VDOT Running Calculator vs WarmPulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VDOT Running Calculator
This app helps runners and coaches calculate training paces, equate race performances, and adjust for environmental factors. Based on decades of scientific research, it provides a VDOT score to measure running ability and compare performances across different distances.
- Calculate time, distance, and race paces
- Determine current training paces
- Equate race performances across distances
- Adjust paces for heat and altitude
- Measure running ability with VDOT score
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The official VDOT Running Calculator, designed by Dr. Jack Daniels - named World's Best Running Coach by Runner's World Magazine - and the team at VDOT O2. Thanks to over 50 years of scientific research conducted by legendary coach Dr. Jack Daniels, runners and coaches can quickly determine appropriate training paces, equate race performances and adjust for heat and altitude. Features: • Calculate time, distance and race paces • Calculate your current training paces • Calculate and compare the equivalent performances of a race result at other distances • Calculate the effect of temperature or altitude on training and race paces What's Your VDOT? VDOT is a measure of your current running ability. It assigns a score to all running performances, let's you determine your current training paces, and equates a race time in one distance to another. For instance, you can compare your VDOT score from a recent 5k result to a friend's score who just ran a half marathon. Who won? What VDOT Level Have You Reached? Input a race result or estimated performance and learn what score it reaches on the VDOT scale. Enter all your past performances to see which race result scores the highest. There are 10 levels starting at Beginner - White (Female: 34.3, Male: 36.8) all the way up to Professional - Gold (Female: 71, Male: 80).
WarmPulse
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WarmPulse generates an optimal warmup routine tailored to your sport, fitness level, and real-time weather conditions. Based on the scientifically-backed RAMP protocol (Raise-Activate-Mobilise-Potentiate), the app calculates your ideal warmup duration using WBGT heat index data from your current location. Features: - Auto-fetches weather data via GPS - Adjusts warmup for heat, cold, and normal conditions - Sport-specific exercises for Speed & Power, Endurance, Team Sports, and General fitness - Built-in phase timer with haptic feedback - Clean, simple interface - just pick your sport and go Perfect for athletes, coaches, and fitness enthusiasts who want a smarter warmup.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: VDOT Running Calculator at Free against WarmPulse's $0.99. WarmPulse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, 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
VDOT Running Calculator is free to download; WarmPulse costs $0.99 up front. VDOT Running Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WarmPulse asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | VDOT Running Calculator | WarmPulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Run SMART Project, LLC | TOSHINAO KAMIKUBO |
Bugs and requests
VDOT Running Calculator
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when upgrading to premium
- Can't scroll beyond 200/400m results
- Custom distance doesn't support metric
Requested features
4 requests- Expand time field to support ultras
- Add 6k and 8k distances
- Allow inputting VDOT score directly
- Allow typing in times instead of scrolling
WarmPulse
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
VDOT Running Calculator
- VDOT Calculator Premium2 variants$8.99
WarmPulse
No in-app purchases
Questions
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