RunScribe vs OpenCap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RunScribe
This app pairs with specialized footpods to capture detailed running mechanics data. Athletes can analyze their stride, configure the device, and sync runs for in-depth performance insights.
- Capture kinematic running metrics
- Analyze running mechanics
- Configure footpod settings
- Sync and upload run data
- View run dashboard and details
- Manage user profile
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RunScribe is the most advanced running wearable, providing powerful kinematic metrics to help athletes understand their running mechanics and train like the pros. To use this app you'll need: • RunScribe footpods (available at www.runscribe.com) • an iPhone 5 or later; iPad (Air, Mini, 3rd & 4th gen); or an iPod Touch (5th gen) Once you've installed the RunScribe app, you can: • Create your RunScribe account • Update RunScribe footpods to the latest firmware • Configure RunScribe for mount (heels or laces) and location (left or right shoe) • Sync and upload your runs • View your RunScribe dashboard and run detail • Create and edit your RunScribe profile Once RunScribe footpods are configured, you just go for a run and upload your data using the RunScribe app when you're done. After the runs are synced, access the full set of kinematic metrics and analysis tools in your RunScribe dashboard (www.runscribe.com). * * * * * * If you have any issues with the app, contact us via our community forum, accessible through your RunScribe account, or send us an email at support@runscribe.com. * * * * * *
OpenCap
Capture 3D human movement data using your iOS device's camera. Analyze biomechanics through a comprehensive system including an app, web platform, and cloud computing.
- 3D human movement capture
- iOS video recording
- Web-based data collection
- Biomechanical analysis
- Cloud computing integration
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OpenCap is a software system to measure 3D human movement from iOS device videos. It comprises an iOS app for video capture, a web app for data collection and visualization, and scalable cloud computing for biomechanical analysis from video.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RunScribe at every 2 months against OpenCap's every 4 months. RunScribe also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RunScribe against 5.0 for OpenCap. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively.
RunScribe ships an update every 2 months, OpenCap every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RunScribe | OpenCap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scribe Labs Inc | Model Health, Inc. |
Customer experience
RunScribe
OpenCap
In-app purchases
RunScribe
No in-app purchases
OpenCap
No in-app purchases
