icTrainerRemote vs Lactate Express
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
icTrainerRemote
Control your indoor cycling training software on your PC directly from your smartphone. This remote app allows seamless interaction with your cycling software for a more convenient workout experience.
- PC software remote control
- Smartphone integration
- Indoor cycling training
- Convenient workout control
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You use the app icTrainer for your indoor cycling training? Control icTrainer on your PC with this remote control app icTrainerRemote on your smartphone.
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: icTrainerRemote at none against Lactate Express's 4. icTrainerRemote also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). Lactate Express's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Lactate Express sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. icTrainerRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.
icTrainerRemote ships an update every 2 months, Lactate Express every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | icTrainerRemote | Lactate Express |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Indoor Training UG (haftungsbeschraenkt) | COPAtec GmbH |
In-app purchases
icTrainerRemote
No in-app purchases
Lactate Express
- 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
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