Comparison

RunKit vs TrainWise

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

TrainWise

This app uses AI to create personalized running and swimming workout plans, including warm-ups, intervals, and cooldowns. It syncs directly with Apple Watch for easy tracking and analysis of your performance to help you train more effectively.

Highlights
  • AI workout creator
  • Running and swimming plans
  • Apple Watch synchronization
  • Smart weekly training organization
  • Performance progress tracking
Features
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Transform your training with AI-powered workout planning! Create structured workouts for running and swimming with warm-ups, intervals, drills, and cooldowns. Sync seamlessly with Apple Watch and track your progress like a pro. Key Features: - AI Workout Creator – Generate custom training plans instantly - Multi-Sport Training – Running and swimming workouts - Apple Watch Sync – One-tap workout delivery - Smart Planning – Organize your weekly training sessions - Progress Tracking – Analyze performance and improve Get started today and train smarter with TrainWise!

Screenshots

RunKit4 screens
TrainWise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TrainWise at none against RunKit's 2. TrainWise also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). RunKit's advantage is ratings volume (56 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. TrainWise asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TrainWise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RunKit has 56 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RunKit ships an update fortnightly, TrainWise every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RunKit versus TrainWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunKitTrainWise
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (56 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings56 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArnaud DupuyLuis Souza

Customer experience

RunKit

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

TrainWise

All ratings2 ratings
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

TrainWise

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
None

TrainWise

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RunKit free?
RunKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TrainWise free?
TrainWise is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RunKit or TrainWise?
TrainWise is rated higher. RunKit averages 4.8 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while TrainWise averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do RunKit or TrainWise have ads?
Neither RunKit nor TrainWise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RunKit or TrainWise?
RunKit ships an update fortnightly, and TrainWise every 2 weeks. Most recently, RunKit was updated on November 3, 2026 and TrainWise on October 30, 2026.

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