Comparison

Pace vs runo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pace

This real-time pace coach and run tracker guides your speed to help you hit your target pace. It monitors your intensity throughout your run, preventing you from starting too fast or slowing down. Suitable for all runners, it aids in structuring training runs for faster results.

Highlights
  • Real-time pace coaching
  • Run tracking
  • Speed guidance
  • Intensity monitoring
  • Background operation
  • Privacy focused
Features
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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.

About

runo

This app helps runners improve their cadence and maintain consistent pacing through rhythmic audio cues. It supports background operation, allowing users to listen to other audio content without interruption, and offers features for injury prevention and improved running efficiency.

Highlights
  • Customizable steps per minute (SPM)
  • Cadence training for improved form
  • Injury prevention through optimal stride
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Supports interval, tempo, and long runs
  • Apple Watch integration
Features
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Improve your running cadence, maintain consistent pacing, and reduce the risk of injury with Runo. Whether you’re a beginner or marathon runner, Runo helps you run smarter with rhythmic audio tailored to your pace. Listen to your favorite podcasts, or audiobooks while keeping perfect cadence: Runo runs in the background and blends into your workout, no interruptions, just better performance. WHY YOU’LL BE THRILLED WITH RUNO: 1) Customize your steps per minute (SPM), find your rythm! 2) Improve form and efficiency with cadence training 3) Prevent overstriding and reduce fatigue 4) Minimal, distraction free interface 5) Perfect for interval training, tempo runs, and long distance workouts 6) Apple Watch Support WHY CADENCE MATTERS FOR RUNNERS: Studies show that an optimal cadence can improve your running economy, help prevent injuries, and make you a more efficient runner. Runo makes it simple. Download Runo — your go to cadence trainer — and experience the rhythm of better running. Privacy Policy: https://runoapp.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Lovingly created by two runners, for runners everywhere.

Screenshots

Pace4 screens
runo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pace at none against runo's 10. Pace also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). runo's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. runo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pace asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

runo holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: runo has 154 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Pace's written reviews are positive against 65% of runo's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pace ships an update every 6 months, runo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pace versus runo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaceruno
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (10 ratings)4.5 (154 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews — better64.5% of reviews
Number of ratings10154 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB129 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperGlen FerrisKasegu

Customer experience

Pace

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%

runo

All ratings152 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive64.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative32.3%

In-app purchases

None

Pace

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

runo

Subscriptions10
  • Unlimited Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited Monthly$3.991 Month
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  • Unlimited Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Pace free?
Pace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is runo free?
runo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pace or runo?
runo is rated higher. Pace averages 4.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while runo averages 4.5 from 154 ratings.
Do Pace or runo have ads?
Neither Pace nor runo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pace or runo?
Pace ships an update every 6 months, and runo every 2 days. Most recently, Pace was updated on November 2, 2026 and runo on November 4, 2026.

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