# paceUP! vs Vilja

The clearest difference is rating: Vilja at 4.5 against paceUP!'s 3.3. Vilja also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. paceUP! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Vilja sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vilja holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vilja has 24 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of paceUP!'s written reviews are positive against 86% of Vilja's.

paceUP! ships an update every 3 months, Vilja monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | paceUP! | Vilja |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paceup/id1188739081/reviews) | **[4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vilja/id1477054247/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 80 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UP International AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188739080) | [Strong Software Sweden AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/294758723) |

## What reviewers say

### paceUP!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paceup/id1188739081)

This app gamifies your fitness routine by awarding points for every workout, encouraging consistent training and effort. Compete with friends on leaderboards, join or create groups, and discover races. An optional premium upgrade unlocks advanced features.

**Highlights:** Gamified training with points, GPS and manual session tracking, Effort-based point calculation, Leaderboards and friend comparisons, Private group leagues, Race calendar and registration, Training diary and profile

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Månadsabonnemang | $3.99 | per month |
| Årlig prenumeration | $39.99 | per year |


### Vilja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vilja/id1477054247)

Set and track various fitness goals, from weekly workout frequency to distance targets. Syncs with Apple Health and allows manual entry for over 70 workout types. Features include customizable goals, dark mode, and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Set custom workout goals, Track over 70 workout categories, Syncs with Apple Health, Manual workout registration, Home Screen Widget support, Dark mode

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium + Tip | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is paceUP! free?

paceUP! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Vilja free?

Vilja is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, paceUP! or Vilja?

Vilja is rated higher. paceUP! averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Vilja averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.

### Do paceUP! or Vilja have ads?

paceUP! shows ads; Vilja does not.

### Which is updated more often, paceUP! or Vilja?

paceUP! ships an update every 3 months, and Vilja monthly. Most recently, paceUP! was updated on October 10, 2026 and Vilja on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*