Comparison

Lactate Express vs SpiroFit

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

Head to head
About

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.

About

SpiroFit

Track key respiratory and heart metrics live during workouts like running or cycling. Analyze professional data for optimal training intensity. Suitable for coaches, professional athletes, and fitness enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Live respiratory rate tracking
  • Live heart rate monitoring
  • Tidal volume measurement
  • O2 consumption tracking
  • CO2 output tracking
  • Professional data analysis
  • Real-time training feedback
Features
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What SpiroFit Does Whether you're at home, in the gym, running, or road cycling, SpiroFit lets you track respiratory rate, heart rate, tidal volume, O2 consumption, and CO2 output live. The professional data analysis ensures effective training at the optimal intensity level. Who Is SpiroFit For? SpiroFit offers flexible application for all sports and provides real-time feedback during training. Whether you coach athletes, professional athletes, or fitness enthusiasts, SpiroFit enables you to perform performance analyses whenever and wherever you want.

Screenshots

Lactate Express4 screens
SpiroFit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SpiroFit at none against Lactate Express's 4. 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. SpiroFit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Lactate Express versus SpiroFit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLactate ExpressSpiroFit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.5 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCOPAtec GmbHSENDSOR GmbH

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
None

SpiroFit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lactate Express free?
Lactate Express is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpiroFit free?
SpiroFit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lactate Express or SpiroFit have ads?
Neither Lactate Express nor SpiroFit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lactate Express or SpiroFit?
Lactate Express ships an update every 3 weeks, and SpiroFit every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lactate Express was updated on August 16, 2026 and SpiroFit on August 25, 2026.

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