# PulseTread vs Treadmill Workout

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PulseTread | Treadmill Workout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulsetread-treadmill-trainer/id451384439/reviews) | **[4.7 (294 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadmill-workout-running/id1547107953/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **294** |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 75 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pulse Tread Fitness Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/451384442) | [Vigour Group Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546613605) |

## What reviewers say

### PulseTread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulsetread-treadmill-trainer/id451384439)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PulseTread Fitness | $4.99 | per month |
| PulseTread Fitness | $39.99 | per year |
| December 27, 2013 | $0.99 | one-time |
| January 12, 2015 | $0.99 | one-time |
| February 26, 2015 | $0.99 | one-time |
| March 03, 2015 | $0.99 | one-time |
| February 20, 2015 | $0.99 | one-time |
| March 25th, 2016 | $0.99 | one-time |
| April 7th, 2016 | $0.99 | one-time |
| PulseTread Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- App not working/showing anything on screen
- Issue with music player volume/song changes
- Music not working/playing
- App crashes
- Workouts not downloading

**Requested features**

- 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


### Treadmill Workout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadmill-workout-running/id1547107953)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Treadmill Premium: Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Treadmill Plans: Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Treadmill Plans: Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Treadmill Plans: Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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.

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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.*