running.COACH vs Interval Running Coach RunMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
running.COACH
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.
- 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
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Individual and dynamic running training plan for runners of any level. The individual and dynamic training plan running app from running.COACH is your personal coach! No matter if you are a running beginner or a running pro, if you run a marathon, half marathon or any distance from 5000m to an ultra marathon. Do it like 150'000 other runners all over the world and join the running.COACH running community. "running.COACH" is the first running app that generates a personal running training plan that is tailored to you and your needs and dynamically adapts accordingly. You benefit from the experience of European champion Viktor Röthlin and world-class endurance athlete Mathias Kyburz. FEATURES OF YOUR RUNNING TRAINING PLAN - Individual training plan tailored to you. Workouts are analyzed by the system and adapted to reflect your progress as needed. - Choose your training days, your training goal (start running, general fitness or a target race) and your preparation races, if applicable. The plan is then personalized to you around your specifications. - Training according to pace, heart rate or power specifications (watts) - If needed: Special mountain running plans - Chat with your personal coach - Synchronization of training data from Garmin, Polar, Suunto, Strava, Fitbit etc. - Videos on strengthening, stabilization and fitness exercises COMPATIBLE DEVICES FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF WORKOUTS - Connect your account to other running platforms to automatically submit your workouts to running.COACH - Compatible with Garmin, Polar, Suunto, Strava, runkeeper, Fitbit, etc. SPORT & FITNESS TRACKER - Record your runs with the app - VoiceOver: Voice inputs from a coach during your workout with information about pace, duration, distance and lap times - and a few light-hearted sayings - Your smartphone becomes a GPS device This app integrates with the Health app. Running.COACH terms of use: https://runningcoach.me/en/pages/terms
Interval Running Coach RunMate
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Start Running. Keep Running. RunMate. RunMate is an interval running coach built for people who want a plan, not just a timer. Whether you're starting Couch to 5K or building your own training program, RunMate guides you step by step — telling you exactly when to run, when to walk, and how far you've come. Why RunMate - Structured Programs: Follow the proven Couch to 5K or 5K to 10K plan. Eight weeks, three runs per week, with your progress tracked every step of the way. - Build Your Own Program (Premium): Create a custom training plan from your own interval templates. Set your own pace, your own schedule — RunMate keeps you on track. - Voice Guidance: Clear audio cues tell you when to run and when to walk, so you can focus on your breathing and the road ahead. - Smart Audio Mixing: RunMate adjusts your music volume for coaching prompts, then brings it back up — no interruptions, no fumbling with your phone. - Workout History: Every completed run is saved. See your progress over time and pick up exactly where you left off. RunMate isn't just another running app — it's a structured coach that meets you at week one and walks with you to the finish line. Start Your Journey Today Lace up, press play, and let RunMate guide you — one interval at a time. Life-time-purchase: If you choose to purchase, payment will be applied to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Privacy Policy: https://riveli.io/apps/runmate/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://riveli.io/apps/runmate/terms-and-conditions.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: running.COACH at every 2 weeks against Interval Running Coach RunMate's every 6 weeks. running.COACH also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. running.COACH sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month and Interval Running Coach RunMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
running.COACH ships an update every 2 weeks, Interval Running Coach RunMate every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | running.COACH | Interval Running Coach RunMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Quevita AG | Ihsan Yalcinkaya |
In-app purchases
running.COACH
- running.COACH Bronze$16.991 Month
- running.COACH Bronze Yearly$179.991 Year
Interval Running Coach RunMate
- Unlimited access7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Unlimited access7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- RunMate Life-Time2 variants$3.99
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