Comparison

RunKit vs Root.in

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

Root.in

Features
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Make progress on your goals, one day at a time. With Root.in, every goal is a seed. Build a habit, cut back on something you want to avoid, or plan a task for a specific day. Your achievements help your plants grow. A PLANNER FOR YOUR GOALS See your day, browse the weeks, and look back or ahead. Schedule a goal for tomorrow, next Monday, or any date you choose. HABITS AND ONE-TIME CHALLENGES A Do is something to accomplish one or more times per period. A Don't helps you avoid an action, with zero tolerance or a limit. Choose daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, every N days, or selected weekdays. For a single task, create a one-time challenge. REMINDERS AT YOUR TIME Choose the hour and minute for a Do or one-time challenge reminder. If you do not choose a time, the reminder is set to 23:59 on the last day of the period. A daily review reminder also helps you close out yesterday. Notifications are optional. YOU STAY IN CONTROL Confirm your actions with a press-and-hold and log your slips. Made a mistake? Undo it right after logging, or from the goal's details while the day is still open. SEE YOUR PROGRESS Follow your streaks, points, and growing plants. Pin important goals, choose from two home layouts, and look through your history. YOUR GARDENS AND BINGO BOARDS Group your goals into themed gardens. Create 3x3 or 5x5 Bingo boards, with standalone squares or squares linked to your goals. KEEP YOUR GOALS IN SIGHT See selected goals on your Lock Screen with Live Activities, and in the Dynamic Island on compatible iPhones. NO SIGN-UP Your goals and history are stored on your device and can sync through your private iCloud. Export them as JSON. Proof photos stay on your device and are not included in that file. CREATE WITHOUT INTERRUPTION Add as many goals as you like: no ad interrupts goal creation. The free version displays banners. An optional support video, started from Settings, earns a flower while you are below the free flower cap. OPTIONAL PURCHASES A one-time purchase removes banners. Monthly and yearly support subscriptions also remove banners while active. Tracking features remain available without a purchase. Support subscriptions renew automatically. Payment is charged to your Apple account when you confirm the purchase. Renewal is charged within 24 hours before the end of the period unless you cancel at least 24 hours before it ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple account settings. The price and duration are shown before purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://apps.raxoon.com/apps/root-in/terms Privacy Policy: https://apps.raxoon.com/apps/root-in/privacy

Screenshots

RunKit4 screens
Root.in4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RunKit at none against Root.in's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 Root.in sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RunKit ships an update fortnightly, Root.in every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RunKit versus Root.in: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunKitRoot.in
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (53 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArnaud DupuySTUDIOS RAXOON INC

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

Root.in

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
4 purchases

Root.in

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly support$1.991 Month
  • Yearly support$12.991 Year
One-time2
  • 10 flowers$2.99
  • No ads$3.99

Questions

Is RunKit free?
RunKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Root.in free?
Root.in is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RunKit or Root.in have ads?
Root.in shows ads; RunKit does not.
Which is updated more often, RunKit or Root.in?
RunKit ships an update fortnightly, and Root.in every 3 weeks. Most recently, RunKit was updated on October 25, 2026 and Root.in on October 25, 2026.

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