Comparison

Ready to Run vs RunPredict

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

Head to head
About

Ready to Run

Features
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Train smarter. Run faster. Work with a coach who's been there. Kathy Butler Running gives you the training tools used by serious distance runners — built around your fitness, your goals, and your race schedule. Whether you're chasing a Boston qualifier or your first 5K finish, this app puts an Olympic-level methodology in your pocket, for free, for now. KNOW YOUR TRAINING PACES Stop guessing. Enter a recent race result and instantly get your personalized training zones — easy, tempo, threshold, and VO2max — calculated from your actual fitness. Every run has a purpose. Now you'll know what it is. PREDICT YOUR NEXT RACE See what your current fitness says about your potential across distances. Going from a 10K to a half marathon? The race predictor tells you what pace to target so you don't blow up on mile 8. LOG YOUR RUNS Track weekly mileage, pace trends, and 30-day history with clean, readable charts. See your fitness building week over week — and spot the recovery weeks before your body forces one. APPLE WATCH COMPANION Your pace zones on your wrist. Glanceable during any run, no phone required. --- ABOUT KATHY Kathy Butler represented Canada at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic games and Great Britain at the 2004 Athens Olympics. She's been coaching distance runners of all levels for over a decade — from first-time marathoners to masters athletes chasing lifetime PRs. Her approach is built on sound aerobic development, not junk miles. WORK WITH KATHY Inside the app, you'll find Kathy's training programs, athlete testimonials, and a way to book a free 15-minute consultation. No pressure — just a conversation about where you are and where you want to go.

About

RunPredict

Features
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Predict your race times. Train smarter. Run faster. RunPredict helps you estimate your performance across all distances, from 5K to marathon, using your pace or VO₂max (VMA). Whether you are preparing for a race or improving your training, get clear and actionable insights in seconds. **Key Features** Accurate race predictions Estimate your finish times for 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon based on your current fitness. Pace and effort zones Understand your training zones (easy, tempo, threshold) and adapt your sessions. Instant pace calculator Adjust your pace and see predictions update in real time. Custom distances Add any race distance and get instant predictions. Performance insights View pace ranges and expected effort to better plan your races and training. **Built for runners** Whether you are targeting a sub-20 5K, improving your 10K, or preparing for a marathon, RunPredict helps you train with precision and confidence.

Screenshots

Ready to Run4 screens
RunPredict4 screens

Verdict

The call

Ready to Run and RunPredict are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Ready to Run versus RunPredict: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReady to RunRunPredict
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew ChandlerCharles Zimmerlin

In-app purchases

None

Ready to Run

No in-app purchases

None

RunPredict

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ready to Run free?
Ready to Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RunPredict free?
RunPredict is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ready to Run or RunPredict have ads?
Neither Ready to Run nor RunPredict shows ads.

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