Planit for runner vs ExTimer
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!
ExTimer
This app offers a stylish and customizable interval timer for various activities like workouts, stretching, and time management. With multiple color themes and layout options, it aims to boost training motivation and seamlessly integrate into daily life.
- Stylish and customizable appearance
- Multiple color variations and layouts
- Supports interval training (HIIT, Tabata)
- Useful for workouts, stretching, and time management
- Light and dark mode options
- Vertical and horizontal layout support
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・ Stylish & abundant variations Stylish appearance that motivates training Supports 5 types of color variations, light mode, dark mode, vertical layout, and horizontal layout. By switching a total of 20 patterns according to your mood, you will increase your motivation for training. ・ For everyday use The well-designed appearance blends into everyday life. Training at the gym or at home, stretching, work time management(ex Pomodoro Tracker), cooking timer. This timer with a simple and stylish appearance is useful in various situations in your life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ExTimer at Free against Planit for runner's $2.99. ExTimer also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 18 months). Planit for runner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment 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
ExTimer is free to download; Planit for runner costs $2.99 up front. ExTimer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Planit for runner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Planit for runner ships an update every 18 months, ExTimer every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Planit for runner | ExTimer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| 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 — better | 15.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DreamGarage Inc. | Hajime Suzuki |
Customer experience
Planit for runner
ExTimer
In-app purchases
Planit for runner
No in-app purchases
ExTimer
- Trial 3DaysFree
- Hide Ads$1.99
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