# Pace Watch vs ParrotPal

The clearest difference is rating: ParrotPal at 4.7 against Pace Watch's 3.8. ParrotPal also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 4) and review sentiment (64% vs 50%). Pace Watch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ParrotPal sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Pace Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ParrotPal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ParrotPal has 3.8K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Pace Watch's written reviews are positive against 64% of ParrotPal's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pace Watch | ParrotPal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pace-watch/id1252465274/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parrotpal-calorie-tracker/id6462694790/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **3.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **64.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Fortelny](https://appshunter.io/developer/601825403) | [Scott Flear](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703249298) |

## What reviewers say

### Pace Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pace-watch/id1252465274)

This app helps runners maintain a target pace during training. It provides haptic and audio feedback when you deviate from your desired speed, with adjustable leeway. It integrates with HealthKit to read and write workout data.

**Highlights:** Target pace training, Haptic and audio feedback, Phone-free operation, Adjustable pace buffer, HealthKit integration

**In-app purchases:** none


### ParrotPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parrotpal-calorie-tracker/id6462694790)

This app simplifies healthy living by making it easy to track your food intake, stay active, and build sustainable habits. It offers effortless meal logging through voice or text, personalized goal adjustments, and a vast recipe library. Focus on small, daily actions to achieve a healthier you.

**Highlights:** Effortless voice/text meal logging, Barcode scanning for food, Verified food database, 16,000+ recipe library, Step tracking via Apple Healthkit, Personalized goal adjustments, Weekly insights and tips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly NT | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Price Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ParrotPal Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Price Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Price Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| ParrotPal Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Annual – 50% Off | $19.99 | per year |
| Special offer: 50% discount | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual - 50% Discount | $19.99 | per year |
| 3 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Price Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Price Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime: Black Friday Special | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient voice and text logging
- 🚀 Simplicity of tracking calories, protein, and steps
- 👍 Helpful podcasts and community support
- 👍 Personalized and adjustable targets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate calorie and nutrient tracking
- 🐛 Buggy interface and features
- 🐛 Limited food database
- 🐛 Inability to edit or delete logged items
- 🐛 Unexpected subscription charges

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes
- Sync issues with steps and daily data
- Inconsistent calorie and nutrient calculations

**Requested features**

- Ability to track additional macros (carbs, fat)
- Integration with fitness trackers and Apple Health
- Improved barcode scanning and food database
- More customization options
- Better data visualization and progress tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pace Watch free?

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

### Is ParrotPal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pace Watch or ParrotPal?

ParrotPal is rated higher. Pace Watch averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ParrotPal averages 4.7 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Pace Watch or ParrotPal have ads?

Neither Pace Watch nor ParrotPal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pace Watch or ParrotPal?

Pace Watch ships an update every 8 days, and ParrotPal every 8 days. Most recently, Pace Watch was updated on October 24, 2026 and ParrotPal on October 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.*