Comparison

Rakuten Link Office vs Pace Ratio

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

Head to head
About

Rakuten Link Office

This app provides unlimited free calls and messages for Rakuten Mobile corporate plan subscribers. It allows group chats, file sharing, and contact synchronization. International communication is available with pay-as-you-go billing.

Highlights
  • Unlimited free calls and messages
  • Group chats up to 100 people
  • Photo, video, and document sharing
  • Contact synchronization
  • International communication options
Features
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This app offers unlimited free calls and messages for Rakuten Mobile corporate cellular plan subscribers. Core features: ・Rakuten Mobile Corporate subscribers can make unlimited calls and send Link message to Rakuten Link Office users, as well as to other mobile networks and landline numbers in Japan. Calls to mobile phones and landlines including other carriers in Japan are free when calling to a Japanese number (some numbers not included). ・You can create chat groups with other Rakuten Link users for up to 100 people, and share photos, videos, and documents, as well as messages. ・Register and edit contacts in sync with the default address book on your phone. Please note: ・Communication from Japan to overseas and from overseas to overseas with pay-as-you-go billing by country / region (SMS to countries and regions covered overseas is free). ・Emergency calls not available when in overseas roaming areas. ・Usage charges, overseas roaming (data communication) and international calls, and international SMS service areas and provision conditions are subject to change without notice. For more detailed information, please refer to links below(Japanese): https://business.mobile.rakuten.co.jp/service/rakuten-link-office/ ・Activation Manual How to setup Rakuten Link Office on compatible iPhone models (Not compatible with iPad, iPod touch) https://business.mobile.rakuten.co.jp/support/link/setting/activation-ios/ ・How to use https://business.mobile.rakuten.co.jp/support/link/manual/guide-rakuten-link ・FAQ https://business.mobile.rakuten.co.jp/support/ ・Sending feedback/Support request Please consider logging out and back into the app or reinstalling it as well. https://business.mobile.rakuten.co.jp/support/link/manual/feedback-ios/ --- QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

About

Pace Ratio

Features
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Calculate your running pace, finish time, and distance with ease. FEATURES: • Pace Mode — Enter distance and time to get your pace (min/km or min/mi) • Time Mode — Enter pace and distance to predict your finish time • Distance Mode — Enter pace and time to find how far you ran • Split table — See per-km or per-mile splits for any race • Preset distances — 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Full Marathon • km/mi toggle — Switch between metric and imperial instantly SIMPLE & FAST: No account needed. No internet required. Just open and calculate. 100% offline. Zero data collection. Zero ads.

Screenshots

Rakuten Link Office4 screens
Pace Ratio1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rakuten Link Office at none against Pace Ratio's 3. Rakuten Link Office also leads on iOS requirement (14.5 vs 16.0). Pace Ratio's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 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. Pace Ratio sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Rakuten Link Office asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rakuten Link Office ships an update every 4 months, Pace Ratio weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rakuten Link Office versus Pace Ratio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRakuten Link OfficePace Ratio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.5 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRakuten Group, Inc.守信 尚

In-app purchases

None

Rakuten Link Office

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pace Ratio

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Rakuten Link Office free?
Rakuten Link Office is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pace Ratio free?
Pace Ratio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rakuten Link Office or Pace Ratio have ads?
Neither Rakuten Link Office nor Pace Ratio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rakuten Link Office or Pace Ratio?
Rakuten Link Office ships an update every 4 months, and Pace Ratio weekly. Most recently, Rakuten Link Office was updated on November 7, 2026 and Pace Ratio on November 5, 2026.

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