Training Plan vs The Running App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Training Plan
This app provides a straightforward training plan for runners aiming to improve their performance in races within their age group. It's initially designed for 5K, 10K, and Half-Marathon distances, with potential for future expansion to other race types. The plan incorporates insights from various sources and personal experience.
- Race-specific training plans
- Focus on age group improvement
- Supports 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon
- Based on expert and personal experience
- Potential for future race distance additions
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This App was designed for those runners who want a simple plan to help them place higher in their own age group at races. The initial plan is geared towards preparing for a 5K/10K/Half-Marathon race, but other race distances may be added in the future. The plan is based on information gathered from multiple sources as well as personal experience using the plan. For those training in hotter climates, there is an App called Training Pace in the Apple App Store to help in making pace adjustments due to hot and humid conditions.
The Running App
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High-Intensity interval cardio is touted as the better way to lose weight and tone up without shredding muscle, as compared to the traditional 20min-1hr nonstop jog. Also, it circumvents the mental endurance you have to deal with when jogging. Hence, we built HIIT Runner to do one thing; to manage your time loops during interval cardio. You have a set amount of minutes to choose from and you can split it into seconds anyhow you want it between running and walking. Using alerts and voice prompts, HIIT Runner coaches you through your sessions so that you can have a productive workout every time you step out to run. No overbearing features, no gimmicks, just the most important thing; Run!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Running App at 10.0 against Training Plan's 18.0. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Training Plan | The Running App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ray Brown | AppendiQs Inc |
In-app purchases
Training Plan
No in-app purchases
The Running App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Training Plan free?
Is The Running App free?
Do Training Plan or The Running App have ads?
Which is updated more often, Training Plan or The Running App?
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