Comparison

Mad Couch Run vs Stride coach

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

Head to head
About

Mad Couch Run

Features
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Train smarter and run hands free with real time heart rate from AirPods Pro 3. This app is built exclusively for AirPods Pro 3 and turns your earbuds into a simple, focused running companion. Hear your heart rate in BPM, distance, pace, and elapsed time directly in your ears so you can stay in the moment and keep your phone in your pocket. Real time heart rate from AirPods Pro 3 AirPods Pro 3 include in ear heart rate sensors that can track your heart rate during workouts, and Apple explicitly supports viewing this data in supported third party workout apps on iPhone. This app reads that heart rate data and presents it as clear, actionable feedback while you run. Mad Coach voice guidance Get spoken updates at the moments that matter. Set your preferred cadence of announcements and stay motivated with simple coaching prompts while your metrics are read out loud. Built for walkers and runners Use it for easy walks runs, tempo runs, intervals, and long runs. Keep effort under control with BPM cues, track distance without staring at a screen, and finish with a clean summary of the session. Export your data After your run, export your complete session as a CSV file for your own analysis, archiving, or sharing with a coach. Keep the raw numbers, not just a screenshot. Requirements AirPods Pro 3 and iPhone are required. This app is designed exclusively for AirPods Pro 3. Legal AirPods Pro 3 is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Apple Inc. EULA This app uses Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Stride coach

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Stride Coach is an app that supports long strides, which are beneficial for your health. When you carry it in your pocket while walking, it will vibrate to remind you to take longer strides for a higher exercise load. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mad Couch Run4 screens
Stride coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mad Couch Run at none against Stride coach's 1. Mad Couch Run also leads on ads (none vs shown). Stride coach's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Stride coach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mad Couch Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 2 level
Mad Couch Run versus Stride coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMad Couch RunStride coach
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASTROBLASTER LTDnamimon

In-app purchases

None

Mad Couch Run

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Stride coach

One-time1
  • premium plan$1.99

Questions

Is Mad Couch Run free?
Mad Couch Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stride coach free?
Stride coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mad Couch Run or Stride coach have ads?
Stride coach shows ads; Mad Couch Run does not.

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