# Sharp vs Treadline

The clearest difference is monetization model: Treadline at freemium against Sharp's subscription. Treadline also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). Sharp's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sharp sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Treadline sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Sharp against 5.0 for Treadline. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Sharp ships an update every 3 days, Treadline daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sharp | Treadline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharp-face-scan-skincare/id6780025151/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadline-running-tracker/id6811929880/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 140 MB | 283 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Esat Karabiyik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863807368) | [John Uschold](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774086700) |

## What reviewers say

### Sharp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharp-face-scan-skincare/id6780025151)

This app analyzes your skin using your phone's camera to provide a quantifiable skin score and a personalized 8-week routine. It tracks progress with weekly re-scans and adjusts your plan based on consistency and results. Designed for men seeking straightforward, data-driven skincare.

**Highlights:** AI-powered face scanning, Quantifiable skin score (0-100), Personalized 8-week skincare plan, Weekly re-scans and plan adjustments, Progress tracking with before/after photos, Focus on measurable results

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sharp Premium - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Sharp Premium - Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Sharp Premium - Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


### Treadline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadline-running-tracker/id6811929880)

Track your runs and walks, collect virtual badges for landmarks and territory, and compete with friends. Features automatic tracking, detailed stats, and social leaderboards. Integrates with Apple Health for comprehensive fitness data.

**Highlights:** Collect badges for landmarks and territory, Automatic run and walk tracking, Detailed activity stats (distance, pace, elevation), Social features: friends, leaderboards, clubs, Apple Health integration, Privacy controls for location and activity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Treadline Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Treadline Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Treadline Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Treadline Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Treadline Pro Lifetime | $64.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sharp free?

Sharp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Treadline free?

Treadline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sharp or Treadline?

Treadline is rated higher. Sharp averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Treadline averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Sharp or Treadline have ads?

Sharp shows ads; Treadline does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sharp or Treadline?

Sharp ships an update every 3 days, and Treadline daily. Most recently, Sharp was updated on October 24, 2026 and Treadline on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*