Updated September 30, 2026
Exakt Health vs Runna
Two apps people often weigh against each other. Here are the differences side by side, so you can decide.
By the PainFreeU editorial team · Updated September 30, 2026 · How we review
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Side by side
| Exakt Health | Runna | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Runners with a known injury who want a step-by-step rehab plan. | Runners training for a race who want the option to ease off when something is not right. |
| Free to start | 7-day trial | 7-day trial |
| Needs a watch | No | No, but syncs with common watches |
| Help with niggles | 15+ rehab plans | “Not Feeling 100%” mode |
| Price | No free version, 7-day free trial. In the US, rehab plans start at $19.99 a month. Check the current price in the app. | 7-day free trial, then $19.99 a month or $119.99 a year in the US. Check the current price in the app. |
| App Store rating | 4.8 of 5 (125 ratings) | 4.8 of 5 (34,334 ratings) |
How to choose the right app
Choose Exakt Health if
Runners with a known injury who want a step-by-step rehab plan.
Pros
- Specific plans for more than 15 common injuries
- Made by physiotherapists and running coaches
- Ends with a gradual walk-run return
Cons
- No free version
- Best when you already know which injury you have
Choose Runna if
Runners training for a race who want the option to ease off when something is not right.
Pros
- Well-built race plans
- Built-in way to ease off and return
- Syncs with Apple Watch, Garmin, COROS and Fitbit
Cons
- Mostly built around race goals and pace
- You choose when to ease off yourself
