Comparison

Runner's Tools vs Pace

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

Head to head
About

Runner's Tools

This app helps runners plan and analyze their training and races. It offers features like race predictors, training pace calculators, and split planners. It also accounts for environmental factors and converts between metric and imperial units.

Highlights
  • Race Predictor
  • Training Pace Calculator
  • Track Split Conversion
  • Race Split Planning
  • Environmental Factor Analysis
  • Pace Conversion
  • Age Graded Performance Calculation
Features
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Features: - Race Predictor: Will predict your potential on the most common race distances based on a given one. The automatic calculation uses a dynamic scale but we also made it possible to use your own (single Riegel factor) value. The default gives a realistic prediction, not assuming everyone is a trained high mileage athlete! - Training paces: Based on a (planned or recent) race performance, will calculate both the appropriate splits and paces for interval and tempo training - Track splits: Using GPS for track training is not great. This tool will convert a given pace to the target split of a full lap for each lane of a standard (IAAF) 400m track - Race Splits: Plan any race by breaking the distance and target race time down by kilometer or mile markers - Evaluate or plan a race by factoring in elevation, elevation gain/loss, temperature and humidity (dew point) - Convert any pace from minutes per mile to minutes per km and vice versa - Calculate the right speeds to set treadmills to, based on pace - Calculate age graded performance Works in both metric and imperial system.

About

Pace

This app helps runners plan their races by calculating pace and speed. It provides instant conversions and displays finish times for various race distances, from short sprints to ultra-marathons. Users can also plan race strategies with detailed splits and switch between metric and imperial units.

Highlights
  • Instant pace and speed conversion
  • Finish time calculator for various distances
  • Race strategy planning with splits
  • Support for miles and kilometers
  • Apple Watch compatibility
Features
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Pace helps runners plan races with clear targets, fast conversions, and practical split strategies. Enter your target pace or speed and instantly convert between them, then see projected finish times across popular distances from 400m and the mile to 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K, 50 Mile, and 100 Mile. What you can do - Convert pace and speed instantly - Enter a goal finish time to see the pace you need - View finish times across short, long, and ultra distances - Plan even, negative, or positive splits - Add custom race distances in meters, kilometers, or miles - Switch between miles and kilometers - Use quick slider controls or manual pace entry - Use Pace on Apple Watch with Digital Crown support Whether you are training for a 5K, marathon, or 100-miler, Pace gives you fast, reliable numbers for smarter race planning.

Screenshots

Runner's Tools4 screens
Pace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Runner's Tools at none against Pace's shown. Runner's Tools also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Pace's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 38 months) and ratings volume (379 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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

Both are free to download. Runner's Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pace sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Runner's Tools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pace has 379 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Runner's Tools's written reviews are positive against 72% of Pace's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Runner's Tools ships an update every 38 months, Pace every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Runner's Tools versus Pace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRunner's ToolsPace
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.7 (379 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better72.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3379 — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrederic BacroSkipjack Studios, LLC

Customer experience

Runner's Tools

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pace

All ratings379 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Runner's Tools

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pace

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Paces are off compared to online calculators
  • Algorithm for speed/distance calculation is incorrect
  • Pace display doesn't change correctly when using km/h
  • Results for marathon are not visible on iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • Half marathon distance displayed incorrectly in overview

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add custom distance input
  • Include shorter track distances (e.g., 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 1600m)
  • Make default goal time distance configurable
  • Ability to print chosen time line of partials
  • Improve visibility of marathon results on smaller screens

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Runner's Tools

One-time1
  • No Ads$0.99
1 purchases

Pace

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Runner's Tools free?
Runner's Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pace free?
Pace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Runner's Tools or Pace?
Runner's Tools is rated higher. Runner's Tools averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Pace averages 4.7 from 379 ratings.
Do Runner's Tools or Pace have ads?
Pace shows ads; Runner's Tools does not.
Which is updated more often, Runner's Tools or Pace?
Runner's Tools ships an update every 38 months, and Pace every 6 weeks. Most recently, Runner's Tools was updated on September 3, 2026 and Pace on September 10, 2026.

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