# Treadmill Trails vs Virtual Active Roam

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Treadmill Trails at 974 against Virtual Active Roam's 14. Treadmill Trails also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). Virtual Active Roam's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Treadmill Trails sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Virtual Active Roam sells 2 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 Virtual Active Roam. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Treadmill Trails has 974 ratings behind it against 14, 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 100% of Virtual Active Roam's.

Treadmill Trails ships an update every 2 months, Virtual Active Roam every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Treadmill Trails | Virtual Active Roam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (974 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/treadmill-trails/id868994555/reviews) | [4.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-active-roam/id1523898265/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **974** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Better Cheaper Slower, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/868994558) | [Virtual Active Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523898267) |

## 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


### Virtual Active Roam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-active-roam/id1523898265)

Experience immersive cardio workouts with breathtaking global scenery and guided coaching. Explore iconic locations from your home equipment, enjoying cinematic visuals and smooth motion. Choose between guided tours or simply enjoy the view to enhance your fitness journey.

**Highlights:** Immersive global scenery, Guided coaching tours, Treadmill, bike, elliptical compatible, Cinema quality visuals, Monthly and yearly subscriptions, 7-day free trial

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Virtual Active Roam Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Virtual Active Roam Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Treadmill Trails free?

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

### Is Virtual Active Roam free?

Virtual Active Roam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Treadmill Trails or Virtual Active Roam?

Treadmill Trails and Virtual Active Roam are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 974 and 14 ratings respectively.

### Do Treadmill Trails or Virtual Active Roam have ads?

Neither Treadmill Trails nor Virtual Active Roam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Treadmill Trails or Virtual Active Roam?

Treadmill Trails ships an update every 2 months, and Virtual Active Roam every 4 months. Most recently, Treadmill Trails was updated on October 14, 2026 and Virtual Active Roam on September 22, 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.*