# Endorphins Running vs Bluubird

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bluubird at none against Endorphins Running's 4. Endorphins Running's advantage is ratings volume (879 vs 7). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Endorphins Running sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Bluubird asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Endorphins Running against 5.0 for Bluubird. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Endorphins Running has 879 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 99% of Endorphins Running's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bluubird's.

Endorphins Running ships an update every 2 weeks, Bluubird every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Endorphins Running | Bluubird |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (879 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endorphins-running/id6736627957/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluubird/id6746069187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **879** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 98.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 177 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Endorphins Running LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772731195) | [Bluubird](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815015791) |

## What reviewers say

### Endorphins Running

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endorphins-running/id6736627957)

This app provides science-backed, personalized training plans for runners of all levels, from beginners to marathoners. It offers expert coaching, real-time progress tracking, and integrates with popular wearables. Users can also join a large community for in-person training events and support.

**Highlights:** Personalized adaptive training plans, Real-time progress tracking, Expert coaching and support, 1500+ community events, Wearable device integration, Strength and recovery programs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless Strava integration
- 👍 Personalized training plans
- 🌟 Excellent community features
- 💪 Helped improve running performance
- 🤝 Great for meeting like-minded runners


### Bluubird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluubird/id6746069187)

This app helps athletes make informed gear decisions by providing real-world reviews from other runners and hikers. Connect your activity tracker to log gear usage and see how equipment performs based on your specific sports and conditions.

**Highlights:** Activity-linked gear reviews, Social feed of user experiences, Gear usage tracking, Garmin activity sync, Performance based on athlete and environment

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Endorphins Running free?

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

### Is Bluubird free?

Bluubird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Endorphins Running or Bluubird?

Bluubird is rated higher. Endorphins Running averages 4.9 out of 5 from 879 ratings, while Bluubird averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Endorphins Running or Bluubird have ads?

Neither Endorphins Running nor Bluubird shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Endorphins Running or Bluubird?

Endorphins Running ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bluubird every 11 days. Most recently, Endorphins Running was updated on October 20, 2026 and Bluubird on October 20, 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.*