Comparison

Pre vs RoxLab

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

Head to head
About

Pre

Improve your running form, prevent injuries, and enhance efficiency with personalized strength, mobility, and cadence training. This app analyzes your running mechanics to create a tailored 3-month program, followed by a maintenance phase for long-term consistency and pain-free running.

Highlights
  • Personalized strength and mobility routines
  • Cadence-focused runs with Spotify integration
  • Running drills and plyometrics
  • Progress tracking and movement education
  • 3-month avatar-based training program
  • Maintenance phase for long-term results
Features
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Fix your running form, prevent injuries, and become a stronger, more efficient runner. The Do Better Running app gives you personalized strength, mobility, and cadence training based on your running mechanics. The Do Better Running app is the first of its kind built to help you move better, run stronger, and stay injury-free—based on how you run. Most running apps track distance and pace. This one fixes the root cause of your pain, plateaus, or poor mechanics. Through a personalized 3-month program based on your unique running form, the app guides you through weekly workouts focused on: Strength and mobility routines tailored to your running style Cadence-focused runs with Spotify playlist integration Running drills and plyometrics to improve efficiency Progress tracking and movement education to reinforce long-term results After your 3-month avatar program (Overstrider, Collapser, Weaver, Bouncer, or Glute Amnesiac), you’ll move into a maintenance phase—designed to help you stay strong, consistent, and pain-free for the long run. To get access to the app an active subscription is required. Standard Apple's terms of service apply: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://dobetterfitness.ymove.app/privacy-policy-app

About

RoxLab

Features
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The ultimate HYROX training companion — simulate real races, track every rep, and compete globally. RoxLab turns your gym into a HYROX arena. Run through all 8 stations and 8 runs with real-time performance tracking powered by your Apple Watch. Whether you're prepping for your first HYROX or chasing a Pro podium, RoxLab gives you the data and competition you need to improve. SIMULATE FULL HYROX RACES Complete the official 8-run × 8-station format — SkiErg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Burpee Broad Jumps, Rowing, Farmers Carry, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls — with division-accurate weights and distances for Men, Women, Open, Pro, Doubles, and Relay. REAL-TIME APPLE WATCH METRICS Stream live heart rate, heart rate zones, calories burned, and distance directly from your wrist. Your watch controls the race — tap to transition, slide to complete stations. DETAILED SPLIT ANALYSIS Break down every station and run segment. Compare splits to your personal averages, spot your fastest and slowest stages, and track improvement race over race. GLOBAL LEADERBOARDS See where you rank against HYROX athletes worldwide. Filter by division, climb the ranks, and check out other athletes' profiles and stats. PERSONAL RECORDS & HISTORY Track your best overall time, fastest run pace, and top station performances. Browse your full race archive with PR badges and detailed summaries. PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS Heart rate zone distribution, average and max HR, calorie tracking, recovery estimates, and delta comparisons to your previous race — all in one post-race summary. BUILT FOR HYROX ATHLETES All 6 official divisions with correct weights and reps HealthKit integration for workout history GPS + pedometer distance tracking Share your results with one tap Dark mode design built for focus Download RoxLab and start racing smarter today.

Screenshots

Pre3 screens
RoxLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RoxLab at none against Pre's 3. RoxLab also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). Pre's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Pre sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. RoxLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pre ships an update every 5 months, RoxLab every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Pre versus RoxLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPreRoxLab
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDarioush EbadatSahastra Bhadana

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pre

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly14 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Yearly14 Days trial$239.001 Year
One-time1
  • PreRun - Do Better Fitness$29.99
None

RoxLab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pre free?
Pre is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RoxLab free?
RoxLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pre or RoxLab have ads?
Neither Pre nor RoxLab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pre or RoxLab?
Pre ships an update every 5 months, and RoxLab every 4 days. Most recently, Pre was updated on October 7, 2026 and RoxLab on October 28, 2026.

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