Comparison

SplitPace vs The Runstrong Coach

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

Head to head
About

SplitPace

Features
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Previous races can be used to predict future races. A timer is also built in that creates the split times for an evenly paced race at the predicted pace.

About

The Runstrong Coach

This app provides personalized training plans and daily guidance to help athletes and coaches achieve their running goals. Track your progress with detailed logs and insights, all designed to help you set new personal records.

Highlights
  • Personalized training plans
  • Structured workouts
  • Progress tracking
  • Run logging
  • Mileage viewing
  • Daily guidance and reminders
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Partnered with Olympic Level athletes to help you set a new PR. Runstrong empowers athletes and coaches with the structure and insights needed to achieve more. Personalized Training Plans – Structured workouts tailored to your goals. Progress Tracking – Log runs, view mileage, and measure improvements. Daily Guidance – Stay consistent with reminders and workout details. This app uses Apple's Standard Terms of Use Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SplitPace2 screens
The Runstrong Coach4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SplitPace at none against The Runstrong Coach's 1. SplitPace also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, 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. The Runstrong Coach sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $10.00 per month. SplitPace asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SplitPace ships an update weekly, The Runstrong Coach every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 31, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SplitPace versus The Runstrong Coach: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplitPaceThe Runstrong Coach
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIain HunterRunstrong

In-app purchases

None

SplitPace

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

The Runstrong Coach

Subscriptions1
  • Marathon Build7 Days trial$10.001 Month

Questions

Is SplitPace free?
SplitPace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Runstrong Coach free?
The Runstrong Coach is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SplitPace or The Runstrong Coach have ads?
Neither SplitPace nor The Runstrong Coach shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SplitPace or The Runstrong Coach?
SplitPace ships an update weekly, and The Runstrong Coach every 3 weeks. Most recently, SplitPace was updated on May 31, 2026 and The Runstrong Coach on September 20, 2026.

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