Comparison

Paces vs My Running Tracker

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Calculate running pace
  • Predict finish times
  • Customizable race distances
  • Save preferred paces
  • Skip paces by the minute
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Paces4 screens
My Running Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paces ships an update every 3 months, My Running Tracker every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Paces versus My Running Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacesMy Running Tracker
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.618.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAustin LoudenIsmail Mengad

Customer experience

Paces

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

My Running Tracker

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Paces

No in-app purchases

None

My Running Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paces free?
Paces is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Running Tracker free?
My Running Tracker costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paces or My Running Tracker have ads?
Neither Paces nor My Running Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paces or My Running Tracker?
Paces ships an update every 3 months, and My Running Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Paces was updated on November 3, 2026 and My Running Tracker on November 3, 2026.

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