# Running Slimkit vs Running

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Running at none against Running Slimkit's 10. Running also leads on ads (none vs shown). Running Slimkit's advantage is ratings volume (87K vs 181) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Running Slimkit sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Running asks for nothing beyond the download.

Running Slimkit holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Running Slimkit has 87K ratings behind it against 181, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Running Slimkit's written reviews are positive against 71% of Running's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Running Slimkit ships an update fortnightly, Running every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Running Slimkit | Running |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (87K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-slimkit-lose-weight/id636240052/reviews)** | [4.4 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-running-tracker/id1566469795/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **87K** | 181 |
| Positive reviews | 67.1% of reviews | **71.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 138 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MONTIBUS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569375573) | [Beijing Free Calculator Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457813265) |

## What reviewers say

### Running Slimkit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-slimkit-lose-weight/id636240052)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium membership (1 month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium membership (1 month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium membership: training & meal plans, music | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium membership (1 month) | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium membership (1 year) | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium membership (6 months) | $41.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium membership (1 year) | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for new runners
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Keeps users motivated
- 👍 Gradually increases running intensity
- 👍 Provides training plans for different fitness levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 GPS and distance tracking issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent voice prompts
- 🔒 Difficult to unsubscribe from premium
- 💰 Premium subscription is expensive
- 💰 No clear free version available

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Running

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-running-tracker/id1566469795)

Track your runs with this ad-free application. It offers voice updates during your workout, supports Apple Watch integration, and syncs data with iCloud and Apple Health. Enjoy a customizable experience with various color themes.

**Highlights:** Ad-free experience, Voice updates during runs, Apple Watch support, iCloud synchronization, Apple Health integration, Customizable color themes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Running Slimkit free?

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

### Is Running free?

Running is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Running Slimkit or Running?

Running Slimkit is rated higher. Running Slimkit averages 4.6 out of 5 from 87K ratings, while Running averages 4.4 from 181 ratings.

### Do Running Slimkit or Running have ads?

Running Slimkit shows ads; Running does not.

### Which is updated more often, Running Slimkit or Running?

Running Slimkit ships an update fortnightly, and Running every 2 weeks. Most recently, Running Slimkit was updated on November 8, 2026 and Running on November 7, 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.*