Runmatic vs Vitruve
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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!
Vitruve
This app enhances athletic performance by providing real-time data and insights through velocity-based training. It offers detailed metrics, personalized recommendations, and a coach mode for tracking multiple athletes. A free trial is available to help users optimize their workouts.
- Real-time VBT data
- Performance metrics (velocity, fatigue, power)
- Estimated 1RM calculation
- Personalized training recommendations
- Coach mode for athlete tracking
- Free 30-day trial
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Take Your Training to the Next Level with Vitruve The Vitruve App is your ultimate companion for achieving peak performance. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or fitness professional, this powerful app seamlessly integrates with our cutting-edge VBT (Velocity-Based Training) encoder to deliver accurate, real-time data to enhance your training. With Vitruve, you get access to a wealth of performance metrics, including: Concentric & Eccentric Velocity (m/s) Peak Velocity Fatigue (MPV) Mean Power (MV) Estimated 1RM (kg/lbs) Velocity Loss (VL) And more... Key Features: Training Insights: Receive performance reports and personalized recommendations to optimize your workout. Coach Mode: Track multiple athletes in real-time and adjust workouts based on their progress. Free 30-Day Trial: Start training smarter today, risk-free! Vitruve isn’t just about numbers—it's about transforming the way you train and coach. Whether you're perfecting your squat, tracking your team’s progress, or planning the next big competition, Vitruve’s innovative features will give you the edge. Join the movement. Elevate your training. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vitruve.fit/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Vitruve at Free against Runmatic's $14.99. Vitruve also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Runmatic's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 2.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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
Vitruve is free to download; Runmatic costs $14.99 up front. Vitruve sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Runmatic asks for nothing beyond the download.
Runmatic holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Runmatic's written reviews are positive against 14% of Vitruve's.
Runmatic ships an update every 2 weeks, Vitruve weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Runmatic | Vitruve |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (23 ratings) — better | 2.4 (14 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews — better | 13.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #60 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carlos Balsalobre | SPEED4LIFTS S.L |
Customer experience
Runmatic
Vitruve
In-app purchases
Runmatic
No in-app purchases
Vitruve
- One Monthly$9.991 Month
- Vitruve One Annual1 Month trial$99.991 Year









