Comparison

Stairs Workout Challenge vs Treadmill Workout

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

Head to head
About

Stairs Workout Challenge

This app offers high-intensity interval training workouts using stairs to build fitness, tone muscles, and improve cardiovascular health. It provides routines for beginners and advanced users, emphasizing joint-friendly exercise and stress reduction.

Highlights
  • High-intensity interval training (HIIT)
  • Beginner and advanced routines
  • Full-body workout
  • Muscle toning
  • Cardiovascular health improvement
  • Stress reduction
Features
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Running up stairs brings even more benefits. Because the body is constantly being lifted upward with each step, it engages more leg muscles than running and improves vertical jump. Plus, according to greatest Expert and strength trainer Jordan Syatt, running upstairs is easier on the joints than regular sprints while being better at improving athletes’ range of motion. But the best thing about staircase workouts? They can be done on any staircase and, in a manner similar to our love, they don’t cost a thing. So find some steps and step on the gas, because Jordan Syatt has put together two incredible high-intensity interval training staircase workouts—one for beginners and one for the more advanced peeps. You shouldn’t need too many stairs for this, just enough that you can run continuously for 10 to 15 seconds (about two to three flights). Remember to keep your focus on the top of the steps ahead of you. You can do it! Fitness is about being better than you used to be! 6 REASONS to start training: 1. Build yourself a smashing fit body - because there is no greater feeling than looking in the mirror and simply just love what you see. 2. Brag around about your toned muscles - low body fat level, noticeable muscle definition and shape, but not significant muscle size 3. Keep your heart strong and healthy - because your heart is a muscle also and it gets stronger and healthier if you live an active life. 4. A clear and beautiful glowing skin - you don't have to worry anymore about celulite when you're half naked on the beach. No more dimply skin coming out of your swimsuit. 5. Reduce stress, anxiety and fight depression - regular training is the key for your head just as it is for your heart and will relax you, making you calmer, fighting depression and dissipate stress. 6. A happier soul and a bigger smile - you will feel that you are finally doing something for yourself. BONUS: Improve your live life! you know exercise is good for you, but do you know how goof? It boots your energy and improves your mood and exercising regularly puts the spark back into your love life.

About

Treadmill Workout

This app guides you through treadmill workouts tailored to your fitness goals, whether you're a beginner or advanced. It tracks your progress, offers audio coaching, and integrates with Apple Health to help you build strength, lose weight, or improve overall health. Supplement your runs with recommended exercises for a complete fitness routine.

Highlights
  • Guided workout programs for all levels
  • Daily activity tracking (calories, heart rate, distance)
  • Audio coach with guided cues
  • Log and repeat favorite workouts
  • Supplement workouts with recommended exercises
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Transform your cardio with guided Treadmill workouts. Live with energy, choose a workout plan that hits your goal. Suitable for all runners, all you need is a treadmill. Get the workouts you need to meet your personal fitness target. Build strength, lose weight or improve your general health. New to running or the treadmill? Begin with our Starter Plan. Looking to lose weight? We have a weight loss hiit plan, perfect for you! Train from just 2 days a week to improve your treadmill running with simple approachable routines. Everything is tracked to keep you motivated. Each plan is built to help your body adapt and improve while minimising risk of injury or burn out. FEATURES - Guided programs. Choose a plan based on your level and goal. If you run indoors on a treadmill, you can use all of the routines, from beginner plans to HIIT advanced workouts. - Track your daily activity and make sure you keep on growing. Record your calories, heart rate and distance so you can watch your growth and running ability improve over time. - Audio coach with guided cues and support to play your own music in the background. - Log your workouts, with the ability to repeat your favorites. We'll record your progress so you can gradually improve and become a stronger runner. Your treadmill won't know what hit it! - Supplement your workouts with recommended exercises. Warm up and cool down effectively and build full body strength with additional exercises. - APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION: Saves your workouts to Apple Health so you can track your progress along with other daily activities. Legal Disclaimer This app and any information given by it are for educational purposes only. They are not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always consult your healthcare provider before beginning any fitness program. If you upgrade to a premium subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. There is no increase in cost when renewing. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, the current period cannot be cancelled. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited if you choose to purchase a premium subscription. Find the full terms and conditions at https://www.vigour.fitness/terms, and our privacy policy at https://www.vigour.fitness/privacy.

Screenshots

Stairs Workout Challenge4 screens
Treadmill Workout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Treadmill Workout at 4.7 against Stairs Workout Challenge's 3.7. Treadmill Workout also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 50%). Stairs Workout Challenge's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Stairs Workout Challenge sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Treadmill Workout sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Treadmill Workout holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Treadmill Workout has 298 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Stairs Workout Challenge's written reviews are positive against 80% of Treadmill Workout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stairs Workout Challenge ships an update every 2 months, Treadmill Workout every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Stairs Workout Challenge versus Treadmill Workout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStairs Workout ChallengeTreadmill Workout
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.7 (298 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3298 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobway Solutions SRLVigour Group Ltd

Customer experience

Stairs Workout Challenge

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Treadmill Workout

All ratings298 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Stairs Workout Challenge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Treadmill Workout

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on download/opening
  • Progress pauses if phone is locked or app is not in foreground
  • Trial period charges immediately, not after trial
  • App does not open without selecting a plan

Requested features

8 requests
  • Allow phone to go into standby or autolock without pausing timer
  • Add ability to type notes at the end of workouts
  • Announce upcoming workout segments (e.g., incline changes)
  • Greater variation in workouts
  • Option to sign in with an email address instead of just Apple
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  • Bundle packages for treadmill, cycle, and rower apps
  • Link app to treadmills to automatically change speed
  • Dynamic warm-ups and core exercises

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stairs Workout Challenge

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
6 purchases

Treadmill Workout

Subscriptions5
  • Treadmill Premium: Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Treadmill Plans: Monthly$14.991 Month
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  • Treadmill Plans: Annual7 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year
  • Treadmill Plans: Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$249.99

Questions

Is Stairs Workout Challenge free?
Stairs Workout Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Treadmill Workout free?
Treadmill Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stairs Workout Challenge or Treadmill Workout?
Treadmill Workout is rated higher. Stairs Workout Challenge averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Treadmill Workout averages 4.7 from 298 ratings.
Do Stairs Workout Challenge or Treadmill Workout have ads?
Stairs Workout Challenge shows ads; Treadmill Workout does not.
Which is updated more often, Stairs Workout Challenge or Treadmill Workout?
Stairs Workout Challenge ships an update every 2 months, and Treadmill Workout every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stairs Workout Challenge was updated on November 2, 2026 and Treadmill Workout on November 7, 2026.

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