Comparison

Trail Run vs BurnTheory

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

Head to head
About

Trail Run

This digital magazine connects runners with the community and stunning landscapes of New Zealand and Australia. It inspires outdoor activity and fosters a sense of camaraderie among enthusiasts of running and the great outdoors.

Highlights
  • Inspiring trail running content
  • Connects with running community
  • Showcases stunning landscapes
  • Digital magazine format
  • Single issue purchases
  • Annual subscription option
Features
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Trail Runner New Zealand & Australia (formerly Kiwi Trail Runner) is New Zealand's best running magazine. The writing is loaded with 'real' experience and connects readers with fellow runners and New Zealand's stunning landscape. Even the most ardent couch-dwellers have picked up Kiwi Trail Runner and said it has inspired them to head outside and run in terrain that is among the most spectacular on earth. This magazine will appeal to anyone who wants to feel part of a community of people who love running, the outdoors and the camaraderie that comes with having a shared purpose. By downloading Trail Run, you can either purchase single issues OR subscribe to the below offer(s): โ€ข Single issue: AU$7.99 โ€ข 1 year subscription (4 issues per year): AU$29.99, automatically renewed until cancelled When purchasing through iTunes your account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will auto-renew unless you turn this off 24 hours before the subscription runs out. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. You can manage your subscription through your account settings after purchase on your device. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://www.adventureentertainment.com/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://www.adventureentertainment.com/privacy

About

BurnTheory

Features
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BurnTheory delivers body-sculpting, strengthening and toning Boxing, Barre and Core workouts in just 45 minutes, with a massive side of whole-self, real-world health. Download the App to easily book classes, access our at-home THRIVE online program and manage your fitness and health experience all from your device.

Screenshots

Trail Run4 screens
BurnTheory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BurnTheory at none against Trail Run's 29. BurnTheory also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). Trail Run's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Trail Run sells 29 one-off in-app purchases. BurnTheory asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trail Run ships an update every 7 months, BurnTheory every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 4 level
Trail Run versus BurnTheory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrail RunBurnTheory
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size99 MB173 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAdventure EntertainmentBurn Theory

In-app purchases

29 purchases

Trail Run

One-time29
  • November 2022 /January 2023$3.99
  • December 2020 - February 2021$4.99
  • February - April 2021$4.99
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  • May-July 2021$4.99
  • August-October 2021$4.99
  • November 2021-January 2022$4.99
  • May - July 2022$4.99
  • November 2022 - January 2023$4.99
  • August - October 2022$4.99
  • November 2022/January 2023$4.99
  • Summer 2023$4.99
  • Winter 2023$4.99
  • Spring 2023$4.99
  • 2023 Spring$4.99
  • 2023 Winter$4.99
  • 2023 Autumn$4.99
  • Autumn 2023$4.99
  • 2023 Summer$4.99
  • Autumn 2026$4.99
  • Autumn 2025$4.99
  • Winter 2025$4.99
  • Winter 2026$4.99
  • Summer 2025$4.99
  • Spring 2026$4.99
  • Autumn 2024$4.99
  • Summer 2026$4.99
  • Spring 2024$4.99
  • Summer 2024$4.99
  • February - April 2022$5.99
None

BurnTheory

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trail Run free?
Trail Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BurnTheory free?
BurnTheory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Trail Run or BurnTheory have ads?
Neither Trail Run nor BurnTheory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trail Run or BurnTheory?
Trail Run ships an update every 7 months, and BurnTheory every 2 months. Most recently, Trail Run was updated on October 10, 2026 and BurnTheory on October 27, 2026.

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