Comparison

Nurmi vs RunExpress

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

Head to head
About

Nurmi

Features
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Nurmi is your always-on, always-adapting coach. It starts by learning who you are, your goals, schedule, and training history. Then it watches how you actually improve, using your wearable data to build a smart, flexible plan. And that plan updates every single day. Miss a session? Travel? Life happens, Nurmi adapts instantly and tells you why. The more you train, the smarter it gets. And across every workout, it talks to you like a real coach with feedback, encouragement, and clear guidance. Nurmi currently supports running, swimming and strength & conditioning, and is available for individuals training with an Apple Watch or Garmin watch. We're actively working on support for more sports, more wearable devices, and in-app workout recording, coming soon. Terms of Use: Apple Standard EULA applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RunExpress

Features
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RunExpress turns every run into progress. Track your runs with live GPS and a real-time map, follow structured workouts with voice coaching that keeps you on pace, and see exactly how you're improving over time. Whether you're chasing a personal best or coaching a team, RunExpress keeps you and your athletes connected. TRACK EVERY RUN - Live GPS tracking with a real-time map - Pace, distance, time, and heart-rate zones at a glance - Pause and resume mid-run - Automatic splits and detailed post-run stats TRAIN WITH PURPOSE - Structured workouts with step-by-step guidance - Voice coaching that calls out pace, intervals, and effort - Build and customise your own workout library SEE YOUR PROGRESS - Personal-best tracking across distances - Average pace and heart-rate zone charts - A clear activity history of every session COACH AND CONNECT - Create workouts and training plans - Share runs and receive sessions in your inbox - Follow your connections' activity in a personalised feed CONNECTED TO YOUR WORLD - Sync with Strava RunExpress Premium unlocks advanced coaching tools and analytics with a 14-day free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Got feedback? We'd love to hear it โ€” reach us through the support link on this page. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Nurmi4 screens
RunExpress4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: RunExpress at 3 against Nurmi's 1. RunExpress also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Nurmi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.49 per month and RunExpress sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nurmi ships an update every 10 days, RunExpress fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Nurmi versus RunExpress: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNurmiRunExpress
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days โ€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ€” better
Requires iOS26.017.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size57 MB35 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperClifton Steps LimitedJohn Glanville

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Nurmi

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$17.491 Month
  • Annual1 Year trial$119.991 Year
4 purchases

RunExpress

Subscriptions4
  • Plan - Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Coached - Monthly14 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Plan โ€” Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Coached โ€” Yearly14 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Nurmi free?
Nurmi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RunExpress free?
RunExpress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nurmi or RunExpress have ads?
Neither Nurmi nor RunExpress shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nurmi or RunExpress?
Nurmi ships an update every 10 days, and RunExpress fortnightly. Most recently, Nurmi was updated on November 8, 2026 and RunExpress on November 5, 2026.

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