# The Run Experience vs Fit Phase

The clearest difference is ratings volume: The Run Experience at 542 against Fit Phase's 1. The Run Experience also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Fit Phase's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Run Experience sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Fit Phase sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fit Phase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Run Experience has 542 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Run Experience ships an update every 6 weeks, Fit Phase every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Run Experience | Fit Phase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (542 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-run-experience/id1189131975/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fit-phase/id6761025037/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **542** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 119 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Run Experience](https://appshunter.io/developer/1189131974) | [Delivery Operator Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700508357) |

## What reviewers say

### The Run Experience

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-run-experience/id1189131975)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TRE Training Club (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| Running Training Club (Annual) | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful training programs
- 🚀 Comprehensive resources
- 💡 Knowledgeable coaches
- 👍 Supportive community
- 👍 Effective for improving running

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 👎 Poor customer service
- 👎 Difficult to navigate

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during workouts
- Inability to pause/resume workouts
- Inconsistent tracking of runs

**Requested features**

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


### Fit Phase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fit-phase/id6761025037)

Track your strength training, nutrition, and recovery with this app designed for serious lifters. Organize your fitness journey into cut, bulk, and maintenance phases with adaptive targets and progress monitoring.

**Highlights:** Log workouts with sets, reps, weight, and rest times, Weekly training templates with progression tracking, Fast meal logging with accurate macros, Calorie and macro targets that adapt to phase, Sleep logging and trends, Progress photos and body measurements, Phase-based planning (cut, bulk, maintenance)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Run Experience free?

The Run Experience is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fit Phase free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Run Experience or Fit Phase?

Fit Phase is rated higher. The Run Experience averages 4.8 out of 5 from 542 ratings, while Fit Phase averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do The Run Experience or Fit Phase have ads?

Neither The Run Experience nor Fit Phase shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Run Experience or Fit Phase?

The Run Experience ships an update every 6 weeks, and Fit Phase every 9 days. Most recently, The Run Experience was updated on October 24, 2026 and Fit Phase on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*