# Joyrun vs Running Walking Tracker Goals

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Running Walking Tracker Goals at 109K against Joyrun's 1.5K. Running Walking Tracker Goals also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 65%). Joyrun's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Joyrun sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Running Walking Tracker Goals sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Joyrun against 4.8 for Running Walking Tracker Goals. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Running Walking Tracker Goals has 109K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Joyrun's written reviews are positive against 78% of Running Walking Tracker Goals's.

Joyrun ships an update every 3 weeks, Running Walking Tracker Goals monthly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joyrun | Running Walking Tracker Goals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joyrun-focus-on-running/id881766160/reviews) | **[4.8 (109K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-walking-tracker-goals/id1136617388/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **109K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | **77.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 484 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joyrun Tech co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/989675005) | [AK Apptuitive GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126285171) |

## What reviewers say

### Joyrun

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

This app is a dedicated running community that provides tools for tracking runs, sharing experiences, and discovering races. It offers equipment reviews, training plans, and a social platform for runners of all levels.

**Highlights:** Accurate run tracking, Equipment experience and reviews, Online running activities and marathons, Running social circle and community, Pre-race preparation and recovery plans, RFT meta-universe integration

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月 | $2.99 | per month |
| 连续包年 | $29.99 | per year |
| 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 |
| 年度会员 | $34.99 | 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


### Running Walking Tracker Goals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-walking-tracker-goals/id1136617388)

Track your running, walking, and biking activities to achieve fitness goals like weight loss or calorie counting. Monitor distance, speed, elevation, and calories burned with voice control and Apple Watch integration. Offers various activity types and customizable goals.

**Highlights:** Track distance, time, speed, elevation, calories, Voice control with Siri, Apple Watch integration, Set custom fitness goals, Analyze sports activities, Monthly activity summaries, Share fitness results

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium Training plans | $7.99 | per month |
| HIIT Interval Training Timer | $7.99 | per month |
| Walking for Weight Loss MVP 1M | $7.99 | per month |
| Running for Weight Loss MVP 1M | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Walking for Weight Loss MVP 3M | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Premium, Training plans | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 💪 Motivating and helpful for fitness goals
- 📊 Detailed statistics and progress tracking
- 🗺️ Useful GPS mapping and route history

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and data loss issues
- 🔋 Drains battery when used for long periods
- 🤖 Robotic/monotonous voice feedback

**Reported bugs**

- GPS tracking issues leading to inaccurate distance/pace
- Workouts not saving or syncing properly
- App freezing or crashing during use

**Requested features**

- Treadmill workout tracking
- Ability to connect with friends/community
- More customization options for goals and metrics
- Improved pause/resume functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joyrun free?

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

### Is Running Walking Tracker Goals free?

Running Walking Tracker Goals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Joyrun or Running Walking Tracker Goals?

Running Walking Tracker Goals is rated higher. Joyrun averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Running Walking Tracker Goals averages 4.8 from 109K ratings.

### Do Joyrun or Running Walking Tracker Goals have ads?

Neither Joyrun nor Running Walking Tracker Goals shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Joyrun or Running Walking Tracker Goals?

Joyrun ships an update every 3 weeks, and Running Walking Tracker Goals monthly. Most recently, Joyrun was updated on November 11, 2026 and Running Walking Tracker Goals on November 11, 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.*