Comparison

RunXP vs Helthy

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

Head to head
About

RunXP

Features
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RunXP is an AI running coach with adaptive training plans and guided runs. Get real-time feedback for pace, effort, and heart rate while you run. Train for 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon — without rigid templates. CHOOSE YOUR COACHING STYLE Pick the voice that fits how you train: • The Motivator — High-energy hype that celebrates every win • The Technician — Data-driven precision that optimizes every split • The Enforcer — Tough-love accountability that holds you to the work YOUR PLAN. YOUR LIFE. RunXP builds a training plan around your schedule, experience, injury history, and goals — from first 5K to marathon PR. No templates. No guesswork. REAL COACHING. REAL-TIME. Start a guided run and your coach is right there with you. RunXP delivers live voice coaching through your earphones — pacing cues, effort checks, and motivation exactly when you need it. Your coach sees your heart rate, knows your plan, and speaks up at the right moments. It's like having a pro coach on every run. TRAINING THAT ADAPTS Life happens. Chat with your coach to move workouts, cut mileage, or shift your week. Your plan updates instantly — no guilt, no rigid schedules. APPLE WATCH INTEGRATION See your pace, distance, heart rate, and upcoming workouts on your wrist. Start runs from the Watch and your phone coach follows along. Your training plan, always within reach. WEEKLY SMART UPDATES Every Sunday, RunXP builds your upcoming week based on how training's actually going — your feedback, your notes, your progress. BUILT FOR RUNNERS • AI voice coaching during runs • Heart rate-aware guidance • Conversational onboarding — no forms • Weekly adaptive training plans • Workout adjustments on demand • Injury mode to pause training safely Whether you're building a base, peaking for race day, or just trying to stay consistent — RunXP is the coach that runs with you. Download RunXP. Train smarter. Run faster.

About

Helthy

This app helps you reach your health goals with easy calorie tracking, workout logging, and progress insights. It offers a no-guilt approach to nutrition and fitness, adapting to your habits and activity levels.

Highlights
  • Fast meal tracking
  • Extensive food database
  • Workout logging
  • Progress insights
  • Customizable targets
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Track your food and training in one place. Helthy brings calorie counting, protein and macro tracking, and a workout log together so you can build consistent habits without guilt. FOOD LOGGING THAT FITS YOUR DAY • Scan barcodes, take a food photo, or describe your meal by voice or text. • Review foods and portions before adding them to your diary. • Track calories, protein, carbs and fat. Save meals and recipes you use often. • Browse your food calendar to revisit meals and see which days you logged. MAKE YOUR TRAINING COUNT • Log sets, reps and weights, and follow your progress over time. • Build routines, revisit past workouts and see your personal records. • Explore your muscle map and keep food and exercise in the same app. SEE YOUR PROGRESS • Set a goal and personalize your calorie and macro targets. • Track weight trends and celebrate milestones along the way. • Connect Apple Health to bring supported health and activity data together. Missed a day? Pick up where you left off. Helthy helps you keep going at your own pace. Barcode scanning is free and unlimited. Some features require Helthy Premium; free usage limits apply to some AI features. Terms: https://helthy.app/terms Privacy: https://helthy.app/privacy

Screenshots

RunXP4 screens
Helthy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Helthy at every 3 days against RunXP's every 10 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. RunXP sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Helthy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RunXP ships an update every 10 days, Helthy every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RunXP versus Helthy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunXPHelthy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—81.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—29 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB92 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJESSE HUNTChiebuka Onyejesi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RunXP

Subscriptions2
  • RunXP+3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • RunXP+$19.991 Month
8 purchases

Helthy

Subscriptions8
  • Helthy Pro Monthly (Offer)$6.991 Month
  • Helthy Pro Monthly (Lifetime Offer)$6.991 Month
  • Helthy Monthly$6.991 Month
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  • Helthy Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Helthy Pro Annual (Offer)$29.991 Year
  • Helthy Pro Annual (Limited Offer)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Helthy Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Helthy Pro Annual$69.991 Year

Questions

Is RunXP free?
RunXP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Helthy free?
Helthy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RunXP or Helthy have ads?
Neither RunXP nor Helthy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RunXP or Helthy?
RunXP ships an update every 10 days, and Helthy every 3 days. Most recently, RunXP was updated on October 30, 2026 and Helthy on November 8, 2026.

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