Comparison

Runner's Tools vs Garmin Clipboard™

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

Head to head
About

Runner's Tools

This app helps runners plan and analyze their training and races. It offers features like race predictors, training pace calculators, and split planners. It also accounts for environmental factors and converts between metric and imperial units.

Highlights
  • Race Predictor
  • Training Pace Calculator
  • Track Split Conversion
  • Race Split Planning
  • Environmental Factor Analysis
  • Pace Conversion
  • Age Graded Performance Calculation
Features
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Features: - Race Predictor: Will predict your potential on the most common race distances based on a given one. The automatic calculation uses a dynamic scale but we also made it possible to use your own (single Riegel factor) value. The default gives a realistic prediction, not assuming everyone is a trained high mileage athlete! - Training paces: Based on a (planned or recent) race performance, will calculate both the appropriate splits and paces for interval and tempo training - Track splits: Using GPS for track training is not great. This tool will convert a given pace to the target split of a full lap for each lane of a standard (IAAF) 400m track - Race Splits: Plan any race by breaking the distance and target race time down by kilometer or mile markers - Evaluate or plan a race by factoring in elevation, elevation gain/loss, temperature and humidity (dew point) - Convert any pace from minutes per mile to minutes per km and vice versa - Calculate the right speeds to set treadmills to, based on pace - Calculate age graded performance Works in both metric and imperial system.

About

Garmin Clipboard™

This app empowers coaches to remotely train athletes by sending custom workouts to their devices. It provides insights into team training and recovery, and facilitates communication through notes and announcements.

Highlights
  • Send personalized workouts
  • Analyze training metrics
  • Track recovery insights
  • Manage pain and injury reports
  • Post team announcements
  • Send individual notes
Features
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Train Athletes From Anywhere. Garmin Clipboard makes it easy for coaches to send workouts directly to athlete watches, receive insights about their team’s training and recovery, and communicate with their team through notes and announcements. • Send athletes personalized workouts based on custom intensity targets • Analyze training and recovery metrics • Track pain and injury reports from athletes • Post announcements to the entire team • Send notes to individual athletes and coaches

Screenshots

Runner's Tools4 screens
Garmin Clipboard™4 screens

Verdict

The call

Runner's Tools and Garmin Clipboard™ both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Runner's Tools's written reviews are positive against 46% of Garmin Clipboard™'s. Garmin Clipboard™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 38 months). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. Runner's Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Garmin Clipboard™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Runner's Tools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Garmin Clipboard™ has 898 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Runner's Tools's written reviews are positive against 46% of Garmin Clipboard™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Runner's Tools ships an update every 38 months, Garmin Clipboard™ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Runner's Tools versus Garmin Clipboard™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunner's ToolsGarmin Clipboard™
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.8 (898 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better45.7% of reviews
Number of ratings3898 — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB65 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperFrederic BacroGarmin

Customer experience

Runner's Tools

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Garmin Clipboard™

All ratings896 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral10.5%
Negative43.8%

Bugs and requests

Runner's Tools

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Garmin Clipboard™

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Can't sign in or get past the coach/athlete screen
  • App freezes when creating/modifying workouts
  • Loss of data when signing out and back in

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to edit team workouts in bulk
  • Option to send workouts from Garmin Connect to Clipboard
  • Improved sync frequency with Garmin Connect
  • Web-based access for coaches

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Runner's Tools

One-time1
  • No Ads$0.99
None

Garmin Clipboard™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Runner's Tools free?
Runner's Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Garmin Clipboard™ free?
Garmin Clipboard™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Runner's Tools or Garmin Clipboard™?
Runner's Tools is rated higher. Runner's Tools averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Garmin Clipboard™ averages 4.8 from 898 ratings.
Do Runner's Tools or Garmin Clipboard™ have ads?
Neither Runner's Tools nor Garmin Clipboard™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Runner's Tools or Garmin Clipboard™?
Runner's Tools ships an update every 38 months, and Garmin Clipboard™ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Runner's Tools was updated on October 3, 2026 and Garmin Clipboard™ on October 31, 2026.

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