# Pace-Setter — Real time pace coach

> Real-time pace coach and run tracker for improved running performance. (iPhone/iPad app by Glen Ferris.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pace-setter/id1331392048 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Glen Ferris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071201447)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Sports
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-03-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pace-setter/id1331392048/reviews.md

## What is Pace?

PaceSetter is a real time pace coach and run tracker. It tracks your pace and guides your speed to keep you on target. 

Join the growing number of PaceSetter users who are smashing their personal bests!

No Ads. No Subscriptions. No Sign Up. Just set your target pace and run! Your privacy is very important to us - PaceSetter doesn't store, transmit or share your location data. Ever.

PaceSetter keeps you aware of your speed to ensure you maintain intensity throughout your run. Don't start too fast, don't slow down, finish strong. 

Suitable for all running abilities. Use PaceSetter for pace guidance, motivation and to structure your training runs to get faster.

PaceSetter will track your pace in the background so you can listen to music while you run.

## Key features

- Real-time pace coaching
- Run tracking
- Speed guidance
- Intensity monitoring
- Background operation
- Privacy focused

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pace-setter/id1331392048/reviews.md

### 1/5 — It can’t measure a km

*2026-03-29*

The app keep miss reading a km so the split time are too fast. I have measured on google maps and garmin read around 12 km today  pace setter said 17 km

### 5/5 — no signups and easy to use

*2025-07-30*

Have used for two years now to train for 7 mile race. Would love it more if the smallest unit was 0.1 mile for interval and progression runs.

### 5/5 — Finicky Audio Cues

*2025-02-01*

Really useful app, but sometimes the audio cues don’t work.

### 5/5 — Awesome easy to use

*2024-08-26*

Super simple, gives you pace guidance as you run. Just what I was after.

### 4/5 — Good

*2024-03-02*

Good app. GPS is pretty accurate. It would be great if I could set my run from a time target as well just from distance. Also, adding more than 2 interval paces options. Recovery pace, multiple intervals pace, etc in one run.

### 2/5 — Inaccurate

*2023-12-01*

Kept saying slow down and all three splits were over the time it was set for. I know where my mike markers are and this app was way off. Walk today was a waste. I’ll keep looking.

### 1/5 — Horrible app

*2023-08-15*

Im a marathon runner. Thought this app would be good for keeping pace. Boy was I wrong. Do I ourself a favour and get strava.

### 5/5 — Good app

*2022-05-06*

I have used this several times to track my pace and I like it very much. Is there a way to add a time to the choices. For example instead of setting a pace per mile could you make an option to have a pace per time.  A lot of my training says 9:30 pace for 2 min and 10:30 pace for 1 min. Just an example. If you could have those options that would be awesome!

### 1/5 — Distance is not correct

*2021-09-12*

I tested with other iphone apps and external GPS,  this app always tracked short by .01-.02 mile per mile.  for short runs you might not care but the error on long runs adds up.

### 4/5 — Great App!!

*2021-06-15*

Just needs to be able to work on Apple Watch

**Developer response:** Thanks for the review and rating! Pleased to hear you’re enjoying the app. We will look into getting on to the watch.

## Frequently asked questions about Pace

### What devices is Pace-Setter compatible with?

Pace-Setter is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on November 5, 2020, with version 2.1.2.

### Does Pace-Setter have ads?

No, Pace-Setter is ad-free. The app is designed to provide a distraction-free experience for users focused on their runs.

### Is Pace-Setter free to use?

Yes, Pace-Setter is completely free to download and use. There are no subscriptions or in-app purchases required.

### How does Pace-Setter protect user privacy?

Pace-Setter prioritizes user privacy by not storing, transmitting, or sharing your location data. This ensures your running data remains private.

### What is the age rating for Pace-Setter?

Pace-Setter has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Pace-Setter updated?

The latest version of Pace-Setter, 2.1.2, was released on November 5, 2020. While not updated frequently recently, it offers core functionality.

### Can I listen to music while using Pace-Setter?

Yes, Pace-Setter tracks your pace in the background, allowing you to listen to music simultaneously during your runs.

### What do users like about Pace-Setter?

Users appreciate that Pace-Setter is free, ad-free, and requires no sign-up, making it easy to start using immediately. Its focus on privacy is also a key benefit.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.2 — 2020-11-05

Minor bug fix.

### 2.1.1 — 2020-04-13

Fixed background audio bug

### 2.1 — 2018-12-19

Fixed bug that prevented background audio for some users.

### 2.0.1 — 2018-10-16

Update to layout.

### 2.0 — 2018-04-26

- New run types (Recovery, Base, Long) and variable pace runs (Interval & Progression)
- Select male or female voice
- Improved pacing algorithm
- Split times recorded in run history

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