Comparison

Endorphins Running vs NXTRUNN

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

NXTRUNN

Discover run clubs, events, and coaches. Track your progress, plan race weekends, and collect your finishes. Find runner-friendly businesses and access training tools. Connect with a supportive running community.

Highlights
  • Discover run clubs and events
  • Track running progress and mileage
  • Plan race weekends with budgeting
  • Collect verified race finishes
  • Find coaches and support specialists
  • Access runner-specific training tools
  • Discover runner-friendly businesses
Features
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NOT ANOTHER RUNNING APP. A RUNNING HOME. NXTRUNN is the running app built for people who love running—not just logging miles. Discover run clubs, find running events, track your progress, plan race weekends, connect with coaches, and celebrate every finish. Built by runners, centered on Black and underrepresented running culture, and welcoming every runner who shares the journey. FIND YOUR PEOPLE. Discover local run clubs, community crews, social runs, walking groups, and running events near you. Follow runners, join conversations, and become part of a community that celebrates every finish line. SHOW UP. Find shakeout runs, races, expos, panels, community meetups, and race-weekend events. RSVP in seconds, purchase tickets, and save them directly to your Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. PLAN YOUR NEXT RACE. Race Fund helps you organize every race weekend with budgets, travel planning, packing lists, itineraries, countdowns, race-day schedules, and goal tracking for any race or destination. CHEER YOUR PEOPLE ON. Open Cheer Zones from the main navigation to find support along available race courses and coordinate where your crew will cheer. COLLECT YOUR FINISHES. Run Passport lets you verify completed races, collect digital passport stamps, track your progress across the world's most iconic marathons, unlock shareable achievement cards, and celebrate every milestone. RUN THE CITY. Discover runner-friendly coffee shops, specialty running stores, recovery studios, physical therapists, sports medicine providers, and more. Explore participating locations and support businesses that support runners. TRAIN SMARTER. Get runner-specific weather forecasts, outfit recommendations, pace calculators, run-walk planning tools, treadmill pace conversion, race checklists, and training resources designed specifically for runners. NEVER RUN ALONE. Find experienced running coaches, strength coaches, recovery specialists, and local clubs. Whether you're training for your first 5K, your next marathon, or returning from injury, you'll always have support. FREE FEATURES • Local run club directory • Running events and race calendar • Race planning tools • Runner's Checklist • Weather and outfit guidance • Pace calculators and training tools • Coaches directory • Cheer Zones • Run Spaces directory • One free Race Fund plan • One free verified Run Passport stamp UPGRADE TO NXTRUNN PRO Unlock unlimited Race Fund plans, unlimited Run Passport stamps, additional passport views, premium planning tools, and exclusive features designed for runners chasing their next goal. NXTRUNN Pro is available for $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Whether you're training for your first 5K, planning your next marathon, traveling to race weekends, discovering new run clubs, or simply looking for a running community that feels like home, NXTRUNN brings everything together in one place. Terms of Service: https://nxtrunn.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://nxtrunn.com/privacy Built for the Movement.

Screenshots

Endorphins Running4 screens
NXTRUNN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Endorphins Running at 935 against NXTRUNN's 2. NXTRUNN's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 NXTRUNN sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 NXTRUNN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Endorphins Running has 935 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Endorphins Running ships an update every 2 weeks, NXTRUNN every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Endorphins Running versus NXTRUNN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEndorphins RunningNXTRUNN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (935 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews98.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings935 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size177 MB33 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperEndorphins Running LLCNXTRUNN LLC

Customer experience

Endorphins Running

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

NXTRUNN

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
2 purchases

NXTRUNN

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$4.991 Month
  • Pro$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Endorphins Running free?
Endorphins Running is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NXTRUNN free?
NXTRUNN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Endorphins Running or NXTRUNN?
NXTRUNN is rated higher. Endorphins Running averages 4.9 out of 5 from 935 ratings, while NXTRUNN averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Endorphins Running or NXTRUNN have ads?
Neither Endorphins Running nor NXTRUNN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Endorphins Running or NXTRUNN?
Endorphins Running ships an update every 2 weeks, and NXTRUNN every 5 days. Most recently, Endorphins Running was updated on November 12, 2026 and NXTRUNN on October 31, 2026.

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