RunKit vs Run Planner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Run Planner
Plan, schedule, and track your running workouts with custom sessions, interval training, and recovery periods. Sync directly with Apple Watch and visualize your progress with detailed history and advanced statistics. Features shoe mileage tracking and personal record keeping.
- Custom running workouts
- Weekly and recurring scheduling
- Apple Watch integration
- Workout history and statistics
- Shoe mileage tracking
- Personal record tracking
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Run Planner – Train Smarter, Run Faster Plan, schedule, and track your runs with precision. Run Planner is the ultimate running app for athletes and enthusiasts looking to build structured training plans, track performance, and sync workouts directly with Apple Watch. Whether you're aiming to complete your first 5K or break your personal record, Run Planner helps you achieve your running goals. Key Features • Custom Running Workouts Create personalized training sessions with warm-up, intervals, recovery, and cooldown. Set targets by pace or heart rate zone. • Weekly + recurring scheduling Plan a single session or a full training block. Repeat weekly on the days you choose. Never miss a key workout. • Apple Watch Integration Send your planned workouts directly to Apple Watch and follow them without needing your iPhone during runs. • Weekly and Monthly Calendar Visualize your training across the week or month and stay consistent with scheduled runs for each day. • Workout History Track all completed runs with detailed data including distance, duration, pace, and calories burned. Filter and sort by date, distance, or performance. • Shoe mileage tracking Add your shoes, assign them to runs, get an alert when it's time to retire them. • Advanced Statistics Monitor progress with charts and metrics showing total runs, distance, average pace, and time spent running. • Personal Records Keep track of your fastest 5K and 10K times, longest runs, and best average pace. • Optimized for All Runners Whether you are a beginner or experienced runner, Run Planner offers the tools you need to stay motivated and progress safely. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Run Planner at 100% against RunKit's 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
Both are free to download. RunKit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Run Planner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
RunKit ships an update fortnightly, Run Planner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RunKit | Run Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (53 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 53 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arnaud Dupuy | Rogerd Bitaraes |
Customer experience
RunKit
Run Planner
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
Run Planner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
RunKit
- Premium7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
Run Planner
- Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year









