PACER for Schools vs Run 5K
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PACER for Schools
Prepare for the FitnessGram PACER test with this straightforward application. It provides visual and voice cues, tracks your progress, and compares your performance against established standards. All you need is a running space, enthusiasm, and this ad-free tool.
- Visual and voice cues for guidance
- Prompts for shuttle and level changes
- Tracks distance, shuttles, and time
- Compares scores against standards
- No ads or intrusive permissions
- Follows Cooper Institute FitnessGram protocol
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Prepare for the FitnessGram PACER test on your own terms! Concerned about the FitnessGram PACER test at school? This app can help you do your best. All you need is - a pair of running shoes - a flat 15 or 20 meter running pitch - some enthusiasm - this app This no-ads, no-fluff app follows the Cooper Institute FitnessGram protocol. It is a simple, non-intrusive (no ads, no tracking, no spl. permissions) program that will guide you through the PACER test. It will - provide visual and voice cues - prompt you at shuttle & level changes - display distance & shuttles covered and time elapsed When you are done, the app will provide you with - the number of shuttles completed - the distance you covered - the level you reached - a comparison of your score against the accepted standards Happy running! Note: To save a result, take a screenshot
Run 5K
This app provides a structured 8-week training program to help beginners run 5 kilometers. It adapts to your pace, tracks your progress, and offers motivation to build confidence and stamina for completing a full 5km run.
- 8-week structured training plan
- Adaptive pace guidance
- Progress tracking
- Motivation and confidence building
- Beginner-friendly
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Run 5K is your dedicated running partner, designed to guide and motivate you on your journey to conquering a 5km run. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your stamina, Run 5K offers a structured training program that adapts to your pace. Track your progress, and unlock your potential as you build up to running a full 5km with confidence and ease.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Run 5K at 5.0 against PACER for Schools's 3.8. PACER for Schools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Run 5K sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PACER for Schools asks for nothing beyond the download.
Run 5K holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PACER for Schools has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | PACER for Schools | Run 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rudolf Fernandes | Benjamin Lavin |
Customer experience
PACER for Schools
Run 5K
In-app purchases
PACER for Schools
No in-app purchases
Run 5K
- Remove Ads$2.99
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