# Weight Loss Running by Runiac — user reviews > 85 indexed App Store user reviews of Weight Loss Running by Runiac by Funplex Limited, rated 4.30/5 from 2,806 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weight-loss-running-by-runiac/id1510514312/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weight-loss-running-by-runiac/id1510514312.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,943 · 4★ 380 · 3★ 169 · 2★ 46 · 1★ 268 ## What do users think of Weight Loss Running by Runiac? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Gradually improving fitness level - 👍 Decent run plans - 👍 Approachable and easy to be consistent **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes frequently - 🔇 Lowers music volume during workouts - ❌ Doesn't track runs accurately - 🤔 Lacks features like schedules, progress tracking, and customization - 💰 Expensive subscription **Commonly reported bugs** - Timer stops when app is in background - Inconsistent rest day notifications - Warm-up exercises disrupt flow of workout **Most requested features** - Preview full workout ahead of time - Ability to plug in workout schedule - Integration with fitness trackers and apps - More detailed progress tracking and analytics ## Newest reviews (15 of 85) ### 2/5 — Doesnt work *2022-01-28, version 1.15.1* Paid the subscription for this and It tells me to check my progress and i havent ran… The problem is, i was using It and then i started realizing that on a 14 min run for example, Its timer would only do 6 min or less… so “i completed” a workout that was half done. It would tell me to run then to walk and then walk again and then “congratulations” you completed your workout …. Definitely a waste of money!! ### 1/5 — Too buggy *2021-05-08, version 1.9.0* I have been using this app for 3 months now. It is not great. So buggy. The clock stopped counting, the exercise portion lost image, and I lost data for about a week’s activities. Most laughable, the voice instruction and word instruction do not sync! I also wish it had more flexibility and data. There is no way to tell what are the running days and what resting days. When you look at your exercise history with the app fir the last 3 months, it does not provide chronologically. If I had not paid for it, I would not have used it. ### 1/5 — Not what I expected *2021-04-26* Spent a few minutes filling in the online form and expected some info not a screen requesting immediate payment for an outline of a walking programme without any info re value for money ### 1/5 — Literally no product *2021-04-06* You download a survey and have to pay a minimum of £20 to get any information, let alone a chance to use the product. No free one of workout, no trial period, no idea what you’re actually paying for - nothing. Sorry but if apps like Zombies Run can offer the level of quality they have AND a free trial AND turn a profit AND ask a fraction of what you’re asking here, idk what you think justifies asking £20 for a promise, especially with the crap reviews. **Developer response:** Hi, if you need a bit more information before diving into in-app purchases to enjoy all the advantages of the app, please shoot an email to our support team who will be happy to assist you in making your decision. Please use the contact details in the app description. Thanks! ### 1/5 — Do not purchase *2021-04-04, version 1.8.2* I made the error of purchasing a subscription. This app has a crude computer voice telling you to do the steps of the plan Ie) run or walk. There are no incentive graphics or visuals or motivation within the app. Very primitive tool that would not be of help to me at all. I cancelled as soon as I saw what it was but they say they have no power to give refund and I must try to go through apple. This was not an apple application and there was no support to navigate asking for money back. Lesson learned the hard way. Be smarter then me. ### 1/5 — Didn’t even work! *2021-03-18* I downloaded and paid for 1 month to help me lose weight and get fitter, this app doesn’t even work properly, really strange! Didn’t register my Apple Watch movement so it’s useless, and it’s mot the set up as I am an Apple expert, this app needs lots more work ### 1/5 — Waste of money! *2021-03-14, version 1.8.0* This app advertises to show how much you need to run according to your weight but actual app is NOTHING LIKE THAT! You set the time yourself and there’s no guidance. It is probably more suitable for ppl that are training for marathon (I’m not a marathon runner but this is an option/category that was given). No trial is offered which forces you to buy it falsely advertising the features of the app. Do not buy if you’re looking for guidance and running support. ### 1/5 — Not what is pictured *2021-03-14, version 1.8.0* This app does not interface with any pedometers and the shown pictures here show more to the app than what there really is. It told me I can lose 220 pounds in 8 weeks but had to buy the year service. It won’t let you do a trial service at all. Don’t get suckered into spending money ### 1/5 — Can’t log in AT ALL *2021-03-11, version 1.8.0* Downloaded app, opted to pay for it through Apple/PayPal but I haven’t been able to log in. It doesn’t recognize any of my email addresses — probably because after I paid, the app never asked me for one. There is a screen though that says that if you aren’t registered you should “start here.” So I click that, and it loops me back to the beginning questions. I answer them AGAIN, and then tells me I already have a subscription but still doesn’t give me a way to register or sign in. Can I please just get my money back? **Developer response:** Hello, If you appear to be logged out when you have an active subscription, please just insert your personal details as if you’re a new user, but when you get to the payment screen, click on the 'Restore purchase' button (at the bottom of the payment screen) to be able to get back to your account and continue using the app. ### 3/5 — Day two, still experiencing it *2021-03-09, version 1.8.0* Just did second exercise and every time my phone