# RunBetter vs Treadmill Workout

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RunBetter | Treadmill Workout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runbetter-treadmill-training/id1300336297/reviews)** | [4.7 (296 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadmill-workout-running/id1547107953/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **296** |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RunBetter LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298747821) | [Vigour Group Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546613605) |

## What reviewers say

### RunBetter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runbetter-treadmill-training/id1300336297)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Course Builder - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Course Builder - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Big Sur Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tokyo Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mad Marathon Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cincinnati Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Luck of the Irish 10K Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big Chill 5K Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Elf Run 5K Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cupid Shuffle 10K Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Run Into the New Year 5k | $19.99 | one-time |
| Shanghai Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Maui Oceanfront Marathon | $19.99 | one-time |
| Philadelphia Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| San Francisco Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Berlin - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| Big Sur - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| Boston - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| Chicago - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| London - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| Los Angeles - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| New York - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| Osaka - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| Paris - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| Rotterdam - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |


### Treadmill Workout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadmill-workout-running/id1547107953)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Treadmill Premium: Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Treadmill Plans: Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Treadmill Plans: Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Treadmill Plans: Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great design and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Effective for structuring treadmill workouts
- 💡 Ability to create custom workout routines
- 🌟 Free features are good
- 🎧 Can listen to music while using

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive membership options
- ⚠️ Free trial is misleading, charges immediately
- 🚫 No refunds for accidental charges
- 🔄 App requires reselecting plan on every open
- 🔌 Only option to sign in with Apple account

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*