# 跑步机助手 vs 麦瑞克

The clearest difference is rating: 跑步机助手 at 4.7 against 麦瑞克's 3.7. 麦瑞克's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 跑步机助手 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and 麦瑞克 sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

跑步机助手 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 11 respectively.

跑步机助手 ships an update fortnightly, 麦瑞克 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 跑步机助手 | 麦瑞克 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lfconnect-treadmill/id1473924122/reviews)** | [3.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merit/id1547744135/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 311 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [群 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473924121) | [Zhejiang Yulu e-commerce Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562287549) |

## What reviewers say

### 跑步机助手

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lfconnect-treadmill/id1473924122)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包周会员 | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 连续包月会员 | $6.49 | per month |
| 连续包年会员 | $48.99 | per year |
| 终身VIP会员 | $199.99 | one-time |


### 麦瑞克

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merit/id1547744135)

This app uses AI to provide personalized fitness plans and answer your health questions. It offers a vast library of courses, generates custom workout routines, and provides detailed training reports. Adapt your plan dynamically based on your needs and physiological state.

**Highlights:** AI fitness Q&A, AI course discovery, Personalized workout plans, Dynamic plan adjustments, Multi-dimensional training reports, Extensive course library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MERIT连续包月会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| MERIT连续包月会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| MERIT连续包月 | $3.99 | per month |
| MERIT连续包季会员 | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| MERIT连续包季会员 | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| MERIT连续包季会员 | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| MERIT连续包半年会员 | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| MERIT连续包年会员 | $24.99 | per year |
| MERIT连续包年会员 | $24.99 | per year |
| MERIT连续包年会员 | $24.99 | per year |
| MERIT会员升级1个月 | $2.99 | one-time |
| MERIT月卡活动 | $3.99 | one-time |
| MERIT会员升级3个月 | $3.99 | one-time |
| MERIT会员付费包 | $3.99 | one-time |
| MERIT季卡活动 | $9.99 | one-time |
| MERIT会员付费包 | $9.99 | one-time |
| MERIT会员升级12个月 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Merit包季 | $27.99 | one-time |
| MERIT年卡活动 | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 跑步机助手 free?

跑步机助手 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 麦瑞克 free?

麦瑞克 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 跑步机助手 or 麦瑞克?

跑步机助手 is rated higher. 跑步机助手 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while 麦瑞克 averages 3.7 from 11 ratings.

### Do 跑步机助手 or 麦瑞克 have ads?

Neither 跑步机助手 nor 麦瑞克 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 跑步机助手 or 麦瑞克?

跑步机助手 ships an update fortnightly, and 麦瑞克 every 3 weeks. Most recently, 跑步机助手 was updated on September 14, 2026 and 麦瑞克 on September 25, 2026.

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