# Running Trainer vs Runervals

The clearest difference is monetization model: Runervals at free with in-app purchases against Running Trainer's subscription. Runervals also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). Running Trainer's advantage is ratings volume (114K vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Running Trainer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Runervals sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 5.0 for Runervals. 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 are what separate them: 79% of Running Trainer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Runervals's.

Running Trainer ships an update monthly, Runervals every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Running Trainer | Runervals |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (114K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-trainer-tracker-and-coach/id1205237896/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runervals-interval-running/id1581810400/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **114K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 122 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FITNESS22 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/383171664) | [Ben Noland](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448188272) |

## 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 (8)**

| 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 | $29.99 | 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


### Runervals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runervals-interval-running/id1581810400)

This app automatically detects and tracks your running intervals using your device's accelerometer and GPS. It provides detailed training data and saves your workout history. It also integrates with Apple Watch and the Health app.

**Highlights:** Automatic interval detection, GPS and accelerometer tracking, Workout history saving, Apple Watch app, Health app integration, Light and Dark mode

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Unlimited | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Unlimited | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Running Trainer free?

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

### Is Runervals free?

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

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

Runervals is rated higher. Running Trainer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 114K ratings, while Runervals averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Running Trainer or Runervals have ads?

Neither Running Trainer nor Runervals shows ads.

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

Running Trainer ships an update monthly, and Runervals every 10 days. Most recently, Running Trainer was updated on November 7, 2026 and Runervals on November 3, 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.*