Comparison

Dangelo vs PaceBrain

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

Head to head
About

Dangelo

Features
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Plan your whole race year, not just your next race. RACE CALENDAR Add every race you're running this year — goal races, tune-ups, the lot. Dangelo works out which are your peak events and which are training races, then builds one connected plan around all of them. No more starting from scratch after every finish line. - One connected plan across every race - Smart bridging weeks between events, so you always know what to do next - Adapts to your Garmin and Coros data — real training, not a generic template FREE PLANS FOR EVERY DISTANCE Get started with no commitment. Full app access on free plans for 5km, 10km, half marathon, and marathon. TARGET ANY FINISH TIME Premium plans let you set a goal down to the minute, with every workout's paces calculated precisely around it. SYNC TO YOUR WATCH Workouts push straight to Garmin and Coros. Follow your plan from your wrist — no phone required on the run. TRAIN TOGETHER Create a Herd, invite friends, and hold each other accountable. Training's harder to skip when your crew is watching. Download free and plan your first race in minutes.

About

PaceBrain

Features
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PaceBrain is an AI running coach. It writes your training plan, adapts it when life gets in the way, and tells you what your data actually means. Built for self-coached runners who want the thinking of a coach without the price of one. YOUR PLAN, WRITTEN AND ADAPTED • A full training plan built around your goal race, your history and your available days • Change it in plain English — "I'm away next week", "make Tuesday easier" — and the plan re-optimises around it • Going away? Set your dates and the plan reshapes itself, including a sensible ramp back • Send planned sessions straight to your Garmin or Wahoo device KNOW YOUR RACE TIME • Six prediction models combined and weighted to your training context • Always shown as a confidence range, never a single false-precision number • Race planner with pacing, splits and a weather read for the day • Post-race analysis of how you actually executed it A DAILY READ ON YOUR TRAINING • RunSignal: a straight answer on whether today is a push day or an easy one • Training load tracking that flags when you are ramping too fast • Heart rate zones, cadence, elevation and pace trends over time • Your Running DNA — the profile of what kind of runner you actually are FUEL IT PROPERLY • Nutrition and meal plans built around your training volume and preferences • Dietary preferences and foods to avoid respected throughout • Export to PDF or spreadsheet BRING YOUR OWN DATA • Sync with Garmin, Strava, Polar and Wahoo • Or upload GPX, FIT and TCX files from anywhere else • Your whole history in one place, however you recorded it KEEP SHOWING UP • The Climb turns consistency into altitude — every day you run earns height • Capped at four days a week, so you cannot climb faster by overtraining • It never goes down. A bad week costs you progress, never your progress so far RUN WITH OTHERS • Leaderboards and monthly challenges • Crews for training with friends • Personal records tracked automatically FREE FOREVER The race-time predictor is free with no signup. Premium unlocks the coaching loop — adaptive plans, insights, nutrition and analytics. IMPORTANT PaceBrain gives general information and is not medical, dietetic or professional coaching advice. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat or prevent any condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting or changing an exercise programme or your diet. See our Terms and Privacy Policy at pacebrain.app. PRIVACY We do not sell your data. We do not use your health or fitness data for advertising. We do not train AI models on your identifiable data. Export everything or delete your account at any time from your settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.pacebrain.app/privacy

Screenshots

Dangelo4 screens
PaceBrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dangelo at every 2 weeks against PaceBrain's every 2 months. PaceBrain'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 Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Dangelo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PaceBrain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dangelo ships an update every 2 weeks, PaceBrain every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Dangelo versus PaceBrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDangeloPaceBrain
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCraig SheenOrigae

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dangelo

Subscriptions2
  • Dangelo Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Dangelo Premium$44.991 Year
2 purchases

PaceBrain

Subscriptions2
  • PaceBrain Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • PaceBrain Premium$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Dangelo free?
Dangelo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PaceBrain free?
PaceBrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dangelo or PaceBrain have ads?
Neither Dangelo nor PaceBrain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dangelo or PaceBrain?
Dangelo ships an update every 2 weeks, and PaceBrain every 2 months. Most recently, Dangelo was updated on October 4, 2026 and PaceBrain on September 30, 2026.

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