Comparison

Treadmill Workout vs SelfQuest

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

Head to head
About

Treadmill Workout

This app offers guided treadmill workouts for all fitness levels, from beginners to advanced. It helps users achieve goals like weight loss or improved health with structured plans and progress tracking. Features include audio coaching and integration with Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Guided treadmill workout programs
  • Weight loss and strength building plans
  • Audio coach with guided cues
  • Workout logging and progress tracking
  • Apple Health integration
  • Warm-up and cool-down exercises
Features
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Transform your cardio with guided Treadmill workouts. Live with energy, choose a workout plan that hits your goal. Suitable for all runners, all you need is a treadmill. Get the workouts you need to meet your personal fitness target. Build strength, lose weight or improve your general health. New to running or the treadmill? Begin with our Starter Plan. Looking to lose weight? We have a weight loss hiit plan, perfect for you! Train from just 2 days a week to improve your treadmill running with simple approachable routines. Everything is tracked to keep you motivated. Each plan is built to help your body adapt and improve while minimising risk of injury or burn out. FEATURES - Guided programs. Choose a plan based on your level and goal. If you run indoors on a treadmill, you can use all of the routines, from beginner plans to HIIT advanced workouts. - Track your daily activity and make sure you keep on growing. Record your calories, heart rate and distance so you can watch your growth and running ability improve over time. - Audio coach with guided cues and support to play your own music in the background. - Log your workouts, with the ability to repeat your favorites. We'll record your progress so you can gradually improve and become a stronger runner. Your treadmill won't know what hit it! - Supplement your workouts with recommended exercises. Warm up and cool down effectively and build full body strength with additional exercises. - APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION: Saves your workouts to Apple Health so you can track your progress along with other daily activities. 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 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.vigour.fitness/terms, and our privacy policy at https://www.vigour.fitness/privacy.

About

SelfQuest

Turn your fitness and habit goals into an epic adventure. Create a hero, join a guild, and complete quests that translate to real-world progress. Earn rewards, level up, and battle friends to stay motivated and consistent.

Highlights
  • Hero creation and progression
  • Gamified quests for habits
  • Guilds for social accountability
  • PvP hero battles
  • Character customization with gear
  • Customizable quests
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Transform your daily habits into an epic adventure. Build a hero, join a guild, battle friends, and complete quests that map to your real fitness and habit goals. Every workout, healthy choice, or routine task earns XP, gold, and gear as you level up in‑game—and in life. Guilds & accountability: Join a guild to stay consistent together. Share progress, cheer teammates, and keep each other on track. PvP battles: Challenge friends in strategic, turn‑based hero battles. Win bragging rights—then rematch. Epic Quests (core habits): Track your key exercises and routines as main quests. Complete them to earn XP and gold. Random Side Quests: Stay motivated with surprise micro‑challenges that keep things fresh and fun. Character progression: Level up, boost stats, and unlock power as your real‑world consistency improves. Dungeons: Dive into two dungeon types that test your strategy and strength using your leveled‑up hero. Leaderboard & friends: Add friends via ID, compare progress, and climb the ranks. Shop & gear: Spend earned gold on items and equipment to customize and strengthen your character. Custom Quests: Create your own quests to fit your goals—fitness, wellness, study, or daily routines. Why it works Game loops that stick: Rewards, streaks, and progression make consistency satisfying. Social motivation: Guilds and leaderboards keep you accountable. Micro‑wins: Side quests turn small actions into momentum. Getting started 1) Create your hero and pick your goals 2) Add core quests (your essential habits) 3) Join a guild or invite friends 4) Complete quests, earn XP/gold, and level up 5) Tackle dungeons and PvP with your powered‑up hero This app is subject to the standard Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Treadmill Workout4 screens
SelfQuest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Treadmill Workout at 4.7 against SelfQuest's 4.1. Treadmill Workout also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (81% vs 70%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Treadmill Workout sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and SelfQuest sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Treadmill Workout holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 291 and 481 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Treadmill Workout's written reviews are positive against 70% of SelfQuest's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Treadmill Workout ships an update weekly, SelfQuest every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Treadmill Workout versus SelfQuest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTreadmill WorkoutSelfQuest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (291 ratings) — better4.1 (481 ratings)
Positive reviews81.4% of reviews — better69.8% of reviews
Number of ratings291481 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVigour Group Ltdjames kirkham

