# Watchletic vs RunKit

The clearest difference is ads: RunKit at none against Watchletic's shown. RunKit also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Watchletic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and RunKit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RunKit holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 53 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Watchletic's written reviews are positive against 87% of RunKit's.

Watchletic ships an update every 2 weeks, RunKit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Watchletic | RunKit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchletic-run-tracker/id1606429298/reviews) | **[4.8 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runkit-custom-running-workout/id6468424764/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 128 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hesselbom Tech AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119655397) | [Arnaud Dupuy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458898028) |

## What reviewers say

### Watchletic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchletic-run-tracker/id1606429298)

This app provides structured interval workouts directly to your Apple Watch, helping serious runners stay focused on their training. It syncs with popular training platforms and offers advanced pacing tools with audio and haptic alerts to keep you on track.

**Highlights:** Direct training plan integration, Workouts on Apple Watch, Audio and haptic alerts, Advanced pacing tools, Apple Health sync, Export to Strava, GPX, TCX, FIT

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### RunKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runkit-custom-running-workout/id6468424764)

Create, schedule, and execute custom workouts for a variety of sports. Plan multi-week training programs and sync them directly to your Apple Watch for seamless execution and real-time metrics. Track progress and get race-time predictions.

**Highlights:** Multi-step workout creation, Workout scheduling and calendar view, Apple Watch syncing, Support for multiple sports, Training plan building, Workout library management

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Great for custom workouts
- 👍 Seamless Apple Watch integration
- 👍 Helps with interval training
- 👍 Good for planning runs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot share workouts through WhatsApp
- 🐛 Subscription error message
- 🐛 Not working after recent updates
- 🐛 Lost all data after reinstalling
- 🐛 No support response

**Reported bugs**

- App not working after recent updates
- Lost all data after reinstalling
- Cannot share workouts through WhatsApp
- Subscription error message
- Sharing feature not working

**Requested features**

- Smaller pace integers
- Ability to create workouts for strength training
- Folders or tags for organizing workouts
- Ability to connect headphones via Apple Watch for audio feedback
- Desktop or web version for easier workout creation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Watchletic free?

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

### Is RunKit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Watchletic or RunKit?

RunKit is rated higher. Watchletic averages 4.3 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while RunKit averages 4.8 from 53 ratings.

### Do Watchletic or RunKit have ads?

Watchletic shows ads; RunKit does not.

### Which is updated more often, Watchletic or RunKit?

Watchletic ships an update every 2 weeks, and RunKit fortnightly. Most recently, Watchletic was updated on October 21, 2026 and RunKit on October 24, 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.*