Treadmill Trainer Workouts vs Start Running
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Treadmill Trainer Workouts
This app offers a wide variety of treadmill workout programs for all fitness levels, from beginners to seasoned runners. It includes interval training, 5K, and 10K plans, with features to track progress and schedule rest days for injury prevention.
- Hundreds of workout programs
- Interval training workouts
- 5K and 10K training plans
- Workout tracking
- Scheduled rest days
- Video workouts
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Whether you're just starting, an early jogger or a seasoned runner Treadmill Trainer Workouts has a program for you. Workout programs containing HUNDREDS of workouts. Keep track of workouts by marking completed activities. Scheduled days off help you reach your running goal while staying injury free. Choose between interval training workouts, 5K and 10K workouts for beginner and more advanced runners. The app is Free! App revenue comes from in app advertisements that popup when a workout is completed. These ads can be disabled with a one time purchase. No subscription services here!
Start Running
Beginner-friendly running plans to improve fitness, strength, and calorie burn. Offers guided workouts for various goals, from introductory runs to 5K training, with progress tracking and health app integration.
- Multi-week training plans
- Beginner to advanced levels
- Step-by-step workout guidance
- Audio coach
- Workout logging and progress tracking
- Apple Health integration
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Start Running without any previous experience required. Get fitter, stronger and burn more calories. Our running app’s workout routines will train you for the next stage in your running journey. Never ran before? Start with our Intro To Running plan. In 4 weeks you’ll be comfortable running without needing to stop. Looking to train for a 5k race? Give the 5K Race Builder plan a go. It’ll have you running 5k in a competitive time. Start Running will give you step by step instructions to guide you through your workout. You’ll know when to walk, jog or run and when to rest so you can steadily improve with minimal risk of injury. Each plan is designed to gradually become more challenging so your body can adapt and grow, without you burning out. Spend under an hour a day, a few times a week. You’ll be fitter, healthier and a much stronger runner! Features - Choose a multi week training plan to suit your fitness level. - Challenger workouts to work your whole body. - Audio coach to guide you through your running workouts. - Log your workouts and keep track of your overall progress. - APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION: Connect your workouts to Health App to track your daily activity. 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 Start Running 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.startfitness.life/start-running-terms.html, and our privacy policy at https://www.startfitness.life/start-running-privacy.html.
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Verdict
Treadmill Trainer Workouts and Start Running both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of Treadmill Trainer Workouts's written reviews are positive against 0% of Start Running's. Treadmill Trainer Workouts also leads on ratings volume (548 vs 24). Start Running's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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
Both are free to download. Treadmill Trainer Workouts sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Start Running sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Treadmill Trainer Workouts holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Treadmill Trainer Workouts has 548 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Treadmill Trainer Workouts's written reviews are positive against 0% of Start Running's.
Treadmill Trainer Workouts ships an update every 2 months, Start Running every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Treadmill Trainer Workouts | Start Running |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (548 ratings) — better | 4.4 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 548 — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cyborg Syndicate, LLC | Vigour Group Ltd |
Customer experience
Treadmill Trainer Workouts
Start Running
Bugs and requests
Treadmill Trainer Workouts
Reported bugs
9 issues- App crashes mid-workout
- Recording stops after 12 minutes in HIIT workouts
- Discrepancies between displayed time/distance and actual values
- Settings icon causes app to freeze
- Back button doesn't function after workout completion
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- Black screen on iPod Touch after launch
- Workout duration doesn't match actual time
- Incorrect interval instructions in HIIT programs
- App becomes unresponsive when exiting to other apps
Requested features
10 requests- Ability to undo or uncheck completed workouts
- Extended progression plans (10K to marathon to ultra)
- Timed HIIT workouts instead of distance-based
- Shorter HIIT session options (10, 15, 20 minutes)
- Workout history and tracking statistics
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- Video content with virtual runs
- Video playback while exercising
- Clearer progression guidance between programs
- Cool-down periods in workout plans
- Unit conversion (miles to kilometers) settings
Start Running
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Treadmill Trainer Workouts
- Remove Advertisements$2.99
- Remove Ads$3.99
Start Running
- Start Running Weekly$3.997 Days
- Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
Questions
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