Pre vs SoleGather
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
SoleGather
Read full descriptionHide full description
Running is better together. Solegather is a community platform built for runners who want more than a tracking app — it's where you find your people. Discover local group runs, RSVP with a tap, and turn casual meetups into lasting running friendships. Find Your Next Run Browse a live map and calendar of group runs happening near you. See pace, distance, route, and who's going before you commit. RSVP Made Simple Going, Maybe, or Can't Make It — respond honestly and see who else is in. No guessing who'll show up. Run the Route Before You Run It Every meetup includes an interactive elevation profile and route map, so you know exactly what you're signing up for — hills and all. Real Connections, Not Just Contacts Send connection requests to runners you meet, message them directly, and keep a running group chat alive between meetups. Your privacy stays in your control — you decide what's visible and to whom. Your Running Story Build a public profile that tracks the meetups you've attended, the runs you've hosted, and the miles you've logged with your community — as much or as little as you want to share. Support the Community Donate directly to the running clubs and causes that keep local groups thriving. Whether you're training for a race, chasing a new PR, or just want to run with people who show up week after week, Solegather helps you find your crew — one meetup at a time.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SoleGather at none against Pre's 3. SoleGather also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. Pre sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. SoleGather asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pre ships an update every 5 months, SoleGather every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pre | SoleGather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Darioush Ebadat | Jumping Fences, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Pre
- Monthly14 Days trial$24.991 Month
- Yearly14 Days trial$239.001 Year
- PreRun - Do Better Fitness$29.99
SoleGather
No in-app purchases








