Marathon Pace vs OptiRun BASE+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Marathon Pace
This app helps marathon runners set target times by providing a list of split times for various distances based on pace per kilometer. It also includes functions to calculate times at specific points from lap times and vice versa.
- Target time split list by distance
- Calculate time from pace per km
- Calculate time at specific points
- Calculate lap time from specific point time
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*overview* ・When setting a marathon target time, we have listed the times for each location. ・In addition, a calculation function is also provided. *function* ① From the pace per km, you can check the times of 5km, 10km, 15km, 20km, Half, 25km, 30km, 35km, 40km, Full in a list. ② For distances that are not listed, it is also possible to "calculate the time at a certain point from the lap time". ③It is also possible to "calculate lap time from the time at a certain point".
OptiRun BASE+
This platform specializes in training management for long-distance running teams. It scientifically visualizes training load, automatically optimizes tapering for each athlete towards target races, and monitors athlete condition to prevent injuries and achieve peak performance.
- Scientific load management with ACWR and spike detection
- Automatic tapering optimization for target races
- Daily condition monitoring (sleep, fatigue, weight)
- Coach dashboard for team overview
- Device integration (Garmin, Strava, Apple HealthKit)
- RED-s/EA monitoring
- Running form analysis
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OptiRun BASE is a training management platform for distance running coaches and their teams. Instead of one more log book, it turns everyday training into decisions: how hard the squad is working, who is drifting toward injury, and when to start the taper so athletes peak on race day. WHAT IT DOES Training load, made readable Record distance, pace and session RPE. OptiRun BASE computes acute:chronic workload ratio and flags sudden spikes in distance, so a rise in load never goes unnoticed. Daily condition monitoring Athletes log sleep, fatigue, soreness, body weight and resting heart rate in under a minute. Trends surface early, before they become injuries. Energy availability Track nutrition alongside training to catch low energy availability, with food frequency questionnaires and optional menstrual cycle tracking. Tapering that adapts Set a target race and OptiRun BASE builds a taper for each athlete, evaluates how the taper is actually going, and suggests the day's distance each morning. A coach dashboard that fits a squad See load, condition and injury risk for every athlete on one screen, compare sessions, and share feedback with the team. Devices that do the typing Automatic sync with Garmin, Strava, COROS, Polar and Apple Health. Laps, heart-rate zones and sleep arrive on their own. Apple Watch supported. Records and testing Personal bests with progression, race results, lab tests, blood work and body composition over time. PRICING Free for teams of up to 5 athletes. Paid plans are priced per athlete, so a small club pays like a small club. BUILT FOR Distance running coaches, club and corporate teams, and self-coached runners who train seriously. YOUR DATA We do not sell your health data or hand it to advertising networks. Data is shared with the coaches of the team you join, and you can export or delete it at any time. Ages 13 and over. Personal Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. Please review the terms of use (EULA) and privacy policy before purchase. Terms of Use: https://athlivia26.com/terms-en.html Privacy Policy: https://athlivia26.com/privacy-en.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: OptiRun BASE+ at every 2 days against Marathon Pace's fortnightly. OptiRun BASE+ also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Marathon Pace's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Marathon Pace ships an update fortnightly, OptiRun BASE+ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marathon Pace | OptiRun BASE+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 83.3% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Yoshiki Shibuya | TOSHINAO KAMIKUBO |
Customer experience
Marathon Pace
OptiRun BASE+
In-app purchases
Marathon Pace
No in-app purchases
OptiRun BASE+
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Marathon Pace free?
Is OptiRun BASE+ free?
Do Marathon Pace or OptiRun BASE+ have ads?
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