gjPace vs Random Workout
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
gjPace
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gjPace is a simple running pace calculator. Given a specified distance and either a time, pace, or speed, the app calculates the 2 missing values, as well as the cumulative elapsed times for the required split interval. Features: - Requires iOS 17.5 or later. - Designed for iPhone but works on iPad. - Choose miles or kilometers. - Custom keyboard toolbar e.g. common race distances. - Custom pickers for time and pace. - Supports system dark and light modes.
Random Workout
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You know you should work out. You just hate thinking about it. Same exercises. Same order. Same boredom. No wonder it's hard to stay consistent. Random Workout fixes this. Tell the app how much time you haveβ10 minutes or an hourβand it generates a unique workout from your personal exercise library. No two sessions are the same. No planning required. BUILD YOUR LIBRARY Add your favourite exercises with custom durations, intensity levels, and muscle group tags. Start with 24 built-in exercises or create your own from scratch. The more you add, the more variety you get. FIT IT TO YOUR LIFE Got 15 minutes before a meeting? Perfect. Want to target upper body today? Filter by muscle group. Need apartment-friendly exercises? Tag them "quiet" and filter when neighbours are home. STAY BALANCED (WITHOUT THINKING ABOUT IT) Randomness naturally covers your bases over time. Every muscle group gets attention. Every exercise in your library gets its turn. You just show up. FEATURES β’ Time-first designβpick your minutes, get a workout that fits β’ Filter by muscle group, exercise type, or custom tags β’ Preview before you start, shuffle if you want β’ Built-in timer with audio cues β’ Workout history tracking β’ Share your library with friends or import theirs β’ Browse workout libraries at randomworkout.com and easily import the ones you want FREE VS PRO Free includes everything you need: full workout timer, up to 100 exercises, import/export. Upgrade to Pro (one-time purchase) for: β’ Unlimited exercises β’ Background modeβtimer keeps running while you use other apps and the audio tones let you know when to change exercise β’ Pop-up alertsβwatch a video, browse the web, whatever. The app tells you what's next so you can actually use your phone during workouts --- No subscriptions. No ads. No planning. Just hit start and move.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: gjPace at none against Random Workout's 1. Random Workout's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Random Workout sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. gjPace asks for nothing beyond the download.
gjPace ships an update every 6 weeks, Random Workout every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | gjPace | Random Workout |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gavin Jerman | WILLIAM BENJAMIN BURRARD-LUCAS |
In-app purchases
gjPace
No in-app purchases
Random Workout
- Pro Upgrade (One-time purchase)$4.99









