Comparison

Start Running vs Yollo

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

Head to head
About

Start Running

Beginner-friendly running plans to improve fitness, strength, and calorie burn. Offers guided workouts for various goals, from introductory runs to 5K training, with progress tracking and health app integration.

Highlights
  • Multi-week training plans
  • Beginner to advanced levels
  • Step-by-step workout guidance
  • Audio coach
  • Workout logging and progress tracking
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Start Running without any previous experience required. Get fitter, stronger and burn more calories. Our running app’s workout routines will train you for the next stage in your running journey. Never ran before? Start with our Intro To Running plan. In 4 weeks you’ll be comfortable running without needing to stop. Looking to train for a 5k race? Give the 5K Race Builder plan a go. It’ll have you running 5k in a competitive time. Start Running will give you step by step instructions to guide you through your workout. You’ll know when to walk, jog or run and when to rest so you can steadily improve with minimal risk of injury. Each plan is designed to gradually become more challenging so your body can adapt and grow, without you burning out. Spend under an hour a day, a few times a week. You’ll be fitter, healthier and a much stronger runner! Features - Choose a multi week training plan to suit your fitness level. - Challenger workouts to work your whole body. - Audio coach to guide you through your running workouts. - Log your workouts and keep track of your overall progress. - APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION: Connect your workouts to Health App to track your daily activity. Legal Disclaimer This app and any information given by it are for educational purposes only. They are not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always consult your healthcare provider before beginning any fitness program. If you upgrade to a premium Start Running subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. There is no increase in cost when renewing. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, the current period cannot be cancelled. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited if you choose to purchase a premium subscription. Find the full terms and conditions at https://www.startfitness.life/start-running-terms.html, and our privacy policy at https://www.startfitness.life/start-running-privacy.html.

About

Yollo

This app helps you create custom interval running routines with adjustable voice guidance. It also features social connections, appointment scheduling for runs, and integration with health data.

Highlights
  • Customizable interval running courses
  • Adjustable voice guidance frequency
  • Music playback without interruption
  • Run appointment scheduling
  • Follow nearby runners
  • Direct messaging with connections
Features
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*The best interval running timer app Yollo that provides you with the best running experience! - An app that allows you to set up the optimal interval running courses and adjust the frequency of voice guidance for your needs. *Clean Voice Coaching Running App - A running app with a no-frills voice coach that allows you to run while listening to music uninterrupted. *Appointments - A way to not procrastinate running! - Make appointments to run at the same time at your respective locations. *Social - Follow nearby runners and stimulate your running instincts. *Dating - If you follow each other, you can chat. Yollo Subscription • Get customized interval runs even after free use of 1 month. • Unlimited access to view runner profiles. • Unlimited access to view distance/rankings on the ranking list. • Create appointments with others without restriction. • Create clubs without restriction. • Invite club members without restriction. Yollo uses HealthKit to export your Yollo activities to the Health app and read heart rate and biometric data. You can subscribe and pay through your iTunes account. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renew may be turned off after purchase by going to the 'Manage Subscription' page in settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. The subscription will renew at the same cost. Terms of Service: https://support.yolloapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://support.yolloapp.com/

Screenshots

Start Running4 screens
Yollo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Yollo at 74% against Start Running's 0%. Yollo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Start Running's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Start Running sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Yollo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yollo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Start Running's written reviews are positive against 74% of Yollo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Start Running ships an update every 3 weeks, Yollo every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Start Running versus Yollo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStart RunningYollo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (24 ratings)5.0 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews74.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB203 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVigour Group LtdStudio Y Inc.

Customer experience

Start Running

All ratings24 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Yollo

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral9.7%
Negative16.1%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Start Running

Subscriptions3
  • Start Running Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Yollo

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Coach$1.99

Questions

Is Start Running free?
Start Running is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yollo free?
Yollo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Start Running or Yollo?
Yollo is rated higher. Start Running averages 4.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Yollo averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.
Do Start Running or Yollo have ads?
Neither Start Running nor Yollo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Start Running or Yollo?
Start Running ships an update every 3 weeks, and Yollo every 4 weeks. Most recently, Start Running was updated on October 24, 2026 and Yollo on October 27, 2026.

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