# Vert vs Complete Runner

The clearest difference is rating: Complete Runner at 5.0 against Vert's 4.4. Complete Runner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Vert's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (75 vs 4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vert sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Complete Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Complete Runner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vert has 75 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Vert's written reviews are positive against 100% of Complete Runner's.

Vert ships an update weekly, Complete Runner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vert | Complete Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vert-trail-running-coach/id1560376613/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/complete-runner/id6670521628/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **75** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 108 MB | 427 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vertrun INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560376615) | [Movement Works LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614499466) |

## What reviewers say

### Vert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vert-trail-running-coach/id1560376613)

This app provides personalized training plans and expert coaching for trail and ultra runners, from 5K to 100+ miles. It adapts to your life and terrain, offering features like elevation tracking and seamless device syncing.

**Highlights:** Personalized trail training plans, Human coaching and real support, Elevation and terrain-focused training, Adaptable workout schedules, Seamless device syncing, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro: Trail Training Plans | $19.99 | per month |
| Legacy  Vert lite | $24.99 | per month |
| Legacy  Vert coaching lite | $29.99 | per month |
| 1:1 Trail Running Coaching | $44.99 | per month |
| Vert Pro Annual Upgrade Offer | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual: Ultra Training | $119.00 | per year |
| Legacy  Vert coaching 6m | $154.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium: one to one coaching | $199.99 | per month |
| 12 months of coaching | $309.00 | per year |
| Personal Running Coach Annual | $390.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👨‍🏫 Expert coaching from world-class athletes
- 📋 Well-designed personalized training plans
- 💬 Strong community engagement features
- 🎯 Effective race preparation and goal achievement
- 💰 Affordable pricing for quality coaching

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and technical glitches
- 🔐 Login and authentication issues
- ⚠️ Unreliable app stability
- 🔄 Plans fail to load or display properly
- 📞 Inconsistent coach communication and support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently during use
- Login errors with Apple and Google authentication
- Training plans fail to load or display
- Workout times show different values in week vs day view
- Strava integration sends duplicate activities

**Requested features**

- Calendar integration like competitor apps
- More comprehensive nutrition and diet content
- Better device integration (Garmin, Suunto)
- Improved year selection for date of birth input
- Better workout recording options (partial completion tracking)


### Complete Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/complete-runner/id6670521628)

This app offers a personalized training plan, running-specific strength workouts, and mobility routines to enhance performance and prevent injuries. It includes guided yoga flows, quick strength sessions, and access to expert coaches and physical therapists.

**Highlights:** Personalized training plans, Running-specific strength workouts, Mobility routines, Yoga flows for runners, In-app community access, Progress tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vert free?

Vert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Complete Runner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vert or Complete Runner?

Complete Runner is rated higher. Vert averages 4.4 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Complete Runner averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Vert or Complete Runner have ads?

Vert shows ads; Complete Runner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vert or Complete Runner?

Vert ships an update weekly, and Complete Runner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Vert was updated on November 3, 2026 and Complete Runner on October 18, 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.*