Comparison

Endorphins Running vs RunBuddy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Endorphins Running

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
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Reach your next finish line with Endorphins — the top-rated training app powered by science, built by world-class coaches, and backed by the largest run community in the country. Whether you’re running your first 5K or chasing a Boston Qualifier, Endorphins gives you personalized plans, real-time progress tracking, expert coaching, and an in person community of 1500 events to help get you there. WHY THOUSANDS OF RUNNERS RUN & TRAIN WITH ENDORPHINS: 1) Personalized Coaching Plans We build your training plan around you—your pace, your race, your goals. Whether it's a 5K, 10K, half, full, or ultra, your plan adapts as you go. 2) 1500 Community Events A Year Train with other runners who share the same goals as you 3) Train Smarter with Wearables Sync your Garmin, COROS, or Strava to track runs in real time. We use your data to adjust your plan and optimize every workout. 4) Strength + Recovery Built In Our strength programs compliment your running schedule for optimal improvements and gains. 5) Real Coaches. Real Results. Our team has trained thousands of runners—from first-timers to sub-elites. You’re never more than a message away from expert support. JOIN THE LARGEST RUN COMMUNITY IN AMERICA: 1) In-Person Energy We host 1,500+ free group runs a year in 12+ cities. From long runs to shakeouts, connect with others who share the same goals and values as you. 2) Community Benefits Endorphins members get access to drops, exclusive partner benefits, and race-weekend events. 3) Track Progress + Stay Accountable From weekly goals to post-run recaps, we keep you on track and connected to your training—day in, day out. 4) Built to Grow With You As your goals evolve, so does your training. Whether you’re starting from scratch or going sub-3, we’ve got the plan. PLANS FOR EVERY GOAL: First-time 5K to your next marathon PR Strength + mobility for runners Recovery programs post-race or post-injury And more, always evolving COMPATIBLE WITH: Garmin, COROS, Strava, and more. ENDORPHINS PREMIUM: Unlock the full experience with a 7-day free trial. Train smarter with adaptive plans, real-time sync, and exclusive coaching content. $20/month or $120/year — cancel anytime. Subscriptions auto-renew. Manage in your iTunes settings. APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION: Endorphins uses your health data for accurate heart rate, distance, and pace tracking when using Apple Watch. 18+ ONLY: Endorphins is for adults 18+. Accounts may be removed if underage use is detected. Apple's standard license agreement applies to Endorphins Premium purchases: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RunBuddy

This app creates customized running plans from 5K to marathon, adapting to your schedule and performance. It provides daily coaching, race predictions, and integrates strength and recovery.

Highlights
  • Personalized training plans
  • Adaptive coaching
  • Race shape predictions
  • Progress insights
  • Integrated strength & recovery
  • Log runs
Features
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RunBuddy builds a personalized training plan around your pace, schedule, and goal from your first 5K to marathon day. Log your runs, and your coach adapts what comes next. WHAT YOU GET • Personalized plans for 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon • A coach that tells you what to run today and why • Plans that adapt when you miss a day, crush a workout, or need an easier week • Race shape predictions based on your logged runs • Progress insights that tell a story, not just show numbers • Strength, mobility, and recovery built into your plan HOW IT WORKS 1. Tell us your goal and schedule 2. Get a plan built for you, not a generic template 3. Log runs when you're done 4. Your coach adjusts the plan as you improve RunBuddy is for runners who want confidence—not more data to decode. SUBSCRIPTION RunBuddy Premium unlocks your full personalized plan and coaching features. • Weekly: $4.99/week • Monthly: $19.99/month with 7-day free trial • Lifetime: $119.99 one-time Payment charged to Apple ID. Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled 24 hours before period end. Manage in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Terms: https://run-buddy-support.vercel.app/terms Privacy: https://run-buddy-support.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

Endorphins Running4 screens
RunBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Endorphins Running at 930 against RunBuddy's 1. RunBuddy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Endorphins Running sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and RunBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Endorphins Running against 5.0 for RunBuddy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Endorphins Running has 930 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Endorphins Running ships an update every 2 weeks, RunBuddy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Endorphins Running versus RunBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEndorphins RunningRunBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (930 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews98.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings930 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.413.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size177 MB30 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperEndorphins Running LLCGenova Labs

Customer experience

Endorphins Running

All ratings879 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.1%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews440 reviews
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.2%
Negative1.6%

RunBuddy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Endorphins Running

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$119.991 Year
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  • Yearly$119.991 Year
3 purchases

RunBuddy

Subscriptions2
  • RunBuddy Premium Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • RunBuddy Premium Yearly$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • RunBuddy Lifetime Access$119.99

Questions

Is Endorphins Running free?
Endorphins Running is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RunBuddy free?
RunBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Endorphins Running or RunBuddy?
RunBuddy is rated higher. Endorphins Running averages 4.9 out of 5 from 930 ratings, while RunBuddy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Endorphins Running or RunBuddy have ads?
Neither Endorphins Running nor RunBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Endorphins Running or RunBuddy?
Endorphins Running ships an update every 2 weeks, and RunBuddy fortnightly. Most recently, Endorphins Running was updated on November 8, 2026 and RunBuddy on October 30, 2026.

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