# RunKit vs Run Planner

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RunKit | Run Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runkit-custom-running-workout/id6468424764/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **53** | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 56 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arnaud Dupuy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458898028) | [Rogerd Bitaraes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536269007) |

## What reviewers say

### RunKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runkit-custom-running-workout/id6468424764)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Great for custom workouts
- 👍 Seamless Apple Watch integration
- 👍 Helps with interval training
- 👍 Good for planning runs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot share workouts through WhatsApp
- 🐛 Subscription error message
- 🐛 Not working after recent updates
- 🐛 Lost all data after reinstalling
- 🐛 No support response

**Reported bugs**

- App not working after recent updates
- Lost all data after reinstalling
- Cannot share workouts through WhatsApp
- Subscription error message
- Sharing feature not working

**Requested features**

- 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


### Run Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-planner-workout-builder/id6745708017)

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.

**Highlights:** Custom running workouts, Weekly and recurring scheduling, Apple Watch integration, Workout history and statistics, Shoe mileage tracking, Personal record tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RunKit free?

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

### Is Run Planner free?

Run Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do RunKit or Run Planner have ads?

Neither RunKit nor Run Planner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RunKit or Run Planner?

RunKit ships an update fortnightly, and Run Planner every 3 weeks. Most recently, RunKit was updated on October 25, 2026 and Run Planner on October 17, 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.*