Comparison

MidLab vs Run Picker

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

Head to head
About

MidLab

Features
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MidLab β€” Middle-Distance Training, Scientifically Optimized The training management app built exclusively for 800m-5000m middle-distance runners. β–  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: β€’ Cardio Limiter β€” your breathing hits the wall first β€’ Muscular Endurance Limiter β€” your legs give out first β€’ Balanced β–  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 β€” Base > Build > Race > Taper β€” helps you improve efficiently. β€’ Just set your target race distance and date β€’ Supports 800m / 1500m / 3000m / 5000m β€’ Optimized for your age category and training history β€’ Automatic recovery weeks β–  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. β–  Race Predictions Estimate your 800m-5000m race times based on current fitness. Compare against your personal bests to see your progress. β–  Dashboard β€’ View your current ETP, VO2max, and limiter type at a glance β€’ See today's training session β€’ Track weekly progress β€’ Follow your ETP trend graph to visualize growth β–  Premium Plan β€’ Monthly: $7.99 β€’ Yearly: $69.99 (save 2 months) β€’ Includes a 1-week free trial No coach needed β€” just science. Push your middle-distance PB with MidLab. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Run Picker

Features
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Run better β€” with a coach in your pocket. RunPicker turns a quick phone video into a coach's-eye breakdown of your running form. Prop your phone up, film 5–10 seconds from the side, and RunPicker tracks your joints frame by frame to score your technique β€” entirely on your device. WHAT YOU GET β€’ A 0–100 form score with an honest reliability rating β€’ Cadence, ground contact, vertical oscillation, foot strike, overstride, knee drive, trunk lean, arm carriage, hip extension and more β€’ Your single biggest fault highlighted, with targeted drills to fix it β€’ A synced skeleton overlay so you can see exactly what your body is doing β€’ A history of every run so you can track your form over time PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything runs on your phone using on-device pose tracking. Your footage is never uploaded to a server. HONEST, NOT FLATTERING RunPicker only scores what it can actually measure. If a clip is too short, too far, or not a clean side view, it tells you β€” instead of inventing a number. RUNPICKER PRO Unlock unlimited analyses, every metric, and the full coaching plan. β€’ Plans: Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly (yearly starts with a 3-day free trial) β€’ Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation β€’ Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period β€’ Manage or cancel anytime in your account settings Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.pickersoft.com/terms_runpicker.html Privacy Policy: https://www.pickersoft.com/privacy_runpicker.html

Screenshots

MidLab4 screens
Run Picker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: MidLab at 3 against Run Picker's 1. MidLab also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. MidLab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Run Picker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
MidLab versus Run Picker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMidLabRun Picker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size28 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMASAMI YAJIRIYEONGMI KIM

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MidLab

Subscriptions2
  • MidLab Proγƒ—γƒ©γƒ³οΌˆζœˆι‘οΌ‰1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • MidLab Proγƒ—γƒ©γƒ³οΌˆεΉ΄ι‘οΌ‰1 Month trial$59.991 Year
3 purchases

Run Picker

Subscriptions3
  • RunPicker Pro$0.997 Days
  • RunPicker Pro$1.991 Month
  • RunPicker Pro3 Days trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is MidLab free?
MidLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Run Picker free?
Run Picker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MidLab or Run Picker have ads?
Neither MidLab nor Run Picker shows ads.

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