FREQUENCE Running vs Bestrong
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FREQUENCE Running
This app provides personalized, adaptive training plans for various running distances and goals, from 5K to marathons and trail runs. It offers features like custom scheduling, performance tracking, and GPS integration to help users train effectively and achieve their running objectives.
- Personalized adaptive training plans
- Supports 5K, 10K, half-marathon, marathon, and trail running
- GPS tracking with voice cues
- Smartchrono for interval training
- Workout history and performance tracking
- Compatibility with major GPS watches
- Customizable scheduling and session modification
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Train smarter. Run further. Get your personalized training plan for 5K, 10K, half-marathon, marathon, or trail running — built just for you. FREQUENCE Running is the most intuitive running app to help you achieve your goals, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned runner. • Free sign-up • Fully adaptive training plans • Compatible with Apple Watch, Garmin, Suunto, Polar and COROS PLAN YOUR SEASON • Discover the most iconic races, from short 5Ks to 80km trail runs • Add your own race: distance, date, location, elevation gain TRAIN LIKE A PRO • Your plan adjusts based on progress or missed workouts • Choose your running days, surfaces (track, road, trail), and more STAY IN CONTROL • Modify or reschedule sessions • Add custom runs or rest days freely • Your calendar, your rhythm TRACK YOUR PERFORMANCE • Review your full training history •Add workouts from your GPS watch • Keep tabs on distance, effort, and perceived exertion GPS & SMARTCHRONO BUILT-IN • Track your distance in real time with voice cues • Use Smartchrono: an intelligent stopwatch for interval training • Run with your phone in the background — GPS keeps working EXPERT TIPS & PREMIUM FEATURES • Get expert advice on nutrition, gear, recovery, racing LEVEL UP WITH PREMIUM • Schedule races before the final goal • Schedule your next goals • Have total control over your schedule. • Check your progression data in real time. • Plan and carry out your own interval sessions. • Sync with your GPS devices * • Prepare a Trail running up to 80 km and 4000m elevation gain • Train for a Triathlon from Super Sprint to Olympic • Export trainings to Garmin, Apple Watch, Suunto, COROS and POLAR • Pace display in BPM • Plan bike & swim sessions • Tips for circuit training & nutrition *Compatible devices : Garmin, Apple Watch, Suunto, Polar, COROS, Strava OUR COMMUNITY SAYS: "Perfect for preparing without stress. It adapts when life gets in the way!" Clara "My go-to running app. Simple, clear, and effective." David NEED SOME ASSISTANCE ? Don't hesitate to write to us; we'll answer as fast as we can : contact@frequence-running.com Download FREQUENCE Running and take the guesswork out of training. Your personalized plan starts today. The PREMIUM offer requires a purchase from your iTunes account. This purchase allows you to access the features for a period of time depending on your subscription. After your free trial, the price for the premium subscription is €11.99 for 1 month, €49.99 for 6 months, and €74.99 for 1 year starting from the date of purchase and is automatically renewed unless the auto-renewal is deactivated 24 hours before the end of the current period in your iTunes account settings. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period. TOS: https://frequence-running.com/en/terms-of-use.html
Bestrong
This app offers a comprehensive fitness and nutrition guide with over 70 updated programs for various goals like fat loss, muscle gain, and waist slimming. It includes diverse training methods, a vast exercise library, personalized meal plans, and a dedicated coaching section. A private community group provides additional support and regular content updates keep the experience fresh.
- 70+ updated fitness programs
- Diverse training methods (HIIT, circuit, strength)
- Extensive exercise library
- Personalized meal plans and recipes
- B-academy coaching section
- Private Facebook support group
- Weekly content updates
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Pas moins de 70 programmes actualisés toute l'année ! Perte de gras, Volume fessiers, affiner la taille, prendre du muscle, prendre en force, augmenter ses pas...! De nombreuses méthodes de training pour ne jamais t'ennuyer: circuit training, hiit, cross training, Neat, muscu en salle ou à la maison Une banque de milliers d'exercices pour faire tes propres training De vrais Meal plan complets par fourchette calorique ou objectif bien-être : Jeune intermittent, Ventre plat, Reverse Diet, Rééquilibrage alimentaire Des pack recettes à thème pour faciliter ton quotidien La B-academy : ton google pro du fitness, notre partie coaching de l'app avec nos conseils et dossiers précis ! MAIS AUSSI ! Un groupe d'entraide Facebook privé réservé aux membres pour tes questions du quotidien ! Et beaucoup d'autres nouveautés chaque mois ! L’actualisation sur Bestrong est constante ! Nous publions des nouveautés chaque semaine : articles, recettes, programmes ou séances ciblées (moods). Si tu as d’autres questions sur bestrong n’hésite-pas à nous écrire : support@bestrong-app.com. Conditions générales d’utilisation : https://www.bestrong-app.com/conditions-generales-dutilisation GooGhywoiu9839t543j0s7543uw1 - Veuillez ajouter rudy@kataleya-corp.fr au compte GA 126212674- date 07/08/2023
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Verdict
FREQUENCE Running and Bestrong both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of FREQUENCE Running's written reviews are positive against 84% of Bestrong's. Bestrong's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. FREQUENCE Running sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Bestrong sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.90 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FREQUENCE Running against 5.0 for Bestrong. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of FREQUENCE Running's written reviews are positive against 84% of Bestrong's.
FREQUENCE Running ships an update fortnightly, Bestrong weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FREQUENCE Running | Bestrong |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 84.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FREQUENCE Running | Kataleya |
Customer experience
FREQUENCE Running
Bestrong
In-app purchases
FREQUENCE Running
- PREMIUM 1 month$9.991 Month
- PREMIUM 3 months$24.993 Months
- PREMIUM 6 months$44.996 Months
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- PREMIUM 1 year1 Month trial$69.991 Year
- PREMIUM 1 year$69.991 Year
Bestrong
- Abonnement mensuel3 Days trial$14.901 Month
- Abonnement trimestriel7 Days trial$39.003 Months
- Abonnement annuel7 Days trial$99.991 Year









