Comparison

PulseTread vs Treadmill Workout

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

Head to head
About

PulseTread

Get daily, 30-minute cardio workouts led by a celebrity trainer directly on your mobile device. Enjoy new routines every day, customize your music, and adapt workouts for various cardio equipment. Suitable for all fitness levels.

Highlights
  • Daily 30-minute cardio workouts
  • Celebrity trainer audio guidance
  • Customizable music integration
  • New routines daily
  • Adaptable for various cardio machines
  • Suitable for all fitness levels
Features
Read full description

PulseTread™ is the first and only subscription-based app designed to deliver a brand new, unique, and motivating 30-minute cardio workout directly to your mobile device EACH DAY! Set your own music from your own library, and get ready to rock your body. Mark Harari, Hollywood Celebrity Trainer and owner of Pulse Fitness Studio in Sherman Oaks, CA, delivers the actual body-shredding treadmill workouts from his classes each day directly to your iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad - your own daily workout periodical. Mark, his clients, and his training methods have been featured on Access Hollywood, Extra, E! Entertainment TV, Entertainment Tonight Online and in magazines such as PEOPLE, Fitness Magazine, SHAPE, and OK! Weekly, to name a few. All that is great…but what will PulseTread™ do for you? - Enjoy a free routine to get started! - Audio recordings of Mark Harari’s actual classes and training sessions, personally leading and motivating you through each challenging daily workout - A new, challenging, 30-minute run is available each day for only .99 cents...or subscribe for only $4.99/month or $39.99/year - Never the same routine repeated - Workout to your own music and playlists from your own music library - Instruction can be modified for all types of cardio equipment including elliptical, cycles, stair-step… - All levels of physical ability from beginner to advanced - Simple functionality for any user - Share your progress on Facebook and Twitter Multiple treadmill routines are available for direct, in-app download for only .99 cents… less than the cost of most 3-minute songs! Terms of Service can view viewed at: http://api.pulsefitnessstudio.com/terms.html Auto-renewable subscription information: - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase

About

Treadmill Workout

This app offers guided treadmill workouts for all fitness levels, from beginners to advanced. It helps users achieve goals like weight loss or improved health with structured plans and progress tracking. Features include audio coaching and integration with Apple Health.

Highlights
  • Guided treadmill workout programs
  • Weight loss and strength building plans
  • Audio coach with guided cues
  • Workout logging and progress tracking
  • Apple Health integration
  • Warm-up and cool-down exercises
Features
Read full description

Transform your cardio with guided Treadmill workouts. Live with energy, choose a workout plan that hits your goal. Suitable for all runners, all you need is a treadmill. Get the workouts you need to meet your personal fitness target. Build strength, lose weight or improve your general health. New to running or the treadmill? Begin with our Starter Plan. Looking to lose weight? We have a weight loss hiit plan, perfect for you! Train from just 2 days a week to improve your treadmill running with simple approachable routines. Everything is tracked to keep you motivated. Each plan is built to help your body adapt and improve while minimising risk of injury or burn out. FEATURES - Guided programs. Choose a plan based on your level and goal. If you run indoors on a treadmill, you can use all of the routines, from beginner plans to HIIT advanced workouts. - Track your daily activity and make sure you keep on growing. Record your calories, heart rate and distance so you can watch your growth and running ability improve over time. - Audio coach with guided cues and support to play your own music in the background. - Log your workouts, with the ability to repeat your favorites. We'll record your progress so you can gradually improve and become a stronger runner. Your treadmill won't know what hit it! - Supplement your workouts with recommended exercises. Warm up and cool down effectively and build full body strength with additional exercises. - APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION: Saves your workouts to Apple Health so you can track your progress along with other daily activities. Legal Disclaimer This app and any information given by it are for educational purposes only. They are not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always consult your healthcare provider before beginning any fitness program. If you upgrade to a premium subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. There is no increase in cost when renewing. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, the current period cannot be cancelled. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited if you choose to purchase a premium subscription. Find the full terms and conditions at https://www.vigour.fitness/terms, and our privacy policy at https://www.vigour.fitness/privacy.

