Comparison

Lactate Express vs Training Endurance

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

Training Endurance

This platform empowers endurance athletes with tools for workout creation, nutrition planning, and in-depth sports data analysis. It integrates with popular devices and sensors to provide comprehensive insights for training optimization.

Highlights
  • Workout creation with AI assistant
  • Nutrition planning with nutrient tracking
  • Lactate analysis with Bluetooth meters
  • Heart rate data import and analysis
  • Fat and carbohydrate consumption calculations
  • Heart rate zone testing and calculation
  • Device integration (Garmin, Strava, Apple Watch, etc.)
Features
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Training Endurance is a platform for creating workouts, planning nutrition, and analyzing sports data. Works with Garmin, Polar, Wahoo, Suunto, Strava, and Apple Watch. For endurance athletes of all levels, coaches, and nutritionists. AVAILABLE NOW: - DEVICE SUPPORT: Import completed workouts from Garmin, Polar, Wahoo, Suunto, and Strava. Export created workouts to Garmin, Polar, Wahoo, Suunto, and Apple Watch. - LACTATE ANALYSIS: Connect Eaglenos and Lactate Express lactate meters via Bluetooth. Import measurements and build graphs for training zone analysis. - WORKOUT BUILDER: Create plans using AI assistant. Calculate workload based on calories and stress levels. - DATA ANALYSIS: Upload heart rate data from Bluetooth sensors. Get fat and carbohydrate consumption calculations by zones with fluid loss considerations. - NUTRITION CONTROL: Plan meals with complete nutrient tracking. System adapts plans to metabolism and energy expenditure. - TESTING: Use built-in protocols to determine heart rate zones or calculate them automatically. Supported devices: Garmin, Polar, Wahoo, Suunto, Apple Watch, Eaglenos and Lactate Express lactate meters, Bluetooth heart rate monitors.

Screenshots

Lactate Express4 screens
Training Endurance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Training Endurance 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. Training Endurance asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lactate Express ships an update every 3 weeks, Training Endurance every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Lactate Express versus Training Endurance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLactate ExpressTraining Endurance
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.516.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCOPAtec GmbHArtem Smirnov

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

Training Endurance

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lactate Express free?
Lactate Express is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Training Endurance free?
Training Endurance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lactate Express or Training Endurance have ads?
Neither Lactate Express nor Training Endurance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lactate Express or Training Endurance?
Lactate Express ships an update every 3 weeks, and Training Endurance every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lactate Express was updated on August 16, 2026 and Training Endurance on September 9, 2026.

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