Comparison

跑步机助手 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

跑步机助手

Transform your treadmill workouts into global adventures with AR and AI. Explore diverse landscapes, customize your avatar, and follow personalized training plans with motivational audio guidance and music.

Highlights
  • Global AR adventure routes
  • Customizable 3D avatar
  • Personalized running plans
  • Music integration
  • Voice coaching
  • Milestone celebrations
  • Exclusive 3D routes
Features
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Give your next treadmill workout a change of scenery. 跑步机助手 brings scenic routes, virtual runners and structured training to your indoor run or walk. EXPLORE AS YOU RUN Choose scenic video routes or 3D environments and see your avatar move through the course. KNOW WHAT TO RUN NEXT Build a training plan around your goals and follow workout guidance and pace targets. CHOOSE YOUR DATA SOURCE Connect a compatible Bluetooth treadmill or heart-rate device. Phone sensor and manual modes offer other ways to start. Manual mode uses simulated speed and distance. Device support depends on its protocol and model. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Review workout duration, distance and pace trends. Choose an avatar to make the experience your own. MORE ROOM FOR YOUR WORKOUT Landscape training fills the screen, with controls positioned around safe areas. Layouts adapt to iPhone Duo and iPad screen changes. Some content and features require membership. Subscription options and prices are shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.treadmillbuddy.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.treadmillbuddy.com/terms

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

跑步机助手4 screens
Treadmill Workout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Treadmill Workout at free with in-app purchases against 跑步机助手's subscription. Treadmill Workout also leads on ratings volume (296 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. 跑步机助手 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.7 for 跑步机助手 against 4.7 for Treadmill Workout. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Treadmill Workout has 296 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

跑步机助手 ships an update every 9 days, Treadmill Workout every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
跑步机助手 versus Treadmill Workout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter跑步机助手Treadmill Workout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)4.7 (296 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3296 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size311 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer群 谢Vigour Group Ltd

Customer experience

跑步机助手

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Treadmill Workout

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

Bugs and requests

跑步机助手

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

4 purchases

跑步机助手

Subscriptions3
  • 连续包周会员$3.997 Days
  • 连续包月会员$6.491 Month
  • 连续包年会员3 Days trial$48.991 Year
One-time1
  • 终身VIP会员$199.99
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 跑步机助手 free?
跑步机助手 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, 跑步机助手 or Treadmill Workout?
Treadmill Workout is rated higher. 跑步机助手 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Treadmill Workout averages 4.7 from 296 ratings.
Do 跑步机助手 or Treadmill Workout have ads?
Neither 跑步机助手 nor Treadmill Workout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 跑步机助手 or Treadmill Workout?
跑步机助手 ships an update every 9 days, and Treadmill Workout every 3 weeks. Most recently, 跑步机助手 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Treadmill Workout on October 27, 2026.

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