Comparison

RunKit vs VitaCoach

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

VitaCoach

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Discover VitaCoach, your intelligent companion for nutrition and wellness. Unlike generic diet apps, VitaCoach integrates seamlessly with Apple Health to access detailed information about your meals, supplements, workouts, body composition, and daily goals. By combining this rich dataset with advanced AI, the app provides personalized nutritional analysis that goes far beyond simple calorie counting. Every day, VitaCoach reviews your dietary habits, highlights the most important findings, and aligns them with your personal objectives — whether that’s weight management, improving performance, or optimizing your overall health. It then delivers clear, actionable suggestions to help you refine your eating habits and stay consistent over time. With its innovative approach, VitaCoach ensures that your recommendations are tailored to your unique lifestyle and body metrics, not just generic advice. Take control of your health journey today with VitaCoach — smart insights, meaningful guidance, and healthier choices, all powered by AI. Our app uses cutting-edge technology to help you: * Effortlessly control your calories: Log your meals quickly and intuitively and let the AI handle the calculations. * Receive smart recommendations: Based on your information and goals, we offer personalized suggestions to optimize your diet. * Learn to eat better: Discover patterns, improve your habits, and make more conscious decisions about what you eat. Key features: • Daily meal tracking by time (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks) • Vitamin and supplement logging • Smart insights based on your habits • Apple Health integration • Simple, intuitive design Important: VitaCoach is a supportive tool to help you take control of your nutrition. However, it does not replace a consultation with a healthcare professional. We always recommend visiting a specialized doctor or nutritionist for a diagnosis and personalized diet plan. Download VitaCoach today and start living a healthier, more mindful life!

Screenshots

RunKit4 screens
VitaCoach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RunKit at Free against VitaCoach's $3.99. VitaCoach's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads, 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

RunKit is free to download; VitaCoach costs $3.99 up front. RunKit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. VitaCoach asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RunKit versus VitaCoach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunKitVitaCoach
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.8 (53 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArnaud DupuyDiego Anguita

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

VitaCoach

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

VitaCoach

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RunKit free?
RunKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VitaCoach free?
VitaCoach costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do RunKit or VitaCoach have ads?
Neither RunKit nor VitaCoach shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RunKit or VitaCoach?
RunKit ships an update fortnightly, and VitaCoach fortnightly. Most recently, RunKit was updated on October 27, 2026 and VitaCoach on October 28, 2026.

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