Lactate Express vs YOUB Training
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lactate Express
This app provides precise lactate step-test data capture and analysis for endurance athletes and performance diagnosticians. It computes thresholds using scientifically recognized models and generates clear training zones, eliminating the need for manual spreadsheets. Professional reports can be generated and shared easily.
- Lactate step-test data capture
- Bluetooth sensor integration
- Multiple threshold analysis models
- Automatic training zone calculation
- Branded PDF report generation
- Test comparison and trend tracking
- Athlete roster management
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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.
YOUB Training
This app adapts your training plan in real-time based on your Garmin data and your daily life updates. Communicate with your coach via WhatsApp for personalized adjustments, fitting workouts around your schedule, not the other way around.
- Real-time plan adaptation
- WhatsApp coaching integration
- Garmin data synchronization
- Personalized workout adjustments
- Focus on life-integrated training
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Progress that feels simple. YOUB combines the precision of AI with sports science, real training experience, and intuition shaped by endurance sport. Your training plan isn’t simply automated. It is built around your goal, your data, and your life — and adapts when work, appointments, sleep, or training load require a change. Train with clear sessions instead of rigid prescriptions: • Your personal plan is built around your goal and current fitness. • Every workout has a clear structure, intensity, and duration. • Ben helps you make sense of training, recovery, and progress. • Your data becomes clear next steps — not more numbers to interpret. • Your plan adapts when life gets in the way. Whether you want to ride faster, improve your 5K time, or prepare for your next race: YOUB helps you train with purpose and make sustainable progress. AI-powered training, shaped by sports science and real endurance experience. Your training. Your life. Your goal. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://youb.app/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: YOUB Training at 100% against Lactate Express's 38%. YOUB Training also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Lactate Express's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 and YOUB Training sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $22.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Lactate Express ships an update every 3 weeks, YOUB Training every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lactate Express | YOUB Training |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | COPAtec GmbH | Felix Hermanutz |
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Lactate Express
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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
YOUB Training
- Monthly (Partner)7 Days trial$22.001 Month
- Monthly (Partner)7 Days trial$25.001 Month
- Monthly$29.001 Month
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- Monthly7 Days trial$29.001 Month
- Monthly (Partner)7 Days trial$29.991 Month
- Yearly (Partner)7 Days trial$229.991 Year
- Yearly (Partner)7 Days trial$249.991 Year
- Yearly7 Days trial$299.001 Year
- Yearly$299.001 Year
- Yearly (Partner)7 Days trial$299.991 Year









