Comparison

FitConsole 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

FitConsole

This app connects to PAFERS-enabled fitness machines via Bluetooth to track your workouts. It offers various training programs, syncs data to the cloud, and allows social sharing of your progress.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity to PAFERS machines
  • Workout tracking (time, distance, calories, speed, incline/resistance)
  • 20 training programs
  • Cloud sync with PAFERS ID
  • Social media sharing
  • Multi-language support
Features
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**** FitConsole now supports PAFERS-enabled fitness machines (Treadmills/Bikes/Ellipticals). **** FitConsole App tracks your workouts and helps you reach your goal -- whether you're running on a treadmill or cycling with a bike or elliptical. Welcome to the world’s greatest PAFERS-enabled Bluetooth Fitness community. ----------------------------------------- CONNECT AND GO FitConsole is the simplest fitness app can connect to PAFERS-enabled fitness machines with Bluetooth technology. Let you enjoy the exercises with your PAFERS-enabled fitness machines. TRACK WORKOUT NUMBERS FitConsole tracks your workouts, including time, distances, calories, speeds, incline/resistance levels. TRAINING PROGRAMS FitConsole has not only Quick Start mode. It also comes with 20 training programs for treadmill or bike exercises. SYNC WITH CLOUD FitConsole can sync your workout history with PAFERS ID cloud services. You can track your workout results every month. SOCIAL SHARE You can share your workout records with your friends via social media includes Facebook, Twitter, WeChat and Sina Weibo. MULTIPLE LANGUAGE FitConsole supports English, Simplified Chinese so far. We are working hard to support more languages. (Please feel free to let us know which language we should support by sending us a message at www.pafers.com/en/support ) ----------------------------------------- Please note that PAFERS-enabled fitness machines must be purchased separately. (PAFERS-enabled fitness machines or equipments is/are NOT included in this app.) Need help? Get support at www.pafers.com/en/support

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

FitConsole3 screens
Start Running4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Start Running at 4.4 against FitConsole's 1.9. Start Running also leads on ratings volume (24 vs 7). FitConsole's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (11% vs 0%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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 Running sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. FitConsole asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Start Running holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 24 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of FitConsole's written reviews are positive against 0% of Start Running's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FitConsole ships an update every 6 weeks, Start Running every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FitConsole versus Start Running: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFitConsoleStart Running
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (7 ratings)4.4 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings724 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPAFERS TECH Co., LimitedVigour Group Ltd

Customer experience

FitConsole

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive10.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative85.7%

Start Running

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

In-app purchases

None

FitConsole

No in-app purchases

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 FitConsole free?
FitConsole is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Start Running free?
Start Running is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FitConsole or Start Running?
Start Running is rated higher. FitConsole averages 1.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Start Running averages 4.4 from 24 ratings.
Do FitConsole or Start Running have ads?
Neither FitConsole nor Start Running shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FitConsole or Start Running?
FitConsole ships an update every 6 weeks, and Start Running every 3 weeks. Most recently, FitConsole was updated on October 7, 2026 and Start Running on October 10, 2026.

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