Parcode vs MP Performance Coaching
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Parcode
This app displays your parkrun barcode directly on your Apple Watch for easy check-ins after your run. Choose from QR code or traditional barcode formats, manage multiple family members' barcodes, and personalize them with color themes. A watch face complication and weekly notification help you find it quickly.
- Display parkrun barcode on Apple Watch
- QR code and traditional barcode options
- Manage multiple family barcodes
- Customizable color themes
- Weekly notification reminder
- Watch face complication
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Elevate your 'weekly timed run' experience with Parcode, exclusively on Apple Watch! • Effortlessly display your unique barcode post-run for quick check-in. • Choose between the easily readable QR Code, the traditional barcode, or rotated barcode. • Manage multiple family barcodes with ease. • Personalize each barcode with a delightful array of vibrant colour themes. • Set a convenient weekly notification simplify locating the app after the run. • Simplify barcode display with the Parcode complication on your watch face. Revamp your weekly run routine with both style and convenience – download now! ———————————————————————————————————————————— This third party app is in no way associated with the parkrun Group. parkrun is a registered trademark of parkrun Limited.
MP Performance Coaching
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The hub for 121 High Performance Coaching for individuals looking to take their performance to the next level.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MP Performance Coaching at Free against Parcode's $2.99. MP Performance Coaching also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). 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
MP Performance Coaching is free to download; Parcode costs $2.99 up front. Parcode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MP Performance Coaching asks for nothing beyond the download.
Parcode ships an update every 3 months, MP Performance Coaching fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Parcode | MP Performance Coaching |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 205 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Whisk Mobile Development Pty Ltd | MP Performance Coaching LTD |
In-app purchases
Parcode
- Multi-Runner$0.99
MP Performance Coaching
No in-app purchases
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