# PACER for Schools vs Run 5K

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PACER for Schools | Run 5K |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-for-schools/id1609078129/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-5k/id6476232485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rudolf Fernandes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591739723) | [Benjamin Lavin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260656221) |

## What reviewers say

### PACER for Schools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-for-schools/id1609078129)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Run 5K

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-5k/id6476232485)

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.

**Highlights:** 8-week structured training plan, Adaptive pace guidance, Progress tracking, Motivation and confidence building, Beginner-friendly

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PACER for Schools free?

PACER for Schools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Run 5K free?

Run 5K is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PACER for Schools or Run 5K?

Run 5K is rated higher. PACER for Schools averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Run 5K averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PACER for Schools or Run 5K have ads?

Run 5K shows ads; PACER for Schools does not.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*