Comparison

Run Smarter vs HY AI

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

Head to head
About

Run Smarter

Features
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Run Smarter is your personal online running coach, offering scientifically proven tips, runner-focused workouts, and motivational support to help runners improve performance and long-term health. The app is built on evidence-based training principles that promote sustainable progress and real results. Through structured workouts, data-driven insights, and community challenges, Run Smarter helps you train smarter, stay consistent, and build a stronger, healthier running habit. Whether you’re running your first 5K or aiming for a marathon, Run Smarter supports long-term improvement without shortcuts. A subscription is required to access in-app content. All subscriptions auto-renew, and can be cancelled anytime. Please note that you will be automatically charged after the free trial. T&Cs apply. https://ListaCoaching.gcph.tv/terms

About

HY AI

Effortlessly log your workouts by scanning your gym's whiteboard. Get AI-powered insights into your performance and race readiness, track your progress across all HYROX stations, and connect with the HYROX community.

Highlights
  • Whiteboard scanning for automatic workout logging
  • AI coach for performance analysis and advice
  • Track progress across all 8 HYROX stations
  • Race readiness assessment
  • Connect with Apple Health, COROS, or .fit files
  • Discover HYROX gyms and training clubs
  • Community feed for sharing and interaction
Features
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Stop typing out your training log. HY AI turns a photo of your gym whiteboard into a fully logged workout in seconds — every station, rep, weight and time. Built for HYROX athletes, by HYROX athletes. SCAN YOUR WHITEBOARD, DONE Photograph the board after your session and the AI reads it for you. Confirm the details and it's logged. No more manual data entry. AI COACH After every session, your AI coach reads the workout and tells you what went well, what to work on next and how it fits your race prep. Ask it follow-up questions about your training (5 questions a month, free). TRACK WHAT MATTERS See your personal records across all 8 HYROX stations (SkiErg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Burpee Broad Jump, Rowing, Farmers Carry, Sandbag Lunges, Wall Balls) plus your 1 km runs. Build a weekly training streak and see which muscle groups you've worked over time. RACE READINESS See how close you are to the official race standards at every station, for Open or Pro, and what to fix first before race day. CONNECT YOUR WATCH Bring heart rate, lap times and calories from Apple Health, COROS or a .fit file into the sessions you log, with a heart-rate graph and training zones. BUILT FOR THE FORMAT Unlike generic fitness trackers, HY AI understands the sport: multi-block workouts, section-based scoring, run-and-station circuits, and difficulty that reflects real training load — not just the numbers you punch in. Log any WOD: for time, AMRAP, EMOM, intervals or mixed blocks, from a race simulation to a functional fitness class. EVERY RACE ON THE CALENDAR Browse the HYROX race calendar, mark the races you're going to, and see who else from your community is racing. FOLLOW THE COMMUNITY Follow other athletes, like and comment on their sessions, and share your own training to the feed. Message training partners directly. FIND YOUR GYM, ANYWHERE Discover HYROX-affiliated gyms and training clubs — perfect for finding a place to train while traveling, or connecting with your local community. Browse ratings and contact info for clubs in major HYROX cities. Free to download. Snap your next whiteboard and see it logged in seconds.

Screenshots

Run Smarter4 screens
HY AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HY AI at none against Run Smarter's 3. HY AI also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Run Smarter's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Run Smarter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $34.00 per month. HY AI asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Run Smarter ships an update monthly, HY AI every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Run Smarter versus HY AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRun SmarterHY AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlobal Fitness Holdings LtdLIVELINESS SPORTS S.L

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Run Smarter

Subscriptions3
  • Lista Coaching Monthly7 Days trial$34.001 Month
  • Lista Coaching Quarterly7 Days trial$70.003 Months
  • Lista Coaching Annual7 Days trial$259.991 Year
None

HY AI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Run Smarter free?
Run Smarter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HY AI free?
HY AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Run Smarter or HY AI have ads?
Neither Run Smarter nor HY AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Run Smarter or HY AI?
Run Smarter ships an update monthly, and HY AI every 5 days. Most recently, Run Smarter was updated on October 30, 2026 and HY AI on November 5, 2026.

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