# Kotcha - Running & Trail — user reviews

> 126 indexed App Store user reviews of Kotcha by PaceUp, rated 4.50/5 from 246 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kotcha-running-and-trail/id6746164787/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kotcha-running-and-trail/id6746164787.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 188 · 4★ 23 · 3★ 19 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 13

## Newest reviews (18 of 126)

### 3/5 — AI wrapper for running

*2026-08-02*

Some of the partnerships and concepts in this app are pretty cool, but Kotcha ultimately feels like a thin AI wrapper to send your running data to Gemini/Claude/ChatGPT without adding much value on top of what you could get by using those platforms directly. API reselling like this feels to me like double paying for a service I already pay for. Looking forward to seeing if more unique value is added to this app.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review Conrco. We greatly appreciate your viewpoint. As a matter of fact, the core of our training offering is not built from any Artificial Intelligence like ChatGPT or Claude. It has been developed specifically with elite athletes and coaches, among whom Eliud Kipchoge and Kilian Jornet, to provide an opinionated and race-tested training approach. We agree though that commercial AI chats can be a good place to start for many runners.

### 4/5 — Great training tool, app UI is getting better, much better!

*2026-07-23*

Kotcha has one of the best training plans I’ve used. It really feels like having a coach, and the workouts have helped me improve while still feeling strong and motivated.

The app itself, however, needs work. The UI is not very friendly but it’s getting better. In the last 30 days I have seen a big improvement on the UI. I specially like the way your complete runs look like now. I still feel the feedback needs work and I am still
Begging for type of road options, like giving me the options to train on roads that have hills on purpose or as part of the training.  

But I love seen that app keeps getting better every few weeks. Please make a light version, the black version isn’t very “pretty”. I am excited to see what options are you bringing with ios27 and watchOS27. Specially for zone training.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the honest review Jcokacola. We're rolling out weather integration right now, so it will soon be available in your app for your run brief and debrief. Looking forward to hearing what you think about it.

### 4/5 — Great training tool, app needs a lot of updating for UI

*2026-07-19, version 1.13.2*

Kotcha has one of the best training plans I’ve used. It really feels like having a coach, and the workouts have helped me improve while still feeling strong and motivated.

The app itself, however, needs work. The UI is not very friendly, it still feels a bit like a beta, and the lack of options like light mode makes the experience less enjoyable.

The training features are also missing some useful tools compared to apps like Runna. I’d love to see pre-run guidance with weather, things to watch for, and more workout options like hill training. The post-run feedback is excellent, but it could be even better if it included weather and conditions in the analysis.

Gave it one more star because it is getting better. I am still hoping for better feedback and letting you change the type of road to include hills for some workouts.

### 4/5 — Enfin une vraie appli !

*2026-07-13*

Appli excellente qui propose des plans presque taillés sur mesure. 
Le point noir : le renforcement musculaire pas très au point, qui bug souvent (chrono s’arrête) et manque de fluidité. Vidéos pas ludique du tout et on ne peut pas écouter sa playlist. 
Sinon, le reste j’adore !

### 3/5 — Can’t connect and open app

*2026-07-01*

Saying “being offline” and can’t connect, multiple times

### 3/5 — can't connect to the server

*2026-06-30*

twice in 2 weeks

### 4/5 — Continually improving

*2026-06-25*

I started used Kotcha as soon as it was launched, but found it to be too rigid, so I didn’t use it much at first. But now I use the app exclusively to plan my training. Every few weeks a new update is released that make the app more flexible and better. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because there’s still room for improvement, but I’m sure the developers are already working on the next update!

### 4/5 — Bien

*2026-06-22*

Application très complète mais malheureusement la connexion avec Strava ne marche pas et ma montre Suunto n’est même pas proposée sur l’app

**Developer response:** Merci beaucoup pour votre avis. Bonne nouvelle, l'intégration Suunto est en cours de développement, et sera très prochainement disponible dans l'app. Nous faisons au plus vite 🚀

### 5/5 — LOVE IT

*2026-06-19*

I recommend this app for both beginners and advanced runners. You can track every change and monitor your progress easily. It's simple to use and very helpful for improving your running performance. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

### 5/5 — Love training with Kotcha

*2026-06-17*

Programs adapt to how you are feeling, and goals are realistic. Would love to see the strength training exercises sync with my Garmin.

### 5/5 — Best of all running apps used in the past

*2026-06-17*

I’ll be honest, I have used many apps and none of them made me follow strictly as I used to prefer to run only weekends. But with Kotcha I started having discipline and now I run 5-6 days a week and follow everything also I love the way how coach support is there. I will recommend to everyone

### 4/5 — Application TOP Courir

*2026-06-16*

J utilise KOTCHA depuis bientôt un an avec plus de 100 entraînements réalisés . KOTCHA s adapte à votre niveau à votre forme actuelle on peut préparer ces courses le semi pour moi avec un nombre d entraînements par semaine modifiable selon votre agenda. 
KOTCHA ne vous inonde pas de données inutiles ( Runna) qui ne servent à rien et ne vous font pas progresser on a l essentiel et si on veut plus de données il suffit de demander à IA. On peut avoir des données sur sa nutrition , son renforcement , ces caractéristiques de course bref top je vous commande à tous .

