Comparison

ランニングタイムプランナー vs MidLab

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

Head to head
About

ランニングタイムプランナー

Features
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マラソンランナー向けのタイムシミュレーションアプリです。 目標タイムに基づいて、各区間ごとのペースを自動で計算し、区間ごとのタイムを手動で調整しながら目標タイムを確認します。 フルマラソンやハーフマラソン、陸上のトラックなどのレースに向けての戦略を立てるツールとしてお役立て下さい。

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MidLab

Features
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MidLab — Middle-Distance Training, Scientifically Optimized The training management app built exclusively for 800m-5000m middle-distance runners. ■ Measure Your Fitness with the ETP Test Run our unique ETP (Estimated Threshold Pace) test on a 400m track to accurately determine your threshold pace. MidLab also classifies your performance limiter into three types: • Cardio Limiter — your breathing hits the wall first • Muscular Endurance Limiter — your legs give out first • Balanced ■ Personalized Training Plans [Premium] Based on your ETP and limiter type, MidLab auto-generates a multi-week training plan tailored to your goal race. Scientific periodization — Base > Build > Race > Taper — helps you improve efficiently. • Just set your target race distance and date • Supports 800m / 1500m / 3000m / 5000m • Optimized for your age category and training history • Automatic recovery weeks ■ Extensive Workout Library [Premium] Dozens of workout templates organized across six training zones (Recovery through Repetition). Every pace is auto-calculated from your ETP so you always train at the right intensity. ■ Race Predictions Estimate your 800m-5000m race times based on current fitness. Compare against your personal bests to see your progress. ■ Dashboard • View your current ETP, VO2max, and limiter type at a glance • See today's training session • Track weekly progress • Follow your ETP trend graph to visualize growth ■ Premium Plan • Monthly: $7.99 • Yearly: $69.99 (save 2 months) • Includes a 1-week free trial No coach needed — just science. Push your middle-distance PB with MidLab. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ランニングタイムプランナー3 screens
MidLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ランニングタイムプランナー at none against MidLab's 2. ランニングタイムプランナー also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). MidLab's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MidLab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. ランニングタイムプランナー asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ランニングタイムプランナー ships an update every 4 days, MidLab daily. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
ランニングタイムプランナー versus MidLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterランニングタイムプランナーMidLab
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYudai FukudaMASAMI YAJIRI

In-app purchases

None

ランニングタイムプランナー

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MidLab

Subscriptions2
  • MidLab Proプラン(月額)1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • MidLab Proプラン(年額)1 Month trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is ランニングタイムプランナー free?
ランニングタイムプランナー is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MidLab free?
MidLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ランニングタイムプランナー or MidLab have ads?
ランニングタイムプランナー shows ads; MidLab does not.
Which is updated more often, ランニングタイムプランナー or MidLab?
ランニングタイムプランナー ships an update every 4 days, and MidLab daily. Most recently, ランニングタイムプランナー was updated on October 18, 2026 and MidLab on October 8, 2026.

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