Comparison

Run Trainer vs Kindrille

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Run Trainer

This app serves as a personal running coach and GPS tracker, offering guided training plans for various distances from Couch to 5K to half marathons. It provides audio coaching, detailed performance statistics, and seamless integration with Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Personalized training plans (Couch to 5K, 10K, Half Marathon)
  • Customizable training schedules (MyPlan)
  • Audio coaching with voice cues
  • Integrated music control
  • Free Run mode for untracked runs
  • Accurate GPS tracking with Apple Maps
  • Detailed performance statistics (SpeedMap, pace overview)
  • Apple Watch app for hands-free training
Features
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Get ready to hit your running goals, maybe even smash them, with Run Trainer, your personal running coach and GPS run tracker. Whether you’re a beginner dreaming of your first 5K with Start to Run (Couch to 5K) or an experienced runner training for a faster 10K or half marathon, our iOS app with Apple Watch support is built to guide you every step of the way. Improve your health, lose weight or simply stay in top shape with our built-in training plans, or build your own in minutes. Why runners choose Run Trainer Personalized training plans for every level - From Couch to 5K for absolute beginners to advanced plans for 10K, 15K and even a half marathon. - With MyPlan, you can easily create custom training schedules, perfect for recovery blocks or specific goals. - Our plans use a clear, effective 3-step approach: Walk, Jog, Run. Smart training with audio coaching - Get clear voice cues during every workout to guide your pace and structure so you stay on rhythm and motivated. - Enjoy your own music from Apple Music, Spotify, Podcasts or other apps. Run Trainer automatically lowers the volume for instructions so you stay focused. - Prefer running freely with tracking? Free Run lets you head out without a plan while still tracking your performance. Accurate GPS tracking & detailed stats - Record your route with live GPS using Apple Maps. - See distance, time, pace and calories at a glance. During and after your run. - Dig into performance details with the unique SpeedMap, showing exactly where you sped up or slowed down and where you can optimize your pace for better results. - Review a clear pace overview (min/km) across all your workouts to monitor progress and set targets. Seamless with your Apple devices - Leave your iPhone in your pocket or in the holder. The Apple Watch app shows live running data on your wrist so you can train hands-free. - Sync your training data effortlessly with our free cloud service and Apple Health for a complete view of your fitness and health metrics. Your progress, always within reach - Your stats sync automatically with your free account. - Never worry about losing progress. Log in and pick up where you left off, even on a new phone or after reinstalling the app. Run Trainer: by runners, for runners We believe in simplicity and effectiveness. Run Trainer is built by runners for runners, delivering an intuitive, motivating coaching experience. See why so many runners have appreciated its clarity and functionality for over 10 years. Try Run Trainer risk-free today. Enjoy a generous free period with access to all features, without automatic subscription renewal. Explore everything first, then decide if you want to become a member. Start your running journey now, improve your fitness and discover your full potential! Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Kindrille

Features
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App Purpose Description Kindrille helps people build a daily habit of appreciating the important people in their lives: family, friends, partners, and loved ones. Users send personalised messages of appreciation and gratitude ("Kindrilles") to their contacts, building streaks and earning tokens that reflect qualities they value in others (e.g. Kindness, Patience, Humour). The app is positioned as a mental wellbeing tool in the Health & Fitness category, grounded in research showing that practising daily gratitude improves mental health and strengthens relationships. Research shows that practising gratitude reduces stress, improves sleep, and strengthens relationships. But knowing that and actually doing it are two different things. Kindrille makes appreciation a daily habit by giving you a simple, personal way to tell the people closest to you that they matter. A parent who never stops giving. A friend who quietly makes everything better. A partner who always has your back. They deserve to hear it, and you deserve the wellbeing boost that comes from saying it. YOUR DAILY APPRECIATION PRACTICE Choose someone from your contacts, pick a category; gratitude, encouragement, family, milestone, or just because, and write your message. Kindrille delivers it straight to their inbox with a card designed to make them smile. Not sure where to start? The daily suggestion gently nudges you toward someone who would love to hear from you today. Browse hundreds of heartfelt message inspirations when you need the right words. Over time, this small daily act builds into a meaningful appreciation habit that benefits your mental health and deepens your connections. APPRECIATION TOKENS Sometimes words need a little extra. Send one of 20 beautifully designed appreciation tokens, from "Golden Heart" to "Steadfast Rock", each representing a different quality you admire in someone. Tokens are collectible, meaningful, and a step beyond a simple thank-you. CONNECTION GAMES Appreciation grows when it is shared. Kindrille includes four multiplayer connection games you can play with family, friends, or colleagues: - Gratitude Circle: Take turns sharing what you appreciate about each person in the group. - Memory Lane: Revisit and celebrate shared moments together. - Appreciation Relay: Pass appreciation from person to person in a chain. - Party Mode: A lively group game for gatherings and celebrations. These games turn appreciation into a group experience, perfect for family dinners, team moments, or catching up with friends. CIRCLES Organise your contacts into meaningful groups; Family, Friends, or any circle you create. See your appreciation activity by group and make sure no relationship goes unnoticed. BUILD YOUR KINDNESS STREAK Like any wellness habit, consistency matters. Build daily streaks, earn milestone badges, and track your progress over time. Kindrille gently reminds you when your streak is at risk and celebrates your milestones along the way. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Kindrille is not a social network. There is no feed, no likes, no public profile. Every message goes directly from you to one person. It is private, personal, and intentional, the way appreciation should be. FREE TO START Send up to 3 appreciations per week for free. Upgrade to Kindrille Premium for unlimited sends, full access to all 20 appreciation tokens, connection games, and advanced features. Start with a 7-day free trial. Make appreciation a daily habit. Download Kindrille and start today. Privacy Policy: https://kindrille.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://kindrille.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Run Trainer4 screens
Kindrille4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kindrille at every 10 days against Run Trainer's monthly. Run Trainer's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Run Trainer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Kindrille sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Run Trainer ships an update monthly, Kindrille every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Run Trainer versus Kindrille: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRun TrainerKindrille
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (199 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings199 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRun Trainer B.V.Faisal Saeed

Bugs and requests

Run Trainer

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes mid-run and loses recording
  • Pausing workout causes progress restart
  • Login freezes and authentication failures
  • Sign-up form stuck on DOB slider
  • App won't open or keeps crashing
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  • Cellular connectivity not working
  • GPS not recording distance accurately
  • Voice command timing off by seconds
  • Text overlapping and display corruption
  • Music playlist won't save between runs
  • App logs out unexpectedly
  • Marathon pack programs inaccessible
  • Interface buttons showing incorrect text
  • Non-English content in settings

Requested features

10 requests
  • Apple Watch standalone functionality without phone
  • Integration with Fitbit and MyFitnessPal
  • Integration with native Fitness app
  • Weight loss tracking integration
  • Treadmill mode improvements
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  • More detailed feature documentation
  • Voice-only coaching option
  • Continued distance tracking after workout completion
  • Better music playlist management
  • Indoor running options

Kindrille

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Run Trainer

Subscriptions3
  • All features per month1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • All features per 3 months3 Months trial$15.493 Months
  • All features per month year1 Year trial$43.991 Year
2 purchases

Kindrille

Subscriptions2
  • Kindrille Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Kindrille Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Run Trainer free?
Run Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kindrille free?
Kindrille is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Run Trainer or Kindrille have ads?
Neither Run Trainer nor Kindrille shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Run Trainer or Kindrille?
Run Trainer ships an update monthly, and Kindrille every 10 days. Most recently, Run Trainer was updated on October 21, 2026 and Kindrille on October 8, 2026.

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