Comparison

RunBetter vs Treadmill Workout

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

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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 Workout

This app offers guided treadmill workouts for all fitness levels, from beginners to advanced. It helps users achieve goals like weight loss or improved health with structured plans and progress tracking. Features include audio coaching and integration with Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Guided treadmill workout programs
  • Weight loss and strength building plans
  • Audio coach with guided cues
  • Workout logging and progress tracking
  • Apple Health integration
  • Warm-up and cool-down exercises
Features
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Transform your cardio with guided Treadmill workouts. Live with energy, choose a workout plan that hits your goal. Suitable for all runners, all you need is a treadmill. Get the workouts you need to meet your personal fitness target. Build strength, lose weight or improve your general health. New to running or the treadmill? Begin with our Starter Plan. Looking to lose weight? We have a weight loss hiit plan, perfect for you! Train from just 2 days a week to improve your treadmill running with simple approachable routines. Everything is tracked to keep you motivated. Each plan is built to help your body adapt and improve while minimising risk of injury or burn out. FEATURES - Guided programs. Choose a plan based on your level and goal. If you run indoors on a treadmill, you can use all of the routines, from beginner plans to HIIT advanced workouts. - Track your daily activity and make sure you keep on growing. Record your calories, heart rate and distance so you can watch your growth and running ability improve over time. - Audio coach with guided cues and support to play your own music in the background. - Log your workouts, with the ability to repeat your favorites. We'll record your progress so you can gradually improve and become a stronger runner. Your treadmill won't know what hit it! - Supplement your workouts with recommended exercises. Warm up and cool down effectively and build full body strength with additional exercises. - APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION: Saves your workouts to Apple Health so you can track your progress along with other daily activities. Legal Disclaimer This app and any information given by it are for educational purposes only. They are not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always consult your healthcare provider before beginning any fitness program. If you upgrade to a premium subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. There is no increase in cost when renewing. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, the current period cannot be cancelled. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited if you choose to purchase a premium subscription. Find the full terms and conditions at https://www.vigour.fitness/terms, and our privacy policy at https://www.vigour.fitness/privacy.

Screenshots

RunBetter4 screens
Treadmill Workout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Treadmill Workout at 296 against RunBetter's 23. Treadmill Workout also leads on device support (4 vs 2). RunBetter's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 80%). 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 Workout sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 4.7 for Treadmill Workout. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Treadmill Workout has 296 ratings behind it against 23, 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 80% of Treadmill Workout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RunBetter ships an update every 5 weeks, Treadmill Workout every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
RunBetter versus Treadmill Workout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunBetterTreadmill Workout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (23 ratings) — better4.7 (296 ratings)
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23296 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRunBetter LLCVigour Group Ltd

Customer experience

RunBetter

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

Treadmill Workout

All ratings296 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

RunBetter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Treadmill Workout

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on download/opening
  • Progress pauses if phone is locked or app is not in foreground
  • Trial period charges immediately, not after trial
  • App does not open without selecting a plan

Requested features

8 requests
  • Allow phone to go into standby or autolock without pausing timer
  • Add ability to type notes at the end of workouts
  • Announce upcoming workout segments (e.g., incline changes)
  • Greater variation in workouts
  • Option to sign in with an email address instead of just Apple
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  • Bundle packages for treadmill, cycle, and rower apps
  • Link app to treadmills to automatically change speed
  • Dynamic warm-ups and core exercises

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
6 purchases

Treadmill Workout

Subscriptions5
  • Treadmill Premium: Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Treadmill Plans: Monthly$14.991 Month
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  • Treadmill Plans: Annual7 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year
  • Treadmill Plans: Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$249.99

Questions

Is RunBetter free?
RunBetter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Treadmill Workout free?
Treadmill Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RunBetter or Treadmill Workout?
RunBetter is rated higher. RunBetter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Treadmill Workout averages 4.7 from 296 ratings.
Do RunBetter or Treadmill Workout have ads?
Neither RunBetter nor Treadmill Workout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RunBetter or Treadmill Workout?
RunBetter ships an update every 5 weeks, and Treadmill Workout every 3 weeks. Most recently, RunBetter was updated on October 24, 2026 and Treadmill Workout on October 27, 2026.

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