Smart Runner vs RunSolver

Training plans that adapt after every run, from your first 5K to the marathon. Pay once and own it, or try a year with 7 days free. Both plans unlock every feature. Smart Runner is a science-backed running coach for runners who want real results, without paying every month for the privilege. YOUR DATA STAYS YOURS No account. No email. No password. No cloud sync. Your workouts live in Apple Health and on your device. We only collect anonymous usage data to improve the app, never linked to you. ADAPTIVE TRAINING THAT ACTUALLY WORKS Smart Runner uses VDOT, the system from Jack Daniels' Running Formula, to measure your fitness from a recent race result and build a rolling plan around it. - Adaptive 2-week plan that rebuilds after every run - VDOT pace zones: easy, tempo, interval and race pace - Beginner-friendly starting paces, so easy runs feel easy from week one - ATL / CTL / TSB load tracking, the metrics elite coaches use - Post-run analysis: see what each session actually built - Apple Watch: structured workouts with haptic cues on your wrist - HealthKit: every run imported automatically - Garmin supported - Strava sync: pull in runs you've already logged - Daily reminder at the time you choose BUILT FOR - First-timers building toward a 5K or 10K - Half and full marathoners chasing a time goal - Runners coming back from a break who need a structured rebuild - Anyone who wants coaching-grade metrics without coaching prices PRICING Start free. Then choose: - Lifetime: pay once, train for life - Annual: 7 days free, then billed yearly Annual renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

RunSolver is the runner's toolkit — built for calculating, not tracking. Whether you're planning a race, dialing in your splits, or predicting a finish time, RunSolver gives you fast, focused tools that work together. Enter your distance and time once, and every screen updates — pace, splits, predictions, and workouts all stay in sync. PACE CALCULATOR Pick a distance or enter your own, set a finish time, and instantly see your pace, speed, and converted units. Clean, simple, no clutter. SPLIT GENERATOR Generate per-km or per-mile splits with even, negative, or positive split strategies. Visualize your pace curve and share a race card image with friends. RACE PREDICTOR Use the Riegel formula to predict finish times across distances — from the mile to 50K. Adjust for fitness level and see your age grade percentage. WORKOUT BUILDER Choose from smart templates (intervals, tempo, long run, speed work) with paces derived from your target race time. Or build a fully custom workout and save it for later. TOOLS - Pace conversion (min/km to min/mi and back) - Training pace zones from your threshold - Treadmill speed to outdoor pace - Boston Qualifier calculator - Race comparison (planned vs actual) - Personal records tracker DESIGNED FOR RUNNERS - Dark theme, clean interface - Wheel pickers for fast time entry - km/mi toggle everywhere - Shareable race plan cards - All calculations happen instantly — no loading, no accounts, no tracking RunSolver is 100% free with no ads. Run the numbers.