# RunBetter vs TreadGuard

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.

Both are free to download. RunBetter sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. TreadGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RunBetter | TreadGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runbetter-treadmill-training/id1300336297/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadguard/id6705121038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RunBetter LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298747821) | [Coding Minds, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480612283) |

## 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 |


### TreadGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadguard/id6705121038)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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