# Challenge Run vs Fasting Timer by TrainerDay

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fasting Timer by TrainerDay at none against Challenge Run's 6. Fasting Timer by TrainerDay also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Challenge Run sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Fasting Timer by TrainerDay asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Challenge Run against 5.0 for Fasting Timer by TrainerDay. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fasting Timer by TrainerDay has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Challenge Run | Fasting Timer by TrainerDay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challenge-run/id6502265476/reviews) | [5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fasting-timer-by-trainerday/id6758466061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 60 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Alex Boyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744826264) | [TrainerDay Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816950052) |

## What reviewers say

### Challenge Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challenge-run/id6502265476)

This app gamifies your running experience with GPS tracking, personalized goals, and competitive challenges. Connect with other runners, join teams, and share your achievements.

**Highlights:** GPS run tracking, Personalized goals and achievements, Competitive challenges with friends and teams, Global runner comparisons, Social sharing of achievements, Clean and intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Challenge Run Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Challenge Run Sponsor | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Challenge Run Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Challenge Run Sponsor | $17.99 | per month |
| Challenge Run Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Challenge Run Sponsor | $179.99 | per year |


### Fasting Timer by TrainerDay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fasting-timer-by-trainerday/id6758466061)

This app simplifies intermittent fasting with a one-tap start and customizable durations. Track your progress visually and review your fasting history. It's designed for easy habit building without complex features.

**Highlights:** One-tap fast start, Customizable fasting durations, Flexible start times, Visual progress tracking, Fasting history, Shareable results

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Challenge Run free?

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

### Is Fasting Timer by TrainerDay free?

Fasting Timer by TrainerDay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Challenge Run or Fasting Timer by TrainerDay?

Challenge Run and Fasting Timer by TrainerDay are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 12 ratings respectively.

### Do Challenge Run or Fasting Timer by TrainerDay have ads?

Challenge Run shows ads; Fasting Timer by TrainerDay does not.

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