Start Running For Beginners vs Interval Running Coach RunMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Start Running For Beginners
This app guides beginners through a structured running program to build endurance and achieve fitness goals. It offers personalized coaching, progress tracking, and custom workouts, focusing on increasing jogging time without initial emphasis on pace or distance.
- Personal running coach
- Couch to 5K training plan
- Detailed training statistics
- Distance, speed, and pace tracker
- GPS route tracking
- Calorie counter
- Voice feedback
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Taking up running? What could be easier! Don’t worry about distance, pace, or speed. Let's think about all this later. Listen to the instructions and run as you like. Don't focus on your running technique. The most important thing now is to get out and start running. Your goal is to increase the jogging time. Nothing else matters right now. Features: + Personal running coach + Couch to 5K (c25k) alternative training plan + Detailed statistics of each training + Distance, speed and pace tracker + GPS-route of every session + Built-in pedometer + Calorie counter + Custom workouts + Voice feedback + Sync with Apple Health The workout plan is split into 4 levels. Each level has a specific goal for jogging duration: • Level 1 goal is 20 minutes. • Level 2 goal is 30 minutes. • Level 3 goal is 40 minutes. • Level 4 goal is 60 minutes of running. Each level has a 4-weeks duration, and 3 workouts per week. Join us running! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Interval Running Coach RunMate
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Start Running. Keep Running. RunMate. RunMate is an interval running coach built for people who want a plan, not just a timer. Whether you're starting Couch to 5K or building your own training program, RunMate guides you step by step — telling you exactly when to run, when to walk, and how far you've come. Why RunMate - Structured Programs: Follow the proven Couch to 5K or 5K to 10K plan. Eight weeks, three runs per week, with your progress tracked every step of the way. - Build Your Own Program (Premium): Create a custom training plan from your own interval templates. Set your own pace, your own schedule — RunMate keeps you on track. - Voice Guidance: Clear audio cues tell you when to run and when to walk, so you can focus on your breathing and the road ahead. - Smart Audio Mixing: RunMate adjusts your music volume for coaching prompts, then brings it back up — no interruptions, no fumbling with your phone. - Workout History: Every completed run is saved. See your progress over time and pick up exactly where you left off. RunMate isn't just another running app — it's a structured coach that meets you at week one and walks with you to the finish line. Start Your Journey Today Lace up, press play, and let RunMate guide you — one interval at a time. Life-time-purchase: If you choose to purchase, payment will be applied to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Privacy Policy: https://riveli.io/apps/runmate/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://riveli.io/apps/runmate/terms-and-conditions.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Start Running For Beginners at 16.6 against Interval Running Coach RunMate's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Start Running For Beginners sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Interval Running Coach RunMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Start Running For Beginners ships an update every 3 months, Interval Running Coach RunMate every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Start Running For Beginners | Interval Running Coach RunMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 96.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Axiom Mobile LLC | Ihsan Yalcinkaya |
Bugs and requests
Start Running For Beginners
Reported bugs
2 issues- Sync issues when changing devices
- App crashes or freezes occasionally
Requested features
4 requests- Add more customization options
- Provide more detailed workout statistics
- Integrate with fitness trackers
- Offer more advanced training plans
Interval Running Coach RunMate
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Start Running For Beginners
- Full Version$1.991 Month
- Full Version$9.996 Months
- Full version$19.99
Interval Running Coach RunMate
- Unlimited access7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Unlimited access7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- RunMate Life-Time2 variants$3.99
Questions
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