Comparison

CalcuSplit vs The Runstrong Coach

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

Head to head
About

CalcuSplit

Easily time multiple runners simultaneously for races, relays, or interval workouts. Save and load presets for quick setup, track lap splits, and toggle rest periods. Export results in various formats or text them directly to participants.

Highlights
  • Time multiple runners at once
  • Track lap splits and finish times
  • Save and load event presets
  • Real-time handoff tracking for relays
  • Toggle rest periods for interval training
  • Export results as PDF, CSV, or HTML
  • Text results directly to runners
Features
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CalcuSplit is designed to be a runner's best tool at the track. Whether you are a high school coach, friends holding an informal 5K, or just trying to help your running buddies reach their next PR, CalcuSplit makes it easy to time laps for multiple runners. One coach, one device, a whole heat. Every runner gets their own row with their own Lap and Finish buttons, so nothing gets written on a clipboard and nothing gets reconstructed afterwards. --- It couldn't be easier! - Add and track multiple runners - Time races, relays, and interval workouts - Hand off between legs in a relay and see each leg's time on its own line - Select participants for an event and start tracking - Get your results, including lap and finish times - Text each runner their own result when the race is done - The screen stays on while timing, so you don't have to worry about the device locking during a race - On iPad, runners fill the width in two or three columns, so a full heat fits without scrolling CalcuSplit Premium unlocks - View each runner's race/lap history and track their progress across the season - View past events and export the results as PDF, HTML, or CSV for easy sharing - Bulk import runners from a spreadsheet or CSV file --- All data is securely stored on your iPhone. No ads, tracking, or external servers. That also means that CalcuSplit will work anywhere, even in areas with no cell service! If your systems administrator has any questions, please have them contact me at CalcuApps@iannaz.zone.

About

The Runstrong Coach

This app provides personalized training plans and daily guidance to help athletes and coaches achieve their running goals. Track your progress with detailed logs and insights, all designed to help you set new personal records.

Highlights
  • Personalized training plans
  • Structured workouts
  • Progress tracking
  • Run logging
  • Mileage viewing
  • Daily guidance and reminders
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Partnered with Olympic Level athletes to help you set a new PR. Runstrong empowers athletes and coaches with the structure and insights needed to achieve more. Personalized Training Plans – Structured workouts tailored to your goals. Progress Tracking – Log runs, view mileage, and measure improvements. Daily Guidance – Stay consistent with reminders and workout details. This app uses Apple's Standard Terms of Use Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CalcuSplit4 screens
The Runstrong Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

CalcuSplit and The Runstrong Coach both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of The Runstrong Coach's written reviews are positive against 75% of CalcuSplit's. The Runstrong Coach also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. CalcuSplit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Runstrong Coach sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $10.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CalcuSplit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 19 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of CalcuSplit's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Runstrong Coach's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CalcuSplit ships an update every 3 weeks, The Runstrong Coach fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CalcuSplit versus The Runstrong Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalcuSplitThe Runstrong Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (21 ratings) — better4.5 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph IannazzoneRunstrong

Customer experience

CalcuSplit

All ratings21 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral9.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

The Runstrong Coach

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CalcuSplit

One-time1
  • CalcuSplit Premium$4.99
1 purchases

The Runstrong Coach

Subscriptions1
  • Marathon Build7 Days trial$10.001 Month

Questions

Is CalcuSplit free?
CalcuSplit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Runstrong Coach free?
The Runstrong Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CalcuSplit or The Runstrong Coach?
CalcuSplit is rated higher. CalcuSplit averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while The Runstrong Coach averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.
Do CalcuSplit or The Runstrong Coach have ads?
Neither CalcuSplit nor The Runstrong Coach shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CalcuSplit or The Runstrong Coach?
CalcuSplit ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Runstrong Coach fortnightly. Most recently, CalcuSplit was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Runstrong Coach on October 30, 2026.

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