timed out in my pocket it wouldn’t count down, so I ended up walking 1.5X the distance I walked the last time. What was a 27 minute long walk last time turned into an hour and 20 minutes because I didn’t have proof that it wasn’t counting until the end. My phone was at 15% battery at the beginning so maybe low power mode causes that. I’ll charge it next time and I’ll change my review if it works better. This worked great the first time and I really like how it personalizes the experience to my needs(I’m a big boy). **Developer response:** Hi, thank you for letting us know! Would you reach out to our support team so they can work it through for you? Just use our contact details in the app's description, as they are always up-to-date. We're looking forward to hearing from you! ### 1/5 — I wish there was a free trial *2021-03-08, version 1.8.0* I’m not really sure what this is and there’s no free trial. Not sure I want to spend $20 for a month to try it. Wish the info would explain better what I would be paying for or offer a free limited trial for like a day or something. My star rating is not accurate because I don’t know what this app is exactly and haven’t used it but it made me pick a star amount. ### 1/5 — No trial still *2021-03-05* After reading the reviews I thought they would’ve sorted out a trial by now. I was wrong. As people have said , you fill out a survey and then straight to how you want to pay. No way am I handing over money until I see what this app can do. Only gave a 1 star as I can’t give a zero. DONT HAND YOUR MONEY OVER UNTIL YOU SEE THE GOODS !!!!!!! ### 1/5 — Misleading-NOT FREE *2021-03-04, version 1.8.0* What a waste of time....having to answer all those questions just to be given no option but to give money. I don’t mind paying for a product if I want it but please don’t say it’s free. I mean every app is a free download! Smh... just be up front and you won’t have any negative feelings and low stars put in your reviews. ### 3/5 — Great program not so great execution *2021-03-03, version 1.8.0* Or I am having a bug or something : during walking/runnning I lose voice often, which I consider big loss as voice give you instructions what’s next, encourage and tells how much is left etc Also, every time at the end when doing exercises I lose both voice and the picture, si impossible to follow because you dont see I would attach pictures here but I cannot do it. So, frustrated, program is great but app execution mediocre with all these glitches. I am considering to return but then I won’t because program is great I think. **Developer response:** Hey, thanks for letting us know! We're really sorry you've faced this issue. Would you mind contacting our support team concerning this case? We'd like to look into it. Please use our contact details in the app's description👇 Thank you! ### 1/5 — How to remove this app totally- no charges *2021-03-02* Hello. I just wanted to look at the app 10 minutes ago; It now says “purchased”. I want it DELETED without being charged. I find your page where the prices are listed very entrapping! The page with the “continue” button offered no way out! Where’s the BACK BUTTON? ASSURE ME I WILL NOT BE CHARGED. What do I do? I took a picture of your “fine print” but am not very savvy with apps. I only use totally Free ones. I did not touch a $$$ package on that page. **Developer response:** Hey, thanks for your comment! Please reach out to our support team to get instructions on how to request a refund. Our contact details are available in the app description. We look forward to hearing from you! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Sections skipped *2022-10-03, version 1.15.5* The workouts skip sections. Unless you hold your phone during the entire session to monitor the section and hit the back button, you miss that portion of the workout. The “contact us” Button goes nowhere. I have no way to reach a support person to get the issue resolved or get a refund. ### 1/5 — scams *2022-07-13* says it’s free but asks you a bunch of questions then asks u to pay girl bye … smh wasting my time!! ### 1/5 — Un-usable *2022-01-19, version 1.15.0* Can someone please explain to me how I’m supposed to use this app? Every time I try it it either crashes or doesn’t count my workout/run. My Apple Watch is doing a better job of helping me with my runs then this app is, and I paid for this app!! I’d like to get a refund if the app is not going to actually work. I’ve already tried the “contact us” with no luck 🤦🏻‍♀️ ### 1/5 — App doesn’t work. Can contact anyone *2022-01-06, version 1.14.1* I was able to exercise once with this app and now it won’t work. I’ve update it. I’ve updated my iPhone 12 and I’ve tried select “contact us” on the app but it still won’t show the exercise plan. I paid a year subscription and now I don’t know how to get that back. Very frustrating. ### 1/5 — I want to like it…. *2022-01-05, version 1.14.1* I want to like this app but there are too many inconvenient features. It doesn’t keep talking when the screen is off, the breathing explanations are too long during the workout and they should only be announced once to minimize distraction, and it doesn’t allow you to log treadmill workouts. Not worth it at all. ### 1/5 — Simple review *2021-07-13* Don’t advertise just to end up on a payment screen after download its just a dumb strategy ### 1/5 — You have bug not able to use *2021-06-07* The program walk and run has an issue not able to use it please refund my subscription **Developer response:** Hi there! Hmm, we have not had this issue reported to us before, and we'd certainly like to look into it for you. Could you please share the details? Please use our contact details in the app's description, as they are always up-to-date. Thank you! ### 1/5 — How am I suppose to cancel it??? *2021-06-01* This is the worst when there is no indication of the is not free or how much you suppose to pay . This means that you don’t believe in your app either and just want to hoax people into paying for a few months ….. how am I suppose to cancel my subscription or purchase or whatever you called your gimmick ?????