Apex vs Runna: which fits your training?
Apex and Runna do different jobs. Personalized running plans and guided workouts, with device support documented by Runna. Apex builds a plan around your race and the days you can train, then adjusts it as your week changes. Choose by the job you need done.
14 days free · No card required · 30-day refund · $4.99/month · $49.99/year
Built by Breno Melo · RRCA Certified Coach · USA Triathlon Certified Coach
| Apex | Runna | |
|---|---|---|
| What it provides | A plan built around your race, your training days and your recent results, adjusted as your week changes. | Personalized running plans and guided workouts, with device support documented by Runna. |
| Sports | Running, triathlon and cycling. | See Runna’s own documentation. |
| Price | $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year. | $19.99/month or $119.99/year, with a 7-day free trial. |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card. | Included in the published price above. |
| Languages | English, Portuguese and Spanish. | Check the provider. |
When Runna is the better choice
Choose Runna if you want a running-only app with guided workouts and the device support Runna documents.
When Apex is the better choice
Choose Apex if you also ride or race triathlon, you want to see why each session is there, or you would rather pay less for a plan that adapts.
Apex shows the purpose of each session, lists every change it makes to your plan and keeps your plan and history readable even if you stop paying.
Can I use both?
Yes. Many athletes keep Runna for what it does well and use Apex for the plan. Apex can import workout files and add your plan to your calendar, and direct connections appear in the app as each service is verified.
How this comparison was made
Runna’s description comes from its own published documentation and its published US price, checked 10 November 2026. Regions and offers vary. This is a comparison of what each service says it provides, not a hands-on test, and it makes no claim that either one makes every athlete faster.
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Questions, answered.
Is Apex cheaper than Runna?
Apex is $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year. Runna: $19.99/month or $119.99/year, with a 7-day free trial. Prices were checked 10 November 2026 and can change.
Can I try Apex before paying?
Yes. 14 days are free with no card, and the sample workspace needs no account at all.
Is Apex personal coaching?
No. Apex is software. Personal coaching, where I write and review your training, is a separate service.