PowerTread vs Treadmill Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PowerTread
Simulate real-world terrain and power-based running on your treadmill. This app offers structured workouts, automatic incline control, and performance tracking to prepare you for races. Sync your data with Apple Health for comprehensive training insights.
- GPX course simulation
- Automatic incline control
- Power-based running metrics
- Structured interval workouts
- Apple Health integration
- FTMS-compatible treadmill support
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PowerTread — Real-world treadmill training for serious runners. Turn indoor running into terrain-based, power-driven race preparation. PowerTread enhances your treadmill workouts with GPX course simulation, structured interval support, automatic incline control, and integrated power tracking. Prepare for real races while training indoors. Real-World Treadmill Simulation • Load GPX routes and simulate real outdoor courses • Experience climbs and descents automatically on FTMS-compatible treadmills • Match pacing and effort to real terrain Power-Based Running Indoors • Automatic incline-adjusted running power • Train by effort, not just speed • Track performance for focused race preparation Structured Workouts + Course Execution • Run intervals and structured workouts during terrain simulation • Combine course profiles with workout targets • Stay focused on effort and pacing Sync & Health Integration • Import and organize workouts and routes • Export completed runs to supported training platforms • Save workout data and performance metrics to Apple Health Smart Compatibility • Works with FTMS-compatible treadmills • Supports Bluetooth performance sensors • Automates incline while keeping you in control Built for Focused Training PowerTread is a treadmill training app built for runners who want indoor sessions to reflect real-world effort. Whether preparing for a race, improving running power, or staying consistent between outdoor runs, PowerTread helps you train with purpose. Free + Pro Features Free • Sample courses • Sample workouts • Passive mode — records incline and adjusts running power while you control the treadmill PowerTread Pro (one-time unlock) • Import unlimited GPX routes • Retrieve scheduled workouts • Retrieve saved routes • Expanded course and workout library No subscriptions. No recurring fees.
Treadmill Pro
Control your compatible treadmill directly from your iPhone. This app offers real-time speed and incline adjustments, workout tracking, and heart rate monitoring via Apple Watch. It supports various treadmill protocols and provides a history of your past sessions.
- Bluetooth Low Energy treadmill connection
- Real-time speed and incline control
- Workout tracking (distance, calories, pace)
- Apple Watch heart rate monitoring
- Workout history and review
- Support for FTMS, WalkingPad, and Gymax protocols
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Treadmill Pro — smart Bluetooth controller for your treadmill. Connect your treadmill via Bluetooth Low Energy and take full control from your iPhone. No extra hardware needed — just open the app, connect, and start your workout. SUPPORTED PROTOCOLS: • FTMS (Fitness Machine Service) — universal standard for modern treadmills • WalkingPad — Xiaomi/KingSmith walking pads • Gymax — Gymax treadmill protocol KEY FEATURES: • Auto-discovery of nearby BLE treadmills • Real-time speed and incline control • Workout timer with distance, calories, and pace tracking • Apple Watch heart rate monitoring via HealthKit • Workout history — review your past sessions • Graceful stop — speed and incline reset to zero before shutdown • Multi-language support: English, Russian, Spanish, French, Chinese, Turkish APPLE WATCH INTEGRATION: Connect your Apple Watch to see real-time heart rate during and outside of workouts. Track average and max heart rate for every session. EASY TO USE: 1. Turn on your treadmill 2. Open Treadmill Pro 3. Tap "Connect" — your treadmill appears automatically 4. Start your workout and control everything from your phone Can't connect your treadmill? Use the built-in support form in Settings — tell us your treadmill model and we'll help you get connected. Treadmill Pro is free with no ads. Your workout data stays on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://treadmillpro.app/terms/ POPULAR SUPPORTED TREADMILLS: Tested and confirmed by our users on Sole, Matrix, KingSmith, WalkingPad, Goplus, Costway, Everfit, Centra, Hattrick, Aztec, Toputure, Yrun, Cursor and Decathlon, plus catalog support for NordicTrack, ProForm, Peloton, Life Fitness, Precor and Bowflex. Any FTMS-compatible treadmill connects automatically.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PowerTread at 5.0 against Treadmill Pro's 4.5. Treadmill Pro's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. PowerTread sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Treadmill Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PowerTread holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Treadmill Pro has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
PowerTread ships an update every 2 weeks, Treadmill Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PowerTread | Treadmill Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.5 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NoVa Solutions Group, LLC | Supafast Tech LLC |
Customer experience
PowerTread
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In-app purchases
PowerTread
- PowerTread Pro$24.99
Treadmill Pro
- Treadmill Pro Premium$14.991 Month
- Lifetime Premium$149.99
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