Run Odyssey vs Trail Running Lab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Run Odyssey
This app transforms running into a video game experience with an AI coach that adapts to your goals. Level up, earn XP, and unlock achievements as you progress. Connect with friends or join a crew for group runs and community challenges.
- AI adaptive coaching
- XP and level progression
- Achievement badges
- Run streaks
- Crew and group runs
- GPS tracking
- Apple Watch sync
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You're not downloading a running app. You're starting an Odyssey. Running deserves better than a cold dashboard. Odyssey is built for people who grew up on video games and want that feeling back in their running shoes: level up, unlock, belong to something. No judgment. No guilt. A steady rise. YOUR COACH. YOUR LEVEL. YOUR RULES. Coach Odyssey is your adaptive coach built right into the app. It analyzes every run — distance, pace, recovery, trend — and adjusts your plan in real time to take you where you want to go. 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, general fitness or weight loss: you pick the goal, Odyssey draws the path. RUNNING, BUT MAKE IT A GAME Every kilometer counts. Every run moves you forward. - XP for every run, level milestones unlocked by running - Progressive ranks, from Wanderer to Master of the Journey - Achievement badges based on your real efforts - Run streaks to build a rock-solid habit RUN WITH YOUR CREW Solo motivation has its limits. Group motivation doesn't. - Create your crew or join one - Plan group runs or join public ones - Chat, cheer each other on, progress together - Running clubs and communities near you - Find pacers to chase new personal records GPS TRACKING + APPLE WATCH - Built-in GPS: distance, pace, duration in real time - Apple Watch sync: start and track your run from your wrist - Apple Health / HealthKit integration: everything in one place 10,000 OFFICIAL RACES TO EXPLORE Want a concrete goal? Pick your race. Odyssey includes a catalog of 10,000+ official events across France — from the local 5K to the national marathon. Explore, plan, get ready. AN APP, NOT A TRACKER Odyssey is built for people who need motivation, not surveillance. For those who want to feel their progress, not just measure it. The Odyssey starts now. Game on. Terms of Use: https://runodyssey.com/en/legal/cgu Privacy Policy: https://runodyssey.com/en/legal/privacy
Trail Running Lab
This app provides personalized training plans and race day strategies for trail runners. It offers dynamic scheduling, pacing tools, and nutrition planning to help users achieve their goals. Connect with a community of runners and track your progress seamlessly.
- Personalized training plans
- Race pacing and nutrition strategy
- Strava and Suunto synchronization
- Dynamic calendar and replanning
- Community and club features
- All levels welcome
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Trail Running Lab - trail coaching designed by athletes from the UTMB circuit. The app guides you through building and executing your season. Personalized training plans Your complete, tailor-made plan: goal, level, schedule, and available time. Each session comes with a clear coaching intent. Pacing & nutrition Dedicated planning tool: target paces, segment breakdowns, and carb / hydration / electrolyte strategies. Designed for your race days (UTMB, CCC, MaxiRace, Diagonale), your FKTs, your GR crossings, and your long training runs. Strava and Suunto synchronization Your activities sync automatically. The app compares what was planned vs. what was completed and generates your debrief. 360° calendar view Yearly, monthly, and weekly views. Dynamic rescheduling based on your current form and unexpected events. We adapt to your life, just like a coach does. Community & clubs Sessions, RSVPs, and discussions among dedicated trail runners. Hosted by TRL athletes. Who is it for? For all levels. For all trail runners who want to structure their season and plan their goals: UTMB World Series races, FKTs, GR trails, and long-distance objectives. Crête Subscription Unlimited generation, personalized coaching, advanced analytics, and a dedicated race planning tool. 14-day free trial upon sign-up. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Run Odyssey at free against Trail Running Lab's freemium. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Run Odyssey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Trail Running Lab sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Run Odyssey ships an update every 2 days, Trail Running Lab every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Run Odyssey | Trail Running Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 173 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | RUN ODYSSEY | Trail Running Lab |
Customer experience
Run Odyssey
Trail Running Lab
In-app purchases
Run Odyssey
- Premium Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly14 Days trial$22.991 Year
Trail Running Lab
- TRL Crête Monthly$12.991 Month
- Crete 3 month$29.993 Months
- Crête Premium - 6 Months$59.996 Months
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- Crête Premium - Annual$99.991 Year









