Comparison

Runmatic vs Speed4Lifts

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Runmatic

This app scientifically analyzes your running and sprinting technique using slow-motion video to improve performance and prevent injuries. It calculates key biomechanical metrics and stride variables with high accuracy, offering insights comparable to professional equipment.

Highlights
  • Analyze running and sprinting technique
  • Calculate contact-flight times and force
  • Measure stride variables for injury prevention
  • Accurate sprint timing and split measurement
  • Create Kinograms for motion analysis
  • Multi-user support and progress tracking
  • Data export to CSV
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***Validation published on the Journal of Applied Biomechanics*** We know you love running, but do you know how do you run? Designed by sport scientists & coaches of elite runners, Runmatic is the first scientifically designed app that analyzes your running and sprinting technique to help you to improve your performance and prevent injuries. Runmatic takes advance of the slowmotion recording capabilities of your iOS devices to accurately analyze your running and sprinting technique. Using scientifically validation equations, Runmatic calculates the contact-flight times, force, efficiency, frequency and even the asymmetry of your legs in a simple, accurate way. Runmatic can also analyze your stride informing about relevant variables such as pronation, pelvic drop or strike pattern, which could help you prevent injuries.  Runmatic is an extraordinary tool for sprint analysis as well. It can measure total time, splits and contact/flight times with a precision comparable to professional timing gates. Moreover, it can create Kinograms (following the methodology by ALTIS) to analyze the quality of motion of each phase of the sprint. You can even calculate the most relevant angles of your body! ****Pr. Jean-Benoit Morin, PhD, Expert in running biomechanics: "This is a very useful app to evaluate and monitor the mechanics of the runners' strides. It's accurate, it's scientifically validated and it uses equations derived from our research (Morin et al., 2005). The tools often used to perform this kind of analyses are much more expensive and generally less practical for the general population. Runmatic solves this problem and allows runners to analyze and monitor their running mechanics in an easy way" ****Arturo Casado, Olympic runner, 2010 European 1500m Champion: "Runmatic is very helpful for my training. It let me better understand how do I run, which is critical to improve my running economy and, therefore, my performance. Is like a lab in my pocket!" Runmatic has a lot of great features that will help you monitor your running and sprinting performance in a very simple, yet powerful way: -Calculate contact time, flight time, frequency, max force, displacement of the center of mass and leg stiffness with scientific accuracy -Analyze your stride to calculate your pelvic drop, pronation and strike patter, which could help you prevent injuries. -Measure total time, splits and contact and flight times of your sprints. -Analyze the quality of the sprint by creating Kinograms (ALTIS methodology). -Multi-user: create as many users as you want -iCloud sync (iOS13 only) -Progress analysis: save as many runs as you want and see your progress through time to check if you have improved or worsened your performance. You can even see the percent of change from one test to another! -Data export: export your whole database to a csv file and play with your data in Excel! -Universal app: purchase once and install it on your iPhone, iPad or Mac (10.15+) Runmatic, analyze your running/sprinting mechanics and improve your performance!

About

Speed4Lifts

This app tracks strength training data to enhance progress. It connects with a specific encoder to analyze performance and create personalized training plans based on scientific Velocity-Based Training principles. It helps calculate daily 1RM and adjust fatigue levels.

Highlights
  • Collects strength training data
  • Connects with Vitruve encoder
  • Analyzes performance status
  • Creates personalized training plans
  • Calculates daily 1RM
  • Adjusts fatigue levels
  • Reduces risk of injury
Features
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Speed4Lifts collects all relevant data of your strength training to help you improve and progress more than ever! Connect this app to the Vitruve encoder to get the most out of it! Vitruve is a linear encoder that analyzes your current status and helps you create a training plan perfectly adapted to your needs. Completely backed on science, Velocity-Based Training (VBT) is the most effective method for strength training. Every day, your 1RM is different. There are a lot of variables that may affect it, and your performance may also vary up to 20% each day! The Speed4Lifts app calculates instantly your daily 1RM without having to lift it or reaching muscle failure. Backed on research studies, Vitruve is the most reliable and accurate velocity tracker system in the market. Reduce risk of injury. Track your performance. Adjust the fatigue. Join hundreds of coaches andhttps://vitruve.fit. Get your Vitruve encoder on www.vitruve.fit The future is here. The future is Vitruve. Warning! The M1 chip only allows you to visualize data, not to do a training with the encoder.

Screenshots

Runmatic4 screens
Speed4Lifts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Speed4Lifts at Free against Runmatic's $14.99. Speed4Lifts also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 45%) and ratings volume (70 vs 23). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Speed4Lifts is free to download; Runmatic costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Runmatic against 4.4 for Speed4Lifts. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 70 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Runmatic's written reviews are positive against 70% of Speed4Lifts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Runmatic ships an update every 2 weeks, Speed4Lifts monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Runmatic versus Speed4Lifts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunmaticSpeed4Lifts
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (23 ratings)4.4 (70 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews70.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2370 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.3
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB96 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCarlos BalsalobreSPEED4LIFTS S.L

Customer experience

Runmatic

All ratings23 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative45.5%

Speed4Lifts

All ratings70 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive70.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative27.0%

In-app purchases

None

Runmatic

No in-app purchases

None

Speed4Lifts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Runmatic free?
Runmatic costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speed4Lifts free?
Speed4Lifts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Runmatic or Speed4Lifts?
Speed4Lifts is rated higher. Runmatic averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Speed4Lifts averages 4.4 from 70 ratings.
Do Runmatic or Speed4Lifts have ads?
Neither Runmatic nor Speed4Lifts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Runmatic or Speed4Lifts?
Runmatic ships an update every 2 weeks, and Speed4Lifts monthly. Most recently, Runmatic was updated on November 6, 2026 and Speed4Lifts on November 6, 2026.

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