PaceAce vs Run Pace Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PaceAce
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.
- Calculate running splits
- Input time and distance
- Easy to use interface
- Apple Watch support
- Designed by an athlete
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Calculate your splits for your next workout with PaceAce. PaceAce allows you to take a time and distance and calculate your splits with ease. Easy to use and even available on Apple Watch for those times when you don't have your phone! Created by Jake Derouin (CU Boulder XC/Track Athlete)
Run Pace Calculator
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Always stuck calculating the distance or duration of a run. Or want to calculate how long your interval workout will take. Run Calculator is the all-in-one tool for runners of every level. Whether you’re training for your first 5K or preparing for a marathon, this app makes planning and building your workouts simple. Features: - Instant pace calculations - Enter any two values (time, distance, or pace) and instantly calculate the third. - Speed conversions - Quickly switch between pace and km/h or mph. - Custom Workout Builder - Drag and drop warm-ups, intervals, recoveries, and cool-downs to design workouts that fit your training plan. - Automatic summaries - See total time, distance, and average pace for any workout at a glance. - Smart settings - Save your default paces, preferred units, and theme (light, dark, or system). - Event presets - One-tap access to common race distances from 5K to marathon. - Whether you want to calculate splits, create interval sessions, or fine-tune your training, Run Calculator gives you the tools to do it - fast, simple, and accurate. - Supports both kilometers and miles.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PaceAce at every 3 months against Run Pace Calculator's every 7 months. PaceAce also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.4). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PaceAce ships an update every 3 months, Run Pace Calculator every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PaceAce | Run Pace Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CyberWisp LLC | Willem Van Isselmuden |
In-app purchases
PaceAce
No in-app purchases
Run Pace Calculator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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