Comparison

The Run Experience vs Training

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

Features
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This app does so much! Get stronger, throw harder, punish batted balls. Make a plan, commit. We make it so easy to get started. Just choose which program(s) you want to do, set the time of day you have available, and earn points while you work. Then compare your work to the other users. Privacy Policy: https://www.backyardhackers.com/training-hacked-privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Use our programs or bring yours in. It doesn't matter to us, just get your grind on! We've got built-in, proven programs for: - building your throwing velocity - building your hitting power - learning a more competitive swing - so much more

Screenshots

The Run Experience4 screens
Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The Run Experience at none against Training's shown. The Run Experience also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Training's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases 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. The Run Experience sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Training sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Run Experience ships an update every 6 weeks, Training every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Run Experience versus Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Run ExperienceTraining
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (542 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings542 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB46 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe Run ExperienceJohn Hendrick

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

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
1 purchases

Training

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$14.991 Month

Questions

Is The Run Experience free?
The Run Experience is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Training free?
Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Run Experience or Training have ads?
Training shows ads; The Run Experience does not.
Which is updated more often, The Run Experience or Training?
The Run Experience ships an update every 6 weeks, and Training every 5 days. Most recently, The Run Experience was updated on October 24, 2026 and Training on October 29, 2026.

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