Comparison

Lactate Express vs strokebook

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
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 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

strokebook

Features
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strokebook is your rowing club's digital logbook. Log an outing, see who is on the water and keep up with what is happening at the club, straight from your phone. Log an outing Pick the boat, put the crew in their seats, enter the time, route and distance, save. The app already knows your club's boats, members and routes, so there is almost nothing to type. An open outing is closed on your return in two taps. On the water The activity feed shows which boats are out and who rowed with whom. Every outing carries its crew, route, distance and the weather at the time of the row. Kudos and comments Give kudos for a good session, comment on other members' outings and reply to comments. The club sees what is going on even when you miss each other at the pontoon. Notifications A notice when someone gives your outing kudos, comments on it or adds you to a crew. What you receive is yours to choose in your profile, separately for push and e-mail. My outings Your season's outings on one page, with the number of outings and the kilometres of the current year. Offline too Reception at the boathouse is often poor. Whatever you enter without a connection is kept and sent automatically as soon as the phone is back online. Four languages German, French, Italian and English, following your device's language. Signing in strokebook is the app for members of rowing clubs that use strokebook. Your account is created by the club's administration; there is no sign-up in the app. If your club does not use strokebook yet, get in touch through strokebook.club. Privacy Club data is hosted in Switzerland and processed under the revised Swiss data protection act.

Screenshots

Lactate Express2 screens
strokebook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: strokebook at none against Lactate Express's 4. strokebook also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Lactate Express's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lactate Express sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. strokebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lactate Express ships an update every 3 weeks, strokebook every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Lactate Express versus strokebook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLactate Expressstrokebook
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.516.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCOPAtec GmbHespressino 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

strokebook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lactate Express free?
Lactate Express is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is strokebook free?
strokebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lactate Express or strokebook have ads?
Neither Lactate Express nor strokebook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lactate Express or strokebook?
Lactate Express ships an update every 3 weeks, and strokebook every 6 days. Most recently, Lactate Express was updated on October 24, 2026 and strokebook on October 29, 2026.

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