Comparison

Start 2 Run vs Start Running

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

Head to head
About

Start 2 Run

Achieve your running goals with personalized training plans and virtual coaching. Track your progress with heart rate monitoring and detailed analysis reports. Enjoy an intuitive interface and Apple Watch integration.

Highlights
  • Customized training plans
  • Personalized coaching
  • Heart rate monitoring
  • Analysis reports
  • Apple Watch support
  • Multiple voice options
Features
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READY FOR YOUR RUNNING ADVENTURE? Get ready to achieve your running goals with the Start 2 Run app. Whether you're just starting out or you're already experienced, our app is your ultimate partner on your road to success. All you need to do is lace up your shoes. Follow the instructions from your coach, and before you know it, you'll reach your running goal. Why Start 2 Run? • Customized training plans: Whether you're aiming for your first 5 km or challenging yourself to a marathon, our app offers over 25 training plans created by experienced coaches at Golazo Energy. Each plan is designed to help you reach your goals gradually and responsibly, minimizing the risk of injury. • Personal coaching: Your coach guides you through every step of your training. From personalized encouragements to tips on running posture and nutritional advice, she's always there to motivate and support you. • Heart rate monitoring: Train more efficiently with our heart rate functionality. Connect your heart rate monitor or sports watch, log your minimum and maximum heart rate, and let the app help you determine your heart rate zones. • Analysis report: Track your progress and improve your performance with our post-training report. • User-friendliness: Our app is intuitively designed with a beautiful layout and easy navigation, allowing you to focus on your training without distraction. • Apple Watch support: Sync your workouts with Apple's Health app and track your progress directly from your wrist with our Apple Watch version. Join the Start 2 Run family Start your free one-week trial today and discover why nearly 1 million runners worldwide rely on Start 2 Run to reach their running goals. Choice of different voices • Evy Gruyaert (NL) • Emma (EN) • Julie (FR) • Sofia (IT) Ready to join us? Start 2 Run website: www.start2run.app Start 2 Run terms and conditions: https://www.start2run.app/disclaimer

About

Start Running

Beginner-friendly running plans to improve fitness, strength, and calorie burn. Offers guided workouts for various goals, from introductory runs to 5K training, with progress tracking and health app integration.

Highlights
  • Multi-week training plans
  • Beginner to advanced levels
  • Step-by-step workout guidance
  • Audio coach
  • Workout logging and progress tracking
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Start Running without any previous experience required. Get fitter, stronger and burn more calories. Our running app’s workout routines will train you for the next stage in your running journey. Never ran before? Start with our Intro To Running plan. In 4 weeks you’ll be comfortable running without needing to stop. Looking to train for a 5k race? Give the 5K Race Builder plan a go. It’ll have you running 5k in a competitive time. Start Running will give you step by step instructions to guide you through your workout. You’ll know when to walk, jog or run and when to rest so you can steadily improve with minimal risk of injury. Each plan is designed to gradually become more challenging so your body can adapt and grow, without you burning out. Spend under an hour a day, a few times a week. You’ll be fitter, healthier and a much stronger runner! Features - Choose a multi week training plan to suit your fitness level. - Challenger workouts to work your whole body. - Audio coach to guide you through your running workouts. - Log your workouts and keep track of your overall progress. - APPLE HEALTH INTEGRATION: Connect your workouts to Health App to track your daily activity. Legal Disclaimer This app and any information given by it are for educational purposes only. They are not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always consult your healthcare provider before beginning any fitness program. If you upgrade to a premium Start Running subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. There is no increase in cost when renewing. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after purchase. Once purchased, the current period cannot be cancelled. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited if you choose to purchase a premium subscription. Find the full terms and conditions at https://www.startfitness.life/start-running-terms.html, and our privacy policy at https://www.startfitness.life/start-running-privacy.html.

Screenshots

Start 2 Run4 screens
Start Running4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Start 2 Run at 55% against Start Running's 0%. Start 2 Run also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Start Running's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Start 2 Run sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Start Running sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Start 2 Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Start 2 Run's written reviews are positive against 0% of Start Running's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Start 2 Run ships an update every 6 weeks, Start Running every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Start 2 Run versus Start Running: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStart 2 RunStart Running
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (31 ratings) — better4.4 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB50 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEnergy LabVigour Group Ltd

Customer experience

Start 2 Run

All ratings31 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative27.3%

Start Running

All ratings24 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Start 2 Run

Subscriptions10
  • Evy monthly (NL)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Sylwina monthly (DE-CH)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
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  • Start 2 Run Smart - Month7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Start 2 Run monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Evy yearly (NL)7 Days trial$8.991 Year
  • Premium yearly7 Days trial$9.491 Year
  • Sylwina yearly (DE-CH)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Start 2 Run yearly7 Days trial$11.991 Year
  • Start 2 Run Smart - Year7 Days trial$25.491 Year
3 purchases

Start Running

Subscriptions3
  • Start Running Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Start 2 Run free?
Start 2 Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Start Running free?
Start Running is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Start 2 Run or Start Running?
Start 2 Run is rated higher. Start 2 Run averages 5.0 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Start Running averages 4.4 from 24 ratings.
Do Start 2 Run or Start Running have ads?
Start 2 Run shows ads; Start Running does not.
Which is updated more often, Start 2 Run or Start Running?
Start 2 Run ships an update every 6 weeks, and Start Running every 3 weeks. Most recently, Start 2 Run was updated on October 16, 2026 and Start Running on October 10, 2026.

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