Comparison

FitShow vs Treadmill Workout

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

Head to head
About

FitShow

This app transforms indoor exercise equipment into an interactive training experience. Explore virtual routes worldwide, access structured programs, and connect with a fitness community. It seamlessly integrates with treadmills, bikes, and more to adjust settings based on your chosen workouts.

Highlights
  • Interactive indoor training
  • Compatible with various fitness equipment
  • Virtual geolocated routes
  • Structured training programs
  • Community interaction
  • Syncs with Apple Health
Features
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FitShow is an interactive indoor training application, perfect for activities like walking, running, cycling, and rowing. It is highly compatible with a variety of fitness equipment, including treadmills, exercise bikes, home trainers, ellipticals, and rowing machines. This app offers a dynamic and immersive indoor training experience. Whether you're looking to maintain your fitness routine during inclement weather or simply prefer the convenience of home - based workouts, FitShow has got you covered. With its seamless integration with different fitness devices, it can adjust the parameters of your equipment according to your training needs and the virtual routes you choose. It provides access to a vast library of geolocated videos, allowing you to explore numerous routes around the world right from the comfort of your home. In addition, FitShow is designed to keep you motivated throughout your fitness journey. It may offer features such as structured training programs, virtual challenges, and a community where you can interact with fellow fitness enthusiasts. So, no matter your fitness level or goal, FitShow is here to make your indoor training more engaging and effective. Membership & Subscription: Free Membership: Access the basic features without any cost. Premium Membership: Unlimited access the exclusive features, and advanced customization. Flexible subscription plans Monthly Plan: $9.99 Annual Plan: $59.99 Privacy Agreement: https://www.fitshow.com/article?key=privacy User Agreement: https://www.fitshow.com/article?key=terms Remarks: --Voice prompt exercise status: start, pause, continue, end, etc. --GPS: Use when using "map mode and outdoor sports", when the application is switched to the background, GPS will still remain connected, the use of GPS will affect the battery life. - Apple Health: FitShow synchronizes the number of steps and distance in exercise data to Apple Health through the HealthKit if the user allows it.

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

FitShow4 screens
Treadmill Workout4 screens

Verdict

The call

FitShow and Treadmill Workout both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Treadmill Workout's written reviews are positive against 42% of FitShow's. FitShow's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 298) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. FitShow sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days 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 — 4.8 for FitShow against 4.7 for Treadmill Workout. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FitShow has 5.7K ratings behind it against 298, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of FitShow's written reviews are positive against 80% of Treadmill Workout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FitShow ships an update every 8 days, Treadmill Workout every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FitShow versus Treadmill Workout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFitShowTreadmill Workout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.7K ratings) — better4.7 (298 ratings)
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.7K — better298
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size252 MB73 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFitshow (Xiamen) Infomation Technology Co., Ltd.Vigour Group Ltd

Customer experience

FitShow

All ratings5,724 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews1,139 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral13.1%
Negative44.4%

Treadmill Workout

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

User reviews

FitShow

From 5.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Seamless treadmill integration
  • 👍 Motivating workout programs
  • 👍 Scenic walking/running routes
  • 👍 Tracks progress well

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with Bluetooth/Apple Watch
  • 🐛 Inaccurate data tracking (steps, distance, etc.)
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns (location, photos access)
  • 🔧 Buggy after recent updates
  • 💰 Paywall for many features

Treadmill Workout

From 298 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

  • 💰 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

Bugs and requests

FitShow

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Login/account creation issues
  • Syncing problems with treadmill/rower
  • Incorrect speed/distance reporting

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to switch between metric and imperial units
  • Pause/resume functionality during workouts
  • Improved Apple Health/Fitness app integration
  • More free workout options and scenic routes
  • Better user interface and customization

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

6 purchases

FitShow

Subscriptions6
  • FitShow: Run Ride Row Indoor$2.997 Days
  • FitShow: Run Ride Row Indoor$5.991 Month
  • FitShow: Run Ride Row Indoor$7.991 Month
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  • FitShow: Run Ride Row Indoor3 variants$9.991 Month
  • FitShow: Run Ride Row Indoor7 Days trial3 variants$59.991 Year
  • FitShow: Run Ride Row Indoor3 Days trial$59.991 Year
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 FitShow free?
FitShow 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, FitShow or Treadmill Workout?
FitShow is rated higher. FitShow averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Treadmill Workout averages 4.7 from 298 ratings.
Do FitShow or Treadmill Workout have ads?
Neither FitShow nor Treadmill Workout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FitShow or Treadmill Workout?
FitShow ships an update every 8 days, and Treadmill Workout every 3 weeks. Most recently, FitShow was updated on October 31, 2026 and Treadmill Workout on October 29, 2026.

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