Customer experience

Treadmill Workout

All ratings291 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative15.3%

SelfQuest

All ratings482 ratings
Positive76.6%
Neutral8.1%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews516 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral12.6%
Negative17.6%

User reviews

Treadmill Workout

From 291 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great design and user-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Effective for structuring treadmill workouts
  • 💡 Ability to create custom workout routines
  • 🌟 Free features are good
  • 🎧 Can listen to music while using

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive membership options
  • ⚠️ Free trial is misleading, charges immediately
  • 🚫 No refunds for accidental charges
  • 🔄 App requires reselecting plan on every open
  • 🔌 Only option to sign in with Apple account

SelfQuest

From 481 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Completely changed how I stay consistent
  • 🎮 Turning fitness into a game
  • 🎯 Keeps me motivated and on track
  • 🕹️ Fun and accountability
  • 💪 Helped me get stronger

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid version prevents free quests
  • 🐛 Bugs with daily quest resets
  • 🤔 Unclear how to progress and upgrade
  • 🤖 Lack of explanation on mechanics
  • 🕹️ Combat feels slow and boring

Bugs and requests

Treadmill Workout

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on download/opening
  • Progress pauses if phone is locked or app is not in foreground
  • Trial period charges immediately, not after trial
  • App does not open without selecting a plan

Requested features

8 requests
  • Allow phone to go into standby or autolock without pausing timer
  • Add ability to type notes at the end of workouts
  • Announce upcoming workout segments (e.g., incline changes)
  • Greater variation in workouts
  • Option to sign in with an email address instead of just Apple
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  • Bundle packages for treadmill, cycle, and rower apps
  • Link app to treadmills to automatically change speed
  • Dynamic warm-ups and core exercises

SelfQuest

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Daily quest resets not working
  • Strava connection limit reached
  • Ads not working as intended
  • Inability to edit username
  • Gear and progress loss issues

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add more free quests and content
  • Improve the combat system
  • Make quests more visually engaging
  • Add worldwide leaderboard and competition
  • Integrate with more fitness trackers
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  • Allow more customization of avatar
  • Add rest days and recovery mechanics

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Treadmill Workout

Subscriptions5
  • Treadmill Premium: Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Treadmill Plans: Monthly$14.991 Month
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  • Treadmill Plans: Annual7 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year
  • Treadmill Plans: Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$249.99
15 purchases

SelfQuest

Subscriptions2
  • Monarch Month7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Monarch Year7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time13
  • Bundle E$0.99
  • Bundle D$1.99
  • Bundle C$2.99
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  • 50 Keys$2.99
  • 50 keys$2.99
  • Bundle B$4.99
  • Bundle A$5.99
  • 125 Keys$5.99
  • 125 keys$5.99
  • S Bundle$9.99
  • Bundle S$9.99
  • 200 Keys$9.99
  • 200 keys$9.99

Questions

Is Treadmill Workout free?
Treadmill Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SelfQuest free?
SelfQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Treadmill Workout or SelfQuest?
Treadmill Workout is rated higher. Treadmill Workout averages 4.7 out of 5 from 291 ratings, while SelfQuest averages 4.1 from 481 ratings.
Do Treadmill Workout or SelfQuest have ads?
SelfQuest shows ads; Treadmill Workout does not.
Which is updated more often, Treadmill Workout or SelfQuest?
Treadmill Workout ships an update weekly, and SelfQuest every 6 days. Most recently, Treadmill Workout was updated on September 25, 2026 and SelfQuest on September 25, 2026.

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