SplitPace vs Shoe Distance
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SplitPace
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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.
Shoe Distance
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Quickly tell at a glance which running shoes are due for a replacement based on total distance logged. Key features: • Track multiple shoes • Custom replacement distance per shoe • Choose between mi or km in settings • Auto-import running workouts from Apple Fitness (if enabled in settings) • Can add runs manually • Delete shoes or runs • Syncing via iCloud (no one besides you can access this data) *App is free to use for 15-days, after which a subscription is required. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SplitPace at none against Shoe Distance's 2. SplitPace also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Shoe Distance sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SplitPace asks for nothing beyond the download.
SplitPace ships an update weekly, Shoe Distance every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SplitPace | Shoe Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iain Hunter | Michael Wu |
In-app purchases
SplitPace
No in-app purchases
Shoe Distance
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Yearly$14.991 Year
