Comparison

Marathon Pace vs OptiRun BASE+

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Target time split list by distance
  • Calculate time from pace per km
  • Calculate time at specific points
  • Calculate lap time from specific point time
Features
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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".

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Marathon Pace1 screens
OptiRun BASE+4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Marathon Pace versus OptiRun BASE+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarathon PaceOptiRun BASE+
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB73 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperYoshiki ShibuyaTOSHINAO KAMIKUBO

Customer experience

Marathon Pace

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

OptiRun BASE+

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Marathon Pace

No in-app purchases

None

OptiRun BASE+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marathon Pace free?
Marathon Pace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OptiRun BASE+ free?
OptiRun BASE+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Marathon Pace or OptiRun BASE+ have ads?
Neither Marathon Pace nor OptiRun BASE+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Marathon Pace or OptiRun BASE+?
Marathon Pace ships an update fortnightly, and OptiRun BASE+ every 2 days. Most recently, Marathon Pace was updated on October 5, 2026 and OptiRun BASE+ on October 9, 2026.

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