# Athletic.APP vs PaceAce

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PaceAce at 100% against Athletic.APP's 29%. PaceAce also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Athletic.APP's advantage is ratings volume (278 vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Athletic.APP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PaceAce asks for nothing beyond the download.

PaceAce holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Athletic.APP has 278 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Athletic.APP's written reviews are positive against 100% of PaceAce's.

Athletic.APP ships an update every 2 weeks, PaceAce every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Athletic.APP | PaceAce |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (278 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athleticapp/id1482431809/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paceace-run-pace-calculator/id1484278776/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **278** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#94** | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deker Net LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459404765) | [CyberWisp LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456497638) |

## What reviewers say

### Athletic.APP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athleticapp/id1482431809)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

This app connects track and field and cross country teams, athletes, parents, and fans through a communication and management network. It also facilitates participation in virtual meets with tools for result submission, including video and GPS tracking.

**Highlights:** Team communication network, Virtual meet participation, Result submission with video/GPS, Customized team pages/profiles, Private group conversations, Athlete/team following

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Athletic+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| AthleticTV Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Athletic+ Yearly | $95.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⏱️ Fast results notification
- 📊 Useful for tracking times/scores
- 🏅 Great for personal bests (PRs)
- 👍 Easy to navigate interface
- 💬 Smooth communication features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant glitches and freezes
- ❌ Cannot log in frequently
- 🚫 App won't open or load
- 📉 Lacks website functionality (rankings, data)
- 📱 Redirects to website often

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log in, stuck in a loop
- App constantly signs users out
- Screen freezes
- App does not allow upgrades
- App stays on loading/start screen

**Requested features**

- Include national and state rankings in the app
- Allow viewing rankings on the app
- Add live streaming and results support
- Enable push notifications for team posts and comments
- Allow viewing other users' times on the feed


### PaceAce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paceace-run-pace-calculator/id1484278776)

Easily calculate your running splits for any distance and time. This tool is designed for runners to quickly determine their pace. It's also available on Apple Watch for convenient use during workouts.

**Highlights:** Calculate running splits, Input time and distance, Easy to use interface, Apple Watch support, Designed by an athlete

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Athletic.APP free?

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

### Is PaceAce free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Athletic.APP or PaceAce?

PaceAce is rated higher. Athletic.APP averages 3.7 out of 5 from 278 ratings, while PaceAce averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Athletic.APP or PaceAce have ads?

Neither Athletic.APP nor PaceAce shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Athletic.APP or PaceAce?

Athletic.APP ships an update every 2 weeks, and PaceAce every 3 months. Most recently, Athletic.APP was updated on October 18, 2026 and PaceAce on October 3, 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.*