Comparison

Return to Running vs ShoeSense

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

Head to head
About

Return to Running

This program guides individuals returning to running after an injury or a break. Developed by experienced runners and medical experts, it offers a structured approach to safely resume your sport.

Highlights
  • Injury recovery guidance
  • Return to sport program
  • Expert-developed protocols
  • Home-based training
  • Suitable for all runner levels
Features
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You recovered from an injury and are ready to start running again. Maybe you just took some time off and and want to run again. Maybe you want to start running for the first time. We have you covered. Our team of runners and medical experts has over 120 combined years of experience treating runners with injuries. We have treated all levels of runners, from Olympians and World Champions to weekend warriors. The Return to Running program is the result of our years of experience getting runners back into their sport. We combined our protocols into a single program that works for most runners and built an app to allow you to use it at home.

About

ShoeSense

Features
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Injuries suck. ShoeSense believes smarter data during walking and running helps make for longer lasting bodies. ShoeSense matches you with the right shoe and makes sure you stay healthy. We will alert you when your shoe’s health begins to fade so yours doesn’t. Our patented sensor technology is with you every step of the way from buying shoes, optimizing activity, preventing injury and shoe wearout alerts. Know exactly how much impact your body is feeling every step and when you are overloading your body. Personalized alerts based on excessive load during activity will allow you to train smarter and help prevent injuries before they force you to take time off from being active. To use this app you need: ShoeSense sensor (Available at Shoesenserunning.com) Here’s how it works: Health: Key running health metrics are measured at 400 times a second such as impact, ground contact time, and ankle rotation. These metrics are measured on every step and when an excessive value is detected you will be alerted and have a personalized recommendation on how to avoid injuries due to the excessive values. Performance: Key performance metrics are measured at 400 times a second such as Braking Force, Cadence and Propulsion. These metrics will be optimized and monitored to help you improve your key performance metrics to your optimal level. Custom Plans: Customized monthly running, walking and strength plans will be built for your specific training needs. The plans are built by professional athletes and tailored to your training goals. Have access to all the perks of a professional coach without the expensive costs.

Screenshots

Return to Running4 screens
ShoeSense3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Return to Running at 12.1 against ShoeSense's 15.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Return to Running versus ShoeSense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReturn to RunningShoeSense
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFitzpatrickShoesense Inc

In-app purchases

None

Return to Running

No in-app purchases

None

ShoeSense

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Return to Running free?
Return to Running is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShoeSense free?
ShoeSense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Return to Running or ShoeSense have ads?
Neither Return to Running nor ShoeSense shows ads.

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