Run Tracker & Coach vs StepCounter.com
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Run Tracker & Coach
This app acts as a personal interval running coach, guiding users through custom or AI-generated workouts with voice cues and real-time tracking. It supports various training goals and integrates with Apple Health and other fitness platforms.
- AI workout generator
- Customizable interval training
- Voice cues and haptic feedback
- GPS route tracking
- Heart rate monitoring
- Apple Watch standalone app
- Integration with Apple Health
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Run smarter, one interval at a time. iRunning turns your phone into a personal interval coach. Build the workout, hit start, and we handle the timing, voice cues, and structure — you just run. From your first walk-run to marathon track sessions, every interval is guided, tracked, and yours. BUILD ANY WORKOUT — OR LET AI DO IT Create unlimited custom workouts with precise control over every interval — warmup, work, rest, and cooldown Choose from 80+ coach-curated presets, refreshed monthly Describe your run in plain words or by voice and let the AI Workout Generator build the full session for you (powered by Apple Intelligence) GUIDED EVERY STEP Clear voice announcements at interval start, halfway, and each kilometer or mile Countdown beeps and haptic cues so you never check your screen Off-pace and heart-rate alerts keep you honest Music automatically ducks for cues, then restores TRACK WHAT MATTERS GPS route tracking with real-time pace, distance, and elevation gain Heart rate zones and monitoring with Apple Watch or Bluetooth HR straps Full run history with splits, route replay, and elevation profiles Live Activity & Dynamic Island — see your current interval without unlocking TRAIN PHONE-FREE WITH APPLE WATCH Full standalone Apple Watch app — sync workouts and leave your phone behind Wrist heart rate, haptics, and audio cues right on your wrist BUILT FOR THE APPLE ECOSYSTEM Saves runs to Apple Health and fills your activity rings Export to Strava, GPX, and FIT Home Screen widgets for your week at a glance Share your runs as beautiful, customizable cards WORKOUTS FOR EVERY GOAL Speed & Power · Tempo & Threshold · Endurance · Race Prep (5K to marathon) · Trail & Hills · Treadmill · Recovery & Mobility · Beginner walk-run Whether you're lacing up for the first time or chasing a new PR, iRunning gives every run a purpose. Download iRunning and make your next run count. Terms: http://dzionis.by/irunning/terms.html Privacy: http://dzionis.by/irunning/privacyPolicy.html
StepCounter.com
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Turn everyday walking into real results. StepCounter.com is your all-in-one step counter and AI walking coach — an accurate pedometer, personalized walking plans, GPS route tracking, plus water and BMI tracking — all in one beautifully simple app built to help you lose weight, get fitter, and stay consistent. Set your goal, get a plan, and watch the progress add up. Whether you want to shed a few pounds or simply move more, StepCounter.com keeps every metric that matters in one place — and keeps your data private, right on your device. ACCURATE STEP & ACTIVITY TRACKING • Real-time step counting from your phone's motion sensor and Apple Health (Apple Watch included) • Track steps, distance, and calories against your own daily goals • Clean home dashboard — tap to switch between steps, distance, and calories • Battery-friendly: pause live tracking anytime and your counts still stay accurate AI WALKING COACH • A personalized 7-day walking plan built around your goal: weight loss, fitness, or maintenance • Every new plan is fresh and progressive — new themes and a little more challenge each week, so it never feels repetitive • Warm-up, main set, and cool-down segments, each with a skip option • Live voice coaching compares your real pace to the plan and cheers you on GPS-MAPPED WALKS • Map your walks, runs, and hikes with distance, duration, and full route • Turn the map on or off mid-walk to save battery — your timer and step count keep going • A rich summary and celebration every time you finish WATER & BMI • Log your water intake and stay hydrated with optional reminders • Track your BMI and weight over time with a clear, simple history STAY ON TRACK • Home-screen widget — show just your steps, or steps + calories + distance • Smart reminders: a daily walk nudge, step-progress updates, hydration reminders, and an optional weekly weigh-in • 7-day trends plus detailed Day / Week / Month reports for every metric • Metric or imperial units • Fun goal celebrations to keep you motivated PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your steps, routes, weight, and water data stay on your device. We don't run servers that collect them. FREE TO START Download and use StepCounter.com for free — and your first walking plan is free. Create additional plans free with a short video, a one-time purchase, or Premium. Go Premium for unlimited plans and an ad-free experience. Start walking toward your goal today. — Premium subscription • Monthly and yearly auto-renewable subscriptions unlock unlimited walking plans and remove all ads. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://stepcounter.com/ios/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: StepCounter.com at none against Run Tracker & Coach's shown. StepCounter.com also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Run Tracker & Coach sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and StepCounter.com sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Run Tracker & Coach | StepCounter.com |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (21 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dzionis Brek | Smriti Tomer |
In-app purchases
Run Tracker & Coach
- iRunning+3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- iRunning+$9.991 Month
- iRunning+$19.991 Year
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- iRunning+$29.991 Year
- iRunning+$39.991 Year
- iRunning+1 Year trial$39.991 Year
- iRunning+$59.99
StepCounter.com
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year
- Unlock Walking Coach$9.99
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