# Running Trainer vs Custom Running Intervals

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Running Trainer at 79% against Custom Running Intervals's 0%. Running Trainer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (114K vs 1). Custom Running Intervals's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Running Trainer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Custom Running Intervals sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Running Trainer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Running Trainer has 114K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Running Trainer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Custom Running Intervals's.

Running Trainer ships an update monthly, Custom Running Intervals every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Running Trainer | Custom Running Intervals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (114K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-trainer-tracker-and-coach/id1205237896/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-running-intervals/id1533333253/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **114K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 122 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FITNESS22 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/383171664) | [John Mallonee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520115384) |

## 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


### Custom Running Intervals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-running-intervals/id1533333253)

Create custom running workouts with flexible intervals based on time or distance. Track progress, build training plans, and analyze past runs with detailed results. Your data is private and stored securely on your device or iCloud.

**Highlights:** Configurable time or distance intervals, Repeatable interval blocks, Training plan calendar, Historical run analysis, Apple Watch monitoring, iCloud synchronization, Data privacy

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Capabilities | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Running Trainer free?

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

### Is Custom Running Intervals free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Running Trainer or Custom Running Intervals?

Running Trainer is rated higher. Running Trainer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 114K ratings, while Custom Running Intervals averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Running Trainer or Custom Running Intervals have ads?

Neither Running Trainer nor Custom Running Intervals shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Running Trainer or Custom Running Intervals?

Running Trainer ships an update monthly, and Custom Running Intervals every 3 months. Most recently, Running Trainer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Custom Running Intervals on August 2, 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.*