# Treadmill Trails vs RunBetter

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Treadmill Trails at 1K against RunBetter's 22. Treadmill Trails also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Treadmill Trails sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and RunBetter sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Treadmill Trails against 4.7 for RunBetter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Treadmill Trails has 1K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Treadmill Trails's written reviews are positive against 88% of RunBetter's.

Treadmill Trails ships an update every 2 months, RunBetter every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Treadmill Trails | RunBetter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadmill-trails/id868994555/reviews) | **[4.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runbetter-treadmill-training/id1300336297/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Better Cheaper Slower, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/868994558) | [RunBetter LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298747821) |

## What reviewers say

### Treadmill Trails

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadmill-trails/id868994555)

Experience immersive virtual workouts on your treadmill, bike, or elliptical. Explore stunning real-world locations like Hawaii and national parks while listening to your own music. Enjoy a 30-minute escape with each video, yours to keep forever.

**Highlights:** Immersive virtual trail videos, Supports treadmill, bike, elliptical, Use with your own music, Explore diverse global locations, 30-minute workout videos, Downloadable content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30-Minute FREE SAMPLER | Free | one-time |
| Central Park | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hanakapiai Falls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Amphitheater Lake Trail | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beach Walk Wake-Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beautiful and Strange in Bryce | $0.99 | one-time |
| Angels Landing | $0.99 | one-time |
| Appalachian Trail in Autumn Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Greatest Hits: Kaua’i, Hawai’i | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Trees: Giant Redwoods, CA | $0.99 | one-time |
| Safari Trail In Africa- Run With The Herds | $0.99 | one-time |
| California Coastal Bluff Trail | $0.99 | one-time |
| Glaciers! The Grinnell Glacier | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Sur | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grand Canyon, 60 minutes R2R | $1.99 | one-time |
| Yosemite:Valley-Summit 60mins | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent video quality
- 👍 Variety of trails
- 💡 No monthly subscription
- 👍 Affordable individual trail purchases
- 👍 Motivating narration and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Trails disappearing from downloads
- 🐛 Login/account issues after inactivity
- 🐛 Storage issues with downloading new trails
- 🔇 Lack of nature sounds option
- 🔇 Repetitive narration

**Reported bugs**

- Trails not staying downloaded
- Login issues after period of inactivity
- Storage errors when downloading new trails

**Requested features**

- More 60-minute trail options
- Trail search filters (e.g., sunny, winter)
- Trail location maps
- Integration with fitness tracking
- More international trail locations


### RunBetter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runbetter-treadmill-training/id1300336297)

This app helps runners prepare for race day by simulating course inclines on any treadmill. It offers a library of over 50 race courses and allows users to track progress and customize training. Expert coaching plans are also available for purchase.

**Highlights:** Simulates race course inclines, Library of 50+ race courses, Progress tracking for runs, Customizable training programs, Works with any incline treadmill, No Bluetooth required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Course Builder - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Course Builder - Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Big Sur Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tokyo Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mad Marathon Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cincinnati Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Luck of the Irish 10K Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big Chill 5K Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Elf Run 5K Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cupid Shuffle 10K Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Run Into the New Year 5k | $19.99 | one-time |
| Shanghai Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Maui Oceanfront Marathon | $19.99 | one-time |
| Philadelphia Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| San Francisco Course | $19.99 | one-time |
| Berlin - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| Big Sur - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| Boston - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| Chicago - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| London - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| Los Angeles - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| New York - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| Osaka - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| Paris - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |
| Rotterdam - Coaching | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Treadmill Trails free?

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

### Is RunBetter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Treadmill Trails or RunBetter?

RunBetter is rated higher. Treadmill Trails averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while RunBetter averages 4.7 from 22 ratings.

### Do Treadmill Trails or RunBetter have ads?

Neither Treadmill Trails nor RunBetter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Treadmill Trails or RunBetter?

Treadmill Trails ships an update every 2 months, and RunBetter every 5 weeks. Most recently, Treadmill Trails was updated on October 23, 2026 and RunBetter on October 9, 2026.

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