# running.COACH vs Ranner

The clearest difference is rating: Ranner at 5.0 against running.COACH's 4.3. Ranner also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). running.COACH's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (29 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. running.COACH sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month and Ranner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ranner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: running.COACH has 29 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of running.COACH's written reviews are positive against 85% of Ranner's.

running.COACH ships an update every 2 weeks, Ranner daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | running.COACH | Ranner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runningcoach/id498345684/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ranner-ai-running-coach/id6749239341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 166 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Quevita AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/355484647) | [ROBERTO KALINOVSKYY KALINOVSKYY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829481099) |

## 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 |


### Ranner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ranner-ai-running-coach/id6749239341)

This app provides personalized running guidance using AI that adapts to your fitness data, goals, and preferences. It integrates with smart wearables for automatic data syncing and offers real-time conversational coaching.

**Highlights:** AI-powered personalized coaching, Smart wearable device integration, Voice-first conversational interface, Sleep and recovery tracking, Activity performance analysis, Progress tracking and insights

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Ranner AI Running Coach | $12.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Plan | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Plan | $79.99 | per year |
| Ranner AI Running Coach | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is running.COACH free?

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

### Is Ranner free?

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

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

Ranner is rated higher. running.COACH averages 4.3 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Ranner averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Ranner shows ads; running.COACH does not.

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

running.COACH ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ranner daily. Most recently, running.COACH was updated on October 23, 2026 and Ranner on October 25, 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.*