Comparison

RacePlan vs Hima Run

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

Head to head
About

RacePlan

This app creates personalized race plans for trail runners, including target paces, aid station timings, and hourly nutrition. It also provides weather-based gear recommendations and drop bag strategies. Plans update automatically as race details become available.

Highlights
  • Personalized race plans
  • Target pace per section
  • Aid station and life base timing
  • Hourly nutrition plan
  • Weather-based gear list
  • Drop bag strategy
  • Automatic plan updates
Features
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Prepare your trail races like a pro. For every major race (UTMB, CCC, OCC, TDS, Diagonale des Fous, Mont-Blanc Marathon, MaXi-Race, Templiers, SaintéLyon, EcoTrail Paris…), receive a complete, personalized race plan tailored to your level. — YOUR COMPLETE RACE PACK — Target pace per section Calculated from your profile, elevation gain, and technicality. Know exactly how fast to run each segment to finish strong. Aid station and life base timing Anticipate your arrivals at key checkpoints. No more nasty cut-off surprises. Hourly nutrition plan Carbs, salt, hydration: how much and when, calibrated to effort duration and forecasted weather. Weather-based gear list Jacket, headlamp, poles, gloves: recommendations adjusted 7 days before race day. Drop bag strategy What to pack in each support bag, optimized section by section. Automatic updates Buy 3 to 6 months before your race. When the organization releases the official course and final weather, your plan updates automatically. — WHO IS IT FOR? — For trail runners preparing a long-distance race (50 km+) who want to finish with a plan, not improvisation. From first-time ultra finishers to competitive runners targeting a specific time. — HOW IT WORKS — 1. Choose your race from the catalog 2. Fill in your profile (5 minutes, or import from Strava) 3. Receive your complete Race Pack instantly 4. The app provides an action plan and automatically enriches as the race approaches — ONE-OFF OR ANNUAL — One Race Pack = one race: pay once, it's yours. Annual subscription: unlimited RacePacks and long runs for 12 months. It renews automatically every year at the same price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal date, in your App Store account settings. — RACES IN THE CATALOG — UTMB Mont-Blanc · CCC · OCC · TDS · MCC · Diagonale des Fous · Trail de Bourbon · Mascareignes · Mont-Blanc Marathon · MaXi-Race Annecy · Festival des Templiers · Trail des Hospitaliers · SaintéLyon · EcoTrail Paris · Ultra-Marin Morbihan · and more races added every month. — YOUR DATA STAYS WITH YOU — Profile and health data stored on your phone, encrypted. GDPR compliant. No third-party sharing. — NEED HELP? — Responsive email support. You're never alone in your preparation. Get ready. Run smart. Finish strong. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Hima Run

Features
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Find your next trail running race in Southeast Asia and China. Hima Run is the most complete trail race calendar for the region, covering races across Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and mainland China. Whether you are training for your first trail race or planning your next ultra marathon, Hima Run helps you discover the perfect event. Browse trail running races by country, distance, elevation gain, and date — all in one free app. DISCOVER TRAIL RACES • Browse trail running and ultra marathon events across Southeast Asia and China • Filter races by country, distance, elevation, and month • Find everything from 10K trail runs to 100-mile ultra trail races • New races added regularly from trusted local and international sources ITRA & UTMB CERTIFICATION • See ITRA points and UTMB Running Stones for certified races • Find UTMB World Series qualifying events in the region • Plan your path to UTMB Mont-Blanc with races that earn Running Stones PLAN YOUR RACE CALENDAR • View upcoming trail running events at a glance • Get notified when registration opens for your favorite races • Compare race distances, elevation profiles, and entry fees side by side • Never miss registration deadlines for popular trail races • Plan your race season months in advance RACE DETAILS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS • Distance and elevation gain for every race • Entry fees with tiered pricing details • Direct links to official race registration pages • Course terrain and difficulty information BUILT FOR TRAIL RUNNERS IN ASIA Hima Run was built specifically for the trail running community in Southeast Asia and China. Unlike global apps that barely cover this region, every race in Hima Run has been verified and enriched with accurate details. We cover races in: • Thailand — the region's most active trail running scene • Vietnam — from Sapa to Da Lat mountain races • Indonesia — Bali, Java, and Sumatra trail events • Malaysia — Cameron Highlands, Borneo, and more • Hong Kong & Taiwan — world-class urban trail races • China — from Great Wall marathons to Yunnan mountain ultras EVERY DISTANCE, EVERY RUNNER Whether you are looking for a beginner-friendly 10K trail race, a challenging 50K mountain run, or a grueling 100-mile ultra marathon, Hima Run has you covered. Filter by distance to find the race that matches your training and ambitions. FREE TO USE Hima Run is completely free. No subscriptions, no paywalls, no ads. Just the trail running race information you need to plan your next adventure. Start exploring trail races in Southeast Asia and China today. Find your next race with Hima Run!

Screenshots

RacePlan4 screens
Hima Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hima Run at none against RacePlan's 8. Hima Run also leads on ads (none vs shown). RacePlan's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. RacePlan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per year. Hima Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RacePlan ships an update every 4 days, Hima Run every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
RacePlan versus Hima Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRacePlanHima Run
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZolly SolutionsClaire BERTIN

In-app purchases

8 purchases

RacePlan

Subscriptions3
  • Race Pack Season$44.991 Year
  • Race Pack Annuel$49.991 Year
  • Race Pack PRO$59.991 Year
One-time5
  • Race Pack Premium$12.99
  • Race Pack Promo$17.99
  • Race Pack Pro$22.99
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  • Race Pack Premium$29.99
  • RacePack : Premium$29.99
None

Hima Run

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RacePlan free?
RacePlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hima Run free?
Hima Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RacePlan or Hima Run have ads?
RacePlan shows ads; Hima Run does not.
Which is updated more often, RacePlan or Hima Run?
RacePlan ships an update every 4 days, and Hima Run every 2 weeks. Most recently, RacePlan was updated on November 5, 2026 and Hima Run on October 26, 2026.

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