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ### 1/5 — Nothing free! *2021-06-01* If you are hoping for free help losing weight, don5 waste your time with this app. Once it has collected your information it asks for money. No trial so no idea what, if anything, you are paying for. Stick with the know/successful apps if you really want results, or simply eat less and do more. ### 1/5 — Save your money *2021-05-09, version 1.9.0* Terrible interface, loud obnoxious voice yelling “good job!” every 10 seconds is forced and insincere. Not a lot of options to change workout, increase or decrease intensity— you just have to do whatever the app tells you. Great idea— a running coach for weight loss— but this isn’t it. Hoping another company hops in on this and makes a better app. I regret spending $30 for 3 months, and I cancelled after one run with it. Absolute garbage. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Issue with registration *2021-11-23, version 1.12.0* Hi, I did register steps and subscribe for the year but there is nothing happening after this. How to get a plan? ### 5/5 — Loving this app *2021-06-16, version 1.9.2* So glad I found this app I really enjoyed my frist work out I’m sure I will get better at it ### 5/5 — Notifications *2021-03-09, version 1.8.0* I’ve only had the app for a day but I love it already! Is there a way to change the time notifications are sent today at 2:30PM that it was a rest day is there a way to get that in the morning? ### 5/5 — Felt muscles I had not exercised for a long time *2021-01-08, version 1.6.4* I skipped one day, as my legs were quite sore. But... I plan on continuing and walked in my house today....can’t wait for the weather to improve so I can get outside!! Really enjoy this program!!! 👍🏻 ### 5/5 — Easing Back into Running Made Easy *2020-11-25, version 1.5.1* It starts slow and easy but gradually pushes you at the perfect pace. I’m getting in shape for my 40th birthday and this app makes it easy for my aging body to adapt to the activity. ### 5/5 — Linked to my tracker *2020-11-05* It is not linked to my tracker!🤨 **Developer response:** Hello, thank you for the comment! You've just contributed to the development of the app by showing us what we can improve😉 In case you have any questions or suggestions, do not hesitate to contact us at support@weight-loss-running.com. Kind regards, The Runiac team ### 4/5 — Great workout to fit in *2021-04-17, version 1.8.3* It’s hard to make an excuse not to do about 30 mins. of exercise a day. The visual and vocal guidance is key for me. However, for the first time today, both visual and audio cut out for me. The timers still worked, but the voice and video were gone. All around though, this is a great app. **Developer response:** Hi, thank you for the kind words! We are super excited to hear that you had such a great experience using our app 🙌 ### 4/5 — Love it, just a little tweak :-) *2021-02-09, version 1.7.0* I really like the concept of your app. The only thing is as well I’m doing the interval training if the app close as well in my pocket it stops. It doesn’t continue to run in the background even if my phone shuts off and is Lock Screen. Also, can I make a suggestion about when there’s the warm-up workouts and the cool down workouts before and after the walks, can you show the picture on that main screen instead of an orange screen with the work out that you’re supposed to be doing? That’s all I really have but everything else is pretty awesome! **Developer response:** Hi, thank you for your feedback - it gives us the motivation to keep improving! Regarding the issue of running the app in the background - have you already sent the details to our support team? If you haven't, we'd really appreciate you doing so - please use the contact details in the app's description. Thank you! ### 4/5 — Sticking with it *2020-09-09, version 1.2.0* This has been really great for me so far. I just finished my 14th run, which is farther than I’ve gotten on any other running program in a long time. I am a former runner who has put on weight with having kids, and trying to get back into a routine after a (very) long hiatus. The one thing that really makes me laugh is when there are 10 seconds left in a segment and the voice says “100 meters left.” Lol, do you think I’m Usain Bolt? Otherwise, to me it would be great to be able to see the full workout ahead of time so I can mentally prepare myself for what’s coming. Maybe that’s part of your training strategy to keep it more of a mystery, but I feel like I can spend more effort when I know what’s coming my way. It would be great if I could plug in the fact that I’m doing this 3x per week (and which days). It seems like it’s created for running every other day, so sometimes the “rest day” notifications I get don’t line up with my actual rest days. Finally, I really like the fact that I can listen to music or an audiobook in the background. That’s definitely a crucial feature for me. Also I guess I’m confused on the mileage reported on this app. Is that estimated or does this app use GPS (or otherwise read the info from my Apple Watch)? Thank you! **Developer response:** Hey, thanks for your advice! We've passed your suggestions over to the technical team for proper evaluation - thanks a lot for your valuable feedback! 🙌If you have any additional suggestions to help us improve - please send them over to support@weight-loss-running.com. Kind regards, The Runiac team ### 3/5 — Voice out if sync with visual instructions *2021-05-28, version 1.9.2* I was enjoying this as a walking app at the start but after IOS updates the voice is now one step behind visual. It starts after the exercises with moderate walking and voice and visual are in sync. But, when the visual shifts to the next phase, the app repeats moderate while visual as moved to fast walking. This is annoying as I prefer to rely on the voice. Please fix this bug. I thought it might fix after the newest app update and just released IOS 14.6. But the bug is still here. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*