# Treadmill Buddy vs Virtual Active Roam

Treadmill Buddy and Virtual Active Roam both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Virtual Active Roam's written reviews are positive against 57% of Treadmill Buddy's. Treadmill Buddy's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (52 vs 14). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Treadmill Buddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Virtual Active Roam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Treadmill Buddy against 4.7 for Virtual Active Roam. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 14 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Treadmill Buddy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Virtual Active Roam's.

Treadmill Buddy ships an update fortnightly, Virtual Active Roam every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Treadmill Buddy | Virtual Active Roam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadmill-buddy-run-and-walk/id1491902105/reviews) | **[4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-active-roam/id1523898265/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 311 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [群 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473924121) | [Virtual Active Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523898267) |

## What reviewers say

### Treadmill Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadmill-buddy-run-and-walk/id1491902105)

Enhance indoor runs and walks with virtual scenery and structured training plans. Connect compatible devices or use manual modes to track progress and achieve fitness goals. Enjoy immersive workouts with customizable avatars and adaptive layouts.

**Highlights:** Scenic video and 3D route exploration, Structured training plans with pace targets, Bluetooth treadmill and heart-rate monitor connection, Phone sensor and manual tracking modes, Workout progress tracking (duration, distance, pace), Customizable avatar, Adaptive landscape layout

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $98.99 | per year |


### Virtual Active Roam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-active-roam/id1523898265)

Experience immersive cardio workouts with breathtaking global scenery and guided coaching. Explore iconic locations from your home equipment, enjoying cinematic visuals and smooth motion. Choose between guided tours or simply enjoy the view to enhance your fitness journey.

**Highlights:** Immersive global scenery, Guided coaching tours, Treadmill, bike, elliptical compatible, Cinema quality visuals, Monthly and yearly subscriptions, 7-day free trial

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Virtual Active Roam Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Virtual Active Roam Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Treadmill Buddy free?

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

### Is Virtual Active Roam free?

Virtual Active Roam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Treadmill Buddy or Virtual Active Roam?

Virtual Active Roam is rated higher. Treadmill Buddy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Virtual Active Roam averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do Treadmill Buddy or Virtual Active Roam have ads?

Neither Treadmill Buddy nor Virtual Active Roam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Treadmill Buddy or Virtual Active Roam?

Treadmill Buddy ships an update fortnightly, and Virtual Active Roam every 4 months. Most recently, Treadmill Buddy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Virtual Active Roam on November 3, 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.*