Macao Marathon 澳門馬拉松 vs SUB. Marathon Pace & Training
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Macao Marathon 澳門馬拉松
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The Macau International Marathon has been held for over 44 years and each year it attracts hundreds of local, regional and international top long-distance runners to participate. The presence of these international well-known long-distance runners adds to the luster of Macau's sporting enterprise. For the convenience of the participant to obtain the latest information on the event, "Macao International Marathon” has launched the official mobile app. It provides the participants with the event information, course maps and live race results. It also enables the sharing of race information and results through social networking websites.
SUB. Marathon Pace & Training
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[Stop training blind. Let the data define your peak.] SUB is the marathon training partner built for Garmin and COROS runners. Connect your watch once and every run syncs automatically. Pick a goal — Sub-3, Sub-3:30, Sub-4 — and SUB turns it into per-kilometre target pace, the right races, and coach workouts that tick themselves off the moment your watch syncs. Free. No subscription. No ads. Whether you're chasing your first 5K or a sub-3 marathon, SUB plans your next race with science, not guesswork. CORE FEATURES 1. Connect once, then it's automatic • Garmin — every Forerunner, Fenix, Epix and Venu; runs land within minutes • COROS — Pace 3, Apex 2 / 2 Pro, Vertix 2, with full running dynamics and lap detail • Apple Watch (via Apple Health) and Polar • Use Garmin and COROS together — mileage is de-duplicated, never double-counted 2. Goal-driven pacing • Pick Sub-3 / Sub-3:30 / Sub-4 and get target pace per km or mile, plus 5K, 10K, half and 30K splits • Pace calculator for any distance and finish time, with a track mode for lap splits 3. Running Fitness engine • Elite-grade model: Daniels–Gilbert. Enter a recent result and unlock your fitness level • Five scientific training paces — E, M, T, I, R — no more guessing at effort • Race predictions from 5K to the marathon to shape your SUB strategy 4. Coaches and clubs • Coaches assign long runs, intervals and tempo; they auto-complete when a matching run syncs — no manual logging • Coached classes and running clubs across Hong Kong 5. Race intelligence • Races in Hong Kong, Japan and worldwide: dates, venues, distances, entry windows • Save races with one tap; countdowns live on your Home Screen widget 6. Built for Hong Kong runners • Live sports ground availability — opening slots and bookings for every public track • Real-time running weather • Monthly challenges with live rankings Also: Apple Watch app, weekly / monthly mileage widgets, leaderboards, English / Traditional Chinese / Japanese. WHY SUB? Because running isn't magic — it's oxygen engineering. Garmin Connect and COROS Training Hub log your runs; SUB turns that data into a goal, a pace and a plan, so you can put your energy on the road. Download SUB free. Never miss a race — or a chance to get stronger.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SUB. Marathon Pace & Training at every 3 days against Macao Marathon 澳門馬拉松's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Macao Marathon 澳門馬拉松 ships an update every 4 months, SUB. Marathon Pace & Training every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 18, 2026.
| Parameter | Macao Marathon 澳門馬拉松 | SUB. Marathon Pace & Training |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sports Bureau of Macao SAR Government | Ching Kin Lau |
In-app purchases
Macao Marathon 澳門馬拉松
No in-app purchases
SUB. Marathon Pace & Training
No in-app purchases
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