Comparison

PaceDJ vs Planit for runner

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

Head to head
About

PaceDJ

This app helps you run longer, faster, and stronger by matching your music's tempo to your running pace. Create custom interval workouts and leverage the motivational power of music to achieve your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Match music BPM to running pace
  • Create custom interval workouts
  • Use your own music library
  • Precise BPM adjustment
  • Pre-programmed interval templates
Features
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Run longer, faster, and stronger with PaceDJ. Match music tempos in beats per minute (BPM) to your running pace, create interval workouts, and feel the power of music to help you attain your exercise goals. Get it now! RECOMMENDED BY: •New York Times •Washington Post •Health Magazine •Runner’s World •Men’s Health •Women’s Health •RealSimple •And more! Reasons to choose PaceDJ: •We're Personalized: PaceDJ lets you use the songs you have saved in your library. This means you are in control of your playlists. Other services provide playlists created by DJs who don't know your tastes. •We're Precise: Some apps claim they can serve songs at BPMs to pace you to a specific minute/mile time. Unless they know your stride length, they can't do this accurately. PaceDJ helps you find the right BPM first, and then fine tune to match your pacing goal. •Try PaceDJ for free for one month to see how you like it. Then pay just $1.99/month. •Like Intervals? We've got that! Create custom interval workouts or choose from pre-programmed templates. •Easily correct BPMs by tapping on the drum. USER REVIEWS: •"I love this app, I use it to crank up speed work for marathon training without my pace conflicting with my music!" •"PaceDJ allowed me to find tunes that helped me pace myself… and spend my energy focusing on…proper running form. I use PaceDJ on every run." •"PaceDJ gives me that extra boost of motivation. It gives me the proper speeds I need to stay on pace and even ramp up my speed work." Visit us at www.pacedj.com. TECHNICAL INFORMATION v2.0 requires iOS9.0 and higher. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background in PaceDJ can dramatically decrease battery life. CUSTOMER SERVICE: customerservice@pacedj.com THIS APP AND ANY INFORMATION GIVEN BY IT ARE NOT INTENDED NOR IMPLIED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BEFORE BEGINNING ANY FITNESS PROGRAM OR ENGAGING IN CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISE. BY USING PACEDJ YOU CERTIFY THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISE AND ACCEPT THEM AS YOUR SOLE RESPONSIBILITY. DO NOT USE PACEDJ WHEN EXERCISING ON THE ROADS. Upgrading to Premium requires monthly subscription, which automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: http://www.pacedj.com/terms Privacy Policy: http://www.pacedj.com/privacy Copyright 2012, Pacing Technologies, LLC. All Rights Reserved; US Patents #7,825,319, #8,101,843, #8,933,313, and #10,657,942.

About

Planit for runner

This app helps runners plan and pace their races and training sessions. It features a unique two-dial interface for one-handed control, allowing easy adjustment of distance, time, and pace. Calculate split times, lap times, and arrival times for various running scenarios.

Highlights
  • Running pace, time, and distance calculation
  • One-handed dial interface
  • Split time and lap time calculation
  • Bookmark saved settings
  • Calculator keypad for input
  • Graph visualization of interval pace
Features
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Improve your running with Planit. Focus on running your race at your pace and leave the planning to Planit. Designed by runners for runners, Planit is easy to use and stress free, whether you are waiting at the starting line or off and running. Pace your marathons, races, and training sessions with Planit’s unique two-dial interface that gives you one-handed control over the display mode and settings. Control every aspect of your run by quickly setting distance, time, pace or speed with an innovative interface and bookmark your settings to retrieve them quickly later on. In combination with the built-in calculator keypad (great for complicated calculations), the dials will help you fine-tune your desired values with a flick in either direction. With another flick, switch the mode to split times and you can pace yourself segment by segment throughout your run to ensure that you run your race. Read on to find out more about the features of Planit. 【Calculator】 Pace Calculator Calculates running pace when you enter distance and time. This calculator can be used, for example, to check what the optimal pace is when running a full marathon in 4 hours. (5 min and 41 sec per km) The display can be toggled between pace (min/km) and speed (km/h). For those on a track (e.g. 400m), you can also calculate the number of laps and lap time required to hit your pace. Time Calculator Calculates running time when you enter distance and pace. This can be used to find out, for example, how long it takes to run a half-marathon with a pace of 4 min 45 sec / 1 km. (1 hr 40 min 12 sec) Distance Calculator Calculates distance when you enter pace and time. This can be used, for example, to calculate a distance when running for 1 hr at 4 min 30 sec / km. (13.334km) 【Planner】 Displays the automatically calculated split times for a fixed distance according to the distance, time and pace you set. Fine tune the pace of each segment with a flick of the dials. Interval pace can also be displayed in a graph form, so you can visually grasp the progress of your overall pace. Split time can be changed to an interval lap time and arrival time for each checkpoint. Key features: - Easily calculate running distance, time and pace - One-handed operation for changing modes and settings - Innovative keypad for easy distance and time input - Bookmarks to allow users to save and retrieve frequently used values - For tracks, calculate laps and lap times for a set pace - Calculate split times and lap times for fixed distances - Input start time and see arrival time at checkpoints - Adjust an interval’s pace with the dial and see changes to your projected pace and finish time. Notes: - Distance units are available in both kilometers and miles. - Pace units can be shown either in time per kilometer or distance per hour. - 8 colors to choose from!

Screenshots

PaceDJ4 screens
Planit for runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Planit for runner at 100% against PaceDJ's 54%. Planit for runner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). PaceDJ's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 18 months). On ads 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

PaceDJ is free to download; Planit for runner costs $2.99 up front. PaceDJ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Planit for runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PaceDJ ships an update every 2 months, Planit for runner every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PaceDJ versus Planit for runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaceDJPlanit for runner
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.2 (252 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings252 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionPaid — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPacing Technologies, LLCDreamGarage Inc.

Customer experience

PaceDJ

All ratings242 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral7.9%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive54.4%
Neutral11.2%
Negative34.4%

Planit for runner

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

PaceDJ

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Inconsistent BPM adjustments
  • Playlist songs not playing in order
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Metric unit support (kilometers)
  • Playlist management and customization
  • Workout history and analytics
  • Bluetooth device integration

Planit for runner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PaceDJ

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Streaming Subscription$5.991 Month
None

Planit for runner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PaceDJ free?
PaceDJ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Planit for runner free?
Planit for runner costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PaceDJ or Planit for runner have ads?
Neither PaceDJ nor Planit for runner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PaceDJ or Planit for runner?
PaceDJ ships an update every 2 months, and Planit for runner every 18 months. Most recently, PaceDJ was updated on October 27, 2026 and Planit for runner on October 26, 2026.

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