Comparison

The Run Experience vs Training Plan

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

Head to head
About

The Run Experience

This app offers daily audio runs, training videos, and structured programs for various running goals. It includes injury prevention routines, strength training, and a community forum to connect with coaches and other runners. Track your progress and stay motivated on your running journey.

Highlights
  • Daily audio runs
  • Training challenges
  • Weekly training videos
  • Injured runner program
  • Interactive running programs
  • GPS run tracker
  • Community forum
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Build a new healthy running habit, improve your body, conquer your next challenge, and even train for your next race with The Daily Run by The Run Experience! As featured in Runner’s World, Competitor Magazine, Triathlete Magazine, Strava, Men’s Health, 60 Minute Sports, Outside Magazine, Ragnar Relay Series, and Active. APP FEATURES & BENEFITS: - NEW Daily Run workouts featuring a 10 min audio run and a video warmup and cool down to build strength and range of motion. - MONTHLY training challenges on strength, form, nutrition, and speed. Earn prizes & badges! - WEEKLY Training Videos with full workouts, racing tips, and training advice. - Stay healthy & get back to running faster with the Injured Runner Program. - Easily search workouts based on time, fitness goal, and equipment needed. - Interactive programs for Beginner, 5k, Half Marathon, and Marathon. - Indoor workouts and exercises to build your fitness at home. - GPS tracker for all your runs. - Talk directly to coaches and connect with runners in our community. - Integrates with Apple Health to keep track of your progress. NEW DAILY AUDIO RUNS New daily audio runs alternate between form, breathing, speed, mystery, and motivation. Each day is new and different, keeping it fun while making you a better, fitter runner. Or choose the alternate strength and yoga workouts for the days you don’t want to or cannot run. TRAIN FOR ANY RACE OR GOAL If you have a goal or race in mind, we have structured progressive programs for you to follow. All programs include specific run workouts and directions, strength exercises and warmups, and access to coaching to keep you on track! Or join one of our live training challenges in The Daily Run, earn prizes, and become part of our community! STAY HEALTHY WITH STRENGTH & INJURY PREVENTION TRAINING 90% of overuse injuries that runners experience are preventable and self-treatable by building a stronger body with improved range of motion and mechanics. The Injured Runner Program walks you through the exact self-care routine you should follow for your injury or pain point. At The Run Experience, we’re dedicated to bringing you the best training available, and we have helped hundreds of thousands of runners all over the world. Now you can finally get all that training in your pocket. A premium subscription or a free trial is required in order to access the content of this app. —————— Learn more about our terms of service at https://api.ongo.app/tos or privacy policy at https://api.ongo.app/privacy

About

Training Plan

This app helps runners train efficiently with accessible, tested plans. It includes tools like a pace calculator and predictor to help achieve running goals, from a first 5k to a marathon PB. Your training plan is now conveniently available on your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Training plan functionality
  • Pace Calculator
  • Pace Predictor
  • Accountability features
  • Mobile accessibility
Features
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Training Plan is an application from Running.org which provides a series of tools designed to help runners train efficiently and achieve their goals. Whether you are looking to finish your first 5k or smash your marathon PB, our training plan functionality will allow you to access tried and tested training plans in a format that keeps you accountable. No longer do you need to print out your training plan and stick it on your wall. Your training plan is now in your pocket. Want to know what pace you need to run to beat your 5k PB? We have you covered with our 'Pace Calculator'. Want to predict your marathon time based on your latest half marathon? Try our 'Pace Predictor'. Built by runners, Training Plan looks to provide you with everything you need to train efficiently. Are we missing something? Let us know!

Screenshots

The Run Experience4 screens
Training Plan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Run Experience at 83% against Training Plan's 33%. The Run Experience also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (538 vs 11). Training Plan's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. The Run Experience sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Training Plan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Run Experience holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Run Experience has 538 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of The Run Experience's written reviews are positive against 33% of Training Plan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Run Experience ships an update every 6 weeks, Training Plan every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
The Run Experience versus Training Plan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Run ExperienceTraining Plan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (538 ratings) — better3.9 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings538 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB35 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe Run ExperienceDouble Negative Solutions Limited

Customer experience

The Run Experience

All ratings538 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative13.8%

Training Plan

All ratings11 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

The Run Experience

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes during workouts
  • Inability to pause/resume workouts
  • Inconsistent tracking of runs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Integrate with fitness trackers
  • Offer more free content
  • Improve app stability and usability
  • Provide senior/military discounts

Training Plan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Run Experience

Subscriptions2
  • TRE Training Club (Monthly)7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Running Training Club (Annual)7 Days trial$119.991 Year
None

Training Plan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Run Experience free?
The Run Experience is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Training Plan free?
Training Plan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Run Experience or Training Plan?
The Run Experience is rated higher. The Run Experience averages 4.8 out of 5 from 538 ratings, while Training Plan averages 3.9 from 11 ratings.
Do The Run Experience or Training Plan have ads?
Neither The Run Experience nor Training Plan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Run Experience or Training Plan?
The Run Experience ships an update every 6 weeks, and Training Plan every 10 days. Most recently, The Run Experience was updated on October 16, 2026 and Training Plan on October 8, 2026.

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