Comparison

rad 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

rad

Stay informed about cycling news, race reports, and access your license digitally. Covers German and international cycling across all disciplines, from youth to professional levels.

Highlights
  • Cycling news and race reports
  • Digital license access
  • German and international cycling coverage
  • Push notifications for selected disciplines
  • Official portal for German Cycling e.V.
Features
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Radsport erleben – informiert und digital. Nachrichten, Rennberichte und deine Lizenz jederzeit verfügbar – alles in einer App. Mit der rad-net App bleibst du stets auf dem neuesten Stand: aktuelle Entwicklungen, spannende Rennberichte und relevante Nachrichten aus dem Radsport – jederzeit und überall. Der Fokus liegt auf dem deutschen organisierten Radsport: von der Radsportjugend über den Amateurbereich bis hin zum Profisport – und das über alle Disziplinen hinweg. Ergänzt wird das Angebot durch ausgewählte internationale Nachrichten. rad-net.de ist das offizielle Portal von German Cycling e.V. (GC) und veröffentlicht unter anderem amtliche Mitteilungen, Ausschreibungen und Ergebnisse. Digitale Lizenz immer dabei Alle deutschen Lizenznehmer können ihre Lizenz jetzt digital abrufen – direkt in der App. Einfach mit deinen Lizenzportal-Daten anmelden, und die Lizenz ist jederzeit griffbereit, insbesondere beim Rennen. In der App zählt das Wesentliche: kompakte, aktuelle Nachrichten, schnell abrufbar und übersichtlich aufbereitet – für Profi- und Breitensportler jeden Alters und jeder Disziplin. Individuelle Push-Nachrichten Erhalte genau die Nachrichten, die dich interessieren. Wähle deine Disziplinen und bleibe gezielt informiert. Für alle, die im Radsport nichts verpassen wollen.

About

Lactate Express

This app enables performance diagnosticians and endurance athletes to conduct precise lactate step-tests. It offers scientifically recognized models for computing thresholds and generating training zones, replacing manual spreadsheet methods. The app supports automatic data capture via Bluetooth and generates professional, branded PDF reports.

Highlights
  • Precise lactate step-test capture
  • Multiple scientifically recognized threshold models
  • Automatic Bluetooth data readings
  • Generation of applicable training zones
  • Professional branded PDF reports
  • Comparison and tracking of tests over time
  • AI-powered personalized training plans
Features
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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 TRAIN — with a plan • Training plan straight from your training zones • Personalized training plans from Jo, the mesics AI assistant (with a subscription) FIND — diagnostics near you • Diagnostician Map: performance diagnosticians near you at a glance EDUCATION • Education access for partner workshops: the full feature set for the length of your course, unlocked with a code or QR code — no subscription, no payment details 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, and ready for iPhone Duo: the outer display when closed, the large inner display when open. 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

rad4 screens
Lactate Express2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: rad at none against Lactate Express's 4. Lactate Express's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, 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. rad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

rad ships an update every 2 months, Lactate Express every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
rad versus Lactate Express: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterradLactate Express
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews — better37.5% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerrad-net GmbHCOPAtec GmbH

Customer experience

rad

Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%

Lactate Express

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%

In-app purchases

None

rad

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 rad free?
rad 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 rad or Lactate Express have ads?
Neither rad nor Lactate Express shows ads.
Which is updated more often, rad or Lactate Express?
rad ships an update every 2 months, and Lactate Express every 3 weeks. Most recently, rad was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lactate Express on November 3, 2026.

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