# iSmoothRun vs Running Trainer

The clearest difference is price: Running Trainer at Free against iSmoothRun's $4.99. Running Trainer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (114K vs 942). iSmoothRun's advantage is chart position (#46 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Running Trainer is free to download; iSmoothRun costs $4.99 up front. iSmoothRun sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Running Trainer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Running Trainer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Running Trainer has 114K ratings behind it against 942, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of iSmoothRun's written reviews are positive against 79% of Running Trainer's.

iSmoothRun ships an update every 2 months, Running Trainer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSmoothRun | Running Trainer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (942 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismoothrun/id410965399/reviews) | **[4.9 (114K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-trainer-tracker-and-coach/id1205237896/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 942 | **114K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | **79.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lake Horizon Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/410965402) | [FITNESS22 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/383171664) |

## What reviewers say

### iSmoothRun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismoothrun/id410965399)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app tracks and logs various fitness activities like running, walking, and cycling with extensive sensor support. It offers advanced training features, workout planning, and seamless integration with popular fitness platforms and HealthKit.

**Highlights:** Activity tracking (running, walking, cycling), Advanced sensor support (HRM, stride, power), Running Power training, Workout editor and planner, TrainingPeaks/Final Surge sync, HealthKit integration, Data export (GPX, TCX, KML, PWX, CSV)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent app for running, biking, and other activities
- 🎨 Highly customizable with great features
- 🔗 Seamless integration with various platforms and devices
- 🕰️ Reliable and accurate tracking
- 🏃‍♀️ Fantastic for interval training and coaching

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs, especially with recent updates
- 🔋 High battery drain, especially on Apple Watch
- 🔍 Inconsistent distance and pace tracking
- 🤖 Poor integration with some platforms like Garmin and Strava
- 🤔 Confusing and outdated user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes, especially when starting a workout
- Inconsistent distance and pace tracking, especially on treadmill
- Issues with syncing data between iPhone and Apple Watch
- Problems with audio cues and notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Improved Apple Watch app with standalone functionality
- Better integration with popular fitness platforms
- More customization options for data fields and audio cues
- Ability to import and sync workouts from other sources
- Improved battery life optimization


### Running Trainer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-trainer-tracker-and-coach/id1205237896)

This app provides accurate running tracking, including pace, distance, calories, and heart rate. It offers voice feedback, music integration, and a history of your running activities to help you improve.

**Highlights:** Accurate distance and time tracking, Pace and calorie tracking, GPS mapping and route tracking, Heart rate and effort zone monitoring, Customizable voice feedback, Integrated music player, Run history and improvement logs

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Upgrade | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Upgrade | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Upgrade | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Upgrade | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Upgrade | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Upgrade | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Upgrade | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Upgrade | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Upgrade | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate tracking
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Customizable settings
- 🚀 Reliable performance
- 👍 Helpful voice prompts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent GPS tracking
- 🐛 Inaccurate pace/distance reporting
- 🔒 Limited customer support
- 🐛 Buggy after recent updates
- 🔒 Paywall for advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during runs
- GPS disconnects mid-run
- Incorrect calorie/pace calculations

**Requested features**

- Ability to save/share custom routes
- Automatic pause/resume during stops
- Integration with Apple Watch
- More customization options
- Elevation/incline tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSmoothRun free?

iSmoothRun costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Running Trainer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iSmoothRun or Running Trainer?

Running Trainer is rated higher. iSmoothRun averages 4.4 out of 5 from 942 ratings, while Running Trainer averages 4.9 from 114K ratings.

### Do iSmoothRun or Running Trainer have ads?

Neither iSmoothRun nor Running Trainer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iSmoothRun or Running Trainer?

iSmoothRun ships an update every 2 months, and Running Trainer monthly. Most recently, iSmoothRun was updated on September 23, 2026 and Running Trainer 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.*