Running Lab vs INNERVERSE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Running Lab
This app rewards you for shopping locally and staying active. Earn points for purchases and event check-ins, redeemable for gift cards. Sync runs to track mileage and unlock achievements.
- Earn points for in-store and online purchases
- Earn points for event check-ins
- Redeem points for digital gift cards
- Track lifetime points and level up
- Sync runs and walks with Strava
- Sync Apple Fitness workouts
- Unlock distance-based achievements
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Run, Shop, Win! Shop Local You're loyal. You shop local, stay active, and should get rewarded for it. We want you to be part of the Running Lab Loyalty Program. It's simple and free, just download the app and login. Shop in the app or in our store and you'll earn reward points for every dollar you spend. You'll also get reward points for checking in at Running Lab events. Then redeem those points for Running Lab digital gift cards. Plus, track your lifetime point total to level up with reward achievements, bragging rights, and other perks. Feel like going the extra mile? Take your loyalty a step further by syncing your runs or walks with Strava. Track your mileage to achieve new levels, receive acclaim, or maybe even prizes. The Running Lab app makes it easy to stay up to date on store news, events, sales, and more. It's easy and free! Simply download the Running Lab app, log in, and start earning. Running Lab - Rewards Program • Earn points for every dollar spent pre-tax both in-store and online • Check-in at participating events to earn extra points • Points will appear on your account the day after a purchase is made • Redeem Points for Running Lab digital gift cards redeemable both in-store and online • Easily keep track of your points and redemptions right in your app Running Lab – Miles Program • Sync your Strava Runs and walks to track your mileage in the app • Sync your Apple Fitness Workouts to track your mileage in the app. Works with Apple Health. • Stay motivated by unlocking achievements when distance milestones are reached *Rewards Program Subject to change
INNERVERSE
Easily browse and purchase class packs or membership options. Filter classes by type to find the perfect fit for your routine and manage your reservations. Stay organized and committed to your fitness goals by tracking upcoming classes.
- Purchase class packs and memberships
- Browse class schedule
- Filter classes by type
- Manage class reservations
- Track upcoming classes
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The official Innerverse mobile app Features: -Purchase Class Packs and Memberships - Easily browse and purchase our class packs or membership options - View our schedule - Filter classes by type to find the perfect fit for your routine. - Manage your reservations - Book your class reservations with ease. - Keep track of your upcoming classes and manage your schedule to stay organized and committed to your fitness goals.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Running Lab at none against INNERVERSE's shown. Running Lab also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). INNERVERSE's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 26 months) and ratings volume (140 vs 2). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Running Lab against 5.0 for INNERVERSE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: INNERVERSE has 140 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Running Lab ships an update every 26 months, INNERVERSE monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Running Lab | INNERVERSE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (140 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 140 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MICHIGAN RUNNING COMPANY LLC | Innerverse Studios, LLC |
Customer experience
Running Lab
INNERVERSE
In-app purchases
Running Lab
No in-app purchases
INNERVERSE
No in-app purchases
Questions
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