# TrainerRoad vs RestOrTrain

The clearest difference is monetization model: RestOrTrain at free with in-app purchases against TrainerRoad's subscription. TrainerRoad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (21K vs 606). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TrainerRoad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $21.99 per month and RestOrTrain sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 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 — 4.9 for TrainerRoad against 4.8 for RestOrTrain. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TrainerRoad has 21K ratings behind it against 606, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of TrainerRoad's written reviews are positive against 64% of RestOrTrain's.

TrainerRoad ships an update weekly, RestOrTrain every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrainerRoad | RestOrTrain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trainerroad/id934224107/reviews)** | [4.8 (606 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restortrain/id6752621455/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 606 |
| Positive reviews | **81.9% of reviews** | 63.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 98 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Trainer Road, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/934224106) | [RESTORTRAIN SP Z O O](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840211761) |

## What reviewers say

### TrainerRoad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trainerroad/id934224107)

This app offers intelligent cycling and triathlon training plans that adapt to your performance, schedule, and goals. It provides daily workout recommendations, instant analysis, and over 3,000 structured workouts to help you become a faster cyclist.

**Highlights:** Adaptive Training plans, Daily workout recommendations, Progression Levels, 100+ training plans, 3,000+ structured workouts, Interactive Training Calendar, Indoor/outdoor training

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TrainerRoad Standard | $21.99 | per month |
| TrainerRoad Standard | $209.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Makes Training Dead Simple
- 🚀 Continual Improvement
- 🚀 Excellent Training Platform
- 🚀 Transformational and Uplifting
- 🚀 Brilliant to Manage Burnout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Horrible App, Constantly Crashing
- 🐛 App is Always Slow and Buggy
- 🔋 Expensive Compared to Alternatives

**Reported bugs**

- Devices not always picked up
- Power spikes to twice FTP

**Requested features**

- Apple TV support
- Better integration with Apple Health


### RestOrTrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restortrain/id6752621455)

This app uses AI to analyze your training data, from individual workouts to your complete fitness history. It provides insights into your endurance performance and training patterns. Access detailed information about your fitness journey.

**Highlights:** AI-driven training analysis, Comprehensive fitness history tracking, Individual activity insights, Endurance athlete focus, Performance pattern identification

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| PRO Annual | $134.99 | per year |
| PRO Annual | $134.99 | per year |
| PRO Annual | $134.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TrainerRoad free?

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

### Is RestOrTrain free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TrainerRoad or RestOrTrain?

TrainerRoad is rated higher. TrainerRoad averages 4.9 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while RestOrTrain averages 4.8 from 606 ratings.

### Do TrainerRoad or RestOrTrain have ads?

RestOrTrain shows ads; TrainerRoad does not.

### Which is updated more often, TrainerRoad or RestOrTrain?

TrainerRoad ships an update weekly, and RestOrTrain every 4 days. Most recently, TrainerRoad was updated on October 21, 2026 and RestOrTrain on October 19, 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.*