Planit for runner vs Next Up
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Planit for runner
This app helps runners plan and pace their races and training sessions. It features a unique two-dial interface for one-handed control, allowing easy adjustment of distance, time, and pace. Calculate split times, lap times, and arrival times for various running scenarios.
- Running pace, time, and distance calculation
- One-handed dial interface
- Split time and lap time calculation
- Bookmark saved settings
- Calculator keypad for input
- Graph visualization of interval pace
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Improve your running with Planit. Focus on running your race at your pace and leave the planning to Planit. Designed by runners for runners, Planit is easy to use and stress free, whether you are waiting at the starting line or off and running. Pace your marathons, races, and training sessions with Planit’s unique two-dial interface that gives you one-handed control over the display mode and settings. Control every aspect of your run by quickly setting distance, time, pace or speed with an innovative interface and bookmark your settings to retrieve them quickly later on. In combination with the built-in calculator keypad (great for complicated calculations), the dials will help you fine-tune your desired values with a flick in either direction. With another flick, switch the mode to split times and you can pace yourself segment by segment throughout your run to ensure that you run your race. Read on to find out more about the features of Planit. 【Calculator】 Pace Calculator Calculates running pace when you enter distance and time. This calculator can be used, for example, to check what the optimal pace is when running a full marathon in 4 hours. (5 min and 41 sec per km) The display can be toggled between pace (min/km) and speed (km/h). For those on a track (e.g. 400m), you can also calculate the number of laps and lap time required to hit your pace. Time Calculator Calculates running time when you enter distance and pace. This can be used to find out, for example, how long it takes to run a half-marathon with a pace of 4 min 45 sec / 1 km. (1 hr 40 min 12 sec) Distance Calculator Calculates distance when you enter pace and time. This can be used, for example, to calculate a distance when running for 1 hr at 4 min 30 sec / km. (13.334km) 【Planner】 Displays the automatically calculated split times for a fixed distance according to the distance, time and pace you set. Fine tune the pace of each segment with a flick of the dials. Interval pace can also be displayed in a graph form, so you can visually grasp the progress of your overall pace. Split time can be changed to an interval lap time and arrival time for each checkpoint. Key features: - Easily calculate running distance, time and pace - One-handed operation for changing modes and settings - Innovative keypad for easy distance and time input - Bookmarks to allow users to save and retrieve frequently used values - For tracks, calculate laps and lap times for a set pace - Calculate split times and lap times for fixed distances - Input start time and see arrival time at checkpoints - Adjust an interval’s pace with the dial and see changes to your projected pace and finish time. Notes: - Distance units are available in both kilometers and miles. - Pace units can be shown either in time per kilometer or distance per hour. - 8 colors to choose from!
Next Up
Create and customize interval timers with detailed options for reps, sets, colors, and sounds. Offers flexible display modes, quick actions for navigation, and background notifications. Organize timers with folders and choose between light and dark themes.
- Customizable intervals (reps, sets, colors, sounds)
- Detailed and full-screen display modes
- Portrait and landscape orientation support
- Quick actions for navigation and editing
- Background notifications
- Timer organization with folders
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Customize Your Intervals, Your Way A fully customizable interval timer: Create your intervals. Specify reps, sets, colours and sounds. Tailor it to your purpose and needs. Minimal design and easy to use. Options for rep-based intervals and images. Display options: Choose to run your timer in a detailed view that auto-scrolls through intervals or a full-screen mode for a larger, easily visible display. Both modes support portrait and landscape orientations. Visual details: In detailed view, running intervals and sets are highlighted, providing a clear visual cue. For intervals with multiple reps, the highlighted area indicates the percentage completed. Set optional background colours on intervals for a visual cue. Light and dark mode versions are available and will adapt to your preferences set on your device. Quick actions: Set an interim interval that will automatically be added between intervals. Optionally, end your timer with the interim interval. Skip or backtrack through intervals using intuitive arrow buttons. Swipe actions allow for easy deletion and duplication of intervals and sets. --- Interval Timer features: • Interval timers: Create timers with unlimited intervals. • Description, Length, and Reps: Set the details of each interval, customizing it to your precise requirements. • Interim Intervals: Quickly set up timers by adding interim intervals that run between each interval. • Interval Sets: Group intervals into sets and specify the desired number of set reps. • Interval Customization: Differentiate intervals with background colors. • Time Display: View countdown of each interval and total remaining time, with an option to display total elapsed time. • Progress and Highlighting: View progress with highlighted current intervals and reps completed. • Start from Any Interval: Choose which interval to start the timer from, providing maximum control. • User-friendly Actions: Effortlessly manage intervals with swipe actions for deletion and duplication. Duplicate button allows for easy copying of intervals, sets, and timers. Arrow buttons enable smooth navigation between intervals. • Background Notifications: Run timers in the background and receive alerts for interval changes and timer completion. • Organize with Folders: Create folders to organize and easily access your timers. • Orientation and Display: Enjoy portrait and landscape orientations, and full-screen mode for a larger timer display. • Light and Dark Mode: Seamlessly switch between light and dark mode to suit your preference. Upgrade features include: • Unlimited timers: Create as many timers as you like. • Sound Options: Enable countdown beeps, set interval/timer sounds, and/or enable text to speech. • Rep-based Intervals: Option to create intervals based on reps instead of time to offer maximum flexibility. • More Interval Customization: Differentiate intervals with images/photos and sounds. • Edit received timers: Flexibility to modify all timers. Subscription - syncing and sharing timers: • Sync and Share: Sync timers across devices and choose to share timers and folders with other users. Sharing via email includes a direct download link and instructions. --- Privacy Policy: https://alysha.dev/interval-timer-privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://alysha.dev/interval-timer-terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Next Up at Free against Planit for runner's $2.99. Next Up also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 18 months). Planit for runner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On ads, device support 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
Next Up is free to download; Planit for runner costs $2.99 up front. Next Up sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Planit for runner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Planit for runner ships an update every 18 months, Next Up every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Planit for runner | Next Up |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (2.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 75.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DreamGarage Inc. | Alysha Kwok |
Customer experience
Planit for runner
Next Up
In-app purchases
Planit for runner
No in-app purchases
Next Up
- Syncing and Sharing$3.991 Month
- Upgrade$2.99
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