# iSmoothRun vs Watchletic

The clearest difference is price: Watchletic at Free against iSmoothRun's $4.99. Watchletic also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (80% vs 63%). iSmoothRun's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (942 vs 29). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Watchletic is free to download; iSmoothRun costs $4.99 up front. iSmoothRun sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Watchletic sells 2 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 — 4.4 for iSmoothRun against 4.3 for Watchletic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSmoothRun has 942 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of iSmoothRun's written reviews are positive against 80% of Watchletic's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | iSmoothRun | Watchletic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (942 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismoothrun/id410965399/reviews)** | [4.3 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchletic-run-tracker/id1606429298/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **942** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lake Horizon Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/410965402) | [Hesselbom Tech AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119655397) |

## 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


### 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSmoothRun free?

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

### Is Watchletic free?

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

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

iSmoothRun is rated higher. iSmoothRun averages 4.4 out of 5 from 942 ratings, while Watchletic averages 4.3 from 29 ratings.

### Do iSmoothRun or Watchletic have ads?

Watchletic shows ads; iSmoothRun does not.

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

iSmoothRun ships an update every 2 months, and Watchletic every 2 weeks. Most recently, iSmoothRun was updated on September 23, 2026 and Watchletic 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.*