# PulseTread vs Treadmill Trails

The clearest difference is monetization model: Treadmill Trails at free with in-app purchases against PulseTread's subscription. Treadmill Trails also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (974 vs 29). PulseTread's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PulseTread sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Treadmill Trails sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Treadmill Trails holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Treadmill Trails has 974 ratings behind it against 29, 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 84% of Treadmill Trails's.

PulseTread ships an update every 2 weeks, Treadmill Trails every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PulseTread | Treadmill Trails |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulsetread-treadmill-trainer/id451384439/reviews) | **[4.7 (974 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadmill-trails/id868994555/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **974** |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **83.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 75 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pulse Tread Fitness Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/451384442) | [Better Cheaper Slower, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/868994558) |

## 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 Trails

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadmill-trails/id868994555)

Experience immersive virtual workouts on your treadmill, bike, or elliptical. Explore stunning real-world locations like Hawaii and national parks while listening to your own music. Enjoy a 30-minute escape with each video, yours to keep forever.

**Highlights:** Immersive virtual trail videos, Supports treadmill, bike, elliptical, Use with your own music, Explore diverse global locations, 30-minute workout videos, Downloadable content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30-Minute FREE SAMPLER | Free | one-time |
| Central Park | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hanakapiai Falls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Amphitheater Lake Trail | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beach Walk Wake-Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beautiful and Strange in Bryce | $0.99 | one-time |
| Angels Landing | $0.99 | one-time |
| Appalachian Trail in Autumn Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Greatest Hits: Kaua’i, Hawai’i | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Trees: Giant Redwoods, CA | $0.99 | one-time |
| Safari Trail In Africa- Run With The Herds | $0.99 | one-time |
| California Coastal Bluff Trail | $0.99 | one-time |
| Glaciers! The Grinnell Glacier | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Sur | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grand Canyon, 60 minutes R2R | $1.99 | one-time |
| Yosemite:Valley-Summit 60mins | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent video quality
- 👍 Variety of trails
- 💡 No monthly subscription
- 👍 Affordable individual trail purchases
- 👍 Motivating narration and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Trails disappearing from downloads
- 🐛 Login/account issues after inactivity
- 🐛 Storage issues with downloading new trails
- 🔇 Lack of nature sounds option
- 🔇 Repetitive narration

**Reported bugs**

- Trails not staying downloaded
- Login issues after period of inactivity
- Storage errors when downloading new trails

**Requested features**

- More 60-minute trail options
- Trail search filters (e.g., sunny, winter)
- Trail location maps
- Integration with fitness tracking
- More international trail locations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PulseTread free?

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

### Is Treadmill Trails free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PulseTread or Treadmill Trails?

Treadmill Trails is rated higher. PulseTread averages 4.3 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Treadmill Trails averages 4.7 from 974 ratings.

### Do PulseTread or Treadmill Trails have ads?

Neither PulseTread nor Treadmill Trails shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PulseTread or Treadmill Trails?

PulseTread ships an update every 2 weeks, and Treadmill Trails every 2 months. Most recently, PulseTread was updated on September 30, 2026 and Treadmill Trails on October 2, 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.*