Comparison

Runner's Tools vs VolumeMacros

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

VolumeMacros

Features
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Create your recipes once. Log them in one tap every time you eat them again. VolumeMacros is a calorie counter, macro tracker, protein tracker, and food diary built around the meals you actually eat. Instead of rebuilding the same breakfast, shake, lunch, or meal prep every day, save it as a reusable recipe and log the complete meal in seconds. RECIPES BUILT FOR REPEAT LOGGING Most of us eat many of the same meals every week. VolumeMacros makes those meals quick to track: - Build recipes from individual ingredients - Calculate calories and macros automatically - Adjust quantities, serving sizes, and ingredients - Save meals to your personal recipe library - Log a complete saved recipe with one tap - Browse starter recipes for inspiration - Favorite, organize, and share recipes Build each recipe once, then keep using it whenever that meal returns to your routine. FAST CALORIE AND MACRO TRACKING Search the built-in food library, scan food barcodes, create custom foods, or quickly relog recent foods and favorites. Track calories, protein, carbohydrates, and fat without entering the same items repeatedly. Review and edit your nutrition history, or copy a previous day when your routine stays the same. NUTRITION TARGETS FOR YOUR GOALS VolumeMacros is made for athletes, gym-goers, bodybuilders, and anyone working toward a fitness goal. Choose whether you want to cut, maintain, bulk, or recomp. VolumeMacros estimates personalized calorie and macro targets using your body, activity level, target weight, and preferred pace. Follow a calorie deficit during a cut, maintain your weight, support muscle gain during a bulk, or work toward body recomposition. MORE THAN A CALORIE COUNTER - Track water, caffeine, and supplements - Review micronutrients and detailed nutrition - Record body-weight check-ins and follow weight trends - Explore daily and weekly intake statistics - Monitor nutrition adherence and goal progress - Import your latest TDEE estimate from VolumeLogic - Connect supported nutrition and weight data with Apple Health or Health Connect OPTIONAL VOLUMEMACROS PRO VolumeMacros Pro adds unlimited recipes and custom foods, unlimited barcode scanning, advanced statistics, adaptive coaching, automatic calorie target updates, detailed micronutrients, body-weight trends, cloud backup, health integrations, widget customization, premium themes, and more. Create recipes once, log meals faster, and keep your nutrition aligned with the way you train. Terms of Use: https://volumelogic.se/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://volumelogic.se/privacy.html

Screenshots

Runner's Tools4 screens
VolumeMacros4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VolumeMacros at every 2 weeks against Runner's Tools's every 38 months. 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. Runner's Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and VolumeMacros sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Runner's Tools versus VolumeMacros: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunner's ToolsVolumeMacros
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 purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrederic BacroLinus westling

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Runner's Tools

One-time1
  • No Ads$0.99
4 purchases

VolumeMacros

Subscriptions4
  • VolumeMacros14 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • VolumeApps Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • VolumeMacros Yearly14 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • VolumeApps Yearly14 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Runner's Tools free?
Runner's Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VolumeMacros free?
VolumeMacros is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Runner's Tools or VolumeMacros have ads?
Neither Runner's Tools nor VolumeMacros shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Runner's Tools or VolumeMacros?
Runner's Tools ships an update every 38 months, and VolumeMacros every 2 weeks. Most recently, Runner's Tools was updated on October 3, 2026 and VolumeMacros on October 6, 2026.

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