# Pace Watch vs FivePointFive

The clearest difference is rating: FivePointFive at 4.8 against Pace Watch's 3.8. FivePointFive also leads on ratings volume (5.1K vs 4) and chart position (#125 vs unranked). Pace Watch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FivePointFive sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per 3 months. Pace Watch asks for nothing beyond the download.

FivePointFive holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FivePointFive has 5.1K 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 58% of FivePointFive's.

Pace Watch ships an update every 8 days, FivePointFive every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pace Watch | FivePointFive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pace-watch/id1252465274/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fivepointfive-breathwork/id6469338436/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **5.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **57.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#125** |
| Size | 33 MB | 871 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Simon Fortelny](https://appshunter.io/developer/601825403) | [fivepointfive](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686608686) |

## 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


### FivePointFive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fivepointfive-breathwork/id6469338436)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

Enhance athletic performance and recovery with science-backed breathwork exercises. This app offers guided sessions to improve focus, reduce stress, and deepen sleep, with real-time heart rate monitoring and personalized coaching insights.

**Highlights:** Guided breathwork sessions, Live heart-rate monitoring, AI Performance Coach, Performance and recovery tracking, Stress reduction, Improved focus, Deeper sleep

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FivePointFive 3 Months | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| FivePointFive 3 Months | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| FivePointFive 1 Year Discount | $69.99 | per year |
| FivePointFive 1 Year | $89.99 | per year |
| FivePointFive 1 Year | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for daily breathwork
- 🚀 Simplifying breathwork
- 🚀 Excellent intro to breathwork methods
- 🚀 Low effort, high impact advantage
- 🚀 Best way to do breathwork

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't log in, awful
- 💰 Subscription price
- 💰 Cool app, high price
- 🐛 Won't let me log in
- 💰 No pricing transparency upfront

**Reported bugs**

- Can't log in, awful
- Won't let me log in
- Way too buggy
- Faulty

**Requested features**

- Record HRV measurements to Apple Health


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pace Watch free?

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

### Is FivePointFive free?

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

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

FivePointFive is rated higher. Pace Watch averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while FivePointFive averages 4.8 from 5.1K ratings.

### Do Pace Watch or FivePointFive have ads?

Neither Pace Watch nor FivePointFive shows ads.

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

Pace Watch ships an update every 8 days, and FivePointFive every 4 days. Most recently, Pace Watch was updated on October 24, 2026 and FivePointFive on October 24, 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.*