Comparison

PMPRunCal vs Runnin Tool

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

Head to head
About

PMPRunCal

This app helps serious runners and coaches improve performance with advanced training tools. It offers race time predictions, personalized training zones, and detailed lap tracking. Coaches can manage teams and time multiple athletes simultaneously.

Highlights
  • Race time predictions using Riegel Power Law
  • Personalized VDOT training zones
  • Precision lap timer and split tracking
  • AI-driven personalized advice
  • Team management for coaches
  • Individual athlete timing
Features
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PMPRunCal is the training calculator built for serious runners — athletes and coaches who know that what gets measured gets improved. FOR ATHLETES • Race Predictor — estimate finish times for any distance using your real training data and the proven Riegel Power Law formula • VDOT Training Zones — personalized E, T, I, and R pace zones based on Jack Daniels' system • Lap Timer — precision split tracking for every workout • Run History — log every session, split, and PR • AI Coach — asks questions based on your actual run history to give personalized, science-based advice FOR COACHES • Individual Athlete Timers — time each athlete separately and simultaneously. No more juggling your phone between athletes • Team Management — manage your entire roster from one place • Athlete Progress Tracking — see every athlete's history, paces, and trends THE SCIENCE PMPRunCal's predictions use peer-reviewed formulas trusted by elite coaches: • Riegel's Power Law (1977) — race time predictions proven across distances • Jack Daniels' VDOT System — training zones calibrated to your real fitness PRO SUBSCRIPTION • Athlete Pro: $4.99/month — unlimited history, AI Coach, full analytics • Coach Pro: $9.99/month — all Athlete features + team management + individual athlete timers Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled. Manage in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. ——— Athlete Pro and Coach Pro are auto-renewable monthly subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple Account; the subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pmprunning.com/en/privacy

About

Runnin Tool

Features
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Runnin is a complete hub for runners, bringing fast calculators, race planning, training-plan progress and private activity insights together in one place. Core tools work without registration. Calculate pace, time or distance, check splits, build a race strategy, convert treadmill speed, plan intervals, predict race results and estimate heart-rate zones. An optional Runnin account securely synchronizes data across devices and keeps your records, races, heart-rate zones and training-plan progress available wherever you sign in. You can also connect Strava to import activities automatically and explore your training in the Training Centre.

Screenshots

PMPRunCal4 screens
Runnin Tool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Runnin Tool at none against PMPRunCal's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. PMPRunCal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Runnin Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PMPRunCal ships an update every 5 days, Runnin Tool every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PMPRunCal versus Runnin Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPMPRunCalRunnin Tool
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB58 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHenri Pablo Forcella QuinteroTomasz Iwanowski

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PMPRunCal

Subscriptions2
  • Athlete Pro$4.991 Month
  • Coach Pro$9.991 Month
None

Runnin Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PMPRunCal free?
PMPRunCal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Runnin Tool free?
Runnin Tool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PMPRunCal or Runnin Tool have ads?
Neither PMPRunCal nor Runnin Tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PMPRunCal or Runnin Tool?
PMPRunCal ships an update every 5 days, and Runnin Tool every 6 days. Most recently, PMPRunCal was updated on November 5, 2026 and Runnin Tool on October 31, 2026.

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