Comparison

Tymewear vs NSA Running

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tymewear

This app analyzes your heart rate and ventilation data to identify personalized training zones. It provides a tailored training profile and suggests workouts to help you improve your fitness.

Highlights
  • Personalized training zones
  • Heart rate data analysis
  • Ventilation data analysis
  • Personalized training profile
  • Workout recommendations
Features
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Tymewear is the next-generation of wearable technology that helps you train smarter by identifying your personalized training zones. Powered by ventilation and heart rate data from the Tymewear VitalPro chest strap, the app delivers a personalized training profile and recommends workouts tailored to what you need to improve.

About

NSA Running

Features
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Run Smarter (and harder) with the Norwegian Singles Approach (NSA) Calculate personalized training paces based on the proven Norwegian Singles Approach. Science-backed paces tailored to your fitness. WHAT YOU GET - Sub-threshold interval paces (3, 6, 10 minute reps) - Easy running pace that's actually easy - Distance-based equivalents (800m, 1600m, 2km+) - Race predictions (5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon) - Training structure guidance WHY IT WORKS - 3 sub-threshold workouts per week - Truly easy running on other days - One long easy run weekly - No brutal VO2 max intervals - Sustainable intensity Build fitness without burnout. Quality volume while staying fresh. THE SCIENCE Based on elite Norwegian methods, adapted for everyday athletes by James Copeland. Sub-threshold training just below lactate threshold maximizes gains sustainably. FEATURES INSTANT PACE CALCULATOR Enter 5K time, get personalized paces. Time-based and distance-based options. Heart rate guidance included. TRAINING GUIDANCE Weekly structure, rest intervals, heart rate tips, adjustment strategies. EDUCATION Interactive tutorial, comprehensive FAQ, race prep guidance. PERFECT FOR Competitive runners, intermediate/beginner runners, recreational athletes, former cyclists/triathletes, 4-8 hour/week training volume. HOW IT WORKS 1. Enter 5K time 2. Get personalized paces 3. Follow: Easy → Sub-T → Easy → Sub-T → Easy → Sub-T → Long 4. Time trial every 4-6 weeks 5. Update and improve BEAUTIFULLY SIMPLE No subscriptions. No complicated plans. Just effective training paces. DISCLAIMER Not affiliated with James Copeland. Based on "Norwegian Singles Method: Subthreshold Running Kept Simple." Consult healthcare professional before starting training. Educational purposes only. Purchase the book for complete methodology and detailed plans.

Screenshots

Tymewear4 screens
NSA Running4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NSA Running at every 4 days against Tymewear's every 10 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tymewear ships an update every 10 days, NSA Running every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Tymewear versus NSA Running: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTymewearNSA Running
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB33 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperTyme Wear, IncByoung Hun Min

In-app purchases

None

Tymewear

No in-app purchases

None

NSA Running

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tymewear free?
Tymewear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NSA Running free?
NSA Running is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tymewear or NSA Running have ads?
Neither Tymewear nor NSA Running shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tymewear or NSA Running?
Tymewear ships an update every 10 days, and NSA Running every 4 days. Most recently, Tymewear was updated on October 24, 2026 and NSA Running on October 6, 2026.

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