Comparison

RunMate vs Galloway 360

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RunMate

This app combines running training plans with guided meditation to improve physical and mental health. It offers GPS tracking for routes, distance, and calories, along with programs for 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon races. Users can unlock rewards and access curated music to stay motivated.

Highlights
  • Accurate GPS run tracking
  • Training plans for 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon
  • Guided meditation for stress relief
  • Mindful running programs
  • Audio guides for motivation
  • Unlockable rewards
  • Calorie and distance tracking
Features
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■ Accurate Run Tracker - track your route and heart rate! ■ Improve your mind and body ■ Zen Labs Fitness has been featured on The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, The Huffington Post, Men's Fitness, Forbes, Mashable, Glamour Magazine, Popsugar Fitness, CBS News, NBC News, Macworld, Cosmopolitan, The Verge, Lifehacker, WebMD and many more! Goodbye to the days of stress and anxiety! With the same elements that made C25K successful for millions of first time runners (now with thoughtfully created guided meditation!), RunMate will help with both your physical and mental health! Our devices have turned into dopamine slot machines causing the mental health epidemic. We’ll help you get back on track to healthier habits. Finding the perfect balance in your schedule. RunMate has all the Training Plans and Guided Runs that you need to reach all your running goals. Running has never been more enjoyable and enlightening! Train for your next 5k, 10k or even marathon race, all the while benefiting from the guided meditation included in the training programs. We’ll help track your route, and provide all the tools necessary to smash all your milestones. Get instant STRESS RELIEF by combining the benefits of running (yay endorphins!) with guided meditation (yay serotonin!) from our experts! ≈ Track Stats ≈ Accurate GPS tracking helps you see your run route, as well as important details such as distance and calories burned. Log your stats in to the Health app! What gets measured, gets done! ≈ Mindful Running Programs ≈ Train for your next 5K race with our award winning C25K program! Or push yourself further with either our 10K, half marathon and marathon trainers! We’ll help get you ready! We’ve combined our award winning training programs with a little mindful meditation! ≈ Guided Runs from Experts ≈ Follow along with our audio guides to get motivated and inspired! You will leave feeling calm, focused, grateful and happy! The guided meditation has been carefully created to work in-sync while running. Don’t worry, we won’t ask you to close your eyes while on the move. ≈ Rewards ≈ Unlock cool regards to stay motivated. Stack those wins and stats! ≈ Zen Unlimited Pass ≈ ◉ Award winning music curated from top DJ's! ◉ Scientifically proven to increase motivation by 35% ◉ BONUS unlimited access to all pro features across ALL Zen Labs Fitness running apps Questions/comments? Please email us at contactus@zenlabsfitness.com, or visit us at www.zenlabsfitness.com. ≈ Connect ≈ Facebook: @C25Kfree Twitter: @C25Kfree Instagram: @officialc25k Hashtag: #C25K Subscription pricing and terms: The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before current period ends. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your free trial ends, the rest of your free trial period will be forfeited as soon as your purchase is confirmed. Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://www.zenlabsfitness.com/privacy-policy/ Legal Disclaimer This app and any information given by it or by Zen Labs LLC are for educational purposes only. You should always consult your healthcare provider before beginning any fitness program. C25K® is a registered trademark of Zen Labs LLC

About

Galloway 360

This app offers structured training plans based on the Run-Walk-Run method to help users achieve their fitness goals, from beginner to advanced. It fosters a supportive community and provides expert coaching for injury prevention and motivation.

Highlights
  • Run-Walk-Run training plans
  • Community support and motivation
  • Expert coaching and Q&As
  • Flexible plans for various distances
  • Injury prevention guidance
  • Live classes and challenges
Features
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Welcome to the Start of Your Strongest Year Yet Galloway 360 isn’t just a running app — it’s your daily source of strength, structure, and inspiration. Designed around Olympian Jeff Galloway’s proven Run-Walk-Run method, this is the all-in-one platform that helps you train smarter, avoid burnout and injury, and tap into a worldwide community that moves with purpose. Whether you're getting off the couch or chasing your next PR, this is where your breakthrough begins. Stronger Together: A Community That Moves You Forward Behind every finish line is a team that helped you get there — and Galloway 360 is that team. This is your place to connect, belong, and grow. Get expert answers from Galloway-certified coaches Find daily encouragement, accountability, and motivation from people who get it Share your victories, navigate challenges, and celebrate every milestone Join local meetups or plan destination races with new friends Here, you never run alone — because success is a team sport. Training That Works With Real Life Whether you’re training for your first 5K or your fifth marathon, our flexible plans are built around your schedule, your pace, and your goals. Custom plans for 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, or walking Weekly video coaching to keep you focused and injury-free Grounded in Jeff Galloway’s gentle, effective Run-Walk-Run method Fitness that fits your life — not the other way around. Go Premium: Go All In on Your Potential Unlock the full Galloway 360 experience with a Premium Membership: Private message boards and team chat groups Weekly live classes, motivational calls, and Q&As with Jeff Galloway Expert short courses on nutrition, mindset, recovery, and more Personalized coaching with Jeff Galloway or Chris Twiggs New monthly challenges to keep you focused and fired up Premium is for the member who’s ready to show up, level up, and finish strong. The Journey Starts With One Step — Let’s Take It Together Whether you're walking your first mile or training for your 20th race, Galloway 360 gives you the coaching, the community, and the confidence to go farther than ever before — injury-free, supported, and inspired every step of the way. -- Terms of Use: mn.co/terms-of-use

Screenshots

RunMate4 screens
Galloway 3604 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Galloway 360 at none against RunMate's shown. Galloway 360 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). RunMate's advantage is ratings volume (243 vs 19) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. RunMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Galloway 360 sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 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 RunMate against 4.8 for Galloway 360. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RunMate has 243 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RunMate ships an update every 2 months, Galloway 360 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RunMate versus Galloway 360: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunMateGalloway 360
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (243 ratings)4.8 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings243 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size384 MB132 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperZen LabsGalloway Digital LLC

Customer experience

RunMate

All ratings241 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral11.8%
Negative17.6%

Galloway 360

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

RunMate

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Music volume lowers significantly when RunMate speaks
  • App crashes when trying to play in-app music
  • Progress lost upon signing out

Requested features

3 requests
  • Control music/audiobook volume independently
  • Option to change units from Kilometres to Miles
  • Apple Health integration

Galloway 360

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

RunMate

Subscriptions3
  • Zen Unlimited Pass Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Zen Power Playlist 3 Months7 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Zen Unlimited Pass Annual7 Days trial$74.991 Year
6 purchases

Galloway 360

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan$199.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan$449.991 Month
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  • Monthly Plan$699.991 Month
One-time2
  • One Time Purchase Plan$14.99
  • One Time Purchase Plan$74.99

Questions

Is RunMate free?
RunMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Galloway 360 free?
Galloway 360 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RunMate or Galloway 360?
Galloway 360 is rated higher. RunMate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 243 ratings, while Galloway 360 averages 4.8 from 19 ratings.
Do RunMate or Galloway 360 have ads?
RunMate shows ads; Galloway 360 does not.
Which is updated more often, RunMate or Galloway 360?
RunMate ships an update every 2 months, and Galloway 360 weekly. Most recently, RunMate was updated on October 24, 2026 and Galloway 360 on October 25, 2026.

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