Both apps analyze your running form from video. But they solve different problems. Here is an honest breakdown to help you decide.
Ochy is a well-established general running form analysis app with 15+ metrics, an adidas partnership, and a subscription model ($9-20/mo). KneeGuard is laser-focused on knee injury prevention, with a unique Knee Age metric, annotated video output, and credit-based pricing (pay per analysis, no subscription). If you want broad running form feedback, Ochy is strong. If you specifically want to protect your knees and track knee health over time, KneeGuard was built for that.
| Feature | KneeGuard | Ochy |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Knee injury prevention | General running form |
| Knee Age metric | Yes (unique) | No |
| Knee risk score | Yes (1-10 scale) | No dedicated knee score |
| Annotated video | Yes, frame-by-frame overlays | Yes, form feedback on video |
| Total metrics | 6 knee-relevant metrics | 15+ general running metrics |
| Personalized drills | 3 per analysis | Training suggestions |
| Progress tracking | Knee Age over time | General form tracking |
| Pricing model | Credits (pay per use) | Subscription ($9-20/mo) |
| Cost per analysis | ~$0.66 (at 30-credit pack) | Unlimited with subscription |
| Free tier | 15 free credits (5 reports) | Limited free trial |
| Platforms | iOS (Android coming soon) | iOS and Android |
| Hardware needed | Phone camera only | Phone camera only |
| App Store rating | New (beta) | 4.6 stars |
| Partnerships | None yet | adidas |
Ochy covers a broad set of 15+ running metrics: cadence, ground contact time, arm swing, trunk lean, and more. If you want a comprehensive overview of your entire running form, Ochy gives you that breadth.
KneeGuard goes deep on one thing: your knees. It evaluates overstriding, stiff landings, hip drop, vertical oscillation, and knee valgus. Every metric ties back to knee injury risk. The Knee Age feature translates all of that into a single number that is easy to track over time.
Ochy uses a monthly subscription ($9-20/month). If you analyze your form regularly, the unlimited access is good value. But if you only check in monthly or quarterly, you are paying for time you do not use.
KneeGuard uses credits. You buy a pack and use them when you want. A 30-credit pack ($9.99) gives you 10 full analyses. No recurring charges, no cancellation needed. Better for runners who check in periodically rather than weekly.
Ochy has a significant head start. With 50,000+ analyses completed, an adidas partnership, and a 4.6 App Store rating, it is a proven product. It also supports Android, which KneeGuard does not yet.
KneeGuard is new and still in beta. The community is smaller, Android support is coming, and there are no big-name partnerships. If you want a battle-tested app with a large user base, Ochy has the edge here.
Both apps produce annotated video feedback and suggestions. Ochy gives you a wider set of scores and recommendations across your whole form.
KneeGuard produces a Knee Age, a risk score, an annotated video with joint overlays, and 3 specific drills targeting your weak points. Everything is focused on one outcome: reducing knee injury risk. If that is your goal, the focused output is more actionable.
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