Comparison

iFIT Workouts vs When running is boring

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

iFIT Workouts

Access over 10,000 immersive cardio and strength workouts led by expert trainers in stunning global locations. Personalized plans adapt to your fitness level and goals, whether you use equipment or just your bodyweight.

Highlights
  • 10,000+ on-demand workouts
  • Expert trainer-led sessions
  • Global location filming
  • Equipment and bodyweight options
  • Personalized AI recommendations
  • Smart machine integration
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Experience immersive cardio & strength workouts you can do anywhere. Whether you’re on a treadmill, bike, elliptical, rower, or just an exercise mat—iFIT has amazing workouts to help you unlock your personal best. iFIT’s global fitness platform features over 10,000 on-demand workouts, filmed in stunning outdoor locations across all 7 continents. Explore high-intensity cardio, full-body strength, cycling, yoga, Pilates, HIIT, barre, marathon training plans, stretching, walking, and mindfulness, all led by expert trainers. Millions of people around the world use iFIT to reach their health goals. Whether you’re looking to build strength, improve endurance, boost mobility, or simply move more, iFIT gives you the tools and motivation to chase every fitness goal. iFIT workouts can be streamed on compatible devices and paired to your machine via Bluetooth®. If you own iFIT-enabled equipment from NordicTrack, ProForm, or Freemotion, your workouts are even more immersive. SmartAdjust™ tech automatically adapts your machine's speed, incline, or resistance to suit your fitness level. iFIT will base future workouts on your recent performance, making incremental changes to keep you progressing. No equipment? No problem. Many workouts require nothing more than your own bodyweight. Get daily workouts that are personalized based on your fitness level, goals, and progress, so you always know what to do next. KEY FEATURES 10,000 Workouts (and counting!): Tap into the one of the world’s largest outdoor workout libraries, with progressive series led by expert trainers who guide you to results. Top Trainers: Unlock your best performance with iFIT’s 180 elite trainers, pro athletes, and world champions who lead you through every workout. Explore workouts led by the cast of Trainer Games! Stunning Locations: Exercise all around the world, from Everest basecamp to the salt flats of Bolivia, from the redwoods of California to the peaks of the Pyrenees. Options for Every Modality: Whether you use free weights, a NordicTrack or ProForm treadmill, bike, elliptical, rower or no equipment at all, iFIT has workouts for every type of training. Personalized Fitness: Get AI-powered workout recommendations tailored to your fitness goals and schedule, along with accountability and motivation. Progressive Plans & Programs: Take the guesswork out of your goals with multi-week trainer-led programs, such as running a 5K, working toward a full marathon, or improving overall strength. Real-Time Responsive: Feel your machine’s incline, resistance, and speed match your on-screen trainer and the terrain of your workout, dropping you deeper into the experience. Progress Tracking: Visualize your personal workout stats, track your data, and unlock insights in the app or on your iFIT-enabled machine. Train Anywhere: No equipment needed for iFIT’s bodyweight, yoga, meditation, and cross-training workouts. Up to 5 Users with iFIT Pro: Share your plan with your family, each with their own personalized experience and workout tracking. Subscription Options¹ Choose the iFIT plan that fits your fitness needs: iFIT Train: $14.99/month or $143.99/year with access for 1 user iFIT Pro: $39.99/month or $394.99/year with access for up to 5 users Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled before the end of the billing period. Manage your subscription in your account settings. Paid iFIT Pro membership required with equipment purchase and to access content and features. Membership auto-renews unless cancelled in advance. Free iFIT account, agreement to terms, and wi-fi required to operate equipment. AI Coach provided via in-app messaging (see here for regional availability). Existing users who enrolled prior to September 2025 and users who opt-in after that date may continue using AI Coach via a text-based service (US only); msg & data rates may apply. Terms of Use: https://www.ifit.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.ifit.com/privacy-policy

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When running is boring

Features
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Running is boring for most people. But having a running or walking goal can help you with your effort. Walk and run to discover videos recommended by others. You can also show others your recommended videos from Youtube, TokTok or Instagram

Screenshots

iFIT Workouts4 screens
When running is boring3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: iFIT Workouts at #35 against When running is boring's unranked. When running is boring's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, 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. iFIT Workouts sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and When running is boring sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
iFIT Workouts versus When running is boring: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriFIT WorkoutsWhen running is boring
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (71K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings71K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#35 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB245 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperICON Health & Fitness, Inc.Tomasz Jojko

Bugs and requests

iFIT Workouts

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes during workouts
  • Workout data not saving or syncing properly
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices and equipment
  • Inconsistent performance across platforms (mobile, TV, etc.)

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add search and filtering options for workouts
  • Implement pause/resume functionality for workouts
  • Improve app stability and connectivity
  • Offer more customization and scheduling options
  • Enhance rewards program and delivery
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  • Provide offline workout options

When running is boring

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

iFIT Workouts

Subscriptions6
  • iFit Coach Monthly Membership1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • iFIT Train Monthly$14.991 Month
  • iFIT Pro Monthly$39.991 Month
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  • iFIT Train 1 Year1 Month trial$143.991 Year
  • iFit Coach Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$144.991 Year
  • iFIT Pro 1 Year$394.991 Year
2 purchases

When running is boring

One-time2
  • 100 Gems$1.99
  • Gems 250$3.99

Questions

Is iFIT Workouts free?
iFIT Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is When running is boring free?
When running is boring is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iFIT Workouts or When running is boring have ads?
Neither iFIT Workouts nor When running is boring shows ads.

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