# Scheels vs Reno Running

Scheels and Reno Running both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Reno Running's written reviews are positive against 58% of Scheels's. Reno Running also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). Scheels's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Scheels against 5.0 for Reno Running. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scheels has 14K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Scheels's written reviews are positive against 100% of Reno Running's.

Scheels ships an update every 9 days, Reno Running every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scheels | Reno Running |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scheels/id1537660143/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reno-running/id1590921475/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 76 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scheels All Sports Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/918639568) | [Reno Running Company LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590921477) |

## What reviewers say

### Scheels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scheels/id1537660143)

Shop for sporting goods, clothing, footwear, and toys. Manage your SCHEELS Visa, track spending, view statements, and redeem rewards. Enjoy a seamless shopping experience and manage gift cards.

**Highlights:** Shop sporting goods, apparel, and toys, Manage SCHEELS Visa account, Track spending and view statements, Redeem credit card rewards, Manage gift cards, Seamless shopping experience

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient shopping experience
- 🤝 Great customer service
- 💳 Seamless integration with Scheels card
- 🛒 Wide product selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Inaccurate inventory information
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- ⏱️ Slow performance and loading times
- 🛒 Restricted item purchases

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to complete orders or make purchases
- Disappearing rewards and account information

**Requested features**

- Restore saved favorites feature
- Integrate in-store purchases into the app
- Improve payment processing and order confirmation
- Add auto-pay option for Scheels card


### Reno Running

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reno-running/id1590921475)

Earn rewards for shopping locally and staying active. Track your spending and event check-ins to accumulate points redeemable for gift cards. Sync runs to unlock achievements and level up your loyalty status.

**Highlights:** Earn points for purchases, Redeem points for gift cards, Check-in at events for points, Track lifetime point totals, Sync runs with Strava/Apple Health, Unlock distance-based achievements

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scheels free?

Scheels is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Reno Running free?

Reno Running is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scheels or Reno Running?

Reno Running is rated higher. Scheels averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Reno Running averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Scheels or Reno Running have ads?

Neither Scheels nor Reno Running shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scheels or Reno Running?

Scheels ships an update every 9 days, and Reno Running every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scheels was updated on October 18, 2026 and Reno Running on October 9, 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.*