# adidas Running vs Running App

The clearest difference is monetization model: adidas Running at ad-supported against Running App's subscription. adidas Running also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (108K vs 1.1K). Running App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. adidas Running sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Running App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for adidas Running against 4.9 for Running App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: adidas Running has 108K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of adidas Running's written reviews are positive against 62% of Running App's.

adidas Running ships an update every 2 weeks, Running App every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | adidas Running | Running App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (108K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adidas-running-run-tracker/id336599882/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-app-run-tracker/id1453356724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **108K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | **61.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 279 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [adidas](https://appshunter.io/developer/336599885) | [Leap Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687598595) |

## What reviewers say

### adidas Running

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adidas-running-run-tracker/id336599882)

Track your runs and fitness activities with personalized training plans for all levels. Connect with a global community, join challenges, and monitor your progress with detailed stats and expert guidance.

**Highlights:** Activity tracking for running, walking, cycling, and more, Personalized training plans for various distances, Syncs with Health Connect and popular devices, Community features with challenges and virtual races, Detailed activity statistics, Shoe tracking and progress monitoring

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Runtastic Premium Membership - Free Running Training Plans & Story Runs | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Runtastic Premium Membership - Free Running Training Plans & Story Runs | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership | $35.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership* | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership | $45.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| The Carrier of Truth | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Globerunner | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Tetradome Run I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Running App Training Plans - 5k, 10k, Marathons and More | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful voice feedback
- 👍 Motivating and inspiring
- 🚀 Seamless Apple Watch integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 GPS and distance tracking issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data sharing
- 🐛 Unreliable app stability and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to stop activity at goal distance
- Inconsistent voice feedback and alerts
- Syncing issues with Apple Health
- Disappearing user data and history

**Requested features**

- Customizable training plans
- Treadmill tracking capabilities
- Improved route planning and mapping
- Better integration with other fitness apps
- More detailed performance analytics


### Running App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-app-run-tracker/id1453356724)

Track your runs with GPS, monitor key stats like distance, speed, and calories burned, and analyze your performance with detailed graphs. Offers personalized training plans and audio feedback to help you achieve your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS route mapping, Detailed run statistics analysis, Personalized training plans, Audio feedback from voice coach, Performance comparison graphs, Sync with Apple Health

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy for beginners
- 👍 Keeps users on track
- 👍 Great for running/jogging/walking
- 👍 Accurate tracking
- 👍 Motivates users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate distance tracking
- 🐛 Crashes/stops working during runs
- 🐛 Doesn't work in background/when screen is off

**Reported bugs**

- Reporting issue interface not working
- Inconsistent distance tracking (miles vs. km)

**Requested features**

- Pair with Apple Watch
- Review app UI and metrics display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is adidas Running free?

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

### Is Running App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, adidas Running or Running App?

Running App is rated higher. adidas Running averages 4.8 out of 5 from 108K ratings, while Running App averages 4.9 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do adidas Running or Running App have ads?

Both adidas Running and Running App show ads.

### Which is updated more often, adidas Running or Running App?

adidas Running ships an update every 2 weeks, and Running App every 3 months. Most recently, adidas Running was updated on September 24, 2026 and Running App on September 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.*