Comparison

Runmatic vs WL Analysis

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

WL Analysis

Analyze your weightlifting and powerlifting technique with this video analysis tool. It automatically detects the barbell and provides detailed insights into bar path, velocity, power, and force. Compare videos side-by-side or overlaid, with customizable playback and export options.

Highlights
  • Automatic barbell detection
  • Side-by-side video comparison
  • Overlay video comparison
  • Bar path visualization by metrics
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Frame-by-frame playback
  • Export kinematic data to CSV
Features
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Easy to use video analysis tool for weightlifting / powerlifting. Provides approximated info about bar path, velocity, power, force and horizontal displacement. Features: - Automatic barbell detection (no need for manual plate selection) - Side by side / overlay video comparison - Bar path color based on velocity / power / force - Adjustable playback speed - Frame by frame playback - Video zoom - Charts, statistics - Export videos with selected overlay - Export kinematic parameters to .csv file - Suitable for all barbell sports: olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, crossfit, etc.

Screenshots

Runmatic4 screens
WL Analysis3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WL Analysis at Free against Runmatic's $14.99. WL Analysis also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 45%). Runmatic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

WL Analysis is free to download; Runmatic costs $14.99 up front. WL Analysis sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Runmatic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Runmatic against 4.3 for WL Analysis. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 46 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Runmatic's written reviews are positive against 62% of WL Analysis's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Runmatic ships an update every 2 weeks, WL Analysis every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Runmatic versus WL Analysis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunmaticWL Analysis
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (23 ratings)4.3 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews61.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2346 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB27 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCarlos BalsalobreKarol Smolak

Customer experience

Runmatic

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

WL Analysis

All ratings46 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral10.9%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive61.8%
Neutral13.2%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Runmatic

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

WL Analysis

One-time1
  • Extra features$8.99

Questions

Is Runmatic free?
Runmatic costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WL Analysis free?
WL Analysis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Runmatic or WL Analysis?
Runmatic and WL Analysis are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 23 and 46 ratings respectively.
Do Runmatic or WL Analysis have ads?
Neither Runmatic nor WL Analysis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Runmatic or WL Analysis?
Runmatic ships an update every 2 weeks, and WL Analysis every 6 weeks. Most recently, Runmatic was updated on October 3, 2026 and WL Analysis on October 14, 2026.

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