Comparison

Start Running vs TreadGuard

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

TreadGuard

This app uses facial recognition and AI to monitor your treadmill workouts. It automatically stops the machine if it detects signs of over-tiredness or if you are no longer detected on the treadmill, preventing accidents.

Highlights
  • Facial recognition for user monitoring
  • AI detection of over-tiredness
  • Automatic treadmill stop function
  • Detects user absence to prevent accidents
  • Enhances treadmill workout safety
Features
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TreadGuard is a mobile app that helps users exercise safely on treadmills using facial recognition and AI detection. In order to prevent users from being overexercised or having any accidents, TreadGuard will stop the treadmill when absorbing over-tiredness on the user's face more than an average in 10 seconds. TreadGuard will also be able to stop the treadmill when not detecting the user to prevent a further accident if the user falls off the treadmill.

Screenshots

Start Running4 screens
TreadGuard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TreadGuard at 5.0 against Start Running's 4.4. TreadGuard also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Start Running's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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. Start Running sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. TreadGuard asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TreadGuard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Start Running has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Start Running versus TreadGuard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStart RunningTreadGuard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (24 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVigour Group LtdCoding Minds, Inc.

Customer experience

Start Running

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

TreadGuard

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

TreadGuard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Start Running free?
Start Running is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TreadGuard free?
TreadGuard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Start Running or TreadGuard?
TreadGuard is rated higher. Start Running averages 4.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while TreadGuard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Start Running or TreadGuard have ads?
Neither Start Running nor TreadGuard shows ads.

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