Comparison

The Run Smarter Series vs Runsource

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

Head to head
About

The Run Smarter Series

Access evidence-based running research and educational content to prevent and overcome running injuries. Offers free podcasts, blogs, and e-books, alongside paid video courses and physiotherapy consultations for resilient and unhindered running.

Highlights
  • Free audio content from podcast
  • Free evidence-based running blogs
  • Free e-books and injury prevention challenge
  • Exclusive patron content
  • Paid video courses for injury prevention, rehab, and performance
  • Physiotherapy consultation links
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Run Confidently Again! Get online education to reduce your risk or overcome running injuries. The Run Smarter App brings you a collection of the best evidence-backed running research to help you make smarter training decisions. On this site you will find free & paid content to help you become a resilient runner, all sorted into categories so you can navigate easily. You will find: 1.) FREE Audio content from The Run Smarter Podcast 2.) FREE evidence-based running blogs from The Run Smarter Series 3.) FREE E-books, online quiz & a 5-day injury prevention challenge (e-mail sign up required) 3.) Exclusive podcast patron content (patrons contribute $5AUD per month) 4.) 3 different video courses including 'injury prevention', 'injury rehab' & 'running performance' packages ($149AUD each) 5.) Direct links to contact Brodie for online physiotherapy Feel empowered and in control of your running once again. Learn principals that will help you with all types of injuries. Invest in long-term solutions so injuries don’t come back. Achieve unhindered running for mental and physical wellness. Privacy Policy: https://www.supapass.com/user-terms/

About

Runsource

This app provides expert-backed guidance for runners experiencing pain or injuries. It uses AI to help you understand your condition and offers evidence-based steps for recovery, allowing you to return to running safely.

Highlights
  • AI-powered injury analysis
  • Expert-led guidance
  • Evidence-based recovery steps
  • Running pain management
  • Performance improvement
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RUNsource: Running Injury Support & Expert-Led AI Running pain is common. Getting the right answer shouldn’t be. Up to 80% of runners experience injuries each year— knee pain, Achilles pain, plantar fasciitis, hip pain, IT band syndrome. RUNsource helps you bridge the gap between injury and running. Built by 45+ experts in running medicine, sports physical therapy, strength training, women’s health, nutrition, and performance, RUNsource gives you direct access to trusted, evidence-based guidance. Now powered by AI, you can quickly find answers, understand your injury, and take the right steps toward recovery—so you can keep running. Terms of Use: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15yldTn3IpcR9ZtdGBFPL3yhnBolqdv4W/view Privacy Policy: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yrx8ERLSAwJ8BeuvmDuGN4vPAfw8kKW1/view

Screenshots

The Run Smarter Series4 screens
Runsource4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Run Smarter Series at Free against Runsource's $14.99. The Run Smarter Series also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Runsource's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On ratings volume, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

The Run Smarter Series is free to download; Runsource costs $14.99 up front. The Run Smarter Series sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $121.99 per year and Runsource sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Run Smarter Series holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 11 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Run Smarter Series ships an update every 2 months, Runsource every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The Run Smarter Series versus Runsource: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Run Smarter SeriesRunsource
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating5.0 (13 ratings) — better4.6 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB44 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBrodie SharpeFast Bananas

Customer experience

The Run Smarter Series

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Runsource

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

The Run Smarter Series

Subscriptions7
  • Injury Prevention Package$121.991 Year
  • Injury Rehabilitation Package$121.991 Year
  • Running Performance Package$121.991 Year
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  • Knee Pain Package$174.991 Year
  • Shin Pain Package$174.991 Year
  • Calf & Achilles Package$174.991 Year
  • Foot Pain Package$174.991 Year
6 purchases

Runsource

Subscriptions6
  • RUNsource Basic$9.991 Month
  • RUNsource Premium3 Months trial$14.991 Month
  • RUNsource Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Month
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  • RUNsource Premium1 Month trial2 variants$14.991 Month
  • RUNsource Premium1 Year trial$14.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$134.991 Year

Questions

Is The Run Smarter Series free?
The Run Smarter Series is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Runsource free?
Runsource costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Run Smarter Series or Runsource?
The Run Smarter Series is rated higher. The Run Smarter Series averages 5.0 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Runsource averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.
Do The Run Smarter Series or Runsource have ads?
The Run Smarter Series shows ads; Runsource does not.
Which is updated more often, The Run Smarter Series or Runsource?
The Run Smarter Series ships an update every 2 months, and Runsource every 3 months. Most recently, The Run Smarter Series was updated on July 7, 2026 and Runsource on September 12, 2026.

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