Comparison

Pace Calculator vs Run the World

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

Head to head
About

Pace Calculator

This running app helps users calculate target paces for races and training. It features a smart chat assistant for quick queries, unit conversion, and detailed split times. Plan your runs and achieve your personal best with instant, clear results.

Highlights
  • Smart chat assistant for pace queries
  • Calculate pace from distance and time
  • Kilometer and mile support
  • Unit conversion (km/miles, min/km, min/mile)
  • Detailed split times
  • Instant pace and speed results
Features
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Pace Calculator is the essential tool for runners of all levels. Whether you're training for your first 5K or aiming for a marathon PR, Pace Calculator helps you plan and achieve your running goals. Features: Smart Chat Assistant Ask questions in plain English! Just type "What pace for 5km in 20 minutes?" or "How long for a marathon at 5:30 pace?" and get instant answers. Try follow-up questions like "in miles?" to convert your results. Pace Calculator - Enter your target distance and time to find the exact pace you need - Supports kilometres and miles - Pre-set distances: 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, and more Unit Converter - Convert between kilometres and miles - Convert pace between min/km and min/mile - Convert pace to speed and vice versa Split Times - See detailed kilometre or mile split times for your run - Perfect for pacing strategy during races Quick Results - Instant calculations as you adjust values - See both pace and speed simultaneously - Clear, easy-to-read display Perfect for: - Training pace planning - Race strategy and goal setting - Converting between units - Understanding what pace you need for your target time Download Pace Calculator today and take the guesswork out of your running goals!

About

Run the World

Track your running and walking distances on virtual maps of countries and continents. Automate uploads from Strava or add manual entries to progress on your journey. Engage with friends, join competitions, and access detailed stats to stay motivated.

Highlights
  • Virtual journey tracking on 8 maps
  • Distance-based progression
  • Strava integration
  • Manual entry options
  • Monthly competitions
  • Friend interaction and leaderboards
  • Detailed statistics
Features
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Choose from one of 9 maps and then record all the STRUCTURED runs and walks to virtually run the country or continent of your choice. We are not concerned with pace or elevation, only distance. Run or walk wherever you are, whatever time you like at whatever speed you like and upload it to our App to track you on a virtual journey. The distance you upload will move you along your map, no matter where you are. We automate with Strava, whereby your running, walking and hiking distance will automatically upload to our App. Alternatively, you can add manual entries by providing evidence using any other device (other than step counting profiles). We are not a Step counter…. All runs and walks must be structured, meaning no step profiles or incidental activity can be added, only runs or walks where you make the conscious decision to get out the door or off the couch. Your journey is a long-term commitment - broken down into smaller segments along the way. Emails are sent every time you reach towns and cities during your journey. Educational and informative, these milestones keep you motivated and engaged during your membership. * Monthly competitions are held to further enhance your experience. As part of your membership these monthly competitions will provide an extra tool to keep you motivated on your journey. * Interact with Friends. Communicate with them via the App and track their journey via their map and leader boards. Get your running club involved and set up a team with your own leader boards and group chats. * Leader boards will also help with motivation. Filter by your map, your gender, your age, weekly, monthly, yearly and overall to see how you are going against the rest of the database or filter to see how you are going against your friends or your running club. * Check out a vast array of stats as you accumulate runs and walks. Your profile is easily accessible and keeps you accountable. And we are more than just an App – we are a community. Keep an eye out for social catch ups, finishers celebrations, organized member events and more – all part of your membership. Free for 28 Days. Then monthly subscription available. Subscription pricing and terms: The Run the World subscription starts with a free 28-day trial. At the end of the free trial period you will be automatically subscribed and charged monthly unless cancelled at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. We offer monthly auto-renewing subscription to provide you with unlimited access to the App while you maintain an active subscription. Your monthly subscription will renew automatically unless you turn off auto-renewal in the Apple App store Account Settings after purchase, or cancel your subscription at least 24-hours prior to the end of the subscription period. Payment is charged to your payment method through your Apple App store account at the confirmation of purchase. Read our terms and conditions for more information: https://www.runsoftheworld.com/terms-conditions-and-privacy

Screenshots

Pace Calculator4 screens
Run the World3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Run the World at 5.0 against Pace Calculator's 4.3. Run the World also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Pace Calculator's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, 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. Pace Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Run the World sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Run the World holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pace Calculator has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Pace Calculator's written reviews are positive against 74% of Run the World's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pace Calculator ships an update every 5 days, Run the World monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pace Calculator versus Run the World: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPace CalculatorRun the World
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (39 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews73.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRicky YimTRIFIK PTY LTD

Customer experience

Pace Calculator

All ratings39 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral9.7%
Negative22.6%

Run the World

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral8.8%
Negative17.5%

Bugs and requests

Pace Calculator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Run the World

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Strava not syncing
  • Lost data after updates
  • Unable to manually add runs
  • Menu buttons not visible on iPhone SE
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  • App freezes and shuts down
  • Map zoom causes crashes
  • Preferences reset each use
  • Progress map doesn't show friend details
  • Login issues
  • Activities uploading multiple times
  • Incompatible with larger font sizes
  • Bug fix created new issues

Requested features

9 requests
  • Enable face recognition for login
  • Allow manual addition of runs
  • Add graphs for weekly distance comparison
  • Improve Strava connectivity reliability
  • Make app compatible with larger font sizes
Show 4 more
  • Fix issues with zooming on the map
  • Allow accepting friend requests within the app
  • Display friends' details on map markers
  • Improve app stability to prevent crashes

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pace Calculator

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
2 purchases

Run the World

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month - Full Access7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • 1 Month - Full Access1 Month trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Pace Calculator free?
Pace Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Run the World free?
Run the World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pace Calculator or Run the World?
Run the World is rated higher. Pace Calculator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Run the World averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pace Calculator or Run the World have ads?
Pace Calculator shows ads; Run the World does not.
Which is updated more often, Pace Calculator or Run the World?
Pace Calculator ships an update every 5 days, and Run the World monthly. Most recently, Pace Calculator was updated on October 23, 2026 and Run the World on October 24, 2026.

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