Comparison

Supwell vs Empace

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

Head to head
About

Supwell

Discover, buy, and sell running shoes, read in-depth reviews, and track your mileage. Access structured training plans and connect with a community of runners. Syncs with Apple Health for seamless workout tracking.

Highlights
  • Running shoe marketplace
  • In-depth shoe reviews
  • Mileage tracking
  • Structured training plans
  • Apple Health integration
  • Community forums
Features
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Supwell is the ultimate app for hobby joggers and running shoe enthusiasts. Whether you're hunting for your next pair of running shoes, looking to sell gently used kicks, or want to connect with a community of passionate runners — Supwell has you covered. BROWSE & SELL RUNNING SHOES Shop the Supwell marketplace for gently used running shoes at great prices. From daily trainers to carbon-plated race day shoes, find your next pair or sell shoes that didn't work for you. IN-DEPTH SHOE REVIEWS Get detailed breakdowns of the latest running shoes on the market. We cover cushioning, ride feel, foam compounds, fit, and more so you can make smarter buying decisions. TRACK YOUR MILEAGE Log your runs and track mileage across all your shoes. Know exactly when it's time to retire a pair and lace up something fresh. TRAINING PLANS Follow structured training plans to level up your running, whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a marathon PR. HEALTH INTEGRATION Sync with Apple Health to automatically import your workouts and keep all your running data in one place. COMMUNITY & FORUMS Join the conversation with other hobby joggers. Share your runs, ask for shoe recommendations, and get daily motivation from runners who get it. Subscribe for $4.99/month to unlock the full Supwell experience including marketplace access, shoe tracking, and community features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.supwell.com/privacy

About

Empace

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An AI running coach that actually knows you. Sign in with Strava and your coach immediately understands your pace, your volume, and your typical week. No onboarding quiz. No manual logging. Just a coach that picks up where your training left off. "Surprised how nice it was to chat with! Got a few good suggestions for how to train with my injury." - Robert Wrehammar, ultra marathoner KNOWS YOUR RUNNING THE MOMENT YOU CONNECT Connect Strava once. Your coach reads your history, recognizes your patterns, and starts coaching from run one. REMEMBERS WHAT NO OTHER APP TRACKS Injuries, preferences, schedule, what motivates you, how you felt after last Sunday's long run. Your coach builds a picture of you over time, so every run is built around your life, not a template. COACHES YOU TOWARD YOUR NEXT PB Aerobic efficiency. Load ratios. Recovery patterns. The app surfaces what matters in your numbers and tells you what to do about them. Not another dashboard. Actual coaching. TREATS REST LIKE A SKILL Taking a rest day when you need it is a skill. Recovery is where adaptation happens, and your coach celebrates the days off as much as the hard sessions. CHAT WITH YOUR COACH Ask anything: pacing for tomorrow's run, how to train through a niggle, what your last week says about your fitness, how to taper for race day. Your coach has the context to answer. WHY THIS APP - Built on your Strava history, not a generic plan - Remembers your injuries and goals across conversations - Surfaces aerobic efficiency, load, and recovery trends - Adapts when life gets in the way - Honest about rest, not a "more is better" coach GETTING STARTED 1. Download the app 2. Sign in with Strava 3. Start chatting with your coach EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Supwell4 screens
Empace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Supwell at every 5 days against Empace's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Supwell sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Empace sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Supwell ships an update every 5 days, Empace every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Supwell versus Empace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSupwellEmpace
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (67 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB55 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSupwell IncMarcus Hojvall

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Supwell

Subscriptions1
  • Supwell Monthly Membership$4.991 Month
4 purchases

Empace

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Plus Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly1 Month trial$49.991 Year
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  • Pro Plus Yearly1 Month trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Supwell free?
Supwell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Empace free?
Empace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Supwell or Empace have ads?
Neither Supwell nor Empace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Supwell or Empace?
Supwell ships an update every 5 days, and Empace every 3 weeks. Most recently, Supwell was updated on August 30, 2026 and Empace on September 10, 2026.

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