Comparison

RunKit vs Sumyt

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

Head to head
About

RunKit

Create, schedule, and execute custom workouts for a variety of sports. Plan multi-week training programs and sync them directly to your Apple Watch for seamless execution and real-time metrics. Track progress and get race-time predictions.

Highlights
  • Multi-step workout creation
  • Workout scheduling and calendar view
  • Apple Watch syncing
  • Support for multiple sports
  • Training plan building
  • Workout library management
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Build your running workout on iPhone. Run it on Apple Watch. RunKit is the fastest way to create custom running workouts for the Workout app: intervals, tempo, fartlek, hills, long runs. Set each step once, and your Watch guides you through every rep with pace and heart rate alerts. BUILD ANY WORKOUT • Warm-up, cooldown and as many interval blocks as you need • Reps and recoveries by time or distance • Targets per step: pace, heart rate, heart rate zone or cadence • Alerts with a tolerance (exact, ±5", ±10", ±15") • Presets, duplicate steps or whole workouts, notes on each session • Folders to keep your library tidy RUN IT ON YOUR WATCH • Your workout waits in the Workout app: just press start • Apple's native workout engine, with all its metrics and alerts • Running, walking, cycling, swimming, strength and more activity types SCHEDULE YOUR WEEK • Pick a day for each workout and see your week at a glance • Scheduled workouts sync to your Apple Watch automatically • Optional sync with your iPhone calendar NO PLAN YET? FOLLOW ONE OF OURS • Couch to 30 min in 4 weeks • 30 to 60 min in 6 weeks • 60 min to 10K in 8 weeks • 10K to half marathon in 8 weeks • 10K to marathon in 12 weeks Each plan is scheduled day by day, on the days you choose. NEED IDEAS? A gallery of ready-made workouts (easy runs, long runs, intervals, fartlek, tempo, hills, walk/run), added in a tap. KNOW YOUR RACE TIME Race-time predictions for 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon, based on your Apple Health history. Apple and Apple Watch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. ----------- RUNKIT PREMIUM Scheduling workouts to Apple Watch, training plans and the workout gallery are part of RunKit Premium. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://qeezon.com/runkit/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://qeezon.com/runkit/terms-of-use

About

Sumyt

Create and manage custom workouts and training plans that sync seamlessly with Apple Watch. Track your progress across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with detailed summaries and weather forecasts for your activities.

Highlights
  • Create custom workouts
  • Manage training plans
  • Syncs with Apple Watch
  • Track progress on multiple devices
  • View weather forecasts
  • Integrates with Apple Health
Features
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Do you love using the Apple Workouts app but want more flexibility and control? That's where Sumyt comes in! Sumyt lets you create and manage workouts and training plans across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with automatic syncing to your Apple Watch. Your scheduled workouts will be ready for you on your watch, and once you've completed them, you can easily track your progress on any of your devices. Here's how it works: 1. Schedule a workout on your device of choice. 2. Complete the workout that's seamlessly synced to the Workouts app on your Apple Watch. 3. View the workout details in Sumyt, wherever you are. With a Sumyt+ subscription, you can unlock even more features, whether you're training for a marathon or prepping for your sports season. Free Features: - Schedule unlimited workouts on iPhone, iPad, or Mac. - Take control of your training with plans and custom workouts that sync seamlessly to your Apple Watch. Design, manage, and track your fitness journey all in one place. - Automatic sync to Apple Watch for workouts scheduled that day. - Create custom workouts with warm-up, work, and cool-down intervals. - Access any of Apple's 80+ activity types. - Set individual preferences for each activity type. - Review details of your upcoming and completed workouts. - View weather forecasts for upcoming workouts, with fully customizable locations. - Get a summary of your day, including activity rings and key metrics. Sumyt+ Subscription Features: - Create unlimited training plans and filter workouts by plan. - Organize your plans with training blocks and events. - Build a library of custom workouts that you have created. - Apple Watch companion app to view upcoming workouts. - Widgets and watch complications to track what's next. - Help support an indie developer and shape the future of Sumyt! Join the Sumyt community. This app is just getting started, and I'd love to hear your feedback and suggestions. Together, we can make Sumyt even better. Reach out anytime at support@sumyt.app. Thanks for being part of the journey, and happy training! Your privacy is important. Sumyt integrates with Apple Health to sync workouts, and your data stays securely on your devices. Privacy: https://sumyt.app/privacy Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Note: While Sumyt is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, you'll need an Apple Watch and iPhone to benefit from automatic workout syncing.

Screenshots

RunKit4 screens
Sumyt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: RunKit at 53 against Sumyt's 1. RunKit also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Sumyt's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. RunKit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Sumyt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sumyt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RunKit has 53 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of RunKit's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sumyt's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RunKit ships an update fortnightly, Sumyt every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RunKit versus Sumyt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunKitSumyt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (53 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings53 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArnaud DupuyWilliam Beal

Customer experience

RunKit

All ratings53 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive86.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative11.1%

Sumyt

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

RunKit

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App not working after recent updates
  • Lost all data after reinstalling
  • Cannot share workouts through WhatsApp
  • Subscription error message
  • Sharing feature not working
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  • Cannot install on Apple Watch Series 3
  • No support response for bugs

Requested features

11 requests
  • Smaller pace integers
  • Ability to create workouts for strength training
  • Folders or tags for organizing workouts
  • Ability to connect headphones via Apple Watch for audio feedback
  • Desktop or web version for easier workout creation
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  • More sports options
  • Monthly calendar view for better organization
  • Ability to set up desired heart rate zone/cadence at once within runs
  • Add cycling activity
  • Retrieve default settings from the Exercise app for cycling power zones
  • Default to miles instead of KM

Sumyt

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RunKit

Subscriptions2
  • Premium7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Sumyt

Subscriptions2
  • Solo1 Month trial$3.991 Year
  • Family1 Month trial$6.991 Year

Questions

Is RunKit free?
RunKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sumyt free?
Sumyt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RunKit or Sumyt?
Sumyt is rated higher. RunKit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Sumyt averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RunKit or Sumyt have ads?
Neither RunKit nor Sumyt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RunKit or Sumyt?
RunKit ships an update fortnightly, and Sumyt every 2 weeks. Most recently, RunKit was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sumyt on October 20, 2026.

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