# iSmoothRun vs Pace

The clearest difference is price: Pace at Free against iSmoothRun's $4.99. Pace also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). iSmoothRun's advantage is ratings volume (942 vs 10) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Pace is free to download; iSmoothRun costs $4.99 up front. iSmoothRun sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pace asks for nothing beyond the download.

iSmoothRun holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSmoothRun has 942 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of iSmoothRun's written reviews are positive against 69% of Pace's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iSmoothRun ships an update every 2 months, Pace every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSmoothRun | Pace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (942 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismoothrun/id410965399/reviews)** | [4.1 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pace-setter/id1331392048/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **942** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lake Horizon Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/410965402) | [Glen Ferris](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071201447) |

## What reviewers say

### iSmoothRun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ismoothrun/id410965399)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app tracks and logs various fitness activities like running, walking, and cycling with extensive sensor support. It offers advanced training features, workout planning, and seamless integration with popular fitness platforms and HealthKit.

**Highlights:** Activity tracking (running, walking, cycling), Advanced sensor support (HRM, stride, power), Running Power training, Workout editor and planner, TrainingPeaks/Final Surge sync, HealthKit integration, Data export (GPX, TCX, KML, PWX, CSV)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent app for running, biking, and other activities
- 🎨 Highly customizable with great features
- 🔗 Seamless integration with various platforms and devices
- 🕰️ Reliable and accurate tracking
- 🏃‍♀️ Fantastic for interval training and coaching

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs, especially with recent updates
- 🔋 High battery drain, especially on Apple Watch
- 🔍 Inconsistent distance and pace tracking
- 🤖 Poor integration with some platforms like Garmin and Strava
- 🤔 Confusing and outdated user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes, especially when starting a workout
- Inconsistent distance and pace tracking, especially on treadmill
- Issues with syncing data between iPhone and Apple Watch
- Problems with audio cues and notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Improved Apple Watch app with standalone functionality
- Better integration with popular fitness platforms
- More customization options for data fields and audio cues
- Ability to import and sync workouts from other sources
- Improved battery life optimization


### Pace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pace-setter/id1331392048)

This real-time pace coach and run tracker guides your speed to help you hit your target pace. It monitors your intensity throughout your run, preventing you from starting too fast or slowing down. Suitable for all runners, it aids in structuring training runs for faster results.

**Highlights:** Real-time pace coaching, Run tracking, Speed guidance, Intensity monitoring, Background operation, Privacy focused

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSmoothRun free?

iSmoothRun costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Pace free?

Pace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iSmoothRun or Pace?

iSmoothRun is rated higher. iSmoothRun averages 4.4 out of 5 from 942 ratings, while Pace averages 4.1 from 10 ratings.

### Do iSmoothRun or Pace have ads?

Neither iSmoothRun nor Pace shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iSmoothRun or Pace?

iSmoothRun ships an update every 2 months, and Pace every 6 months. Most recently, iSmoothRun was updated on September 23, 2026 and Pace on August 15, 2026.

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