CalcuSplit vs The Runstrong Coach
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | CalcuSplit | The Runstrong Coach |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (21 ratings) — better | 4.5 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joseph Iannazzone | Runstrong |
Customer experience
CalcuSplit
The Runstrong Coach
In-app purchases
CalcuSplit
- CalcuSplit Premium$4.99
The Runstrong Coach
- Marathon Build7 Days trial$10.001 Month
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