Marathon Pace vs PackBlocks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Marathon Pace
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Marathon pace calculator helps you figure out running pace, speed, or total running time.
PackBlocks
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PackBlocks: Pack for Anywhere Stop rewriting the same packing list every week. PackBlocks lets you build item groups once, then mix and match them whenever you head out. A gym group. A work commute group. A weekend trip group. A camera kit. Combine any of them into a single packing session, check items off as you go, and never forget your charger again. FEATURES MODULAR GROUPS Create reusable groups for any occasion: gym, office, hiking, travel, photography. Drag and drop to organize items exactly how you want them. COMBINE & GO Heading to the gym after work, then catching a flight? Stack multiple groups into one active session and pack everything in one flow. WEATHER CARD Know what to pack before you do. Get real-time weather insights so you never under-pack for the cold or over-pack for the heat. NO ACCOUNTS, NO SUBSCRIPTIONS Skip the sign-ups. Your data stays on your device for fast, reliable access. No account required. CLEAN, MINIMAL DESIGN Packing shouldn’t be complicated. Focused, distraction-free, and easy to use. GLOBAL READY Available in 8 languages: English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Italiano, Português, 한국어, 中文, 日本語. Download PackBlocks and turn packing into a 30-second routine.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PackBlocks at every 2 days against Marathon Pace's weekly. Marathon Pace's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Marathon Pace ships an update weekly, PackBlocks every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marathon Pace | PackBlocks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stage Coding | Mina Kim |
In-app purchases
Marathon Pace
No in-app purchases
PackBlocks
No in-app purchases
