Comparison

NXT RUN vs RunLoop Runner

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

Head to head
About

NXT RUN

This AI-powered running coach creates adaptive training plans for various race distances. It offers real-time coaching, workout adjustments, and syncs with popular fitness devices and platforms. Analyze your performance with detailed metrics and earn rewards for personal bests.

Highlights
  • Personalized marathon training plans
  • Real-time AI coaching and feedback
  • Flexible workouts that adapt to your life
  • Syncs with Garmin, Apple Watch & Strava
  • Advanced performance analytics
  • Earn medals and trophies for personal bests
Features
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Train for your next PR with a plan built around you. NXT RUN creates a personalized, adaptive training plan for your goal race: enter your race date, distance (800m to marathon), current fitness, weekly mileage, and the days you can run. Your plan adjusts every week based on how you actually train. MEET PACE, YOUR COACH BUILT IN Ask questions, move workouts, and make any run easier or harder with one tap. PACE updates your paces after every run based on how workouts felt, so you are always training at the right effort. WORKS WITH YOUR WATCH Your next 7 workouts sync automatically to Garmin, Apple Watch, and COROS. Completed runs sync back and match to your plan. Strava supported too. BUILT FOR RACING Race time predictor that updates as you get fitter Best efforts and trophies across distances: all time, this year, this plan Grade-adjusted pace and detailed analysis on every run Structured workouts: intervals, tempo, hills, long runs, strides TRAIN TO QUALIFY Chasing Boston? Annual Pro members who qualify while training with NXT RUN get $120 toward their Boston entry with the BQ Bonus (terms apply). BUILT BY RUNNERS NXT RUN was created by a husband and wife team: a 14:40 5K runner who has built running apps for 15 years, and a 2:59 marathoner with 10+ marathons. Real coaching experience, built into software. PRICING Start with a 7-day free trial. NXT RUN Pro: $39.99/month or $239.99/year. NXT RUN Basic: $9.99/month or $59.99/year. Prices may vary by region. Questions? support+nxtrun@enduranceapps.com Train smarter. Race faster.

About

RunLoop Runner

Features
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MAKE YOUR MILES WITH RUNLOOP Plan your next route, track a run, and build your running routine. BUILD YOUR ROUTE Choose your distance, a loop or out-and-back, and a starting point at your location or nearby. Choose Balanced, Quiet Roads, Trail & Adventure, or Fast & Smooth, then compare mapped route options, distance, elevation, and disclosed compromises. START RUNNING Start a Quick Run without planning a route. Track time, distance and pace, pause or resume your session, and review completed runs in Activity. Location recording can continue during an active run with the screen locked when permission is enabled. MAKE IT YOURS Choose a workout, set your running preferences, save routes, manage voice guidance, and optionally connect Apple Health. FIND YOUR COMMUNITY Sign in to discover shared routes, follow runners, and participate in RunLoop Community features. Account and Community participation are optional for core route planning and run tracking. A FRESH RUNNING EXPERIENCE A bold new Home screen, clearer controls, readable run metrics, and route-generation progress keep the focus on your run. Routes depend on mapped roads and paths, provider availability, GPS accuracy, internet connectivity, and local conditions. Generated distances may differ from your target; review route details and compromises before starting. Always check traffic, access restrictions, closures, terrain, and weather. RunLoop does not guarantee that a route is safe, accessible, or suitable for you.

Screenshots

NXT RUN4 screens
RunLoop Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RunLoop Runner at none against NXT RUN's 19. RunLoop Runner also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. NXT RUN sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. RunLoop Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NXT RUN versus RunLoop Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNXT RUNRunLoop Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB46 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRunning Apps & Fitness Plans LLCJames Maynor

In-app purchases

19 purchases

NXT RUN

Subscriptions19
  • NXT RUN Basic Month$14.991 Month
  • NXT RUN - 1 Month7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • 50% Off NXT RUN Month$19.991 Month
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  • NXT RUN Month$19.991 Month
  • NXT RUN - 1 Month$19.991 Month
  • NXT RUN 1 Month Subscription$24.991 Month
  • NXT RUN Month Subscription$24.991 Month
  • NXT RUN Pro Monthly$39.991 Month
  • NXT RUN Year Secret Discount$59.991 Year
  • Year Special Discount$59.991 Year
  • NXT RUN Basic Year$99.991 Year
  • NXT RUN Year Special Discount$119.991 Year
  • NXT RUN Year Subscription$119.991 Year
  • NXT RUN - 1 Year7 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • NXT RUN Year1 Year trial$149.991 Year
  • NXT RUN 1 Year Subscription$199.991 Year
  • 50% Off NXT RUN Pro$239.991 Year
  • 50% Off NXT RUN Pro Year$239.991 Year
  • NXT RUN Pro Year$239.991 Year
None

RunLoop Runner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NXT RUN free?
NXT RUN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RunLoop Runner free?
RunLoop Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NXT RUN or RunLoop Runner have ads?
NXT RUN shows ads; RunLoop Runner does not.

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