4.5 from 277 ratings.

### Do Joyrun or Now冥想 have ads?

Neither Joyrun nor Now冥想 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Joyrun or Now冥想?

Joyrun ships an update every 3 weeks, and Now冥想 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Joyrun was updated on October 26, 2026 and Now冥想 on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*