# Joyrun vs Keep

The clearest difference is ads: Joyrun at none against Keep's shown. Joyrun also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 53%). Keep's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (17K vs 1.5K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Joyrun sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Keep sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 Keep. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Keep has 17K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Joyrun's written reviews are positive against 53% of Keep's.

Joyrun ships an update every 3 weeks, Keep weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joyrun | Keep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joyrun-focus-on-running/id881766160/reviews) | [4.8 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keep-ai/id952694580/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.9% of reviews** | 53.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 478 MB | 454 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Joyrun Tech co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/989675005) | [Keep](https://appshunter.io/developer/952694579) |

## 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


### Keep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keep-ai/id952694580)

This app uses AI to provide personalized workout plans and real-time coaching. It tracks various fitness data, offers diverse courses, and connects users with a community for motivation and shared experiences.

**Highlights:** AI-powered personalized workout plans, Real-time voice coaching for exercises, Food and exercise data tracking via photos, Comprehensive sports data platform, Diverse courses from professionals and influencers, Community features for motivation and challenges, Outdoor route exploration and group runs

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| Keep VIP 自动订阅 1 个月 | $2.99 | per month |
| Keep 连续包月会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 连续包月会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 连续包季会员 | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| App 内购项目「90 K币」 | $0.99 | one-time |
| App 内购项目「80 K币」 | $1.19 | one-time |
| App 内购项目「300 K币」 | $3.99 | one-time |
| App 内购项目「250 K币」 | $3.99 | one-time |
| App 内购项目「500 K币」 | $7.09 | one-time |
| App 内购项目「680 K币」 | $9.99 | one-time |
| App 内购项目「780 K币」 | $10.95 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Love it
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Plenty of free courses
- 👍 Motivating community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Slow loading and connectivity issues
- 🐛 Inaccurate calorie/workout tracking
- 🐛 Buggy updates
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden app crashes
- Workout data not syncing
- Inability to complete body assessments
- GPS not working for running
- Forced location sharing

**Requested features**

- Add English language support
- Improve Apple Watch integration
- Allow offline workout downloads
- Customize workout playlists
- Expand exercise library


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joyrun free?

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

### Is Keep free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Joyrun or Keep?

Joyrun and Keep are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.5K and 17K ratings respectively.

### Do Joyrun or Keep have ads?

Keep shows ads; Joyrun does not.

### Which is updated more often, Joyrun or Keep?

Joyrun ships an update every 3 weeks, and Keep weekly. Most recently, Joyrun was updated on September 28, 2026 and Keep on September 27, 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.*