SelfSync vs SUB. Marathon Pace & Training
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SelfSync
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SUB. Marathon Pace & Training
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[Stop training blind. Let the data define your peak.] SUB is the marathon training partner built for Garmin and COROS runners. Connect your watch once and every run syncs automatically. Pick a goal — Sub-3, Sub-3:30, Sub-4 — and SUB turns it into per-kilometre target pace, the right races, and coach workouts that tick themselves off the moment your watch syncs. Free. No subscription. No ads. Whether you're chasing your first 5K or a sub-3 marathon, SUB plans your next race with science, not guesswork. CORE FEATURES 1. Connect once, then it's automatic • Garmin — every Forerunner, Fenix, Epix and Venu; runs land within minutes • COROS — Pace 3, Apex 2 / 2 Pro, Vertix 2, with full running dynamics and lap detail • Apple Watch (via Apple Health) and Polar • Use Garmin and COROS together — mileage is de-duplicated, never double-counted 2. Goal-driven pacing • Pick Sub-3 / Sub-3:30 / Sub-4 and get target pace per km or mile, plus 5K, 10K, half and 30K splits • Pace calculator for any distance and finish time, with a track mode for lap splits 3. Running Fitness engine • Elite-grade model: Daniels–Gilbert. Enter a recent result and unlock your fitness level • Five scientific training paces — E, M, T, I, R — no more guessing at effort • Race predictions from 5K to the marathon to shape your SUB strategy 4. Coaches and clubs • Coaches assign long runs, intervals and tempo; they auto-complete when a matching run syncs — no manual logging • Coached classes and running clubs across Hong Kong 5. Race intelligence • Races in Hong Kong, Japan and worldwide: dates, venues, distances, entry windows • Save races with one tap; countdowns live on your Home Screen widget 6. Built for Hong Kong runners • Live sports ground availability — opening slots and bookings for every public track • Real-time running weather • Monthly challenges with live rankings Also: Apple Watch app, weekly / monthly mileage widgets, leaderboards, English / Traditional Chinese / Japanese. WHY SUB? Because running isn't magic — it's oxygen engineering. Garmin Connect and COROS Training Hub log your runs; SUB turns that data into a goal, a pace and a plan, so you can put your energy on the road. Download SUB free. Never miss a race — or a chance to get stronger.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SUB. Marathon Pace & Training at every 3 days against SelfSync's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SelfSync ships an update every 3 months, SUB. Marathon Pace & Training every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SelfSync | SUB. Marathon Pace & Training |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | c100k | Ching Kin Lau |
In-app purchases
SelfSync
No in-app purchases
SUB. Marathon Pace & Training
No in-app purchases
Questions
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