Comparison

RunBetter vs TreadGuard

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

TreadGuard

This app uses facial recognition and AI to monitor your treadmill workouts. It automatically stops the machine if it detects signs of over-tiredness or if you are no longer detected on the treadmill, preventing accidents.

Highlights
  • Facial recognition for user monitoring
  • AI detection of over-tiredness
  • Automatic treadmill stop function
  • Detects user absence to prevent accidents
  • Enhances treadmill workout safety
Features
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TreadGuard is a mobile app that helps users exercise safely on treadmills using facial recognition and AI detection. In order to prevent users from being overexercised or having any accidents, TreadGuard will stop the treadmill when absorbing over-tiredness on the user's face more than an average in 10 seconds. TreadGuard will also be able to stop the treadmill when not detecting the user to prevent a further accident if the user falls off the treadmill.

Screenshots

RunBetter4 screens
TreadGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TreadGuard at none against RunBetter's 25. TreadGuard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). RunBetter's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. TreadGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TreadGuard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RunBetter has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RunBetter versus TreadGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunBetterTreadGuard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (23 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRunBetter LLCCoding Minds, Inc.

Customer experience

RunBetter

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

TreadGuard

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

TreadGuard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RunBetter free?
RunBetter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TreadGuard free?
TreadGuard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RunBetter or TreadGuard?
TreadGuard is rated higher. RunBetter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while TreadGuard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RunBetter or TreadGuard have ads?
Neither RunBetter nor TreadGuard shows ads.

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