Comparison

RunBetter vs Treadmill Trainer Workouts

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

Head to head
About

RunBetter

This app helps runners prepare for race day by simulating course inclines on any treadmill. It offers a library of over 50 race courses and allows users to track progress and customize training. Expert coaching plans are also available for purchase.

Highlights
  • Simulates race course inclines
  • Library of 50+ race courses
  • Progress tracking for runs
  • Customizable training programs
  • Works with any incline treadmill
  • No Bluetooth required
Features
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WHY USE RUNBETTER Hassle Free, Easy to Use All you need is an Apple device and a treadmill with an incline function. As you run, the RunBetter app lets you know when to adjust your incline to mimic actual race course terrain. No special treadmill or Bluetooth connection required. Course-Specific Training Train for the elevation changes of popular race courses. Run the entire race course or a specific segment depending on your needs. Eliminate surprise hills and ascend strong and confident no matter how steep the terrain. Arrive on race day knowing you’ve already run the course virtually. Track Your Progress Run History allows you to record completed runs by date, segments run, average pace, distance, and time. Identify segments most challenging for you and adjust your training as needed to prepare for race day. Achieve Race Goals Don’t let unexpected hills along the course impact your goal race pace or finish time. Train to hit your goal time despite challenging inclines along the race course. Let RunBetter supplement your training so you know what’s coming on race day and train smart to achieve your goal. You can conquer those hills! Expert Customized Training Programs Available Further elevate your training with customized, course-specific training programs designed by two-time marathon Olympic Trials qualifier, Chris Wehrman. Each program incorporates treadmill and outdoor running that is race-specific and designed to prepare you for the actual terrain of your event. Arrive excited and ready to run your best race yet! HOW to RUNBETTER at YOUR RACE Download the RunBetter app to your Apple device. Select your race from our 50+ course library and incorporate segments into your training regimen. Record your runs within the app to track your progress and identify challenging segments. Revisit as needed to prepare for race day. Toe the line confident on race day knowing that you prepared virtually to conquer race course challenges. RACE COURSE LIBRARY Find your race among more than 50 road races and triathlons of all distances. Train for all the World Marathon Majors. Conquer the run portions of popular 140.6 and 70.3 tris, including Kona, Wisconsin, and Oceanside. New race courses added regularly. Don’t see your race? Contact us! RUN ON ANY TREADMILL, ANYWHERE Use the RunBetter app on any treadmill with an incline function. No other special equipment or Bluetooth connection needed. Just lace up your running shoes, choose your course, pick your speed and go! Never let inclement weather or living in flat terrain prevent you from maximizing your training to achieve your running and triathlon goals. You can run smarter, stronger, faster and better. EXPERT COACHING PLANS Expert course specific training programs developed by two-time marathon Olympic Trials qualifier Chris Wehrman are available for purchase within the app. Each program is unique and course-specific to prepare you for the elevation changes of the race you plan to run. JOIN the RUNBETTER COMMUNITY Follow the RunBetter community for running tips, product recommendations, race updates, give-aways, inspiration, motivation and encouragement! PAYMENTS and RENEWAL Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period and will identify the renewal fee. You can manage auto-renew preferences in your Account settings at any time after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased, where applicable. Terms of use: https://runbetterapp.com/terms-conditions/ Privacy policy: https://runbetterapp.com/privacy-policy/

About

Treadmill Trainer Workouts

This app offers a wide variety of treadmill workout programs for all fitness levels, from beginners to seasoned runners. It includes interval training, 5K, and 10K plans, with features to track progress and schedule rest days for injury prevention.

Highlights
  • Hundreds of workout programs
  • Interval training workouts
  • 5K and 10K training plans
  • Workout tracking
  • Scheduled rest days
  • Video workouts
Features
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Whether you're just starting, an early jogger or a seasoned runner Treadmill Trainer Workouts has a program for you. Workout programs containing HUNDREDS of workouts. Keep track of workouts by marking completed activities. Scheduled days off help you reach your running goal while staying injury free. Choose between interval training workouts, 5K and 10K workouts for beginner and more advanced runners. The app is Free! App revenue comes from in app advertisements that popup when a workout is completed. These ads can be disabled with a one time purchase. No subscription services here!

