Running Coach vs RUNEXT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Running Coach
Personalized running plans for beginners to build endurance safely and achieve weight loss goals. Offers indoor/outdoor workouts, audio coaching, and progress tracking. Includes strength training and nutrition tips.
- Beginner-friendly workout plans
- Progressive training system
- Weight loss focused routines
- Indoor and outdoor workout options
- Audio coaching guidance
- Progress tracking with analytics
- Nutrition tips for runners
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Transform your fitness journey with personalized running plans designed specifically for beginners. Whether you're starting from the couch or returning after a break, our expert coaching guides you safely toward your weight loss and fitness goals. Running Coach makes starting your running journey simple and sustainable. No more guesswork, no overwhelming routines—just clear, achievable plans that fit your current fitness level and help you progress at your own pace. Thousands of beginners have successfully started their running journey and achieved their weight loss goals with our proven training methodology. BEGINNER-FOCUSED APPROACH Start with walk-run intervals that gradually build your endurance and confidence. Our progressive programs take you from your first steps to completing 5K, 10K, or longer distances. Every workout includes audio coaching cues that guide your pace, encourage your effort, and celebrate your progress in real-time. WEIGHT LOSS OPTIMIZATION Track calories burned during every workout with accurate metrics tied to your personal data. Our training philosophy combines cardiovascular exercise with proven fat-burning techniques. Learn proper running form that increases efficiency and calorie expenditure while reducing strain on your joints. COMPREHENSIVE WORKOUT LIBRARY Access dozens of structured running workouts including interval training, tempo runs, long distance builds, and recovery jogs. Each session comes with detailed instructions, target heart rate zones, and estimated completion times. Mix and match workouts or follow our expertly designed programs from start to finish. PROGRESS TRACKING & MOTIVATION Monitor your improvements with detailed statistics covering distance, pace, duration, and calories burned. Visual charts show your consistency and advancement over weeks and months. Set personal records and watch yourself get faster and stronger with every completed workout. FORM & TECHNIQUE GUIDANCE Learn proper running mechanics through detailed video demonstrations and written instructions. Understand breathing techniques, foot strike patterns, arm movement, and posture adjustments that improve performance. Our biomechanics tips help prevent common beginner injuries while making running feel more natural and enjoyable. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING Train on your schedule with workouts that fit into busy lifestyles. Most sessions range from 20 to 45 minutes, making consistency achievable even with work, family, and other commitments. Reschedule workouts without losing your place in the program, and take rest days when your body needs recovery. NUTRITION & RECOVERY TIPS Receive guidance on pre-run and post-run nutrition to fuel your workouts and optimize weight loss. Learn about hydration strategies, meal timing, and healthy eating habits that complement your training. Access recovery protocols including stretching routines and rest day activities that support your running goals. MULTIPLE DISTANCE GOALS Choose programs targeting 5K, 10K, half-marathon, or general fitness improvement. Each goal includes multiple difficulty levels, ensuring appropriate challenge whether you're truly starting from zero or have some running experience. Switch between goals as your fitness evolves and your ambitions grow. HEALTH APP INTEGRATION Sync your workouts with Apple Health to maintain a comprehensive view of your fitness journey. Share running data with other health and fitness apps you use, creating a connected wellness ecosystem. Your achievements contribute to closing activity rings and meeting daily movement goals. Start your running journey today with expert guidance designed specifically for beginners. Download Running Coach now and take the first step toward a healthier, more active lifestyle. Your weight loss and fitness transformation begins with a single run. Terms of use - http://thecookbk.com/terms.php?appname=running.workout.weightloss
RUNEXT
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Training plans from 5K to the marathon, precise GPS tracking and a 3D runner avatar that evolves every week you train. Free to start. Language: the app is currently in Portuguese (Brazil). English is on the way. REAL TRAINING PLANS Paces come from Jack Daniels' VDOT method, the one coaches use. Every session has distance, duration, target pace and the reason it exists. Plans are periodized (base, build, peak and taper) with a recovery week every four, and they adjust as you get faster. Starting from zero? A 9-week walk-run plan takes you to your first continuous 5K. YOUR RUNNER, YOUR AVATAR A 3D athlete that mirrors you. It runs at your cadence, walks when you stop training and evolves through five forms as you level up. Pick body, hair, cap, glasses, kit and shoes. GPS THAT GETS IT RIGHT Route, distance, current and average pace, per-km splits, elevation and best efforts. Keeps recording with the screen off, auto-pauses at traffic lights and never loses a run. APPLE WATCH AND SMARTWATCHES Workouts from Apple Watch, Garmin, Polar, Suunto, COROS and Amazfit sync automatically through the Health app (Pro). GPX and TCX import too. GAMIFICATION THAT RESPECTS YOUR BODY XP, levels, 30+ badges, daily quests and a weekly league. Your streak counts WEEKS you hit your goal, not consecutive days, because rest is part of training. COMMUNITY Follow runners, cheer, comment, join local clubs and invite the people you run with. RUNEXT PRO (OPTIONAL) RUNEXT Pro is an auto-renewing subscription that unlocks half marathon and marathon plans, automatic watch sync through the Health app, training load, heart rate zones, pace charts, GPX export and exclusive runner kits. • Pro Monthly: $2.99 per month • Pro Yearly: $19.99 per year Both plans start with a 14-day free trial. Prices may vary by country and are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; renewal is charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ RUNEXT Terms: https://runext-production.up.railway.app/termos Privacy Policy: https://runext-production.up.railway.app/privacidade Disclaimer: RUNEXT is a training tool and does not replace medical advice. Consult a doctor before starting an exercise program.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RUNEXT at weekly against Running Coach's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Running Coach sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $11.49 per month and RUNEXT sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Running Coach ships an update every 2 months, RUNEXT weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Running Coach | RUNEXT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Riafy Technologies Pvt. Ltd. | Glauter Correia |
In-app purchases
Running Coach
- Running Tracker Monthly$11.491 Month
- Running Tracker Half Yearly$39.996 Months
- Running Tracker Discounted1 Month trial$39.996 Months
- 7 days premium$2.99
RUNEXT
- RUNEXT Pro Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
- RUNEXT Pro Yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year









