PADI Training vs Pop! Running
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PADI Training
Access and study your PADI training materials offline. Prepare for your underwater adventures and explore the marine world anytime, anywhere.
- Download PADI training materials
- Offline access to study guides
- Learn on the go
- Prepare for diving adventures
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The PADI Training app is specifically designed for downloading your PADI Training materials. More than 70% of the planet is covered in water, providing infinite possibilities for adventure. PADI Divers hold the passport to explore the underwater world and the PADI Training app allows you to learn on the go! The PADI Training app allows you to begin living a life less ordinary anytime, anywhere.
Pop! Running
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Pop! Running is your mobile home base for better running — connecting you to your training community, expert resources, and coaching support, all in one place. Whether you're recovering from injury, chasing a PB, or just getting started, the Pop! Running system gives you the tools to run smarter and move better. What you get: - Access your Pop! Running community — discussions, announcements, and resources - Browse expert-led courses on running form, biomechanics, and injury prevention - Stay connected with coaching support and program updates For Rebuild coaching clients: If you're enrolled in the Rebuild program, the app gives you a dedicated dashboard to follow your program, log sessions, submit weekly check-ins, and view upcoming coaching calls. Rebuild is available by application to existing Pop! Running members. The Pop! Running approach Samuel Stow has broken down the biomechanics of running to build a system that promotes injury-free movement and efficient form. The unique combination of biomechanics training, movement ability, science-backed programming, and mindset coaching means any runner — at any level — can make real, lasting improvements. Whether you're running a 5K fun run or the Boston Marathon, Pop! Running gives your mind and body the strength and resilience to perform at your best.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pop! Running at every 10 days against PADI Training's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
PADI Training ships an update every 3 months, Pop! Running every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PADI Training | Pop! Running |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PADI Americas, Inc. | Stiley Lifestyle Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
PADI Training
No in-app purchases
Pop! Running
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PADI Training free?
Is Pop! Running free?
Do PADI Training or Pop! Running have ads?
Which is updated more often, PADI Training or Pop! Running?
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