Comparison

Runner's Tools vs Sprout Run

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

Sprout Run

Features
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Sprout Run is the Apple Watch interval timer you've been waiting for — simple, clean, and built for real runners. Set your run and walk durations right on your wrist. Hit start. Let Sprout do the rest — distinct haptic cues tell you exactly when to run and when to walk, so you never have to look at your watch mid-stride. No phone required. No subscriptions. No accounts. Just run. FEATURES • Customizable run/walk intervals set directly on your watch • Optional warmup and cooldown walks • Distinct haptic feedback on every phase switch • Live complication — see your current phase and countdown right on your watch face • Full HealthKit integration — every workout counts toward your fitness rings • Split timer and interval counter • Live heart rate display • Post-workout summary with full splits • Pause and resume anytime Built by a runner, for runners. No fluff. Just intervals.

Screenshots

Runner's Tools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Runner's Tools at Free against Sprout Run's $0.99. Sprout Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On 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

Runner's Tools is free to download; Sprout Run costs $0.99 up front. Runner's Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sprout Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Runner's Tools versus Sprout Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunner's ToolsSprout Run
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 38 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrederic BacroJason Giraulo

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Runner's Tools

One-time1
  • No Ads$0.99
None

Sprout Run

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Runner's Tools free?
Runner's Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sprout Run free?
Sprout Run costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Runner's Tools or Sprout Run have ads?
Neither Runner's Tools nor Sprout Run shows ads.

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