# Selection vs The Run Plan

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Selection at none against The Run Plan's 6. Selection also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). The Run Plan's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Run Plan sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Selection asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Selection against 5.0 for The Run Plan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Selection ships an update every 6 weeks, The Run Plan every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Selection | The Run Plan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selection/id6740416048/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-run-plan-running-coach/id6806386886/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dad Unit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789858608) | [Run Plan Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806387164) |

## What reviewers say

### Selection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selection/id6740416048)

Access personalized workout programs and track your fitness journey. Monitor workouts, nutrition, habits, and measurements with coach guidance. Achieve goals with milestone badges and real-time messaging.

**Highlights:** Access training plans, Track workouts and meals, Follow exercise videos, Monitor daily habits, Set and track goals, Message your coach, Connect wearable devices

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Run Plan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-run-plan-running-coach/id6806386886)

This app provides personalized running plans from 5K to marathon, adapting weekly based on your performance and feedback. It offers expert coaching, structured workouts with explanations, and optional watch synchronization. Missed sessions are automatically adjusted to keep your training on track.

**Highlights:** Personalized training plans, Adaptive weekly coaching, Workout structure and rationale, Post-run coaching notes, Optional watch synchronization, Guided workout videos

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Run Plan Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| The Run Plan Subscription Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| The Run Plan Quarterly | $47.99 | per 3 months |
| The Run Plan Subscription Quarterly | $47.99 | per 3 months |
| The Run Plan Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| The Run Plan Annual | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Selection free?

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

### Is The Run Plan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Selection or The Run Plan?

Selection and The Run Plan are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 18 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Selection or The Run Plan have ads?

Neither Selection nor The Run Plan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Selection or The Run Plan?

Selection ships an update every 6 weeks, and The Run Plan every 4 days. Most recently, Selection was updated on October 3, 2026 and The Run Plan on October 9, 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.*