Comparison

Athletify vs Lactate Express

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

Head to head
About

Athletify

Features
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Mit Athletify: - Trackst du dein Training am Handy - Hinterlässt du Notizen für deinen Coach - Siehst du für Übungen hinterlegte Videos, um immer die korrekte Ausführung vor Augen zu haben - Loggst du dein Monitoring

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Lactate Express

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Lactate Express brings the lactate step-test to iPad, Mac, and iPhone — built for performance diagnosticians and serious endurance athletes. Capture every step-test precisely, compute thresholds with scientifically recognized models, and turn them into training zones you can actually apply. No more error-prone spreadsheets and manual entry. CAPTURE — fast and error-free • Step-test one step at a time: load (watts or km/h), lactate, heart rate, and Borg per step • Automatic readings over Bluetooth: SensCore lactate meters and Polar heart-rate sensors • Clear phases: rest, examination, recovery — with the current step clearly marked • Large input fields and one-tap entry, even under time pressure during a test ANALYZE — scientifically grounded • Six threshold models: Mader (4.0 mmol/l), Dickhuth, LT1, dMax, dMaxMod, and user-defined fixed values • Automatic curve fitting with coefficients and R² — the math stays transparent • Training zones such as GA1, GA2, and EB at a glance • Publication-grade charts REPORT — professional • Branded PDF reports with header and footer, charts, tables, and zones • Share via the native iOS and macOS share sheet COMPARE & TRACK — over time • Compare Tests: put any two step-tests side by side (Mac and iPad) to see exactly what changed • Home dashboard with threshold trends and deltas — an athlete's form at a glance • Roster overview to manage many athletes from one place (Team/Pro) • Cohort percentiles: see where an athlete ranks within the group WHO IT'S FOR • Diagnosticians: fast capture, athlete management, professional reports • Athletes: clear zones instead of jargon, an honest performance snapshot PLATFORMS Native SwiftUI — optimized for iPad and Mac, compact on iPhone. SUBSCRIPTIONS Lactate Express offers auto-renewable subscriptions with monthly and yearly terms. The subscription title, duration and price are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your Apple Account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.lactate-express.de/lactate-express-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Lactate Express — train smarter, not harder.

Screenshots

Athletify3 screens
Lactate Express4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Athletify at none against Lactate Express's 4. Athletify also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). On price, update cadence, 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. Lactate Express sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Athletify asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Athletify ships an update every 5 weeks, Lactate Express every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Athletify versus Lactate Express: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAthletifyLactate Express
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeutsche Kraft- und Konditionstrainer AkademieCOPAtec GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Athletify

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Lactate Express

Subscriptions4
  • Teams (Monthly)$24.991 Month
  • Professionals (1 Month)$44.991 Month
  • Teams (Yearly)$250.001 Year
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  • Professionals (Yearly)$399.001 Year

Questions

Is Athletify free?
Athletify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lactate Express free?
Lactate Express is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Athletify or Lactate Express have ads?
Neither Athletify nor Lactate Express shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Athletify or Lactate Express?
Athletify ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lactate Express every 3 weeks. Most recently, Athletify was updated on September 17, 2026 and Lactate Express on August 16, 2026.

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