Screenshots

RunBetter4 screens
Treadmill Trainer Workouts4 screens

Verdict

The call

RunBetter and Treadmill Trainer Workouts both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of RunBetter's written reviews are positive against 55% of Treadmill Trainer Workouts's. Treadmill Trainer Workouts's advantage is ratings volume (548 vs 22) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. RunBetter sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Treadmill Trainer Workouts sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for RunBetter against 4.6 for Treadmill Trainer Workouts. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Treadmill Trainer Workouts has 548 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of RunBetter's written reviews are positive against 55% of Treadmill Trainer Workouts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RunBetter ships an update every 5 weeks, Treadmill Trainer Workouts every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RunBetter versus Treadmill Trainer Workouts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunBetterTreadmill Trainer Workouts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22 ratings) — better4.6 (548 ratings)
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better55.3% of reviews
Number of ratings22548 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRunBetter LLCCyborg Syndicate, LLC

Customer experience

RunBetter

All ratings22 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%

Treadmill Trainer Workouts

All ratings548 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral18.4%
Negative26.3%

Bugs and requests

RunBetter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Treadmill Trainer Workouts

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes mid-workout
  • Recording stops after 12 minutes in HIIT workouts
  • Discrepancies between displayed time/distance and actual values
  • Settings icon causes app to freeze
  • Back button doesn't function after workout completion
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  • Black screen on iPod Touch after launch
  • Workout duration doesn't match actual time
  • Incorrect interval instructions in HIIT programs
  • App becomes unresponsive when exiting to other apps

Requested features

10 requests
  • Ability to undo or uncheck completed workouts
  • Extended progression plans (10K to marathon to ultra)
  • Timed HIIT workouts instead of distance-based
  • Shorter HIIT session options (10, 15, 20 minutes)
  • Workout history and tracking statistics
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  • Video content with virtual runs
  • Video playback while exercising
  • Clearer progression guidance between programs
  • Cool-down periods in workout plans
  • Unit conversion (miles to kilometers) settings

In-app purchases

25 purchases

RunBetter

Subscriptions2
  • Course Builder - Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Course Builder - Yearly1 Month trial$49.991 Year
One-time23
  • Big Sur Course$19.99
  • Tokyo Course$19.99
  • Mad Marathon Course$19.99
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  • Cincinnati Course$19.99
  • Luck of the Irish 10K Course$19.99
  • Big Chill 5K Course$19.99
  • Elf Run 5K Course$19.99
  • Cupid Shuffle 10K Course$19.99
  • Run Into the New Year 5k$19.99
  • Shanghai Course$19.99
  • Maui Oceanfront Marathon$19.99
  • Philadelphia Course$19.99
  • San Francisco Course$19.99
  • Berlin - Coaching$119.99
  • Big Sur - Coaching$119.99
  • Boston - Coaching$119.99
  • Chicago - Coaching$119.99
  • London - Coaching$119.99
  • Los Angeles - Coaching$119.99
  • New York - Coaching$119.99
  • Osaka - Coaching$119.99
  • Paris - Coaching$119.99
  • Rotterdam - Coaching$119.99
2 purchases

Treadmill Trainer Workouts

One-time2
  • Remove Advertisements$2.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is RunBetter free?
RunBetter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Treadmill Trainer Workouts free?
Treadmill Trainer Workouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RunBetter or Treadmill Trainer Workouts?
RunBetter is rated higher. RunBetter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Treadmill Trainer Workouts averages 4.6 from 548 ratings.
Do RunBetter or Treadmill Trainer Workouts have ads?
Neither RunBetter nor Treadmill Trainer Workouts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RunBetter or Treadmill Trainer Workouts?
RunBetter ships an update every 5 weeks, and Treadmill Trainer Workouts every 2 months. Most recently, RunBetter was updated on October 9, 2026 and Treadmill Trainer Workouts on October 16, 2026.

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