RunScribe vs The Grind MPLS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RunScribe
This app pairs with specialized footpods to capture detailed running mechanics data. Athletes can analyze their stride, configure the device, and sync runs for in-depth performance insights.
- Capture kinematic running metrics
- Analyze running mechanics
- Configure footpod settings
- Sync and upload run data
- View run dashboard and details
- Manage user profile
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RunScribe is the most advanced running wearable, providing powerful kinematic metrics to help athletes understand their running mechanics and train like the pros. To use this app you'll need: • RunScribe footpods (available at www.runscribe.com) • an iPhone 5 or later; iPad (Air, Mini, 3rd & 4th gen); or an iPod Touch (5th gen) Once you've installed the RunScribe app, you can: • Create your RunScribe account • Update RunScribe footpods to the latest firmware • Configure RunScribe for mount (heels or laces) and location (left or right shoe) • Sync and upload your runs • View your RunScribe dashboard and run detail • Create and edit your RunScribe profile Once RunScribe footpods are configured, you just go for a run and upload your data using the RunScribe app when you're done. After the runs are synced, access the full set of kinematic metrics and analysis tools in your RunScribe dashboard (www.runscribe.com). * * * * * * If you have any issues with the app, contact us via our community forum, accessible through your RunScribe account, or send us an email at support@runscribe.com. * * * * * *
The Grind MPLS
This app connects you to a premium indoor cycling, sculpt, and stretch studio. It offers group fitness classes with a focus on endurance, strength, and flexibility. Some classes feature infrared heaters to enhance your training experience.
- Book indoor cycle classes
- Schedule sculpt workouts
- Reserve stretch sessions
- Group fitness class finder
- Infrared heater enabled classes
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The Grind MPLS is a premium indoor cycle, sculpt, and stretch studio located in the heart of the North Loop neighborhood in Minneapolis, MN. Having two studios in their space allows for a strong focus on endurance, strength, and flexibility training in a group setting. Some of the classes will have added infrared heaters to deepen one's fitness levels and goals in a natural setting.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: The Grind MPLS at 139 against RunScribe's 6. RunScribe's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RunScribe against 5.0 for The Grind MPLS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Grind MPLS has 139 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
RunScribe ships an update every 2 months, The Grind MPLS monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RunScribe | The Grind MPLS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (139 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 139 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Scribe Labs Inc | The Grind Cycle Sculpt Stretch |
Customer experience
RunScribe
The Grind MPLS
In-app purchases
RunScribe
No in-app purchases
The Grind MPLS
No in-app purchases
