Comparison

UnSwept vs PaceCalc

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

Head to head
About

UnSwept

Track your progress and stay ahead of race cutoffs during major marathons. This app provides countdowns to checkpoints, allowing you to mark segments as complete and manage your race strategy without needing an internet connection or sharing data.

Highlights
  • Race cutoff information
  • Segment countdowns
  • Mark segments complete
  • Restore segments
  • Customizable settings
  • Supports major marathons
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A simple standalone iPhone or Apple Watch app for World Major Marathon runners to let you know how much time you have before the next cutoff checkpoint (where you will be swept up by the bus and unable to finish the race). Features: - Race Cutoff information. - Segment countdowns. - Swipe to mark segments complete as you run. - Swipe to restore segments marked complete in error. - Settings for units, race, and time. - Now supports Tokyo and Sydney 2025. This app does not require any logins, data sharing, internet connectivity, or permissions and is built to be extremely easy on your watch battery.

About

PaceCalc

Features
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Pace Calculator — The Essential Running Math Tool Instantly calculate pace, time, or distance for any run. Enter any two values and get the third — it's that simple. THREE CALCULATORS IN ONE • Pace Calculator: Enter distance and time to find your pace • Time Calculator: Enter pace and distance to find your finish time • Distance Calculator: Enter time and pace to find how far you'll go BUILT FOR RUNNERS • Quick distance presets — tap once for 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Full Marathon • 400m lap split times for track workouts • Speed display in km/h or mph • Switch between kilometers and miles anytime DESIGNED FOR EASE • Intuitive scroll wheel pickers — no typing required • Clean, distraction-free interface • Dark and light mode support • Results update instantly as you scroll Whether you're training for your first 5K or chasing a marathon PR, Pace Calculator gives you the numbers you need in seconds.

Screenshots

UnSwept2 screens
PaceCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: UnSwept at none against PaceCalc's shown. PaceCalc's advantage is update cadence (daily vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UnSwept ships an update monthly, PaceCalc daily. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
UnSwept versus PaceCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnSweptPaceCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick CulliganPeaceCode

In-app purchases

None

UnSwept

No in-app purchases

None

PaceCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UnSwept free?
UnSwept is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PaceCalc free?
PaceCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UnSwept or PaceCalc have ads?
PaceCalc shows ads; UnSwept does not.
Which is updated more often, UnSwept or PaceCalc?
UnSwept ships an update monthly, and PaceCalc daily. Most recently, UnSwept was updated on October 4, 2026 and PaceCalc on October 11, 2026.

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