VDOT Running Calculator vs FlexPace Training
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).
FlexPace Training
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FlexPace is a free companion app for athletes with an existing FlexPace membership. Sign in with your account email and password to access your training. Memberships are not sold in this app. Keep your running and triathlon training together: • See your training plan, current block, and upcoming events. • Follow your swim, bike, run, and strength workouts in the calendar. • Record completed training and check in on how sessions felt. • Review coaching updates, suggested changes, and training history. • Keep goals, availability, and training context connected to your plan. AI-assisted features use training information you choose to share to help prepare plans, adjustments, and coaching explanations. You can review the data-sharing information and manage your choice in the app. FlexPace provides fitness guidance, not medical diagnosis or treatment. If you have a medical concern, consult a qualified healthcare professional. An internet connection is required. If you previously signed in with Google, use “Set or reset your password” with the same email address, then return to the app to sign in.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlexPace Training at none against VDOT Running Calculator's 2. FlexPace Training also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. VDOT Running Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FlexPace Training asks for nothing beyond the download.
VDOT Running Calculator ships an update every 4 months, FlexPace Training monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VDOT Running Calculator | FlexPace Training |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The Run SMART Project, LLC | Blake Runyon |
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
FlexPace Training
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
VDOT Running Calculator
- VDOT Calculator Premium2 variants$8.99
FlexPace Training
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is VDOT Running Calculator free?
Is FlexPace Training free?
Do VDOT Running Calculator or FlexPace Training have ads?
Which is updated more often, VDOT Running Calculator or FlexPace Training?
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