Comparison

Lact8 vs RunNote

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

Head to head
About

Lact8

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Lact8 helps athletes identify their lactate thresholds (LT1 and LT2) from step test data and calculate personalized training zones. Features: โ€ข Record lactate, heart rate, and power/pace from step tests โ€ข Automatic threshold detection using proven methods โ€ข Multiple zone systems (3-Zone, 7-Zone Touretski, 8-Zone Couzens) โ€ข Track threshold progression over time โ€ข Export data as CSV, JSON, or Markdown Perfect for cyclists, runners, and triathletes who want data-driven training zones based on their own physiology.

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RunNote

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You get better at what you reflect on. RunNote pulls your runs from Apple Health automatically, and an AI coach turns them into insights made for you. Your run log and diary โ€” how you felt, the weather, your notes โ€” are free. AI coaching is a Pro subscription, and the more you log, the better your coach knows you. YOUR RUNS, ORGANIZED FOR YOU - Auto-sync from Apple Health โ€” run with your watch, then just open the app - Monthly calendar, km splits, 5 heart-rate zones, elevation and route - Personal records and streaks detected automatically A COACH THAT LEARNS YOU - Personalized analysis of every run โ€” pace, heart rate, and your own notes together - Coach notes remember your condition, aches, and lessons over time - Weekly coaching that reviews last week's goals and sets the next ones - Ask the coach anything, and get a training plan built around you REASONS TO KEEP SHOWING UP - 5 runner levels and achievement badges with progress - Weekly and monthly goals with celebrations - Shoe mileage tracking, stretching and running-form guides AI features are part of RunNote Pro. New subscribers to the annual plan get a 7-day free trial (the monthly plan has no trial). Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and can be managed anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.kkirukstudio.com/legal/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.kkirukstudio.com/legal/privacy/

Screenshots

Lact84 screens
RunNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lact8 at none against RunNote's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. RunNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Lact8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lact8 ships an update weekly, RunNote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Lact8 versus RunNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLact8RunNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBEN REEVESungHyuk Yoon

In-app purchases

None

Lact8

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

RunNote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$6.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Lact8 free?
Lact8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RunNote free?
RunNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lact8 or RunNote have ads?
Neither Lact8 nor RunNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lact8 or RunNote?
Lact8 ships an update weekly, and RunNote every 4 days. Most recently, Lact8 was updated on October 6, 2026 and RunNote on October 16, 2026.

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