Comparison

The Run Experience vs True North Challenges

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

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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

True North Challenges

Embark on virtual fitness adventures and earn finisher medals by completing challenges. Track your progress, set goals, and explore iconic locations from your device. Supports various self-propelled activities and integrates with popular fitness trackers.

Highlights
  • Virtual fitness challenges
  • Earn finisher medals
  • Track progress and set goals
  • Integrates with Fitbit, Garmin, Strava, Under Armour
  • Supports walking, running, biking, swimming
  • Explore iconic landmarks and landscapes
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Start earning finisher medals with True North Challenges, your gateway to exhilarating virtual fitness adventures! Get ready to explore iconic landmarks, majestic landscapes, and exciting trails right from your device. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a fitness enthusiast, there are a variety of challenges to suit all levels. Everytime you walk, run, bike, swim or any other self propelled activity you get one step closer to completing your challenge! Track your progress, set personal goals, and celebrate your achievements with pride. Embark on a journey of self-discovery and embrace the true north spirit. Integrates with: Fitbit Garmin Strava Under Armour Note on location data: When you decide to use this app for activity tracking, we will collect location data to enable activity tracking. We do this even when the app is in the background to ensure we can track your activities when you lock your phone or switch to another app. Once you are finished with your activity, we stop tracking your location.

Screenshots

The Run Experience4 screens
True North Challenges4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Run Experience at 4.8 against True North Challenges's 3.0. The Run Experience also leads on ratings volume (542 vs 3) and device support. True North Challenges's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price 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. True North Challenges asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Run Experience holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Run Experience has 542 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Run Experience versus True North Challenges: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Run ExperienceTrue North Challenges
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (542 ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings542 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB77 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe Run ExperienceSportstats Acquisitions, LLC

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

True North Challenges

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

True North Challenges

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Run Experience free?
The Run Experience is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is True North Challenges free?
True North Challenges is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Run Experience or True North Challenges?
The Run Experience is rated higher. The Run Experience averages 4.8 out of 5 from 542 ratings, while True North Challenges averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

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