Comparison

Running Slimkit vs Python PTS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Running Slimkit

This app offers a comprehensive approach to weight loss through running and nutrition. It provides personalized training plans with interval workouts and balanced meal plans, along with features to track progress and stay motivated.

Highlights
  • Weight loss running plans
  • Interval training workouts
  • Healthy meal plans
  • Water intake tracker
  • Audio coaching and feedback
  • Workout progress tracking
  • Integration with health apps
Features
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SLIM DOWN IN 4 WEEKS. The first running app on the App Store designed specially for weight loss. Make your running serve your goals! COMPLEX APPROACH The key to effective weight loss lies in the right combination of workouts and nutrition. With our app you’ll get a plan of running workouts and meal plans to achieve your weight loss goals. TRAINING PLANS Burn maximum of calories with interval plans, made of running, walking and sprint intervals. - Get a plan up to your goals and your fitness level. - Have workouts only 3 times per week and get fit fast. - Choose from the variety of plans to lose weight, maintain results, keep fit and active. - Free run feature allows to run and keep tracking your results without sticking to any training plan. NUTRITION Follow a healthy, nutritionally-balanced meal plan and lose weight faster. - Yummy recipes with step-by-step instructions. - Learn how to make healthy and tasty choices for breakfast, lunch, dinner and between them. - Use the water tracker to stay hydrated. CONVENIENT EXPERIENCE All you need is to do your best during a workout, the app will do the rest. - Choose your personal trainer, from sweet and encouraging to tough and military-style. - Enjoy detailed audio instructions for every training. - Get voice encouragements and stats updates during your runs. - Adjust the amount of audio feedback. - Keep record of every workout and track your overall progress. - Mark your mood, weather and take notes about your workout. - Take pictures during your runs right from the app. - Synchronize with Apple Health, Fitbit, Runkeeper and MapMyRun. USEFUL TIPS Read hundreds of useful healthy eating, workout and clothing tips, which are regularly updated. INFO ABOUT USING THE APP AND REGARDING THE SUBSCRIPTION TERMS OF USE AND SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS The upgrade to Premium provides access to the variety of training plans and audio coaches, meal plans, running playlists and turns the advertisements off. Your monthly subscription is $9.99 per month, a half-year subscription is $41.99 per 6 months, while the lifetime subscription is $59.99 (price may vary by location). - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Featured in Washington Post, AppleInsider and Huffington Post. Featured by Apple in “Best Apps for Runners,” “Get in Shape,” “Hit the Ground Running in 2016.” Privacy Policy: https://verv.com/running-ios-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://verv.com/running-ios-terms/ Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This app is developed for informational purposes only. You must always consult your physician or doctor before starting any fitness program. Follow us! Facebook: https://facebook.com/Verv/ Twitter: @verv_inc Instagram: @verv

About

Python PTS

This advanced fitness app uses haptic and audio cues to keep you aware of workout times without needing to look at a screen. It intelligently adjusts timer speeds to push you harder and integrates with Apple Health to track vital metrics.

Highlights
  • Haptic and audio workout timers
  • Intelligent timer speed adjustments
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Apple Health integration
  • Heart rate tracking
  • Calorie and distance tracking
Features
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The most advanced Health and Fitness application in the world. Python PTS (Performance Training System) uses haptic and audio feedback patterns to keep users aware of the current time during their workouts, therefore removing the need for users to have to LOOK at the time. This is a groundbreaking feature that has forever changed the way training is done for swimmers, runners, weight lifters, and more. Python PTS is also baked with intelligence, and randomly speeds up its timer to keep users training harder. Users can choose from four difficulties to determine how fast their PTS timer will push them, or can opt to have regular speed. APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION Along with all of this, Python PTS integrates with Apple Health to allow users to view heart rate data, caloric data, distance data, steps taken, and swimming strokes taken during workouts. Download the most innovative concept for Health and Fitness software in the market, Python PTS.

Screenshots

Running Slimkit4 screens
Python PTS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Python PTS at none against Running Slimkit's shown. Python PTS also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Running Slimkit's advantage is ratings volume (87K vs 9). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Running Slimkit sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Python PTS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Python PTS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Running Slimkit has 87K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Running Slimkit's written reviews are positive against 100% of Python PTS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Running Slimkit ships an update fortnightly, Python PTS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Running Slimkit versus Python PTS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunning SlimkitPython PTS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (87K ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings87K — better9
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMONTIBUS LTDZachary Makar

Customer experience

Running Slimkit

All ratings86,944 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews2,009 reviews
Positive67.1%
Neutral6.6%
Negative26.3%

Python PTS

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Running Slimkit

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes or freezes during workouts
  • Workout data sometimes gets deleted or lost
  • Inaccurate calorie and distance tracking
  • Subscription issues (e.g., unexpected charges, unable to cancel)

Requested features

6 requests
  • Allow users to customize their own workouts
  • Provide more meal plan options (e.g., vegetarian, vegan)
  • Improve Apple Watch integration and functionality
  • Add option to switch between miles and kilometers
  • Improve indoor run tracking
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  • Provide more detailed workout history and progress tracking

Python PTS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Running Slimkit

Subscriptions10
  • Premium Membership7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Premium Membership7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium membership (1 month)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Premium membership (1 month)$9.991 Month
  • Premium membership: training & meal plans, music7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Premium membership (1 month)$14.991 Month
  • Premium membership (1 year)$39.991 Year
  • Premium Membership$39.991 Year
  • Premium membership (6 months)7 Days trial$41.996 Months
  • Premium membership (1 year)7 Days trial$59.991 Year
1 purchases

Python PTS

One-time1
  • Python PTS Unlock Key$4.99

Questions

Is Running Slimkit free?
Running Slimkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Python PTS free?
Python PTS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Running Slimkit or Python PTS?
Python PTS is rated higher. Running Slimkit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 87K ratings, while Python PTS averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Running Slimkit or Python PTS have ads?
Running Slimkit shows ads; Python PTS does not.
Which is updated more often, Running Slimkit or Python PTS?
Running Slimkit ships an update fortnightly, and Python PTS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Running Slimkit was updated on October 18, 2026 and Python PTS on October 9, 2026.

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