# 咕咚 vs 跑步机助手

The clearest difference is monetization model: 咕咚 at free with in-app purchases against 跑步机助手's subscription. 咕咚 also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 跑步机助手's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 咕咚 sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and 跑步机助手 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for 咕咚 against 4.7 for 跑步机助手. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 咕咚 has 1.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

咕咚 ships an update every 10 days, 跑步机助手 every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 咕咚 | 跑步机助手 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id453480684/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadmill-workouts/id1473924122/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 433 MB | 311 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu Ledong Information & Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/443880229) | [群 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473924121) |

## What reviewers say

### 咕咚

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id453480684)

This app is a comprehensive fitness platform for running, cycling, and general exercise. It offers precise data tracking, AI-powered training, event participation, and a community for sports enthusiasts. Access a wide range of fitness courses and connect with other users.

**Highlights:** Accurate GPS and sensor data tracking, AI-powered running coach ('Pace Rabbit'), Manage and sync with sports watches, Comprehensive marathon and cycling event platform, Vast library of fitness courses, Community features for finding sports groups and routes, Integrated sports equipment store

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 咕咚会员周卡 | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 咕咚会员连续包月 | $2.49 | per month |
| 咕咚会员连续包季 | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| 咕咚会员连续包季 | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| 咕咚会员连续包年 | $22.99 | per year |
| 连续包年 | $24.99 | per year |
| 咕咚会员连续包年 | $24.99 | per year |
| 咕咚会员周卡 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8.4咕咚币 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 21咕咚币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 咕咚会员月卡 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 免广告年卡 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 咕咚会员季卡 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 免广告年卡 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 咕咚会员年卡 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 终身免广告 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 咕咚会员年卡 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 咕咚会员特价年卡 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 咕咚会员特价年卡 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 咕咚会员年卡 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 会员年卡+终身去广告 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 咕咚会员双年卡 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 💪 Motivating
- 🤝 Loyal user base
- 🏃‍♀️ Helpful for exercise
- 🗺️ Accurate location tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🤖 Forced app redirects
- 🤯 Buggy and crashes
- 🌍 Limited international support
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes
- Inaccurate distance tracking
- Login and sync issues
- Unreliable GPS connection

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Integration with other fitness apps
- Improved data visualization
- Expanded exercise tracking (e.g. cycling, swimming)
- Better support for overseas users


### 跑步机助手

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadmill-workouts/id1473924122)

Transform your treadmill workouts into global adventures with AR and AI. Explore diverse landscapes, customize your avatar, and follow personalized training plans with motivational audio guidance and music.

**Highlights:** Global AR adventure routes, Customizable 3D avatar, Personalized running plans, Music integration, Voice coaching, Milestone celebrations, Exclusive 3D routes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包周会员 | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 连续包月会员 | $6.49 | per month |
| 连续包年会员 | $48.99 | per year |
| 终身VIP会员 | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 咕咚 free?

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

### Is 跑步机助手 free?

跑步机助手 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 咕咚 or 跑步机助手?

跑步机助手 is rated higher. 咕咚 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while 跑步机助手 averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do 咕咚 or 跑步机助手 have ads?

咕咚 shows ads; 跑步机助手 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 咕咚 or 跑步机助手?

咕咚 ships an update every 10 days, and 跑步机助手 every 9 days. Most recently, 咕咚 was updated on October 26, 2026 and 跑步机助手 on October 26, 2026.

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