Fartlek vs Morphy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Fartlek
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Tell your AI coach your goal and the days you can run, and get a training plan that adapts every week to how your runs go. Need a single workout? Describe it or paste a screenshot, and it's ready in seconds. Then just run: voice and haptic cues guide every interval, even with your screen off. 25 workouts runners actually love β HIIT, fartlek, tempo, hills, Yasso 800s. On iPhone and Apple Watch. Because running the same pace every day only makes you better at running the same pace. Break the plateau. EVERY RUN IS A NEW CHALLENGE Every workout here has a specific goal and a different feel β so you actually train different muscles, systems, and skills instead of just logging miles. Your running workout is fun now :) Speed: 200m pops, ladders, strides, sprint finishers Strength: Hill repeats, power builders, switchbacks Stamina: HIIT, Cruise intervals, tempo waves, Yasso 800s Endurance: Progressive aerobic, negative splits, scenic cruises Fun: Fartlek games, stoplight play, music flow runs Each workout has a warm-up, main set, and cooldown β with clear effort guidance through every phase. AI WORKOUT GENERATOR Tell the AI coach what you want β "30 minutes, hill repeats, moderate" or "a fartlek that doesn't bore me" β and get a runnable workout in seconds. Paste a screenshot of a workout you saw online and we'll convert it into intervals. TRAIN BY EFFORT, NOT NUMBERS Every interval shows a target effort (80% for work, 30% for recovery). No heart rate monitor needed. GPS pace lies anyway β effort just works better. AUTO-LAP BY DISTANCE OR TIME Distance intervals auto-complete when you hit 200m, 400m, 800m, or whatever target you set. Time intervals count down with precision. No fumbling with lap buttons mid-stride. AUDIO & HAPTIC CUES Get notified at interval start, halfway, and end. Works with your screen off, works on Apple Watch. Built for running outside, where you can't keep glancing at a screen. APPLE WATCH COMPANION Run straight from your wrist. Leave your phone behind for track sessions β the Watch app handles everything on its own. CLEAN, GET-OUT-OF-THE-WAY DESIGN Big, glove-friendly controls. Dark mode. One-screen run view with your current interval front and center, and what's next right there too. AFTER YOUR RUN Review every completed interval β distance, time, pace. Auto-syncs to Apple Health. WORKOUT TYPES Tempo: Sustained-effort training Intervals: Structured speed work Fartlek: Mixed-pace playful running Hills: Uphill repeat sessions Long Run: Extended endurance efforts 3 DURATION OPTIONS Quick (10β15 min): Short, sharp sessions Standard (20β35 min): Complete workouts Long (40β60+ min): Extended training WHO IT'S FOR - Runners looking to improve their times - Runners who like variety and fun - Amateur athletes who want to gain leg strength and power - Anyone looking to improve overall fitness and health - Anyone looking to lose weight with HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) - Anyone who wants to run intervals without 10 minutes of setup - Anyone tired of complex running apps that feel more like Instagram No social feeds. No data mining. Just running. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Morphy
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I wore my Apple Watch for years without really using what it was telling me. The data was there - precise, reliable - but never explained, never put into context. As a coach and athlete, I knew this data had value, but it wasnβt actionable. So instead of switching to another watch, I built Morphy. To understand my recovery, manage my training, and perform at my best. KEY FEATURES BodyLevel β your daily condition in a single score combining sleep, heart data, training, and activity Body Battery β your real energy level, based on heart recovery and variability Training Load Management β compare your current load to your usual level and balance stress vs fitness Effort Zones Breakdown β are you training at the right intensity? Estimated VO2 Max Speed (VMA) β calculated from your workouts Target Paces β know how fast to run to improve based on your current level Race Predictions β estimated finish times for official races Sleep Debt β how much youβve actually recovered this week And moreβ¦ CONFIDENTIALITY All your data stays on your device. No account. No cloud. No external AI. Morphy reads your Apple Health data locally - it never leaves your iPhone. LEGAL Morphy uses Apple Health (HealthKit) data. This app is not a medical device and does not replace professional medical advice. TERMS OF USE https://octopy.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-Morphy-342ac123fe9e80c59a96e03d50ec5e83?pvs=141 PRIVACY POLICY https://octopy.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-348ac123fe9e8003b2d9c20423d5cbb6?source=copy_link
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Fartlek at every 4 days against Morphy's every 2 weeks. Fartlek also leads on iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Fartlek sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Morphy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Fartlek ships an update every 4 days, Morphy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fartlek | Morphy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 β better | 26.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Axis SA | Sweaty Studio |
In-app purchases
Fartlek
- Monthly plan$4.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$29.991 Year
Morphy
- Morphy Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Morphy Pro$8.99









