Paces vs My Running Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Paces
Easily calculate your running pace and predict finish times for various race distances. Save your preferred paces and distances for quick access during training.
- Calculate running pace
- Predict finish times
- Customizable race distances
- Save preferred paces
- Skip paces by the minute
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What's your marathon time at a 7:30 pace? Your 5K? Paces answers instantly — no more Googling pace charts. Built by a runner, for runners. Pick a pace, and see your finish time for every race distance at a glance. Tap +1 or -1 minute to jump between paces, or fine-tune to the second. RACE DISTANCES • Track: 200m, 400m, 800m, 1K, 1500m, Mile, 2K, 3K • Road: 2 Mile, 5K, 6K, 8K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon • Custom distances in miles or kilometers — perfect for ultras or your favorite loop MILES OR KILOMETERS Switch between min/mile and min/km. See that a 4:15/km pace is a sub-3 hour marathon. SIMPLE AND PRIVATE • Remembers your last pace and distance • Dark mode • No account, no ads, no data collected Whether you're chasing a PR, planning race-day splits, or checking a goal time for your next half marathon, Paces makes the math effortless.
My Running Tracker
This app helps runners plan, track, and analyze their training sessions and races. It offers features like custom interval design, haptic coaching on Apple Watch, and detailed statistics for performance improvement. It also includes a running shoe tracker and personalized goal setting.
- Custom training session planning
- Apple Watch haptic coaching
- Race tracking and goal monitoring
- Detailed running statistics
- Running shoe usage tracker
- Personalized pace and heart rate goals
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MyRunningTracker is the complete system for all runners: *** Plan *** • Design your training sessions with the built in calendar • Specify the main goal of the session (endurance, fast intervals, etc.) • Add as many intervals as you want (distance / duration based, with pace or heart rate goal) • You can use calendar helper to copy sessions plans. All your sessions sync automatically via iCloud to the Apple Watch app. *** Train *** • Start tracking your running sessions with the Apple Watch app. • Haptic coaching: - Get alerts to be as close as possible to session goal (heart rate or pace). - Be notified when interval changes - Be notified when you're midway in the session • Swipe right to display the Now Playing screen • At the end of the session, all tracking results (distance, duration, heart rates, etc.) are saved and synced automatically via iCloud to the macOS app. *** Race *** • Add scheduled official races from the macOS app • During the race, track your run with the Apple Watch app and see if you're on track for your race goal. *** Stats *** • See all your running statistics (total distance per week, month or year). • See all your race results by distance (10K, Half-marathon, Marathon, Trails, etc), all in one screen and see your PR for each distance. *** Running shoes tracker *** • Track your running shoes usage by distance. • Distance usage is automatically updated upon session completion. *** Metrics *** • Enter your personal metrics (VO2 max speed and maximum heart rate) • Suggested pace and heart rate goals will then be tailored exactly for you!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Paces at Free against My Running Tracker's $3.99. My Running Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Paces is free to download; My Running Tracker costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Paces ships an update every 3 months, My Running Tracker every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Paces | My Running Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Austin Louden | Ismail Mengad |
Customer experience
Paces
My Running Tracker
In-app purchases
Paces
No in-app purchases
My Running Tracker
No in-app purchases









