Comparison

Runner's Tools vs Trainza

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

Trainza

Features
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Simplify your club training and communication with TrainZA. Make becoming a member of your club easy and drive up membership. Add value that will set you apart from all the rest. MEMBER MANAGEMENT Invite members to your club, coaching or sports brand where you can control their membership and access. Activate or deactivate members as you need. TrainZA does not manage your member payments, only your communication with them. MEMBER MANAGEMENT Invite members to your club, coaching or sports brand where you can control their membership and access. Activate or deactivate members as you need. Your membership options and costs can be communicated in the app and managed through your own external billing and administration system. TrainZA does not manage your member payments, only your communication with them. RACE EVENTS Add upcoming race details to inform your members and gather all their results centrally. No need to chase results as members can add their own results for each race. View all the race the results with distance, gender and age filters. See who is smashing it! POLLS Gather opinions or feedback on anything from attendance to important club decisions. With the ability to vote anonymously or display results publicly. TIME TRIALS Do you have regular events such as weekly time trials or Parkruns? Schedule reoccurring race events that repeat each week and allow members to submit their results. All race results can be viewed on a members profile so they can track their own progress and improvements SPECIAL EVENTS Showcase all your upcoming special events such as presentations, awards events and social gatherings. Post galleries after the event for all to see. BIRTHDAYS Never miss a member’s birthday again as they are highlighted on the daily training schedule. GALLERIES Everyone loves race or event photos. Add unlimited photos to any event or news item for all to see and download. Always easy to find as everything is listed in order or can be found on the calendar.

Screenshots

Runner's Tools4 screens
Trainza4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trainza at none against Runner's Tools's 1. Trainza also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 38 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Runner's Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Trainza asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Runner's Tools ships an update every 38 months, Trainza every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Runner's Tools versus Trainza: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunner's ToolsTrainza
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrederic BacroIn-Detail Advertising

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Runner's Tools

One-time1
  • No Ads$0.99
None

Trainza

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Runner's Tools free?
Runner's Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trainza free?
Trainza is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Runner's Tools or Trainza have ads?
Neither Runner's Tools nor Trainza shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Runner's Tools or Trainza?
Runner's Tools ships an update every 38 months, and Trainza every 2 weeks. Most recently, Runner's Tools was updated on September 3, 2026 and Trainza on September 6, 2026.

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