# Treadmill Workout vs SelfQuest

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 (80% vs 70%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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.

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: 80% of Treadmill Workout's written reviews are positive against 70% of SelfQuest's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Treadmill Workout | SelfQuest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (291 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadmill-workout-running/id1547107953/reviews)** | [4.1 (481 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfquest/id6498150329/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 291 | **481** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 69.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vigour Group Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546613605) | [james kirkham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741575728) |

## What reviewers say

### Treadmill Workout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadmill-workout-running/id1547107953)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Treadmill Premium: Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Treadmill Plans: Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Treadmill Plans: Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Treadmill Plans: Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### SelfQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfquest/id6498150329)

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monarch Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Monarch Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Bundle E | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bundle D | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle C | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Keys | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 keys | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle B | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bundle A | $5.99 | one-time |
| 125 Keys | $5.99 | one-time |
| 125 keys | $5.99 | one-time |
| S Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle S | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 Keys | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 keys | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


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