Comparison

VDOT Running Calculator vs WarmPulse

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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).

About

WarmPulse

Features
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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.

Screenshots

VDOT Running Calculator4 screens
WarmPulse2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VDOT Running Calculator versus WarmPulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVDOT Running CalculatorWarmPulse
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.9 (1.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Run SMART Project, LLCTOSHINAO 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

1 purchases

VDOT Running Calculator

One-time1
  • VDOT Calculator Premium2 variants$8.99
None

WarmPulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VDOT Running Calculator free?
VDOT Running Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WarmPulse free?
WarmPulse costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do VDOT Running Calculator or WarmPulse have ads?
Neither VDOT Running Calculator nor WarmPulse shows ads.

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