Comparison

Pace Calculator vs My LapTimer

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

My LapTimer

This app is designed for runners to easily track laps and interval training directly from their smartwatch. It provides real-time data like elapsed time, distance, pace, and heart rate, with options for custom lap distances and rest times. The companion iPhone app allows for data management and sharing.

Highlights
  • Single-tap lap start/stop
  • Real-time pace and distance display
  • Optional heart rate tracking
  • Customizable lap distances
  • Rest time between laps
  • HealthKit integration for Activity rings
  • Data export to CSV
Features
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My LapTimer is primarily a native Watch app for runners doing laps or interval training. It is easy to start and stop a lap with a single tap: • no countdown timer to start • no swiping or double-taps to finish a lap. The native Watch app works even when the iPhone is not present. Elapsed time, distance (as reported by the Watch) and pace and, optionally, heart rate are displayed while running. Lap distance, duration and pace are saved on the Watch and these can be viewed by swiping right to left. Distance, duration and calories are also optionally stored in HealthKit and contribute to the Activity rings. Workout location and type can be selected above the HealthKit switch on the 3rd screen on the Watch: this is the app's Settings screen. Distance and pace can be displayed in metric or imperial measurements. Multiple consecutive laps can be timed - the Multiple Laps switch on the watch app's settings screen below the Haptic Feedback switch. These are sent to HealthKit as a single workout. The Fitness app shows the number of laps in the workout. There can be a rest time between laps: set the switch on the watch's Settings screen. Double-tap to finish a workout when there are multiple laps. If the lap distance is known then set this on the Settings screen. It will be recorded as the distance rather than what the watch detects. This is useful when the workout is indoors. Heart rate can be optionally shown on the first screen. There is a switch on the Settings screen. Haptic feedback after every mile or 1000 meters can be selected. At the bottom of the list of completed laps there is a Clear button to delete all the laps in the Watch app's database; this could be used at the start of a session. The companion iPhone app can be used to view, modify and delete laps, as well as share any day's laps or multiple days' laps as a CSV file via email e.g. send to your coach. Data is transferred from the Watch to the paired iPhone whenever the completed lap times screen in the Watch app is viewed by swiping right to left on the main screen and the iPhone app is nearby and active. The app's database on the iPhone can be backed up using iTunes File Sharing. REVIEW "This App does just what I want it to do. Multiple laps, with individual lap times, distance & speed. It’s ideal for Tempo training and works a treat Highly recommended" CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have any issues, please send an email via the App Support button on the iTunes Ratings and Review screen or the Developer Website link.

Screenshots

Pace Calculator4 screens
My LapTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pace Calculator at Free against My LapTimer's $0.99. Pace Calculator also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). My LapTimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Pace Calculator is free to download; My LapTimer costs $0.99 up front. Pace Calculator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. My LapTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pace Calculator ships an update every 5 days, My LapTimer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pace Calculator versus My LapTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPace CalculatorMy LapTimer
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.3 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRicky YimGodfrey Raftesath

Customer experience

Pace Calculator

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

My LapTimer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pace Calculator

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

My LapTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pace Calculator free?
Pace Calculator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My LapTimer free?
My LapTimer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pace Calculator or My LapTimer have ads?
Pace Calculator shows ads; My LapTimer does not.
Which is updated more often, Pace Calculator or My LapTimer?
Pace Calculator ships an update every 5 days, and My LapTimer fortnightly. Most recently, Pace Calculator was updated on October 23, 2026 and My LapTimer on October 24, 2026.

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