# Run Roster vs RunKit

The clearest difference is price: RunKit at Free against Run Roster's $1.99. RunKit also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 50%) and ratings volume (56 vs 1). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

RunKit is free to download; Run Roster costs $1.99 up front. Run Roster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and RunKit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Run Roster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RunKit has 56 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Run Roster's written reviews are positive against 87% of RunKit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Run Roster ships an update every 6 weeks, RunKit fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Run Roster | RunKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-roster/id1496557315/reviews)** | [4.8 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runkit-custom-running-workout/id6468424764/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 8 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dan O'Leary](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177083778) | [Arnaud Dupuy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458898028) |

## What reviewers say

### Run Roster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-roster/id1496557315)

This app helps you achieve your running goals by providing training plans for various race distances. Track your progress, record finish times, and store race day photos. It also offers Apple Watch integration and syncs with Apple Health for comprehensive fitness tracking.

**Highlights:** Customizable training plans, Race event recording, Finish time tracking, Finish line photo storage, Home and lock screen widgets, Apple Watch integration, Apple Health data sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Run Roster Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


### RunKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runkit-custom-running-workout/id6468424764)

Create, schedule, and execute custom workouts for a variety of sports. Plan multi-week training programs and sync them directly to your Apple Watch for seamless execution and real-time metrics. Track progress and get race-time predictions.

**Highlights:** Multi-step workout creation, Workout scheduling and calendar view, Apple Watch syncing, Support for multiple sports, Training plan building, Workout library management

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Great for custom workouts
- 👍 Seamless Apple Watch integration
- 👍 Helps with interval training
- 👍 Good for planning runs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot share workouts through WhatsApp
- 🐛 Subscription error message
- 🐛 Not working after recent updates
- 🐛 Lost all data after reinstalling
- 🐛 No support response

**Reported bugs**

- App not working after recent updates
- Lost all data after reinstalling
- Cannot share workouts through WhatsApp
- Subscription error message
- Sharing feature not working

**Requested features**

- Smaller pace integers
- Ability to create workouts for strength training
- Folders or tags for organizing workouts
- Ability to connect headphones via Apple Watch for audio feedback
- Desktop or web version for easier workout creation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Run Roster free?

Run Roster costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is RunKit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Run Roster or RunKit?

Run Roster is rated higher. Run Roster averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while RunKit averages 4.8 from 56 ratings.

### Do Run Roster or RunKit have ads?

Neither Run Roster nor RunKit shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Run Roster or RunKit?

Run Roster ships an update every 6 weeks, and RunKit fortnightly. Most recently, Run Roster was updated on November 3, 2026 and RunKit 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.*