# Running Trainer vs Running App

The clearest difference is ads: Running Trainer at none against Running App's shown. Running Trainer also leads on ratings volume (114K vs 1.1K) and review sentiment (79% vs 62%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Running Trainer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Running App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Running Trainer against 4.9 for Running App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Running Trainer has 114K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Running Trainer's written reviews are positive against 62% of Running App's.

Running Trainer ships an update monthly, Running App every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Running Trainer | Running App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (114K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-trainer-tracker-and-coach/id1205237896/reviews) | [4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-app-run-tracker/id1453356724/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **114K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 61.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 122 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FITNESS22 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/383171664) | [Leap Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687598595) |

## What reviewers say

### Running Trainer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-trainer-tracker-and-coach/id1205237896)

This app provides accurate running tracking, including pace, distance, calories, and heart rate. It offers voice feedback, music integration, and a history of your running activities to help you improve.

**Highlights:** Accurate distance and time tracking, Pace and calorie tracking, GPS mapping and route tracking, Heart rate and effort zone monitoring, Customizable voice feedback, Integrated music player, Run history and improvement logs

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Upgrade | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Upgrade | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Upgrade | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Upgrade | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Upgrade | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Upgrade | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Upgrade | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Upgrade | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Upgrade | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Customizable settings
- 🚀 Reliable performance
- 👍 Helpful voice prompts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent GPS tracking
- 🐛 Inaccurate pace/distance reporting
- 🔒 Limited customer support
- 🐛 Buggy after recent updates
- 🔒 Paywall for advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during runs
- GPS disconnects mid-run
- Incorrect calorie/pace calculations

**Requested features**

- Ability to save/share custom routes
- Automatic pause/resume during stops
- Integration with Apple Watch
- More customization options
- Elevation/incline tracking


### Running App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-app-run-tracker/id1453356724)

Track your runs with GPS, monitor key stats like distance, speed, and calories burned, and analyze your performance with detailed graphs. Offers personalized training plans and audio feedback to help you achieve your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS route mapping, Detailed run statistics analysis, Personalized training plans, Audio feedback from voice coach, Performance comparison graphs, Sync with Apple Health

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy for beginners
- 👍 Keeps users on track
- 👍 Great for running/jogging/walking
- 👍 Accurate tracking
- 👍 Motivates users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate distance tracking
- 🐛 Crashes/stops working during runs
- 🐛 Doesn't work in background/when screen is off

**Reported bugs**

- Reporting issue interface not working
- Inconsistent distance tracking (miles vs. km)

**Requested features**

- Pair with Apple Watch
- Review app UI and metrics display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Running Trainer free?

Running Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Running App free?

Running App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Running Trainer or Running App?

Running Trainer and Running App are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 114K and 1.1K ratings respectively.

### Do Running Trainer or Running App have ads?

Running App shows ads; Running Trainer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Running Trainer or Running App?

Running Trainer ships an update monthly, and Running App every 3 months. Most recently, Running Trainer was updated on September 25, 2026 and Running App on September 25, 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.*