# Start Running vs TreadGuard

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Start Running | TreadGuard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-running-treadmill/id1517198000/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadguard/id6705121038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vigour Group Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546613605) | [Coding Minds, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480612283) |

## What reviewers say

### Start Running

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-running-treadmill/id1517198000)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start Running Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### TreadGuard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadguard/id6705121038)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*