Comparison

Strainup vs Run Expert

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

Head to head
About

Strainup

Features
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Strainup is the training app that adapts to you β€” not the other way around. Create your own exercises, your own workouts, teach your movements to the app and share your training routines. WHY STRAINUP? 100% CUSTOMIZABLE Custom sets, reps, weight, time, distance or free notes β€” you create your own exercises tailored to your training. UNIVERSAL TRACKING Forget generic gym apps. Strainup adapts to ALL sports. Create custom exercises for your calisthenics skills, cardio or flexibility work. FOCUS ON THE EFFORT A clean, efficiency-first interface. Log your workout in a few taps and get back to the bar. SHARE IN ONE LINK Share any exercise or routine with a friend, coach or community via a simple link. They import it in one tap. AUTOMATIC REP COUNTING Train the app on a movement in 5 reps. It learns your technique using your iPhone or Apple Watch accelerometer β€” then counts your reps in real time, no screen touching needed. No more wondering how many reps you've done. APPLE INTEGRATION β€’ Live Activities: Follow your session from the lock screen β€” rest timer and current set without unlocking your iPhone. β€’ Apple Watch: Validate your sets, track your reps and control your workout from your wrist. β€’ Widgets: Today's workout on your home screen β€” no need to open the app to remember your session. KEY FEATURES β€’ Automatic rest timer with background tracking β€’ Reorder exercises during your session β€’ Detailed history of your sessions and progress GREAT FOR β€’ Calisthenics & Street Workout β€’ CrossFit & Functional Fitness β€’ Weightlifting & Strength Training β€’ Running & Cardio β€’ Yoga & Mobility SUPPORT & FEEDBACK Have a feature idea? Don't hesitate to suggest it β€” we build Strainup thanks to your feedback. Email: app@strainup.fr Privacy: https://www.strainup.fr/privacy Terms: https://www.strainup.fr/terms Download Strainup and take control of your progress.

About

Run Expert

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Run Expert β€” Run. Progress. Perform. Run Expert is the go-to app for runners who want to train smart and track their progress in real time. FIELD TESTS & VO2MAX Official 20 m Shuttle Run (LΓ©ger), Cooper test, and MAS test to accurately assess your level. Automatic VO2max calculation (mL/kg/min) and progress tracking over 12 weeks. INTERVAL TRAINING Ready-to-use programs: C25K, beginner jog, 30-30 (Billat), Tabata, Fartlek, Norwegian 4Γ—4, progressive pyramid, and 5K / 10K / Half / Marathon plans. Custom mode with free work and rest durations. Voice cues, beeps, and automatic cycle counting: train without looking at your screen. REAL-TIME GPS Route, distance, pace per kilometer, duration, and estimated calories burned during your run. Automatic save and a full history of all your sessions. YOUR MUSIC, YOUR PACE Built-in local player for tracks stored on your device, no internet required β€” play / pause / skip controls right from the session screen. Quick access to Spotify, Deezer, and Apple Music: launch your favorite app in one tap, before or during your workout. PROFILE & STATS All your activities in one place: VO2max, distances, sessions. See your progress week after week. COMMUNITY Share your sessions (text and photo), add friends, and enjoy a private feed with people you know. Take on weekly challenges and compare your VO2max on the community leaderboard. Built-in moderation: report and block on every post. WHY RUN EXPERT? - Built by running enthusiasts - 100% secure, GDPR-compliant data PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION β€” 7-DAY FREE TRIAL Run Expert offers a 7-day free trial via the App Store. When the trial ends, you can: - Keep using it for free, with ads - Go Premium, ad-free AUTO-RENEWABLE SUBSCRIPTIONS - Run Expert Premium Weekly: €1.99/week - Run Expert Premium Monthly: €4.99/month - Run Expert Premium Yearly: €44.99/year Prices shown are for reference (France). Your local price may vary by region and is always confirmed by the App Store before purchase. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. LEGAL - End User License Agreement (EULA): https://runexpert.fr/EULA - Terms of Use: https://runexpert.fr/cgu - Privacy Policy: https://runexpert.fr/politique-confidentialite - Legal Notice: https://runexpert.fr/mentions-legales - Community Guidelines: https://runexpert.fr/regles-communaute

Screenshots

Strainup4 screens
Run Expert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Strainup at none against Run Expert's shown. Run Expert's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Strainup sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Run Expert sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strainup ships an update fortnightly, Run Expert every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Strainup versus Run Expert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrainupRun Expert
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 8 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size13 MB59 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVictor SimonGuillaume Pouppa-Bejuy

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Strainup

Subscriptions2
  • Strainup Premium7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Strainup Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
3 purchases

Run Expert

Subscriptions3
  • RunExpert Premium semaine$1.997 Days
  • RunExpert Premium mensuel$3.991 Month
  • RunExpert Premium Annuel$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Strainup free?
Strainup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Run Expert free?
Run Expert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Strainup or Run Expert have ads?
Run Expert shows ads; Strainup does not.
Which is updated more often, Strainup or Run Expert?
Strainup ships an update fortnightly, and Run Expert every 8 days. Most recently, Strainup was updated on October 7, 2026 and Run Expert on September 28, 2026.

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