Screenshots

PulseTread3 screens
Treadmill Workout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Treadmill Workout at free with in-app purchases against PulseTread's subscription. Treadmill Workout also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (294 vs 30). PulseTread's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. PulseTread sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Treadmill Workout sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Treadmill Workout holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Treadmill Workout has 294 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of PulseTread's written reviews are positive against 80% of Treadmill Workout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PulseTread versus Treadmill Workout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulseTreadTreadmill Workout
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (30 ratings)4.7 (294 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30294 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPulse Tread Fitness StudioVigour Group Ltd

Customer experience

PulseTread

All ratings29 ratings
Positive75.9%
Neutral13.8%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral9.7%
Negative22.6%

Treadmill Workout

All ratings294 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative16.7%

User reviews

PulseTread

From 30 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💪 Effective workouts
  • 🏃 Improves running performance
  • ⏱️ Efficient 30-minute workouts
  • 🤩 Motivating trainer
  • 🏠 Great for home workouts

Room to improve

  • 🎶 Music integration issues
  • 🗑️ Cannot delete workouts
  • 📱 Consumes storage space
  • 🐛 Glitches and crashes
  • 🔊 Poor sound quality/volume control

Treadmill Workout

From 294 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great design and user-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Effective for structuring treadmill workouts
  • 💡 Ability to create custom workout routines
  • 🌟 Free features are good
  • 🎧 Can listen to music while using

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive membership options
  • ⚠️ Free trial is misleading, charges immediately
  • 🚫 No refunds for accidental charges
  • 🔄 App requires reselecting plan on every open
  • 🔌 Only option to sign in with Apple account

Bugs and requests

PulseTread

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App not working/showing anything on screen
  • Issue with music player volume/song changes
  • Music not working/playing
  • App crashes
  • Workouts not downloading
Show 8 more
  • Previously purchased workouts lost after update
  • Restore feature not working correctly
  • App quits if paused for too long
  • Music shuts off and needs restarting
  • Playlist does not automatically forward
  • App glitch with subscription charges
  • App won't open
  • Cannot download to iPhone

Requested features

9 requests
  • Allow deletion of workouts
  • Integrate with Spotify and other music/audio apps (Audible, Libby)
  • Redesign visuals to be less distracting
  • Add landscape visuals
  • Allow music to sync with trainer's pace
Show 4 more
  • Add fast forward/rewind for music
  • Integrate data with Apple Health or Activities
  • More music options (Amazon Music, Pandora)
  • Video content

Treadmill Workout

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on download/opening
  • Progress pauses if phone is locked or app is not in foreground
  • Trial period charges immediately, not after trial
  • App does not open without selecting a plan

Requested features

8 requests
  • Allow phone to go into standby or autolock without pausing timer
  • Add ability to type notes at the end of workouts
  • Announce upcoming workout segments (e.g., incline changes)
  • Greater variation in workouts
  • Option to sign in with an email address instead of just Apple
Show 3 more
  • Bundle packages for treadmill, cycle, and rower apps
  • Link app to treadmills to automatically change speed
  • Dynamic warm-ups and core exercises

In-app purchases

10 purchases

PulseTread

Subscriptions2
  • PulseTread Fitness7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • PulseTread Fitness1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time8
  • December 27, 2013$0.99
  • January 12, 2015$0.99
  • February 26, 2015$0.99
Show 5 more
  • March 03, 2015$0.99
  • February 20, 2015$0.99
  • March 25th, 2016$0.99
  • April 7th, 2016$0.99
  • PulseTread Monthly Subscription$4.99
6 purchases

Treadmill Workout

Subscriptions5
  • Treadmill Premium: Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Treadmill Plans: Monthly$14.991 Month
Show 2 more
  • Treadmill Plans: Annual7 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year
  • Treadmill Plans: Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$249.99

Questions

Is PulseTread free?
PulseTread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Treadmill Workout free?
Treadmill Workout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PulseTread or Treadmill Workout?
Treadmill Workout is rated higher. PulseTread averages 4.2 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Treadmill Workout averages 4.7 from 294 ratings.
Do PulseTread or Treadmill Workout have ads?
Neither PulseTread nor Treadmill Workout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PulseTread or Treadmill Workout?
PulseTread ships an update every 2 weeks, and Treadmill Workout every 2 weeks. Most recently, PulseTread was updated on October 22, 2026 and Treadmill Workout on October 14, 2026.

Other comparisons