# Running Walking Tracker Goals vs RunBetter

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Running Walking Tracker Goals at 109K against RunBetter's 23. RunBetter's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 78%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Running Walking Tracker Goals sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and RunBetter sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 — 4.8 for Running Walking Tracker Goals against 4.7 for RunBetter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Running Walking Tracker Goals has 109K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Running Walking Tracker Goals's written reviews are positive against 88% of RunBetter's.

Running Walking Tracker Goals ships an update monthly, RunBetter every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Running Walking Tracker Goals | RunBetter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (109K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-walking-tracker-goals/id1136617388/reviews)** | [4.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runbetter-treadmill-training/id1300336297/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **109K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AK Apptuitive GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126285171) | [RunBetter LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298747821) |

## What reviewers say

### Running Walking Tracker Goals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-walking-tracker-goals/id1136617388)

Track your running, walking, and biking activities to achieve fitness goals like weight loss or calorie counting. Monitor distance, speed, elevation, and calories burned with voice control and Apple Watch integration. Offers various activity types and customizable goals.

**Highlights:** Track distance, time, speed, elevation, calories, Voice control with Siri, Apple Watch integration, Set custom fitness goals, Analyze sports activities, Monthly activity summaries, Share fitness results

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium Training plans | $7.99 | per month |
| HIIT Interval Training Timer | $7.99 | per month |
| Walking for Weight Loss MVP 1M | $7.99 | per month |
| Running for Weight Loss MVP 1M | $7.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Walking for Weight Loss MVP 3M | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $23.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months Premium | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months Premium | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Premium | $38.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium, Training plans | $44.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 💪 Motivating and helpful for fitness goals
- 📊 Detailed statistics and progress tracking
- 🗺️ Useful GPS mapping and route history

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and data loss issues
- 🔋 Drains battery when used for long periods
- 🤖 Robotic/monotonous voice feedback

**Reported bugs**

- GPS tracking issues leading to inaccurate distance/pace
- Workouts not saving or syncing properly
- App freezing or crashing during use

**Requested features**

- Treadmill workout tracking
- Ability to connect with friends/community
- More customization options for goals and metrics
- Improved pause/resume functionality


### RunBetter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runbetter-treadmill-training/id1300336297)

This app helps runners prepare for race day by simulating course inclines on any treadmill. It offers a library of over 50 race courses and allows users to track progress and customize training. Expert coaching plans are also available for purchase.

**Highlights:** Simulates race course inclines, Library of 50+ race courses, Progress tracking for runs, Customizable training programs, Works with any incline treadmill, No Bluetooth required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Course Builder - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Course Builder - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Big Sur Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tokyo Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mad Marathon Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cincinnati Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Luck of the Irish 10K Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big Chill 5K Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Elf Run 5K Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cupid Shuffle 10K Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Run Into the New Year 5k | $19.99 | one-time |
| Shanghai Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Maui Oceanfront Marathon | $19.99 | one-time |
| Philadelphia Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| San Francisco Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Berlin - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| Big Sur - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| Boston - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| Chicago - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| London - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| Los Angeles - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| New York - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| Osaka - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| Paris - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| Rotterdam - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Running Walking Tracker Goals free?

Running Walking Tracker Goals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RunBetter free?

RunBetter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Running Walking Tracker Goals or RunBetter?

Running Walking Tracker Goals is rated higher. Running Walking Tracker Goals averages 4.8 out of 5 from 109K ratings, while RunBetter averages 4.7 from 23 ratings.

### Do Running Walking Tracker Goals or RunBetter have ads?

Neither Running Walking Tracker Goals nor RunBetter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Running Walking Tracker Goals or RunBetter?

Running Walking Tracker Goals ships an update monthly, and RunBetter every 5 weeks. Most recently, Running Walking Tracker Goals was updated on October 28, 2026 and RunBetter on October 24, 2026.

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