# RunMate vs Fuel Meal Timer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fuel Meal Timer at none against RunMate's 3. Fuel Meal Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). RunMate's advantage is ratings volume (244 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RunMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Fuel Meal Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fuel Meal Timer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RunMate has 244 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RunMate ships an update every 2 months, Fuel Meal Timer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RunMate | Fuel Meal Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runmate-trainer-and-tracker/id1485559769/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fuel-meal-timer/id6808445613/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **244** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 384 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zen Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/485971738) | [STEVEN DONALD NEWMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797095310) |

## What reviewers say

### RunMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runmate-trainer-and-tracker/id1485559769)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zen Unlimited Pass Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Zen Power Playlist 3 Months | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Zen Unlimited Pass Annual | $74.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Great concept and motivation
- 🏃‍♀️ Helps beginners start running
- 🧘‍♀️ Mindfulness and meditation integration
- 👍 Encouraging for all fitness levels
- 💯 Makes running enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Music volume issue
- 🎶 RunMate volume too loud
- 📏 Inaccurate distance tracking
- 🚫 Cannot change Miles to Kilometres
- ⚠️ Crashes frequently

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Fuel Meal Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fuel-meal-timer/id6808445613)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RunMate free?

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

### Is Fuel Meal Timer free?

Fuel Meal Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RunMate or Fuel Meal Timer?

Fuel Meal Timer is rated higher. RunMate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 244 ratings, while Fuel Meal Timer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RunMate or Fuel Meal Timer have ads?

RunMate shows ads; Fuel Meal Timer does not.

### Which is updated more often, RunMate or Fuel Meal Timer?

RunMate ships an update every 2 months, and Fuel Meal Timer every 2 days. Most recently, RunMate was updated on November 3, 2026 and Fuel Meal Timer on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*