Comparison

RunXP vs Mad Couch Run

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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 โ€” without rigid templates. CHOOSE YOUR COACHING STYLE Pick the voice that fits how you train: โ€ข The Motivator โ€” High-energy hype that celebrates every win โ€ข The Technician โ€” Data-driven precision that optimizes every split โ€ข The Enforcer โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” your feedback, your notes, your progress. BUILT FOR RUNNERS โ€ข AI voice coaching during runs โ€ข Heart rate-aware guidance โ€ข Conversational onboarding โ€” no forms โ€ข Weekly adaptive training plans โ€ข Workout adjustments on demand โ€ข Injury mode to pause training safely Whether you're building a base, peaking for race day, or just trying to stay consistent โ€” RunXP is the coach that runs with you. Download RunXP. Train smarter. Run faster.

About

Mad Couch Run

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Train smarter and run hands free with real time heart rate from AirPods Pro 3. This app is built exclusively for AirPods Pro 3 and turns your earbuds into a simple, focused running companion. Hear your heart rate in BPM, distance, pace, and elapsed time directly in your ears so you can stay in the moment and keep your phone in your pocket. Real time heart rate from AirPods Pro 3 AirPods Pro 3 include in ear heart rate sensors that can track your heart rate during workouts, and Apple explicitly supports viewing this data in supported third party workout apps on iPhone. This app reads that heart rate data and presents it as clear, actionable feedback while you run. Mad Coach voice guidance Get spoken updates at the moments that matter. Set your preferred cadence of announcements and stay motivated with simple coaching prompts while your metrics are read out loud. Built for walkers and runners Use it for easy walks runs, tempo runs, intervals, and long runs. Keep effort under control with BPM cues, track distance without staring at a screen, and finish with a clean summary of the session. Export your data After your run, export your complete session as a CSV file for your own analysis, archiving, or sharing with a coach. Keep the raw numbers, not just a screenshot. Requirements AirPods Pro 3 and iPhone are required. This app is designed exclusively for AirPods Pro 3. Legal AirPods Pro 3 is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Apple Inc. EULA This app uses Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

RunXP4 screens
Mad Couch Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mad Couch Run at none against RunXP's 2. RunXP's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. RunXP sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Mad Couch Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
RunXP versus Mad Couch Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunXPMad Couch Run
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size68 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJESSE HUNTASTROBLASTER LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RunXP

Subscriptions2
  • RunXP+3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • RunXP+$19.991 Month
None

Mad Couch Run

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RunXP free?
RunXP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mad Couch Run free?
Mad Couch Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RunXP or Mad Couch Run have ads?
Neither RunXP nor Mad Couch Run shows ads.

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