Comparison

Running App vs Pacia

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

Head to head
About

Running App

Track your runs with GPS, monitor key stats like distance, speed, and calories burned, and analyze your performance with detailed graphs. Offers personalized training plans and audio feedback to help you achieve your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS route mapping
  • Detailed run statistics analysis
  • Personalized training plans
  • Audio feedback from voice coach
  • Performance comparison graphs
  • Sync with Apple Health
Features
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Track running stats, records routes with GPS in real time and allows you to reach your goals with detailed analysis and graphs. Leap running app tracks all key stats, distance, time, speed, calories burned, elevation, etc. Training for a race or just want to burn calories? Leap mile tracker provides a variety of plans to meet different goals, which can help you stay motivated and get results. You can also get audio feedback from the voice coach. Improve heart health with customized goal American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that most adults should have at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week (or a combination of both) to keep the heart healthy. Follow AHA's guidelines and based on your own conditions, we will help you set the most appropriate goal. This app can automatically calculate the progress of your goal based on your pace, makes your goal measurable and trackable. Running Tracker • Map your route - Record your routes with GPS. You can save your paths and share your route maps with friends. • Analyze every run - It monitors all your stats in real time and analyzes them in graphs. • Match the same path - It records your same-route runs and shows the trends of your performance over time. • Get audio feedback - Get audio feedback (duration, distance, calories, pace, etc) from the voice coach to take control of your training and improve your performance. Powerful Analysis • Compare your performance with stats at different distances and time periods. • Scientifically analyze your training patterns to improve your performance. • Clear and stylish graphic design. For Different Fitness Goals • Whether you simply run or marathon training. • Whether you want to lose weight or keep fit. • Whether you are man or woman, old or young. • It's not only a distance tracker, but also a mile tracker, calorie counter, mile counter, jogging app, weight loss apps. • Sync data to Apple Health Subscription Terms and Details - Get unlimited access to all features for USD $3.99/month, USD $9.99/year. - The payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Subscription may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication Privacy Policy: https://leap.app/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: http://pay.mobihealthplus.com/app/maprunner.html

About

Pacia

Create personalized running plans for distances from 5K to marathon. The app adapts to your fitness level, availability, and goals, offering detailed workout phases and progress tracking. Sync workouts with your Apple Watch and calendar for seamless training.

Highlights
  • Personalized training plans
  • Goals for 5K, 10K, half, and marathon
  • Up to 52-week plans
  • Workout phases by volume and intensity
  • Progress tracking and weekly overviews
  • Apple Watch and Calendar sync
  • Optional Health app integration
Features
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Train with purpose—from 5K to the marathon. Pacia turns your running goal into a clear, personalized plan you can follow. Your plan considers your current fitness, weekly availability, and chosen goal. A PLAN BUILT FOR YOUR GOAL • Goals for 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon • Complete plans covering up to 52 weeks • Workouts organized by phase, volume, and intensity • Paces and effort zones suited to your current fitness • Choose the training days that best fit your routine • Distances in kilometers or miles TRACK YOUR PROGRESS • Optional integration with the Health app • Compare planned sessions with completed runs • Weekly overview of distance, volume, and progress • Clearly explained adjustment proposals • No significant changes to your plan without your approval SYNC YOUR ROUTINE • Send compatible workouts to Apple Watch • Send a workout you choose to a compatible Garmin watch using the Pacia Data Field; depending on the model, use native steps or Pacia’s guided mode • Connect your Zepp account and send structured workouts to compatible Amazfit watches • Add sessions to Calendar • View each workout’s steps and guidance on iPhone • Export workouts in formats compatible with other platforms YOU STAY IN CONTROL Health and Calendar permissions are optional and can be reviewed at any time. Pacia provides recommendations, explains the reason behind each proposal, and leaves the final decision to you. Pacia is a sports planning tool. It does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Running App4 screens
Pacia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pacia at 100% against Running App's 62%. Pacia also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Running App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Running App sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Pacia sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Running App ships an update every 3 months, Pacia every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Running App versus Pacia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunning AppPacia
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB29 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperLeap HealthFelipe Vicente

Customer experience

Running App

All ratings1,081 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.5%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews204 reviews
Positive61.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative32.8%

Pacia

Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Running App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Reporting issue interface not working
  • Inconsistent distance tracking (miles vs. km)

Requested features

2 requests
  • Pair with Apple Watch
  • Review app UI and metrics display

Pacia

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Running App

Subscriptions6
  • Monthly Membership$3.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription$6.991 Month
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  • Yearly Membership7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Pacia

Subscriptions2
  • Pacia Premium Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pacia Premium Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Running App free?
Running App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pacia free?
Pacia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Running App or Pacia have ads?
Running App shows ads; Pacia does not.
Which is updated more often, Running App or Pacia?
Running App ships an update every 3 months, and Pacia every 3 days. Most recently, Running App was updated on October 26, 2026 and Pacia on October 25, 2026.

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