Engine vs Run Expert
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Engine
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Train Smarter. Run Stronger. Engine is a running companion built to help you boost your VOβ max and unlock real endurance gains β without guesswork. Through personalized training plans and guided runs, Engine gives you the right workout at the right time, so every session actually moves your fitness forward. Designed for runners who want measurable progress, not random mileage, Engine turns every run into a step toward higher performance and stronger confidence. Features Youβll Love: - VOβ Max Running Plans: Get personalized running plans designed specifically to improve your VOβ max, endurance, and efficiency. - Guided Run Player: Hit start and let Engine guide your session β pace cues, structure, and automatic tracking included. - Clear Performance Insights: Visualize your VOβ max, endurance, and consistency with clean stats and easy-to-read trends. - Train With Confidence: Know why youβre running each workout β and how itβs pushing your fitness higher. Turn Every Run Into Progress. Each workout has a purpose. No junk miles, no overthinking. Download Engine and watch your fitness rise. Run focused. Build power. Go further. A subscription is required to access the full app experience and features. Terms of Use: https://legal.rocapine.com/terms Privacy policy: https://legal.rocapine.com/privacy
Run Expert
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Run Expert β Run. Progress. Perform. Run Expert is the go-to app for runners who want to train smart and track their progress in real time. FIELD TESTS & VO2MAX Official 20 m Shuttle Run (LΓ©ger), Cooper test, and MAS test to accurately assess your level. Automatic VO2max calculation (mL/kg/min) and progress tracking over 12 weeks. INTERVAL TRAINING Ready-to-use programs: C25K, beginner jog, 30-30 (Billat), Tabata, Fartlek, Norwegian 4Γ4, progressive pyramid, and 5K / 10K / Half / Marathon plans. Custom mode with free work and rest durations. Voice cues, beeps, and automatic cycle counting: train without looking at your screen. REAL-TIME GPS Route, distance, pace per kilometer, duration, and estimated calories burned during your run. Automatic save and a full history of all your sessions. YOUR MUSIC, YOUR PACE Built-in local player for tracks stored on your device, no internet required β play / pause / skip controls right from the session screen. Quick access to Spotify, Deezer, and Apple Music: launch your favorite app in one tap, before or during your workout. PROFILE & STATS All your activities in one place: VO2max, distances, sessions. See your progress week after week. COMMUNITY Share your sessions (text and photo), add friends, and enjoy a private feed with people you know. Take on weekly challenges and compare your VO2max on the community leaderboard. Built-in moderation: report and block on every post. WHY RUN EXPERT? - Built by running enthusiasts - 100% secure, GDPR-compliant data PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION β 7-DAY FREE TRIAL Run Expert offers a 7-day free trial via the App Store. When the trial ends, you can: - Keep using it for free, with ads - Go Premium, ad-free AUTO-RENEWABLE SUBSCRIPTIONS - Run Expert Premium Weekly: β¬1.99/week - Run Expert Premium Monthly: β¬4.99/month - Run Expert Premium Yearly: β¬44.99/year Prices shown are for reference (France). Your local price may vary by region and is always confirmed by the App Store before purchase. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. LEGAL - End User License Agreement (EULA): https://runexpert.fr/EULA - Terms of Use: https://runexpert.fr/cgu - Privacy Policy: https://runexpert.fr/politique-confidentialite - Legal Notice: https://runexpert.fr/mentions-legales - Community Guidelines: https://runexpert.fr/regles-communaute
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Verdict
Engine and Run Expert are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Engine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Run Expert sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Engine ships an update every 10 days, Run Expert every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on May 19, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Engine | Run Expert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 8 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Les Nants | Guillaume Pouppa-Bejuy |
In-app purchases
Engine
- Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
- Yearly Plan7 Days trial$39.991 Year
Run Expert
- RunExpert Premium semaine$1.997 Days
- RunExpert Premium mensuel$3.991 Month
- RunExpert Premium Annuel$39.991 Year





