Comparison

CalcuRun vs Pace Calculator by PL

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

Head to head
About

CalcuRun

This app helps runners predict race times, plan training paces, and calculate race splits. It offers a science-based approach to training, with predictions based on recent performance. All calculations are done on-device for privacy.

Highlights
  • Predict race times based on recent performance
  • Plan workout paces
  • Calculate race splits
  • Support for custom race distances
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • On-device calculations for privacy
Features
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Tired of juggling apps, websites, and bookmarks to plan your race training? CalcuRun is an all-in-one solution — completely free, with no ads and no accounts. Newly redesigned in version 3.0 with a chronograph-inspired look and a dot-matrix display, CalcuRun helps you predict race times, plan splits, and dial in your workout paces. Features * Input a recent race or time trial and get accurate predictions across common race distances. * Use the "Other" race distance for non-standard events. * View splits for each race, in kilometers or miles. * Get workout paces based on your predictions. * Use the Calculator to plan an individual race — input a time or pace and calculate the other. * Sync your saved races and predictions across your iPhone and iPad with iCloud. * Redesigned iPad layout with a sidebar that takes advantage of the bigger screen. * Choose between the new dot-matrix display font or the system monospaced face. * Learn more about how the calculations are performed. Most importantly, your data is private. Calculations run entirely on your device. CalcuRun does not require an account, internet access, or any device permissions. iCloud sync is fully encrypted, and your data is never sent to a CalcuRun server. If you choose to follow any in-app links, only the URL is passed to your default browser.

About

Pace Calculator by PL

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From the team behind the award winning Paddle Logger. An easy to use tool for paddlers (by paddlers) to assist with training plans and race targets. Whether you are on a SUP, Kayak, OC, Canoe, Prone Paddleboard or something else. Understanding your speed and how changes in average pace will affect your overall times is very valuable. Simply plug in your desired time and you will get an average pace, and equivalent target times for 2, 5 & 10 km or mile distances. Wondering how different paces and speeds might impact your time - take a look at the new Reference Tables. PL Pace Calc is a Free tool from the team at Paddle Logger. Join tens of thousands of athletes in the Paddle Logger community all over the world!

Screenshots

CalcuRun4 screens
Pace Calculator by PL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pace Calculator by PL at none against CalcuRun's 5. Pace Calculator by PL also leads on iOS requirement (15.2 vs 18.6). CalcuRun's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 10 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CalcuRun sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Pace Calculator by PL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CalcuRun ships an update every 4 weeks, Pace Calculator by PL every 10 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
CalcuRun versus Pace Calculator by PL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalcuRunPace Calculator by PL
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph IannazzonePaddle Logger Ltd.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

CalcuRun

One-time5
  • 1 Mile$0.99
  • 5K$1.99
  • Turkey Trot$3.99
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  • Half Marathon$5.99
  • Marathon$9.99
None

Pace Calculator by PL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CalcuRun free?
CalcuRun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pace Calculator by PL free?
Pace Calculator by PL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CalcuRun or Pace Calculator by PL have ads?
Neither CalcuRun nor Pace Calculator by PL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CalcuRun or Pace Calculator by PL?
CalcuRun ships an update every 4 weeks, and Pace Calculator by PL every 10 months. Most recently, CalcuRun was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pace Calculator by PL on November 3, 2026.

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