# running.COACH vs RunMotion

The clearest difference is rating: RunMotion at 4.7 against running.COACH's 4.3. running.COACH's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. running.COACH sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month and RunMotion sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RunMotion holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 72 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 80% and 79% positive.

running.COACH ships an update every 2 weeks, RunMotion every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | running.COACH | RunMotion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runningcoach/id498345684/reviews) | **[4.7 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runmotion-running-coach/id1370327708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **72** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 79.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 122 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quevita AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/355484647) | [Run Motion](https://appshunter.io/developer/1370327707) |

## What reviewers say

### running.COACH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runningcoach/id498345684)

Generate a personalized, dynamic running training plan for any runner, from beginner to pro. Adapt your workouts based on progress and choose your training goals. Connect with coaches and sync data from popular fitness trackers.

**Highlights:** Individualized training plans, Dynamic plan adaptation, Training by pace, heart rate, or power, Chat with a personal coach, Data sync with Garmin, Strava, Fitbit, GPS tracking and voice feedback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| running.COACH Bronze | $16.99 | per month |
| running.COACH Bronze Yearly | $179.99 | per year |


### RunMotion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runmotion-running-coach/id1370327708)

Get a personalized, adaptive training plan to achieve your running goals, whether you're a beginner or advanced. This app acts as your pocket running coach, offering varied sessions, motivation, and tips for any distance or surface. It syncs with GPS watches and other apps to track your progress.

**Highlights:** Adaptive training plans, Personalized to ability and schedule, Train for any distance (5k to ultras), Syncs with GPS watches and apps, AI coach interaction, Running tips and drills

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Quarterly | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Yearly | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is running.COACH free?

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

### Is RunMotion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, running.COACH or RunMotion?

RunMotion is rated higher. running.COACH averages 4.3 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while RunMotion averages 4.7 from 72 ratings.

### Do running.COACH or RunMotion have ads?

Neither running.COACH nor RunMotion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, running.COACH or RunMotion?

running.COACH ships an update every 2 weeks, and RunMotion every 9 days. Most recently, running.COACH was updated on September 28, 2026 and RunMotion on September 29, 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.*