Comparison

Planit for runner vs Workoutimer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

About

Workoutimer

Create and customize interval timers for various workout styles like HIIT and Tabata. Save your custom routines, track your progress, and utilize preset timers for quick workouts. Enjoy flexible settings for training parts, durations, and intervals.

Highlights
  • Customizable workout timers
  • Save up to 100 custom timers
  • Background execution
  • Training part and duration settings
  • Interval and set number settings
  • Workout history tracking
  • Preset timers
Features
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Workoutimer is timer app that can be freely workout settings such as HIIT and Tabata timer. You can assemble the set by setting the training parts freely in Workoutimer. Circuit training, HIIT or Tabata timer, how to use is up to you . Function - Save 100 custom timers you edited by free - Background execution and notification ON / OFF - Setting of training part name and duration - Setting interval time - Setting the number of sets - History screen for checking your "Done" records - 4 types of preset timer - Speech notification ON / OFF - Countdown sound ON / OFF - Countdown vibration ON / OFF - Tick sound ON / OFF - Setting of the screen lock during the timer display - Setting of Immediately timer start after the timer display - Hide unnecessary preset timer if you want

Screenshots

Planit for runner4 screens
Workoutimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Workoutimer at Free against Planit for runner's $2.99. Workoutimer also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 18 months). Planit for runner's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

Workoutimer is free to download; Planit for runner costs $2.99 up front. Workoutimer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Planit for runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planit for runner ships an update every 18 months, Workoutimer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Planit for runner versus Workoutimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanit for runnerWorkoutimer
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—4.8 (181 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—181 — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDreamGarage Inc.Gen Takeda

Customer experience

Planit for runner

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Workoutimer

All ratings181 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral12.3%
Negative27.7%

In-app purchases

None

Planit for runner

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Workoutimer

One-time1
  • Hide Ad$0.99

Questions

Is Planit for runner free?
Planit for runner costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Workoutimer free?
Workoutimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Planit for runner or Workoutimer have ads?
Workoutimer shows ads; Planit for runner does not.
Which is updated more often, Planit for runner or Workoutimer?
Planit for runner ships an update every 18 months, and Workoutimer monthly. Most recently, Planit for runner was updated on October 10, 2026 and Workoutimer on October 8, 2026.

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