### 4/5 — Great app

*2026-06-16*

I like using the app. Good program and easy to use and follow.

### 5/5 — Adjustments on the go

*2026-06-15*

I’ve been using Kotcha to get prepared to a marathon. It’s helpful for me because it allows making adjustments on the plan if something unexpected occurs easily. The coach provides good feedback after every workout and helps with these adjustments on the go. On the other hand, to make things even better, I would suggest to have a way to set up the maximum time for each session (like one hour during business days). I haven’t found out how to do that yet.

### 5/5 — Erfolgreiche Laufapp

*2026-06-15*

Ich trainiere gerade mit Kotcha für meinen Marathon. Die Einheiten sind abwechslungsreich und machen Spaß. Jeden Sonntag wird der Plan für die kommende Woche generiert. Mit gefällt das abwechslungsreiche Training.

### 4/5 — Pleased overall

*2026-06-14*

I’ve enjoyed it overall for daily training. It did improve my fitness during my last marathon training block. I love having my workouts laid out for the week and the ability to adjust days according to my work schedule. When training for my last marathon, I was a little concerned I didn’t have any 20mile long runs but I almost PR’d so maybe it’s what I needed. Lastly, I like the deload weeks which I believe helps prevent injury. They continue to  improve the app with various upgrades and continuously ask for actionable feedback from their users. They are continuing to get the kinks worked out.  I’m along for the ride.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for your review Rob, and really glad you enjoy the app. Indeed the app calibrates the overall mileage and long runs to make you reach your goal while staying away from injury. But you can also tune this from the Plan settings to increase the intensity (this will make long runs longer) or by asking the AI directly for a specific workout when that makes sense for you.

### 5/5 — Enjoyable

*2026-06-14, version 1.11.0*

So far everything has been going great! Plan is doable and doesn’t feel like I am dancing around the edge of injury which has occurred with another app.

### 5/5 — La fin du fil à la patte!

*2026-06-14*

Enfin une application qui vise juste, qui aide, qui encourage et qui s’adapte. Des prédictions précises avec un entraînement personnalisé qui m’a permis de réaliser quelques PR, comme un sub-40 sur 10 km et 3 h 13 sur mon premier marathon. À tester sans modération.

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — IA pas au niveau

*2026-07-22*

Je suis passé par cette app pour préparer un trail de 62km 3000d+. Après 1 semaine j’ai résilié l’abonnement.
Première frustration : l’IA ne détecte pas les séances hors plan que je peux faire (faisant partie d’un club de triathlon), ce qui vient fausser les stats de la semaine et l’appréciation des séances. Pour l’IA je passais donc à 3 séances alors que j’en avais une 4eme avec le club.
Deuxième frustration : l’IA ne semble pas connaître le chiffre 6. Suite à une organisation de weekend, j’ai annulé la sortie longue du dimanche, et ai demandé à durcir la séance du vendredi. L’IA me propose donc de passer de 5x5’ à 6x5’. Problème ? L’IA me propose uniquement 7x5’ ou 5x5’. Ça a duré 45 min ou l’IA a compris l’erreur, mais la refaisait instantanément. 
Merci pour cette semaine mais c’en est trop pour moi !

**Developer response:** Merci pour votre message Anonyme52200. 

Concernant votre première frustration, l'IA prend bien en compte l'ensemble de vos sorties de course à pied. Nous avons identifié un problème mineur d'affichage des sorties hors plans, nous allons le corriger. Mais en tout cas sachez que l'IA prend bien en compte l'ensemble de vos sorties pour établir votre plan.

Concernant votre second point, nous serions ravi d'échanger avec vous pour comprendre exactement ce que vous essayiez de faire. Pouvez-vous nous contacter au support client?

Merci d'avance

### 1/5 — Still in development

*2026-07-06*

The app seemed promising but still too early on in development, AI executes poorly. Too expensive for what it can actually deliver. Unfortunately impossible to get any sort of refund so I would not recommend.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review Maaariepiergo. Sorry you were disappointed by the app. Would be great to chat so we could better understand what didn't work for you with the AI. Don't hesitate to reach out to support directly from the app. I'm Ben, the founder, I'll answer directly.

### 1/5 — Billing is predatory

*2026-05-25, version 1.10.0*

They’ve made it impossible for me to cancel. Do not sign up.

### 1/5 — The app doesn’t work

*2026-05-20, version 1.9.0*

The AI feature doesn’t work, the app is slow, support is slow, today the app doesn’t open and when trying to open it send you in a do-loop to send a magic link to your email just to tell you, you are already logged in. Save your money and frustration and use a different app

### 1/5 — Review

*2026-04-25*

Asked to write a review before I can get in the app

### 1/5 — Fragt beim Start nach einer Bewertung 🙄

*2026-03-18*

Bitte schön. Nervt!

