# LiveRun vs Vert

The clearest difference is rating: LiveRun at 5.0 against Vert's 4.4. LiveRun also leads on ads (none vs shown). Vert's advantage is ratings volume (75 vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LiveRun sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Vert sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LiveRun holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vert has 75 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of LiveRun's written reviews are positive against 77% of Vert's.

LiveRun ships an update every 3 weeks, Vert weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiveRun | Vert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liverun/id1325255802/reviews)** | [4.4 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vert-trail-running-coach/id1560376613/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **75** |
| Positive reviews | **80.5% of reviews** | 77.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LIVE RUN K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225797314) | [Vertrun INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560376615) |

## What reviewers say

### LiveRun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liverun/id1325255802)

Experience live, interactive fitness sessions from home with expert trainers. This app offers real-time coaching for running, walking, yoga, and strength training, motivating you to adopt a healthy lifestyle and stay active. Earn rewards for your consistent participation.

**Highlights:** Live voice coaching, Running, walking, yoga, strength training, Home-based sessions, Motivational trainer interaction, Rewards for activity, HealthKit integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| SUPER CLUB | $11.99 | per month |


### Vert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vert-trail-running-coach/id1560376613)

This app provides personalized training plans and expert coaching for trail and ultra runners, from 5K to 100+ miles. It adapts to your life and terrain, offering features like elevation tracking and seamless device syncing.

**Highlights:** Personalized trail training plans, Human coaching and real support, Elevation and terrain-focused training, Adaptable workout schedules, Seamless device syncing, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro: Trail Training Plans | $19.99 | per month |
| Legacy  Vert lite | $24.99 | per month |
| Legacy  Vert coaching lite | $29.99 | per month |
| 1:1 Trail Running Coaching | $44.99 | per month |
| Vert Pro Annual Upgrade Offer | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual: Ultra Training | $119.00 | per year |
| Legacy  Vert coaching 6m | $154.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium: one to one coaching | $199.99 | per month |
| 12 months of coaching | $309.00 | per year |
| Personal Running Coach Annual | $390.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👨‍🏫 Expert coaching from world-class athletes
- 📋 Well-designed personalized training plans
- 💬 Strong community engagement features
- 🎯 Effective race preparation and goal achievement
- 💰 Affordable pricing for quality coaching

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and technical glitches
- 🔐 Login and authentication issues
- ⚠️ Unreliable app stability
- 🔄 Plans fail to load or display properly
- 📞 Inconsistent coach communication and support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently during use
- Login errors with Apple and Google authentication
- Training plans fail to load or display
- Workout times show different values in week vs day view
- Strava integration sends duplicate activities

**Requested features**

- Calendar integration like competitor apps
- More comprehensive nutrition and diet content
- Better device integration (Garmin, Suunto)
- Improved year selection for date of birth input
- Better workout recording options (partial completion tracking)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LiveRun free?

LiveRun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Vert free?

Vert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LiveRun or Vert?

LiveRun is rated higher. LiveRun averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Vert averages 4.4 from 75 ratings.

### Do LiveRun or Vert have ads?

Vert shows ads; LiveRun does not.

### Which is updated more often, LiveRun or Vert?

LiveRun ships an update every 3 weeks, and Vert weekly. Most recently, LiveRun was updated on October 29, 2026 and Vert on October 25, 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.*