# running.COACH vs run.App

The clearest difference is monetization model: run.App at free against running.COACH's free with in-app purchases. run.App also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). running.COACH's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. running.COACH sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per month and run.App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

run.App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of running.COACH's written reviews are positive against 83% of run.App's.

running.COACH ships an update every 2 weeks, run.App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | running.COACH | run.App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runningcoach/id498345684/reviews) | **[4.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runapp-running-with-gps/id892189323/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 122 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quevita AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/355484647) | [Wolfgang Saiger](https://appshunter.io/developer/299382192) |

## 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 |


### run.App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runapp-running-with-gps/id892189323)

This app simplifies run tracking with essential features and a focus on privacy. It offers audio feedback, target times, and automatic pause detection, storing all data locally on your iPhone. Share your achievements and export your routes.

**Highlights:** Easy to use interface, Local data storage, Target time setting, Adjustable audio feedback, Automatic pause detection, Extensive statistics, GPX Export, Apple Health Integration

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro version | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is running.COACH free?

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

### Is run.App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, running.COACH or run.App?

run.App is rated higher. running.COACH averages 4.3 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while run.App averages 4.5 from 25 ratings.

### Do running.COACH or run.App have ads?

Neither running.COACH nor run.App shows ads.

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

running.COACH ships an update every 2 weeks, and run.App every 2 months. Most recently, running.COACH was updated on September 23, 2026 and run.App on September 19, 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.*