### 1/5 — Good start but buggy and customer service isn’t responsive

*2026-03-12*

Really enjoying using this app to train for my next marathon. It’s a different approach but seems to be working well for me. That’s not working well is the app itself. I had a few days when I couldn’t log in at all and now the Apple Watch integration (one of the best features IMO is not working at all. There no clear way to communicate with support through the app and they aren’t responsive through Facebook messenger business chats. Thinking about ditching this for Runna if they can’t fix the bugs or at least respond to customers. Bummer.

**Developer response:** Hi Winston Vaughan. Thank you for your review. One of our service provider was down, which caused the app to be temporarily unavailable. 
Regarding customer support, you can reach use from within the app (go to the Me tab, then Report a problem, I answer within the day usually), or via support@kotcha.com
We've got thousands of Apple Watch runs recorded, I'm sure we'll get yours to work too :)

### 1/5 — Can’t sign in

*2026-01-13*

Won’t let me get past the sign in screen by either signing in with Apple or my email. It goes to the process and kicks me right back to the home screen to sign in again.

### 1/5 — Terribly disappointing

*2025-11-22*

Not recommended if you like good design and good UX app. A real shame. If you like to run, you will most likely hate this app

**Developer response:** Hi GroundedUX,
We’re sorry to hear the app didn’t meet your expectations. We take design and user experience seriously, and feedback like yours helps us get better.
Our team is continuously improving the interface and we’d love to understand what didn’t work for you. Feel free to share more at support@kotcha.com to help us build a better experience for runners.
Have a nice day!

### 1/5 — Terribly disappointing

*2025-10-24*

Not recommended if you like good design and good UX app. A real shame. If you like to run, you will most likely hate this app

**Developer response:** Hi GroundedUX,
We’re sorry to hear the app didn’t meet your expectations. We take design and user experience seriously, and feedback like yours helps us get better.
Our team is continuously improving the interface and we’d love to understand what didn’t work for you. Feel free to share more at support@kotcha.com to help us build a better experience for runners.
Have a nice day!

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — Amazing app !

*2026-09-07*

Excellente appli de running qui propose des plans de qualité. Appli ergonomique et esthétique, simple à utiliser et qui s’adapte en cours de plan. Le nouveau must have du runner digital !

### 5/5 — tres bon appli

*2026-08-30*

J ai essayé plusieurs applications françaises et une anglaise. Kotcha est la première qui présente des programmes originaux et variés et que j aime beaucoup. Je teste un plan marathon. Un peu décontenancé au démarrage - pas de vma courte par exemple -, je dois avouer que le programme base sur le seuil me plait bien. Il reste quelques petites améliorations mais je suis sur qu elles viendront avec le temps.

### 5/5 — Super appli

*2026-08-30*

Très bien faite, avec des bilans de nos courses et des mots d’encouragement. À moi le semi marathon en 2h 😉

### 5/5 — Coaching réaliste

*2026-08-07*

Appli au top pour une préparation : ajustement du plan en fonction de la séance précédente … seul bémol : il devrait être possible d’intégrer les entraînements croisés et notamment les séances vélo

### 5/5 — Challenging and Sustainable

*2026-08-01*

This app is very helpful in reaching my running goals.  It is comprehensive in understanding my history, upcoming races and fitness goals then setting a plan that is adaptive and works for my daily life as a father that works.  The AI coach has been able to answer questions about the plan but also about when to use super shoes in my training, etc.  I look forward to trying strength training and nutrition modules soon.

### 5/5 — La mejor app

*2026-07-25, version 1.14.0*

Me encanta la app! Es única

### 5/5 — Best app for marathon training!

*2026-07-05, version 1.13.1*

I’ve tried all the training apps. Kotcha out performs them all for serious training with results. I feel the difference and see it in the data. Keep up the great work!

### 5/5 — Au top

*2026-07-04*

Enfin merci ! Une appli complète et satisfaisante visuellement pour bien voir notre progression. Ce n’est pas juste un plan d’entraînement tout fait. Ça s’adapte à nos donnés au fur et à mesure des séances donc c’est juste au top. Les séances sont juste pil poil ce qu’il vous faut. Perso ça me fait des séances du feu de dieu, à la fin je sais ce que j’ai donner. 
 
Seul point à améliorer svp c’est de rajouter polar ou autre marque de montre pour lié les activités !!

### 5/5 — Getting faster & company responsive

*2026-07-03*

I have been using Mitch’s for about 6 months and loving it. I panicked yesterday when it kept crashing on me and I tried all the fixes from my end (delete reinstall reset phone reset network etc) then emailed them and they fixed it!!! Running Sydney and have 8 weeks to go so really need it!

### 5/5 — Running plans

*2026-06-19, version 1.11.0*

This app is a game-changer and has added so much impact to the way I train. Worth subscribing to.

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