# RunKit vs Root.in

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | RunKit | Root.in |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 56 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arnaud Dupuy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458898028) | [STUDIOS RAXOON INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798586949) |

## 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


### Root.in

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rootin/id6788582495)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly support | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly support | $12.99 | per year |
| 10 flowers | $2.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*