# Race Pace Calculator vs Kotcha

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kotcha at 76% against Race Pace Calculator's 0%. Kotcha also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.8) and ads (none vs shown). Race Pace Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kotcha sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Race Pace Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kotcha holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kotcha has 272 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Race Pace Calculator's written reviews are positive against 76% of Kotcha's.

Race Pace Calculator ships an update every 10 months, Kotcha weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Race Pace Calculator | Kotcha |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/race-pace-calculator/id1237644739/reviews) | **[4.5 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kotcha-running-and-trail/id6746164787/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **272** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26 | **18.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Luis Machado](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162740655) | [PaceUp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815520469) |

## What reviewers say

### Race Pace Calculator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/race-pace-calculator/id1237644739)

Plan your race strategy by calculating target paces, distances, and times. This tool helps runners focus on their performance by simplifying race planning.

**Highlights:** Calculate paces, Calculate distances, Calculate times, Race planning, Running strategy

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kotcha

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kotcha-running-and-trail/id6746164787)

This AI-powered running companion adapts to your body, goals, and life. Get personalized training plans, expert advice, and strength sessions designed by elite coaches. It's like having a full coaching staff available 24/7.

**Highlights:** AI-powered adaptive training plans, Personalized coaching based on your feedback, 24/7 expert advice on pacing, nutrition, and more, Runner-specific strength training sessions, Post-run debriefs and trend analysis, Syncs with popular smartwatches

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pass | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pass | $19.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Pass | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Pass | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pass | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pass Light | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pass | $119.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Race Pace Calculator free?

Race Pace Calculator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kotcha free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Race Pace Calculator or Kotcha?

Kotcha is rated higher. Race Pace Calculator averages 1.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Kotcha averages 4.5 from 272 ratings.

### Do Race Pace Calculator or Kotcha have ads?

Race Pace Calculator shows ads; Kotcha does not.

### Which is updated more often, Race Pace Calculator or Kotcha?

Race Pace Calculator ships an update every 10 months, and Kotcha weekly. Most recently, Race Pace Calculator was updated on November 2, 2026 and Kotcha on November 8, 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.*
