Questions & Answers

FAQ

What exactly is a "ghost"?

One of your own past runs, replayed at the pace it actually happened, so you can race it. RunChasr never invents a pace for you — every ghost is a real run you did. When you finish a new run, it's automatically available as a ghost for next time.

How does RunChasr pick which ghost to race?

It suggests your most recent run by default, plus computed alternatives — your Personal Best, your Longest Distance, and a Recovery Standard pace. You can also pin any past run as a standing "protocol ghost" from its detail screen, or skip a ghost entirely and run solo.

Does the race view work the instant I start running?

The clock and distance start immediately. The ghost race display — the silhouettes, the gap, takeover alerts — appears about 15 seconds in, once GPS has settled enough to trust. That's deliberate: comparing against a few corrupted early readings would throw off the whole run.

Why does RunChasr ask for location access, and how much do I need to grant?

Location is what measures your distance and pace during a run. RunChasr works fine with "While Using the App" access — tracking runs normally any time the app is open and active. If you'd like tracking to keep running when your screen locks or your phone's in your pocket mid-run, you can grant "Always" instead; it's optional, not required to use the app.

Can I use RunChasr on my Apple Watch without my phone nearby?

Not yet. In this version, your iPhone does the GPS tracking and your Watch mirrors the race live on your wrist. Standalone Watch tracking — no phone required — is planned for a future update.

Will voice callouts talk over my music or a podcast?

Only briefly. Voice speaks on two occasions: the moment you take the lead or lose it, and — if you turn it on in Settings — a short spoken summary every 5 or 10 minutes. Both duck your audio for a couple of seconds rather than stopping it.

Where does my run data go — is anything sent off my phone?

No. Runs are stored locally on your device (shared between your iPhone and Apple Watch) and written to Apple Health. Nothing is uploaded to a server, and RunChasr doesn't use any analytics or advertising SDKs. See the privacy policy for the full detail.

Do I need to create an account?

No. There's no sign-in and no account — RunChasr works entirely from what's stored on your own devices.

Can I switch between miles and kilometers?

Yes — Settings has a units toggle, along with sound on/off for voice callouts.

How do I delete a run?

Open the run from your history and use Delete from its detail screen.

Something's not working — how do I reach you?

See the Support page.